Quaxly, Quaxwell, and Quaquaval | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Quaxly New trainers in the Paldea region can choose this Water-type Pokémon. Quaxly is the Duckling Pokémon. Its name fittingly is a combination of “quack”, “wax”, and “duckling”. The blue cap on … Read more

Fuecoco, Crocalor, and Skeledirge | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Fuecoco Fuecoco is the Fire Croc Pokemon, one of the first partner Pokemon you may catch at the beginning of your journey in Paldea. Its name is a combination of “Fuego”, the … Read more

Sprigatito, Florgato, and Meowscarada | Origin of Species

Sprigatito, Florgato, and Meowscarada | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Sprigatito Sprigatito is one of the first partner Pokémon you may choose at the start of your journey in Paldea. Its classification as the “Grass Cat” is a perfect description, with a … Read more

Share your favorite Dragon-type Pokémon to ring in 2024

It’s a year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac (although officially the Chinese new year starts from February 10 this year) and we thought it would be a great time to reflect on our favorite Dragon-type Pokémon! Leave a comment below the article with your favorite Dragon-type Pokémon! If you need a refresher … Read more

Lorekeeper’s Logs: Paradoxical Paradox Pokémon

Welcome back to Lorekeeper’s Logs! This series hopes to delve deep into the strangest lore of the Pokémon world and investigate the unexplained, the unanswered, and the unknown. You can find past Lorekeeper’s Logs articles here! Pokémon Scarlet & Violet spoiler warning for this entire article! I definitely didn’t expect to be returning to this … Read more

How to organize Pokémon HOME for a Rattata Dex

We were so impressed by Austin John’s Pokémon HOME organization tool that we decided to make one of our own! We know that there are often fierce competition between Pokémon trainers about whose Rattata are truly in the top percentage, so we’ve decided to release a spreadsheet so that you can track all your prized … Read more