pokejungle

Back in the US after living 9 years in Japan.

JungleAsks: What’s your favorite Dog Pokémon?

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We’re just days away from 2018 which happens to be a “Year of the Dog” according to the Chinese Zodiac. In Japan, the country of origin for the Pokémon series, there are reminders everywhere as New Years draws near. There are also plenty of dog-like Pokémon now in the series, so many so that it … Read more

FAKE: First Alleged Gen VIII Details Surface

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REMINDER: We discuss rumors not to pass them off as fake news confirmed information, but to stimulate discussion and highlight possibilities. Never treat this or share this as fact, because it is entirely unconfirmed information which may or may not be true. The next main Pokémon title has already been confirmed to be a Nintendo Switch … Read more

Pokémon GO Adds New AR+ Feature

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Pokémon GO, the mobile Pokémon app sensation, will be getting a few new features on the iOS platform thanks to its work with Apple’s ARKit Framework. The three major additions to the new system are: Scale: With AR+, Pokémon are now fixed to a point in space, meaning you can walk up close to a … Read more

Ice Appreciation: Frozen Places

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Ice isn’t just an elemental type to deal with in Pokémon, it can be a headache of sliding and slipping around in the overworld for trainers as well. The series didn’t always include ice on the ground though—it was first introduced to the series in Generation II games Pokémon Gold & Silver. Evolution of Ice When … Read more

Pokémon Crystal to be Released on Virtual Console

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As many speculated when Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver were released on the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console last year, fans will get a chance to re-play the classic Pokémon Crystal as well.

Set for a release on January 26, 2018, it will include the ability to deposit caught Pokémon in Pokémon Bank and transfer them to Gen VII games. The re-release of Crystal will also allow players to encounter the legendary Celebi!

I, for one, am massively excited! The animated sprites of Crystal are some of the most iconic in the series. It also finally let you choose the gender of your trainer at the outset of your adventure! This will be a great way to start 2018 for trainers across the world!

First Pokémon the Movie 2018 Trailer Released

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The trailer for next year’s Pokémon movie has been officially released on YouTube after airing earlier this morning on Japanese television. It has revealed that they are partnering with OLM and that it features a slightly new look for the anime.

Has it gotten you pumped for its release next year?!