Pokémon starts its 25th anniversary celebrations

This year marks the Pokémon franchise’s 25th anniversary and it looks like there will be plenty of fun for fans throughout the next twelve months! To start things off, a special YouTube video has been posted and a Katy Perry collaboration has been announced. You can keep up with the celebration with the 25th anniversary … Read more

Pokémon 25th anniversary predictions: Toys & merch in 2021

Way back in the 1990s, on February 27th, 1996, Pokémon was first released in Japan. Though the west didn’t start seeing its massive influence until well-over 2 years later, this does mean that Pokémon is turning 25 in 2021. And trust me, something big is clearly coming. While the hype train here in the west … Read more

Metagross — Pokémon Sword & Shield movesets and strategies

Making a follow up from the last analysis, this week we bring you Metagross, a Pokémon that has been a force to be reckoned with since its day view back in the 3rd generation, and this meta isn’t the exception. How to use Metagross Having quite an impressive attack stat of 135 is no surprise … Read more

Fans are going wild for a new Gengar cushion

Pokémon merchandise is usually pretty predictable, with stuffed animals and figures based off of the games or anime. But every once and awhile, something comes out of left field. Premium Bandai, creators of the Metapod sack, are back with something crazy: a Gengar cushion which houses a plush tongue that can be rolled out to … Read more

Pokémon TCG giveaway

January 2021 Giveaway: Win a Brock TCG set

It’s a new year and time for a new giveaway with our partner Meccha Japan! They donate prizes for our visitors and almost every month we’re able to have cool giveaways thanks to their support. This month’s prize This month we’re giving away a special TCG pack featuring Brock! This is Sun & Moon era, … Read more

Ash Ketchum finally talks about his dad in upcoming Pokémon film

Ash Ketchum’s father has always remained an enigma, who has never officially been revealed in the anime’s 23-year run. In fact, he’s rarely been mentioned. That will all change with the release of Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (known as Pocket Monsters the Movie: Koko in Japan), according to director Tetsuo Yajima. How … Read more