Eternatus – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Eternatus at first looks like an odd Pokémon. It slightly resembles a dragon skeleton, with slim limbs and a thin, long body. It’s a Poison and Dragon-type Pokémon, making it the first real Poison-type legendary. … Read more

How does the Pokémon Company feel about creators doing Nuzlockes?

The Nuzlocke Challenge, a fan-created way to play any Pokémon game by, has been a staple of the community for many years. It essentially involves players releasing any Pokémon that faints (as it if had died) and following specific rules when catching Pokémon, such as only the first one encountered in a given area or … Read more

Receive Ash’s Lucario Mystery Gift in Pokémon Sword & Shield

The final Japanese anime distribution for Pokémon Sword and Shield is here, and it features the ever-popular Lucario! don’t miss your chance to receive this special Mystery Gift. Don’t forget that you can still download Ash’s Sirfetch’d! How to receive Ash’s Lucario Use code HAD0UW0CATCH from the Mystery Gift menu of Sword and Shield under … Read more

Pokémon news from today’s Nintendo Direct

Nintendo Directs sometimes include Pokémon information and trailers, and today’s presentation was luckily one of those times! New Pokémon information Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2 will be added to the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in 2023 A note on the bottom of the screen during the trailer states that “Pokémon cannot be … Read more

September 2022 Giveaway: Win a Hisuian Zorua plushie!

Together with online Japanese import store Meccha Japan, we’re giving away a Hisuian Zorua plushie! Read below on how to enter, but make sure you do so before it ends! September giveaway prize We’re giving away one Hisuian Zorua plush from Japan! This cuddly little Pokémon is perfect for those who love Zorua’s new regional … Read more

Shiny Eternatus distribution: how. when and where to receive

Shiny Eternatus distribution coming to GameStop, how & when to receive

As we previously reported was likely, a Shiny Eternatus distribution has been officially announced for GameStop (US/Canada), EB Games (Australia/New Zealand) and various stores in the Philippines, Malaysia and Singapore. Fans will be able to receive a code for use in their Pokémon Sword and Shield at the stores from September 18 until October 1. … Read more