Pokémon News
January2021
News Nintendo Explains How Photo Evaluation Works In New Pokémon Snap
Spoilers: It's the same as the last game
New Pokémon Snap, due to arrive on Switch on the 30th April, is a lovely, relaxing photography simulator that's all about appreciating wildlife and nature. Right? WRONG. New Pokémon Snap is a game that you can win, and thanks to Nintendo of America's new information, we know how to do it. Start exercising...
Random Artist Reimagines All Pokémon Sword And Shield Monsters As Game Boy Sprites
All your new favs in the style of Red and Blue
With any new generation comes a whole new boatload of Pokémon to catch, and that was exactly the case when Pokémon Sword and Shield landed on Switch back in 2019. Despite being the newest games in the series, though, a super-talented artist named Pat Ackerman has reimagined each and every new monster...
News Pokémon Center Reveals Official N And Zorua Figure, Pre-Orders Have Gone Live
Black and White fans, you've not been forgotten
Pokémon's 25th-anniversary celebrations are in full swing and honestly, there's seemingly no end to how much is getting announced. Without even getting into New Pokémon Snap's information blowout, merchandise is popping up everywhere. New
Soapbox It’s Time For A Pokémon Trading Card Game Reboot On Switch
But only if it's done right
My old, beloved (and slightly grubby) copy of Pokémon TCG on Game Boy. Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, Ryan explores the idea of a Pokémon TCG video game reboot and why now could be the...
News New Pokémon Funko Pops Announced, Including Meowth, Psyduck And A Fresh Pikachu Variant
Metallic Silver Bulbasaur also confirmed
There's no end to Funko Pops' ever-expanding march. Pokémon joined the lineup back in 2019, bringing us a set of almost exclusively Gen 1 critters. That includes the three Kanto starters, Pikachu, Mewtwo, and the original Eev
More measures will also be imposed, if necessary
The Pokémon Company appears to be getting ready to lay down the law (again) with what's been described as a new ban wave. According to Serebii.net, naughty users of Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon HOME are the targets - with some players on notice for using "altered data" while others are...
News Nintendo, Creatures And Game Freak Register Trademarks For "Pokémon Wonder" and "Fusion Arts"
Don't get too excited
On 27th February, Pokémon will celebrate 25 years since the release of the original Game Boy titles in Japan. In the lead up to this big event, Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and Game Freak have registered new trademarks for "Pokémon Wonder" and "Fusion Arts" in Japan. Before you start speculating, Pokémon Wonder covers "Food,...
News New Advert For Pokémon Snap To Be Shown On Japanese TV
The 15-second video shows Bouffalant, Vivillon, and Torchic
The release of New Pokémon Snap is getting closer each day, although we've still got a while to wait until we can explore the Lental region on the 30th April. This new trailer, made for Japanese TV, shows off a few seconds of footage, plus appearances from YouTuber Fuwa-chan and popular...
News You Can Now Buy A Special Box Of Banana-Shaped Pikachu Treats In Tokyo
Pikachew used Fruit Punch
Once again, Japan gets all the fun. Tokyo Banana, the official souvenir sweet of Tokyo city, launched a Pokémon-themed line of the curvy, banana-custard-filled cakes at the end of last year. Featuring Pikachu and Eevee in different designs, the cakes are available at Tokyo Banana shops, and will be rolled out to 7-Eleven...
News Casio Unveils New BABY-G Pokémon Pikachu Watch
And it comes in Poké Ball packaging
If you're in the market for a fancy new watch and just so happen to be a fan of Pokémon's star mascot, this new release from Casio might just do the trick. The electronics giant has unveiled the latest addition in its BABY-G line of shock-resistant watches, the BA-110PKC. It's the second collaboration between...
News Rare Blastoise Pokémon Card Sells For $360k, Whilst A First Edition TCG Box Fetches $408k
Catching them all, but at what cost?
We've witnessed some astonishing sales in recent months with Pokémon cards. Back in October, retired rapper Logic spent $226k on a first edition Charizard card and one student sold their Trading Card Game collection for $80k to pay for university. Not to be outdone, we've now seen a rare Blastoise card go for an...
News New Pokémon Snap Will Feature Online Play, But What Will That Actually Include?
Let's ponder the possibilities
Thanks to a glorious new trailer which dropped last week and an updated eShop listing which gave away some juicy details, we now know much more about the upcoming New Pokémon Snap. Due to launch in April, this Switch exclusive will revamp the pocket monster photography loveliness that was first introduce
News Almost 4,000 People Have Ranked Their Top Starter Pokémon - Here Are The Results
Who would you choose?
Would Treecko or Torchic top your list? Do we ever face a more important, challenging question in life than 'Which Starter Pokémon would you like?' That age-old conundrum has been giving new Pokémon Trainers a headache for decades, with the start of any main series adventure having you choose between a new Grass-, Fire-, or...
Random Twitter Just Defeated The Water-Type Gym Leader Misty In Pokémon Red
Never underestimate the power of the internet!
It's already been more than a week since Twitter began its journey in the Game Boy classic Pokémon Red. In case you missed it, users on this social media platform have been playing the original Game Boy title inside the avatar of Gameloft Montreal programmer Constantin Liétard's Twitter profile (
News New Pokémon Shirts Are On Sale Today, Featuring Galar Starters
Pokémon Shirt and Sleeves
So... How illegal/unethical would it be to buy plane tickets to Japan, buy these shirts, and fly straight back? What's that? People are getting in trouble for travelling inside their own country just to play Pokémon GO? Well, that's different. Surely the police would understand if we showed them these shirts. No matter...
Quiz Can You Name These Pokémon?
From an arm, a leg, or a... whatever that is?
News that we'll soon be snapping Pocket Monster pics on Switch when New Pokémon Snap arrives on 30th April 2021 has gotten us all excited to crack out our camera again and scour our digital surroundings for the critters. You gotta catch 'em all (on film), right? With two decade's worth of new Pokémon...
News Pokémon Unite Leak Reveals You Can Dress Up Your Monsters In Dapper Outfits
Garchomp is living its best life
You'd be forgiven if you'd forgotten about Pokémon Unite recently. As the series' 25th anniversary celebrations took off with that wonderful video, this week alone has already brought us news of New Pokémon Snap and rumoured remakes for
Rumour Pokémon Diamond And Pearl Remakes Will Be Revealed For Switch Next Month
Just in time for Pokémon's 25th anniversary
Next month, on 27th February, it will have been 25 years since the launch of the original Pokémon Game Boy titles. This also happens to line up with "Pokémon Day", and as usual, there'll likely be a special presentation to go with it. So what can trainers around the world possibly expect, if there are...
News New Pokémon Snap Pricing, File Size And Other Key Details Revealed
Single-player only!
The game's 30th April release date may well have only been confirmed earlier today, but New Pokémon Snap's Switch eShop listing gives us the full rundown on all the key details you'll need to know. Let's start with pricing. If you choose to buy it digitally, you'll need to hand over £49.99 / $59.99, confirming that this is...
Gallery 25 Glorious Screenshots From New Pokémon Snap
Ohh snap
With the release date for New Pokémon Snap finally locked in, we can really start to get excited about this long-awaited sequel. A shiny new trailer has today confirmed that the game will be available on 30th April. That clip gave us a quick glimpse at the game's brand new Lental Region, but let's take a closer look, shall we? Below,...
News New Pokémon Snap Scores April Release Date On Switch, Watch The New Trailer Here
Explore the new Lental Region
The Pokémon Company has confirmed the release date for the upcoming New Pokémon Snap. Budding photographers don't have too long to wait, as it'll be available from 30th April. A brand new trailer has arrived to give us the good news, showing off some glorious, never-before-seen footage of the game. This time around,...
News Another Person Got In Trouble For Breaking Lockdown Restrictions To Play Pokémon GO
Priorities, man!
Just yesterday, we heard about the police in Essex having to have a word with a few men "aged 30+" about breaking the COVID rules to catch Pokémon in the AR game, Pokémon GO. According to a tweet from the Southend Police, these men were going around making "non-essential" trips to public places across Rochford. The tweet was...
News Classic Pokémon Cards Are Being Rereleased To Celebrate The Series' 25th Anniversary
Gotta collect 'em all... again
If the recently-announced Katy Perry collaboration isn't quite your thing, The Pokémon Company has now revealed that it will also be releasing some iconic Pokémon cards from years gone by as part of its 25th-anniversary celebrations. Designs that were originally released as part of the Base Set, the very first...
News Pokémon Teams Up With Katy Perry To Kick Off 25th Anniversary Celebrations
Take a nostalgic trip through Poké History
Back in November, The Pokémon Company teased that 2021 would be a year of "very special" celebrations surrounding the iconic series' 25th anniversary. Today, the first of these celebrations has been unveiled. The trailer above gives fans a nostalgic look back through the franchise's history, with an...
News UK Police Force Takes Issue With Pokémon GO Players Allegedly Breaking Lockdown Restrictions
Had cause to speak with a number of men "aged 30+"
Police in Rochford, near Southend in the UK county of Essex, aren't best pleased with the behaviour of Pokémon GO players in the region, accusing them of flaunting lockdown restrictions which cover the entire country at present. The force posted a social media statement which has now been deleted,...
News The Pokémon Company Has Started To Send Out Zarude Codes Via Email (Europe)
Check your inboxes
Newsletter emails containing a code for the Mythical Pokémon Zarude have started rolling out to players across Europe, allowing them to add the creature to their team in Pokémon Sword and Shield. As we detailed back in December, players had the chance to sign up to the Pokémon Trainer Club newsletter to receive a code –...
Random Pokémon Red Is Being Played Inside Someone's Avatar On Twitter
Step aside, Twitch Plays Pokémon
Twitch Plays Pokémon is so 2014...nowadays, it's all about playing Pokémon Red inside someone's avatar on Twitter. Yeah, we're not joking - Gameloft Montreal programmer Constantin Liétard (@screenshakes) managed to somehow assemble a script that updates his Twitter avatar every 15 seconds, which is playing the...
Random Japan Gets Exclusive Pokémon Treats For Valentine's Day
When you love someone so much you want them to eat Pikachu's face
Japan always gets all the fun. They get to put their head in Gengar's mouth. They get all this super-cute Animal Crossing loungewear. Here in the UK, we're lucky if we get a localised release of a five-year old game (
Random Sleepy At Work? Put Your Head In Gengar's Gob With This New "Pokémon Sleeping Companion"
Check out that 5.5-foot tongue!
Pokémon has given us some pretty incredible consumer products in recent years, such as a Snorlax plush which is literally large enough to sleep on. The company that created that particular dream product, Premium Bandai, is back with yet another Pocket Monster-related plush that we didn't know we needed: the Gengar...
Random Pokémon In Unreal Engine Looks Like Skyrim
Meowth has wares, if you have coin
Every now and again, a fan takes it upon themselves to rebuild a game in Unreal Engine. We've seen Mario and Peach's Castle, a very fancy Temple of Time, and the original starter Pokémon from Pokémon Red and Blue looking
Random Man Forges Popsicle Sticks To Win Pokémon Contest, Gets Arrested
Zarude used Sandstorm
Oh dairy me - looks like someone got caught with his hand in the ice cream jar. Takashi Ono, a 43-year old man from Japan, was arrested today under suspicion of fraud, after attempting to win Pokémon cards through illegal means. A competition run by Japanese ice-cream manufacturers, Akagi Nyugyo Co., asked people to send in...
News Niantic Is Giving Eight Lucky Pokémon Go Players The Chance To Be An In-Game Character
A first for the series!
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is giving eight lucky players the chance to immortalise their avatar in-game via the Pokémon Go Tour: Kanto event. To be in with a chance of winning this most unique of prizes, you have to submit a screenshot of your Pokémon Go avatar via Twitter (don't forget to use the hashtag...
December2020
News Student Sells $80k Pokémon Card Collection To Pay For University
Caleb used Pay Day! It's super effective!
Remember when everyone was convinced that Beanie Babies would make us a mint if we kept them for 20 years? Remember the crushing realisation that that was utter rubbish? Well, it turns out the same wasn't true for Nintendo cards, especially for young Caleb King, who has so far turned a tidy $80,000...
News Pokémon Café Mix Gets Visited By Chansey And Galar Starters
Take a chans on ey
Who doesn't love Chansey? It's one of the few Pokémon that comes with breakfast! Thanks to Pokémon Café Mix, you can now welcome the eggy round friend into your café. "Work as a team, keep it happy, and it will join the staff," says Nintendo, who've also managed to describe how all of us ended up here at Nintendo Life: by...
News Pokémon Fans' Raspberry Pi Project Allows Twitch To Play Pokémon Sword
Here we go again
People keep doing amazing things with technology. Last week, it was a chap playing Among Us on the Wii (sort of); this week it's Twitch Plays Pokémon Sword. Reddit user DmitrievStan posted a video of his complicated setup that allows him to stream his Nintendo Switch to T
News This Pokémon Christmas Crossword Will Test Even The Most Dedicated Of Fans
Crossword used Confusion. It was super-effective
Think you're one of the world's biggest Pokémon fans? Think you know everything there is to know about the world of Pocket Monsters? Then why not prove it with this super-hard, ultra-challenging Christmas crossword? We're having nightmares just looking at it... As has become a Christmas tradition,...
Random The Pokémon Company Has Spotted A Slight Print Error With One Of Its Trading Cards
And it's changing it right away
There are already five different sets of Pokémon Sword and Shield trading cards, with a sixth expansion arriving early next year. With the sheer volume of cards The Pokémon Company is pumping out, it's no surprise there is a printing error from time to time. With this in mind, an error on a Cinderace card (p
News Pokémon GO Is Kicking Off 2021 With A Bang - New Year's And January Events Detailed
Including next month's Community Day star
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has shared lots – and we mean lots – of details surrounding the game's upcoming events for its new year celebrations and January, including that month's Community Day star. Let's jump right in with the New Year's celebration, which starts on 31st December at 10pm local time...
Video New Pokémon Sword And Shield Trailer Explores Galar Attenborough-Style
A wild trailer appeared
Just in case you hadn't yet explored the wonderous environments of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Galar region, Nintendo's here with a brand new trailer which explores everything it has to offer. Centring around the Isle of Armor and the Crown Tundra – the two areas added to the game via the DLC Expansion Pass – the video...
Made of extra-soft, fluffy material
The Pokémon Company has launched a new line of plush toys that promise to be "extra soft" and "extra huggable" – something we could all probably do with right now. We found nine designs in total, all available to purchase as we speak from the Pokémon Center online store. There's Ditto, Snorlax, Pikachu,...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Version 1.3.1 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
More fixes
Have you played through Pokémon Sword and Shield's Part 2 DLC yet? If not, now might be the perfect time to return - with Game Freak rolling out version 1.3.1 right before Christmas. Here are the full patch notes, courtesy of the Nintendo UK website: Ver. 1.3.1 (Released 22 December 2020): Fixed a number of issues so that gameplay is...
Random Think You've Got What It Takes To Become A Pokémon Consultant? Then Tencent Might Choose You!
Chinese video game giant needs to fill 19 positions
As you might recall, TiMi Studios - a subsidiary of Chinese conglomerate Tencent Games, is working with The Pokémon Company on the upcoming release Pokémon Unite for Switch and mobile devices. As a result of everything going on between these companies at the moment, Tencent currently has 19...
Random Man Accidentally Names Nephew After A Pokémon
Plans to reveal it to parents as Christmas gift
On the notorious Reddit board, TIFU - short for Today I F***ed Up - one user has spilled the beans on the inspiration behind his newborn nephew's cool name. Little baby Zacian's parents have no idea that his name is actually the name of a big dog with a sword in his mouth, it would seem, and user...
Feature What Can We Expect From Pokémon’s 25th Anniversary?
2021 marks 25 years of catching 'em all
It’s Thanksgiving and time for the Macy’s Parade in New York. After float upon float showing various things, in comes a familiar yellow friend. Multiple Pikachu have come and started dancing to celebrate Thanksgiving. However, at the end, something is uncovered... the Pokémon 25th anniversary logo...
News The Pokémon Trading Card Game Is Getting A Shake Up With New 'Battle Styles' Mechanic
Epic new trailer shows it in action
The Pokémon Company International has announced a brand new gameplay mechanic which looks set to shake up the Trading Card Game's tried and trusted formula. Called 'Battle Styles', this new way to play includes 'Single Strike Style', which delivers powerful, hard-hitting attacks that can Knock Out an opponent in...
News Pokémon GO Holidays Event Adds Special Costumes And A Not-Yet-Released Pokémon
Plus new Field Research and more
Pokémon GO developer Niantic has detailed its upcoming in-game Holiday Event and – should you feel like braving the cold this winter – there are plenty of treats to discover. The headline news revolves around a Pokémon that hasn't yet appeared in Pokémon GO, as the Ice-type Vanillite will pop up in the wild...
Video Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu And Eevee Gets A Festive TV Commercial
All I want for Christmas is Mew
Remember Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!? The launch of the first mainline Pokémon games on Switch feels like a small lifetime ago now, but The Pokémon Company has treated them to a charming festive new TV spot. The games were hit with mixed reactions from fans when they were first announced –...
Anniversary Pokémon Stadium 2 Launched 20 Years Ago Today In Japan
Ah, the memories
Pokémon Stadium 2's gorgeous golden European N64 cartridge 20 years ago today on 14th December, 2000, Pokémon Stadium 2 launched for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. It was actually known as Pokémon Stadium Gold & Silver in Japan and was the third entry in the series – Pokémon's home country has had three Stadium games in...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Players Can Now Sign Up For A Zarude Code (Europe)
Get a Zarude code here
If you're still on the hunt for the Mythical Pokémon Zarude in Pokémon Sword and Shield, a new way to claim the monster has now been detailed by The Pokémon Company. Originally, players in the UK were told that they'd be able to grab a code for Zarude by heading to their local GAME store or via the retailer's website, but...
Poll Box Art Brawl: Duel #71 - Pokémon Stadium 2
Ho-Oh ho!
Welcome back to Box Art Brawl, the contest where we pit regional box art from around the globe against each other in a deadly fight for your vote. We exaggerate — it isn't deadly in any way, shape or form, it's just a box art poll. We love a bit of drama. Last time, Super Ghouls 'n Ghosts fought a battle between East and West...
News Pokémon GO Announces Special Event For The Game Awards 2020
Extra benefits during the show
Pokémon GO players will be able to take part in a special in-game event in celebration of today's The Game Awards presentation. Starting at 4pm PST on 10th December and running until 4pm PST the following day, the new event will help you to get more out of your Pokémon catching antics as you watch the show. Expect...
News Pokémon HOME Switch Update Fixes Alolan And Galarian Moveset Bug
Here are the version 1.2.1 patch notes
Pokémon HOME has received a new update on Nintendo Switch, fixing an issue that affected Alolan and Galarian form Pokémon that were transferred into the app from Pokémon GO. As we reported last month, Alolan Form and Galarian Form Pokémon that were transferred from GO to HOME between 11th and 16th November...
News New Pokémon Trading Card Set Will Feature More Than 100 Shiny Pokémon
Launches early next year
The Pokémon Company has detailed the latest trading card expansion which is planned to hit stores early next year, and this one will go down a treat with fans of Shiny Pokémon. The new expansion is called Shining Fates and will launch on 19th February 2021. It's been inspired by last year's popular Hidden Fates set and...
Random Pokémon's Latest ASMR Video Features Pikachu "Romping" Around A Room
"Earphones are recommended for optimal effect"
Remember earlier this year, when The Pokémon Company jumped aboard the ASMR train with a video which aimed at "those who have always wondered how Grimer sounds when it moves"? Well, we're getting another helping of relaxing audio goodness thanks to arguably the most famous Pokémon of all. "Here’s...
News Pokémon Opens Interactive Winter Website For Kids, Lots Of Free Games And Activities
Can you collect all the badges?
The Pokémon Company International has launched a brand new website aimed at younger fans to keep them busy over the holiday season. Called 'Pokémon: Kids Winter Fest', the site offers a variety of free to-play minigames and activities which will test your Pokémon knowledge. You can get stuck in on any device with...
November2020
News A "Premium" Set Of Poké Ball Replicas Launches Next Year
Pre-orders for the first ball now live!
The Pokémon Company International is set to launch a new set of collectable Poké Ball merchandise next year. Called the 'Die-Cast Poké Ball Replica Series', the range will include "premium replicas" of the iconic Poké Ball, Great Ball, Ultra Ball, and Premier Ball. They're being made in partnership with...
News The Pokémon Company Teams Up With Zavvi For A New, Exclusive Clothing Range
Update: Now available, here's a discount code
Update: As promised, the main bulk of the new Zavvi Pokémon range is now live (those limited Pikachu trainers will go live at 4pm UK time). If anything takes your fancy, make sure to use our special discount codes at checkout to save some cash: Use code NINTENDOLIFE20 for 20% off clothing, or...
News It Looks Like Kadabra Can Finally Return To The Pokémon Trading Card Game
Spoon-bending magician lifts long-time ban
The magician Uri Geller has taken to social media to apologise for getting the pocket monster Kadabra banned from the official Pokémon Trading Card Game many years ago and has now given Nintendo permission to use it once again. "I am truly sorry for what I did 20 years ago. Kids and grownups I am...
News Pokémon Shirts Expands To Include Pokémon Masks, All 151 Original Monsters Included
And they're not cheap
Following on from the successful launch of its smart Pokémon Shirts range, Original Stitch is now selling masks featuring the original 151 Pokémon. The new site allows you to choose from all your favourite generation one Pokémon on the front side, and then one of four colours of breathable mesh fabric on the back (white,...
Guide Pokémon Sword And Shield - All Ash’s Pikachu Codes
Update: Last weekend to get all eight of Ash's Pikachu
Update: As a quick reminder, this is your last weekend to enter all of the Ash's Pikachu codes below into Pokémon Sword and Shield. The codes remain valid until 30th November. To celebrate The Crown Tundra, the second piece of DLC for Pokémon Sword and Shield, players can now get their hands...
News The Pokémon Company Outlines Plan To Fix Minor Pokémon GO - Pokémon Home Transfer Bug
Will be resolved over the coming weeks
Earlier in November, The Pokémon Company finally made Pokémon HOME compatible with Niantic's augmented-reality smartphone game Pokémon GO. It allows trainers to transfer pocket monsters from GO to the Pokémon games on the Switch. While there have been no major issues, there have been a few minor problems...
News Pokémon Teases 'Very Special' 25th Anniversary Celebrations For 2021
What could we see?
The Pokémon Company International has teased upcoming celebrations surrounding the series' 25th anniversary next year. The tease began with a special Pokémon brand performance during the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade today, where a troupe of Pikachu danced to the original Pokémon theme song in New York’s Herald...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Gloria Has Finally Been Given A Voice, And It's (Very) British
Gloria arrives in Pokémon Masters
A tweet regarding a new update to Pokémon Masters has taken Twitter by storm this morning as fans of the series hear the voice of Sword and Shield protagonist Gloria for the first time. The character, who serves as the base female option players can choose from at the beginning of Pokémon Sword and Shield's...
News The Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch Can Now Run Pokémon, Zelda And More
DOOM was just the start
Hackers have wasted no time with the Super Mario Bros. Game & Watch - discovering its secrets before it was even officially released. Within just weeks, one talented individual known as 'stacksmashing' dug into the system
News Pikachu Returns To This Year's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Dancing Pikachu will also feature
The giant inflatable Pikachu will once again be participating in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on November 26th. This marks its 20th consecutive appearance in the parade. "Look for the iconic Pokémon to appear holding a snowman Pikachu and wearing a scarf in preparation for the cold weather! "...
News Sealed First Edition Pokémon Trading Card Booster Box Sells For A Cool $360,000
Smashes the record set in September
Pokémon trading cards have steadily risen in value over the past few years, aided in no small measure by the fact that the franchise as a whole seems to be growing in popularity all the time. Those individuals who got into the TCG "back in the day" are now of the age that they have a little more disposable...
News Pokémon GO Announces Gen 6 Launch, Seasons Feature, Level Cap Increase And More
Lots of exciting changes revealed
Pokémon GO fans have lots to be excited about today as developer Niantic lifts the lid on plenty of new features coming to the app over the next month or so. Generation 6 - Kalos Pokémon Make Their Debut First of all, the much-anticipated arrival of generation six Pokémon – those who first appeared in Pokémon...
Soapbox Here's How I'd Fix The Pokémon Series
Alex decides to pika-part the mainline games
Soapbox features enable our individual writers to voice their own opinions on hot topics, opinions that may not necessarily be the voice of the site. In this piece, senior video editor Alex Olney explains how he would "fix" the Pokémon series... Pokémon is a series that has always been extremely dear...
Poll Pokémon Sword And Shield Launched A Year Ago, Has Your Opinion On Them Changed?
Better than you thought? Or a major let down?
Pokémon Sword and Shield, the latest entries in Game Freak's world-dominating monster-catching franchise, launched just over a year ago on 15th November 2019. Now that they've been in our hands for a good while, we thought it'd be interesting to see how fans of the series are feeling about them after...
News Pokémon The Movie: Secrets Of The Jungle Gets Its First English Trailer, Releases In 2021
And a name-change
The Pokémon Company has revealed that Pokémon The Movie: Secrets of The Jungle will release in 2021 in the west, sharing the very first English-language trailer in the process. Secrets of the Jungle, known as Pokémon The Movie: Coco in Japan, will be the 23rd film in the regular Pokémon series and features Ash and Pikachu...
News Pokémon HOME - Pokémon GO Connectivity Is Now Live, It's Just Not Available To Everyone Yet
Update: Limited to trainers at Level 24 and above
Update [Fri 13th Nov, 2020 11:40 GMT]: According to Serebii, players at Level 24 and above can now transfer Pokémon from GO to HOME. Original Article [Wed 11th Nov, 2020 01:30 GMT]: Good news trainers (well, kind of), Pokémon HOME is finally able to be connected with Niantic's augmented-reality...
Gallery Game Freak Has Moved In With Nintendo, And The New Offices Look Sublime
Rooms are based on Kanto locations
Here's an office space inspired by Pokémon Red and Blue's Lavender Town Earlier this year, it was reported that Pokémon developer Game Freak would soon be moving its headquarters to Kanda-Nishikicho in Tokyo. That move now appears to be complete, with the ever-growing company joining Nintendo – which has also...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield Zarude Distribution Begins In Europe And US
Global distribution starts now
Update: Pokémon Sword and Shield's Mythical monster Zarude is now being distributed across select parts of Europe and the US, meaning its global distribution has finally begun. The Pokémon can now be redeemed by using special serial codes obtained from select retailers (with online options available if stores aren't...
News Why Pokémon Sword And Shield Got DLC Instead Of A Standalone Follow-Up
Changing times
The current generation of Pokémon games on Nintendo Switch has potentially changed the way we'll get our regular pocket monster fix moving forward. Based on Pokémon Sword and Shield, it looks like the new model could be to release paid DLC expansion content, rather than make fans buy standalone follow-ups. What's the reason behind...
Japanese Charts Pikmin 3 Stays Top, Pokémon Sword And Shield Expansion Pass Makes Top Five
Switch takes nine of the top ten
Famitsu's Japanese chart figures are now in for 2nd - 8th November, revealing that Pikmin 3 Deluxe has managed to keep hold of its first-place position The game shifted another 67,925 physical copies in its second week on sale, extending its lead at the top for another week. Ring Fit Adventure leapt up the charts...
News Pokémon Designer James Turner Shares Original Pokémon Battle Revolution Art
Ah, the nostalgia
It's not often that we get to see behind-the-scenes looks at original concepts or early designs, but Pokémon designer James Turner has given fans of the series a small treat on social media. Turner, who recently served as art director on Pokémon Sword and Shield, has shared a couple of his designs from 2006 Wii title Pokémon...
News It Takes "Just Under" Seven Days To Fully Charge Pokémon's GO Transporter
Or you can fork out some PokéCoins
We've known for a while time now that transfers between Pokémon GO and Pokémon HOME would have a cool-down period, so just how long do you have to wait if your GO Transporter runs out of energy? As highlighted by Nintendo Life contributor and Serebii.net webmaster, Joe Merrick, when you run out of energy,...
News Pokémon Center Online Store Finally Expands By Launching In Canada
Europe next, please!
And oh look, it's opened just in time for Christmas! The Pokémon Company International has finally decided to open up its Pokémon Center online store to a new region, with the site now officially being available in Canada. Previously a US-only affair, the Pokémon Center has been selling a wonderful variety of high-quality,...
News A Second Zarude Form Will Soon Be Distributed To Pokémon Sword And Shield Fans In Japan
'Dada Zarude'
Pokémon Sword and Shield players in Japan will soon be able to get their hands on a new form of Zarude, a Mythical Pokémon that appears in this year's animated movie. The new form, called 'Dada Zarude', will reportedly be distributed to fans who attend viewings of Pokémon the Movie Coco at Japanese cinemas starting next month. The...
Random This Human-Sized Metapod Cocoon Is The Accessory 2020 Deserves
Just... wow
2020 will be remembered for a lot of things, and one of these things will no doubt be this incredible Metapod onesie-cushion-bed-thing that can fit actual humans inside of it. As part of Bandai's 'Premium' range, this Metapod cocoon is made of polyester and is approximately five feet long. The product listing encourages potential buyers...
Random Ball Guy Is Getting His Very Own Pokémon Trading Card
Flex those muscles
One of the most memorable characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield is Ball Guy - a mascot for the Galar region Pokémon League. Each time you meet up with him throughout your journey, he gives you a different type of Poké Ball. It seems he'll be going beyond the video game very soon, as he's making an appearance in the upcoming...
Reminder Pokémon Sword And Shield's Physical DLC Bundles Are Available Starting Today
Base game and all DLC included
Update: As a quick reminder, the physical Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass bundles are now available for purchase. You can find both games available from the Nintendo UK Store for £76.99 each below, with more Galar region merch also available, or you can get them slightly cheaper at Amazon: Sword UK / Shield...
News Pokémon GO Has Made Over $1bn In 2020, Making This Its Best Year Yet
"Lol, who still plays this game?"
According to new data estimates, Pokémon GO is enjoying its most successful year yet with more than $1 billion being made in player spending in the first ten months of 2020. The data comes from Sensor Tower, which reports that player spending is already 11% up on last year with two months still left to go. The...
News With The DLC All Wrapped Up, Here Are The 234 Pokémon Still Unavailable In Sword And Shield
Did your favourite make the cut?
With The Crown Tundra now available to enjoy in Pokémon Sword and Shield, the series' eighth generation of games is theoretically complete. Alongside the base games, we've had The Crown Tundra and The Isle of Armor DLC packs, both of which have added more content and more Pokémon into the mix. As you'll no doubt...
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News Good Smile Releasing Pokémon Sword And Shield Marnie & Morpeko Figure
Arrives June 2021
Arguably one of the best characters in Pokémon Sword and Shield is Marnie - a rival of yours. You get to know her more as you journey across the Galar Region and since the launch of the new generation, this character has established quite the following. One of her trading cards in the original S&S set is even in high demand...
Random Live-Streamed Opening Of $375,000 Box Of Pokémon Cards Goes Horribly Wrong
Sealed with a kiss?
We've seen plenty of big-money Pokémon card unboxings on YouTube of late, but one of the most recent has turned out to be something of a disaster. Members of the Dumb Money YouTube channel – which focuses on explaining how people can turn modest investments into piles of cash – kicked off a charity live-stream in which they...
News Looks Like We're Getting Another Pokémon App This Year
And we should expect big things next year, too
Given that it's one of the most recognisable brands that Nintendo is associated with, it's understandable that we've seen more than one smartphone app relating to Pokémon over the years; Pokémon GO is obviously the most popular, but we've also had Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Duel and even Pokémon...
News Pokémon HOME Update Out Now, Adds Crown Tundra DLC Compatibility
Download it today!
The cloud and storage service Pokémon HOME has today been updated to version 1.2.0 on Nintendo Switch and version 1.3.0 on mobile devices. Most notably, this update adds compatibility with part two of Pokémon Sword and Shield's Expansion Pass, addresses some other issues and much more. Below are the full patch notes: - Added...
News Pokémon Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Version 1.3.0 has arrived
Pokémon Sword and Shield's second piece of DLC, The Crown Tundra, is now available on the Nintendo Switch. As previously noted, this extra content includes a new adventure, the chance to catch legendary pocket monsters from past generations, new Pokémon, a new Galarian Star Tournament, a new way to battle and much more...
News Early Build Of Pokémon Sword Allegedly Leaked Online
Out in the wild
Earlier this year, Nintendo was on the receiving end of a massive source code leak. Since then, we've heard and discovered all sorts of things about the company's older video games and hardware. The leaks haven't stopped, either. In the latest development, there's now been another Pokémon one, but this time it's rather different as...
News New Pokémon Video Series Explores The UK Areas That Inspired Sword And Shield's Galar Region
Update: Episode 2 arrives
Regrettably, this incredible Pokémon bus didn't stop by Nintendo Life HQ on its travels... Update: Episode 2 is now live and we've added it below; Sam and Mark take their first steps into the Wild Area, guided by Clare Siobhán. Original Article: Pokémon Sword and Shield's Galar region is full of exciting towns,...
News Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra Galarian Star Tournament Is The Game's "Hardest Challenge"
And unlocking it takes time
Previews of The Crown Tundra DLC, the second DLC to be released for Pokémon Sword and Shield, have revealed new details regarding the Expansion Pass' new content. In a report from VG247, more details on the DLC's post-game Galarian Star Tournament have been shared. The write-up confirms that the tournament –...
News Pokémon HOME Maintenance Scheduled Ahead Of Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Launch
Preparing for the new content
Scheduled maintenance for the Pokémon HOME app has been detailed ahead of this week's The Crown Tundra DLC launch in Pokémon Sword and Shield. The maintenance will affect both the mobile and Nintendo Switch versions of the app, and is set to take place from Thursday 22nd October at 23:00 UTC until Friday 23rd October...
News Legendary Pokémon Found In Sword And Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Have A 100% Catch Rate
Capture guaranteed!
This week sees the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield's second piece of DLC, The Crown Tundra, bringing with it the chance to catch all legendary Pokémon from past games. If you're worried about missing one, or if the idea of intense battles against so many legendary 'mon sounds a bit daunting, you have nothing to fear. New...
Reminder The Pokémon Sword And Shield Theme Returns To Tetris 99 This Weekend
Don't miss it!
To promote the upcoming Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC (The Crown Tundra), Nintendo's battle royale game Tetris 99 is this weekend hosting a special pocket monster-themed event from 16th - 19th October. If you missed this theme the first time around, it's a little easier now - as it is unlocked at 50 events points instead of 100...
Random OK, We Really Need This Pokédex Game Boy Advance Console
The bespoke mod to rule them all?
Nintendo's handhelds have been the focus of fan-made mods for years, with industrious individuals doing everything from fitting better screens to creating entirely new case designs to make their Game Boy, GBA or DS stand out from the crowd. However, Rose Colored Gaming has been doing this for longer than most, and...
News Pokémon GO's 'Strange Eggs' Will Have You Walking Further Than Ever Before
A new 12km category appears
For only the second time since the app's launch back in 2016, Pokémon GO has received a new type of egg that can be used for hatching specific types of Pokémon. Introducing 'Strange Eggs'. These new eggs join the already-existing 2km, 5km, 7km, and 10km varieties, topping them all with a walking distance requirement of...
News Popular Twitch And TikTok Star Pokeprincxss Has Been Sued By Nintendo
Forcing a name rebrand and payment
Popular TikTok user and Twitch streamer Pokeprincxss has been forced to rebrand and hand over money to Nintendo after being sued by the company. Gaining a mighty 1.9 million followers on TikTok and more than 50,000 followers on Twitch, the star has been se
News Retired Rapper Logic Reportedly Spent $226K On A First Edition Pokémon Card
That's a lot of dough
We know Pokémon cards are going up in value, but this might be a whole new level of insanity. According to TMZ, the now-former rapper Logic recently purchased a first edition Charizard (PSA 10) - dating back to 1999, for a whopping $226,000 (about £173,200) during a live auction. Cardhops confirmed the total transaction...
News Hori Reveals Huge Wave Of Pokémon Controllers And Accessories For Nintendo Switch
Pre-orders coming soon!
Accessory maker Hori has revealed a new range of officially licensed Pokémon peripherals and accessories for Switch and Switch Lite, including controllers, cases, protectors, and more. Set to be available across North America, Europe, South America, Australia, and New Zealand starting November 2020, these products are all...
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