Sewaddle Community Day announced for Pokémon GO

It’s been awhile since we’ve done a dedicated post for a Pokémon GO Community Day announcement but considering that October will feature the PokéJungle mascot Sewaddle, it seemed worth sharing! Sewaddle Community Day details On October 5 from 2:00 – 5:00 PM (local time), fans can look forward to: Like other Community Days, there will … Read more

September Giveaway: Win a Moko Moko Squirtle plushie!

This month we’re cooling things down with a giveaway for a fuzzy Squirtle plushie, courtesy of our friends at Meccha Japan! Read on to learn how to enter! September’s prize from Meccha Japan The prize: One winner will receive a Moko Moko Squirtle plushie from Japan! The product page can be found on Meccha Japan … Read more

Nymble and Lokix | Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Nymble Nymble is a small Bug-type Pokémon who appears in the tall grasses around Paldea. Its name is a combination of “nymph”, a premature insect, and “nimble”, for its athletic ability. It … Read more

Takara Tomy releases for October and November 2024

Takara Tomy has updated their online store with products slated for an October or November release date in Japan! Check out the new merchandise fans can look forward to below. New Pokémon plushies from Takara Tomy Ouchi Ni Pokémon Pikachu is a battery-operated plushie with more than 40 reactions to being petted, hugged and put … Read more

Max Out season and its first events detailed for Pokémon GO

Things are getting a lot bigger in Pokémon GO, mainly because they’re introducing the Dynamax mechanic from Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield! Read below to find out more about the new Max Out season and its first events. Update: We’ve added the details announced for September, click here to jump to the new section! New … Read more

Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks expansion announced for Pokémon TCG

The latest Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet expansion has been announced, Surging Sparks! Read below for what fans can expect when it launches on November 8. According to the official press release, the set includes: The expansion is themed around the Terarium, a location players explored in The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero Part 2: The Indigo … Read more