Stonjourner – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. The Big Rock Pokémon Stonjourner is a single-stage Rock-type Pokémon that looks like a stone arch or a stone golem. Its body is a series of connected rocks, a trilithon, that make up its arms, … Read more

Pokémon Unite Releases July 2021!

Pokémon fans may be divided about the upcoming MOBA (multiplayer online battle arena) title Pokémon UNITE, but new details about when it will be released have finally been announced. It will be coming to the Nintendo Switch in July, with a release on iOS and Android coming in September. A new animated trailer for the … Read more

Nintendo E3 2021 coverage

Nintendo is showing off its plans for this year, and possibly beyond, during their 2021 E3 Direct presentation. It’s unknown whether or not there will be any Pokémon news, but historically we have gotten new trailers during Nintendo’s E3 showings. You can watch it live below in the embedded YouTube video. Nintendo Direct highlights In … Read more

June 2021 Giveaway: Hattrem Pikachu plushie

Once again, Meccha Japan has provided a prize for one PokéJungle reader to receive! This month, we’re giving away a Hattrem outfit wearing Pikachu plushie! This adorable stuffed toy was part of the Halloween collection, but it’s adorable all year round. Please be sure to enter by June 30. June prize One winner will receive … Read more

Galarian Slowpoke slowly makes its way to Pokémon GO

First introduced in the Pokémon Sword and Shield DLC, Galarian Slowpoke will be debuting in the mobile title Pokémon GO next week. Check out the official details: Sometimes the best adventure is a slow one. In the upcoming A Very Slow Discovery event, you’ll be able to take inspiration from the very same Pokémon that … Read more

Origins of the design for Clobbopus and Grapploct

Clobbopus and Grapploct – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Clobbopus Clobbopus is an aquatic Fighting-type Pokémon. Its name is a combination of “clobber” and “octopus”. It is based on an octopus, a type of cephalopod with eight distinct tentacles. Like others in the group, … Read more