"Pokémon APP-DATES" provides information on mobile Pokémon games and apps

Pokémon app updates for the week of December 20-26, 2020

We’re introducing a new type of article to help keep you up to date with Pokémon apps! If multiple app updates are announced during a week (as they often are), we’ll be updating a single article, often briefer than standard posts. There will never more than one “APP-DATES” article per week! Let us know what … Read more

Moveset and strategy for Galarian Moltres in Pokémon VGC

Galarian Moltres — Pokémon Sword & Shield movesets and strategies

With the Players Cup 2 finished and Wolfe’s victory, VGC20 enters its final lap. But that doesn’t mean we’re gonna stop playing, and to help you guys continue to thrive in the online ladder/tourneys we present our first VGC Pokémon analysis! To start things off, we would like to put the spotlights on the ‘mon … Read more

Origin of Species Toxel & Toxtricity

Toxel and Toxtricity – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Toxel Toxel debuts with a few special aspects. It is the first with the unique typing of Electric and Poison. It is also the first baby Pokémon introduced since the fourth generation. What is a … Read more

Battle Styles mechanic revealed for the Pokémon TCG

The Pokémon TCG is getting a new mechanic called Battle Styles to correspond with Urshifu’s two forms. Some cards will be designated as ‘Single Strike’ or ‘Rapid Strike’, affecting gameplay in different ways. These will first be released in Japan during January in two 70-card sets, with a Western release coming March in a single … Read more

First impressions of Original Stitch’s Pokémon Masks

Original Stitch is best known for their premium Pokémon shirt lines, which feature robust customization options with over 251 unique fabrics. Due to the ongoing global pandemic, they have now also expanded into face masks using the same cloth designs, but currently only those of the first 151 Pokémon. Original Stitch was kind enough to … Read more

Origin of Applin, Flapple and Appletun

Applin, Flapple, and Appletun – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. In this article we’ll take a look at a Grass-type Pokémon that appears in berry trees, falling down on the heads of trainers. Applin Applin is the Apple Core Pokémon, and it’s design is inspired … Read more