Pokémon GO to Revive Colosseum’s Purification Mechanic? (UPD)

Pokémon Colosseum was released 15 years ago, but a mechanic it introduced may be making a comeback. Recently discovered in the code for Pokémon GO was a new Pokédex stat: ‘purified Pokémon’. It’s unsurprising that many are now wondering if Shadow Pokémon, first introduced in Colosseum, will be coming to GO. Hopefully Niantic will share … Read more

Pokémon Masters Informational Video Airing June 27

It was announced that Pokémon Masters would be getting more information later this month and we finally have a date: June 27! There will be an 8 minute presentation livestreamed globally. Here is a time guide for our viewers: 10 PM JST 3 PM CEST 2 PM BST 9 AM EDT 8 AM CDT 6 … Read more

Is Dynamax Mechanic a Simple HP Boost?

Speculation about the upcoming Dynamax feature of Pokémon Sword & Shield is running rampant after a recent comparison of pre- and post-Dynamax stats posted on Twitter. As can be seen in the above pictures, Corviknight’s HP stat increased by 50% from 177 to 265 with no change to anything else. Dynamaxing other Pokémon also showed … Read more

Pokémon GO Global Challenge Rewards Begin

For beating all the goals during Pokémon GO’s Global Challenge event, players now get to enjoy a week of special rewards. Take advantage of these from June 18 through 25. Rewards include: Double Catch Candy Double Hatch Candy Halved Hatch Distance Guaranteed Rare Candy for Raids In addition, Kyogre has rotated back into raids. Remember … Read more

Pokémon Sword & Shield Won’t Include Mega Evolutions or Z-Moves

According to a recent Famitsu article, the upcoming games Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield will not bring forward the Mega Evolution or Z-Move mechanics introduced by previous games. Instead the titles will exclusively focus on the newly introduced Dynamax mechanic which is available to use by all Pokémon. The move is sure to disappoint some … Read more