New anime tie-in Mystery Gift: receive Dot’s Quaxly!

If you’ve been following the Pokémon anime, you’ll know that Dot is the person behind Nidothing and a member of the Rising Volt Tacklers. Her first Pokémon was Quaxly and you’ll be able to redeem a special Mystery Gift to receive her partner in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! Don’t forget that resident Poké-ologist Nick … Read more

Quaxly, Quaxwell, and Quaquaval | 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. Quaxly New trainers in the Paldea region can choose this Water-type Pokémon. Quaxly is the Duckling Pokémon. Its name fittingly is a combination of “quack”, “wax”, and “duckling”. The blue cap on … Read more

Receive a Gyarados Mystery Gift in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Atrocious Pokémon, Gyarados, is available to redeem for owners of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for a limited time in the latest Mystery Gift promotion! The event is to celebrate the 2024 Pokémon Asia Championships and is based on the Gyarados used by Melvin Keh, whose in-game Trainer is named Sophia, during the 2023 … Read more

Pokémon Center online store to open in Australia and New Zealand

Pokémon fans in the US, Canada and UK have been able to purchase official goods from the Pokémon Center website and, soon, those living in Australia and New Zealand will be able to as well! Shopping at the Pokémon Center The online store stocks a mix of plushies and merchandise released first through the Japanese … Read more

May Giveaway: Win a Pichu and Pikachu plushie!

New month, new giveaway! Online retailer Meccha Japan, who sells Japanese goods internationally, has generously supplied us with an adorable prize to win for the month. Learn more about it and how to enter below! May’s prize from Meccha Japan The Prize: A Buru Buru Mugyu! Pikachu and Pichu plush! In English, this line is … Read more