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

March 2022 Giveaway: Raihan & Duraludon Nendoroid set

This month we have have a great giveaway featuring a Nendoroid set of Raihan and his Duraludon! The prize has been generously provided by Meccha Japan, a website that allows you to order official Pokémon goods straight from Japan! This month’s prize: Nendoroid Raihan and Duraludon set The Nendoroid version of Raihan and Duraludon are … Read more

Duraludon – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Duraludon has a very interesting design, and is only the second Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon, at least until Hisuian Sliggoo and Goodra were introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While its type combination is uncommon, it is quite … Read more