New information about Zarude, the new Mythical Pokémon starring in the upcoming movie Koko, has been revealed. Jungle Healing is a signature move it will learn at level 90 which heals itself and its allies, as well as curing any status conditions. “The Pokémon wraps its vines around trees, absorbs their energy, and then releases … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Today we’re going to take a look at one of the earliest Pokémon you encounter in the games. Skwovet Skwovet’s name seems to be a combination of “squirrel” and “covet’. Unlike Pachirisu, it has a … Read more
What is Bunny Day? Bunny Day is a two-week long, non-denominal parallel to Easter that’s presented in a global and welcoming fashion; it was introduced in the third iteration of Animal Crossing (City Folk, 2008). This version of the holiday is loaded with fun-filled references that require you to explore your island in search of … Read more
Have you noticed the flowers blooming outside? More egg puns than usual across social media? That’s right, spring is here and with it, Easter! Pokémon GO players will have a special reason to celebrate: Spring has sprung for those of you in the northern hemisphere, and what better way to celebrate than with a springtime … Read more
Many players are stuck at home, but that doesn’t mean Niantic isn’t trying to still make Pokémon GO fun. Earlier today they announced that they were looking into ways to make raiding from home possible—a big step forward for those who can no longer attend raids for rare Pokémon. Now we also have more details … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. The three starter Pokémon take their inspiration from contemporary British culture. In the case of Grookey, it is inspired by the British pop genre. Grookey Grookey’s name is a combination of “groove” and “monkey”. Groovy … Read more