Pokémon Squishmallows are coming: Retailer, varieties and more (UPD)

Toy company Jazwares already makes Pokémon toys, and now they’re expanding their merchandise offerings by bringing Pokémon characters to their very popular line of plushies, Squishmallows! The collaboration was teased earlier today ahead of San Diego Comic-Con and we already have some pictures of what the new line looks like! Latest Update: Pokémon Squishmallows will … Read more

July 2022 Giveaway: Plush Alcremie keychains

We hope everyone’s having a great July and we’d love to make it an even sweeter month for one lucky fan! Once again, online Japanese import store Meccha Japan has graciously supplied us with a prize to give to someone! July giveaway prize We have a set of two plush Alcremie keychains to giveaway, a … Read more

Explore Japan’s Pokémon Fossil Museum from your own home!

We wrote about the Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibit over a year ago, but we wanted to share that you can now explore it from your smartphone, tablet, computer or VR headset! You just have to visit this link and you’ll be able to navigate by clicking or tapping through the museum. If you had missed … Read more

Pincurchin – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Pincurchin is an odd Pokémon, as it is an Electric-type that lives in the water. It shares its small, round shape with Pyukumuku, but instead has sharp spines around its body that will glow with … Read more