Pokémon GO brings in the balloons

Team GO Rocket hot-air balloons, that is. Niantic has rolled out a new update for Pokémon GO. Players will get a chance to battle a grunt, or event a GO Rocket leader, every few hours. Check out the official details below the trailer. Mysterious balloons have popped up in the sky, and the culprit is … Read more

Pokémon: Twilight Wings episode 6 debuts

The next episode of the animated mini-series Pokémon: Twilight Wings, Moonlight, is now available to watch below. It focuses on the Ghost-type Gym Leader, Allister. Let us know what you think about episode 6 in the comments below! Need help while exploring the Isle of Armor? Check our guides or head over to Discord!

Shiny Zeraora Mystery Gift crashes Pokémon HOME [UPD]

Fans are eager to get the Shiny Zeraora that was a reward for 1,000,000 trainers defeating the Pokémon in Max Raid battles. A little too excited it seems; Pokémon HOME is now inaccessible for most players trying to log in. UPDATE: You should now be able to access HOME to claim the Zeraora. It’s night … Read more

Origin of the design of Kubfu and Urshifu

Kubfu and Urshifu – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  This article will discuss the origins of Kubfu and Urshifu, legendary Pokémon that appear in the Isle of Armor DLC. Kubfu Kubfu is a Fighting-type Pokémon and is described as the “Wushu Pokémon”. This classification … Read more

Pokémon GO announces challenges and more for 4th anniversary

Can you believe Pokémon GO is already turning four years old? To celebrate, Niantic is releasing several weeks of challenges with some pretty fun rewards. In addition, if enough players complete the challenges, special Pokémon will be added to the (paid) GO Fest event! Read the official details below: Whether you’re a new Trainer just … Read more