All the details on McDonald’s Pokémon 25th anniversary promotion

As part of the previously announced collaborations to celebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, McDonald’s will be distributing items and cards in their Happy Meals. We’re breaking down what fans can expect and when to help you collect everything you want. Pokémon Happy Meal contents (toys and cards) With each Happy Meal, you will receive one of … Read more

Hatenna, Hattrem, and Hatterene – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Hatenna Hatenna is the base form of this line. Its name, a combination of “hat” and “antenna”. Its name describes its most prominent feature, it’s tall witch hat which is characteristic of witches and witchcraft … Read more

Pokémon Kids TV launches English YouTube channel

Young Japanese fans have been able to enjoy Pokémon Kids TV, a YouTube channel of nursery rhymes and other content aimed at children. The content is now being brought over for English-speaking fans to enjoy as well on a new YouTube channel! With the series 25th anniversary almost here, it isn’t uncommon for early Pokémon … Read more

Silicobra and Sandaconda – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Silicobra Silicobra is a Ground-type snake Pokémon that is well acquainted with sand. Its name, a combination of “Silicon” and “Cobra”, references the element silicon which is often obtained from sand. Silicobra would not be … Read more

Pokémon 25th anniversary predictions: New Pokémon & games

While there’s going to be plenty of meat that comes from Pokémon’s 25th anniversary, the video games are the real central feature to look at. In the last entry, we discussed toys and merchandise. This time around, I want to talk about what to expect from the video games in 2021 and the possibilities of … Read more