April 2022 Giveaway: Merlin Herbarium figure

Time to give away another Poké– wait, what?! In honor of April Fools’ Day, we’re mixing things up and doing an anime/game-related giveaway with Meccha Japan! Don’t expect another non-Pokémon giveaway anytime soon; take advantage of this fun change of pace! April’s giveaway prize Many of you know about the great Pokémon items RE-MENT makes, … Read more

April Fools 2022: Pokémon Sleep Re-revealed!

Remember Pokémon Sleep? We do.  April first is already here in Japan and after a long wait, The Pokémon Company today finally shared new information on the long awaited Pokémon Sleep. The announcement was made quietly on the official Japanese Pokémon press site and clarifies what we can expect when it launches for avid sleepers … Read more

Leafeon Build-A-Bear plushie hands-on video

As a Grass-type fan (could you tell from the site name?), I felt compelled to make my first Build-A-Bear purchase when they released Leafeon last week. You can see it in the video I recorded below. The good, the bad and the ugly As a collector, the fact that the Leafeon is firm enough to … Read more

Galarian Ponyta & Rapidash – 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 Ponyta Galarian Ponyta is a Psychic-type, with purple and blue tufts of fur rather than the flames of its Kantonian counterpart. It also has a small horn protruding out of its head. It is … Read more

Darkrai and Arceus coming to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Two Mythical Pokémon will soon be available to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl owners, but one of them will only be here for a limited time! UPDATE: In addition to adding Arceus (which is not Shiny-locked), version 1.3.0 also adds the Global Wonder Station, or GWS, to Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This … Read more

Is Pokémon’s zodiac pattern for Fire-type starters over?

Last February 27, 2022, The Pokémon Company held their fourth “Pokémon Presents” presentation during their 26th anniversary. The presentation revealed a lot of new events and updates for their spin-off games, mobile games, & more. Out of all the announcements, Pokémon fans were brought to the edge of their seats as the company revealed the … Read more