Pokémon starts its 25th anniversary celebrations

This year marks the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary and it looks like there will be plenty of fun for fans throughout the next twelve months! To start things off, a special YouTube video has been posted and a Katy Perry collaboration has been announced. You can keep up with the celebration with the 25th anniversary … Read more

Pokémon 25th anniversary predictions: Toys & merch in 2021

Way back in the 1990s, on February 27th, 1996, Pokémon was first released in Japan. Though the west didn’t start seeing its massive influence until well-over 2 years later, this does mean that Pokémon is turning 25 in 2021. And trust me, something big is clearly coming. While the hype train here in the west … Read more

Pokémon TCG giveaway

January 2021 Giveaway: Win a Brock TCG set

It’s a new year and time for a new giveaway with our partner Meccha Japan! They donate prizes for our visitors and almost every month we’re able to have cool giveaways thanks to their support. This month’s prize This month we’re giving away a special TCG pack featuring Brock! This is Sun & Moon era, … Read more

Origin of Species Toxel & Toxtricity

Toxel and Toxtricity – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Toxel Toxel debuts with a few special aspects. It is the first with the unique typing of Electric and Poison. It is also the first baby Pokémon introduced since the fourth generation. What is a … Read more

Galarian Corsola and Cursola – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Galarian Corsola Corsola was introduced more than twenty years ago in Johto. It has the classification as the ‘Coral Pokémon’. It was cute, with a Water/Rock-typing and a pink coloration. Its design was based on … Read more