Pokémon Champions releases on the Nintendo Switch, Switch 2

The Pokémon battling game Pokémon Champions is now available for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles through the eShop. A mobile release for iOS and Android will be coming as well, but not for several months (the Korean website the mobile version may be releasing in June). The game is free to download but … Read more

April 2026 Pokémon releases from Banpresto

Banpresto will start their April roll out of Pokémon prizes in Japanese arcades and game centers soon — check out what’s on the way! As always, a reminder that Banpresto will sometimes re-release previous items. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily, you don’t have to be in Japan. Our website sponsor Meccha … Read more

Cyclizar — 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. Cyclizar is a Dragon/Normal-type Pokémon whose name is a combination of “Cycle” and “Lizard”. It is categorized as the Mount Pokémon mainly for its role for Pokémon trainers. It is a bipedal lizard … Read more