In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs from Pokémon Sword and Shield, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Today we look at the origins of Galarian Farfetch’d and Sirfetch’d. Galarian Farfetch’d Farfetch’d was introduced as a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon in the first generation based on the Japanese phrase “a … Read more
Owners of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can redeem a new Mystery Gift code and receive a Dragonite based on Ash Ketchum’s in the Pokémon anime! How to receive Ash’s Dragonite Use code UM1N0KESH1N from the Mystery Gift menu to receive this special Dragonite. It will only be active until September 8, Japan time, so … Read more
What fan wouldn’t want a “Pokémon Mode” built into their car?! BMW teases us with a special collaboration between its MINI brand and Pokémon for a MINI Concept Aceman car like no other. Featuring a circular OLED display in the middle of the dashboard and visual effects which extend across its entire length, the car … Read more
The return of the Pokémon World Championships has been exciting to watch and no doubt even more exciting for those who have gotten to attend and compete in-person. News about the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Violet games has been promised during the Worlds closing ceremony, although that is not the focus of the event wrap-up. … Read more
The 2022 Pokémon World Championships are kicking off today in London, England, with the first battles taking part today for VGC, TCG, Unite and GO. We’ve already had a few new bits of information dropped about different games and services in the Pokémon universe, and here’s a summary of what we’ve got so far: Pokémon … Read more
The Pokémon Company International has announced a $25 million pledge over the next five years to support “organizations dedicated to improving the lives of children and supporting social equity.” The initiative aims to promote the brand’s themes of adventure, friendship and perseverance. “The Pokémon Company International is grateful for the opportunity to give back to … Read more