Flittle and Espathra — 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. Flittle This cute Psychic-type chick Pokémon has a name that combines “flitter” and “little”. It is covered in several layers of frills that sway back and forth while it floats in the air. … Read more

Kommo-o coming to Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The Scaly Pokémon Kommo-o will be appearing in 7-Star Tera Raid battles soon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! It won’t be sticking around though, players will have just two weekends to battle it. Challenge Kommo-o in 7-Star Tera Raid battles From Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 p.m. CT until Sunday, July 13, at 6:59 … Read more

Pikachu-esque Pokémon abound in the next Mass Outbreak event!

An electrifying new event will be taking place soon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! A new Mass Outbreak event has been announced and it features many generations’ “Pikachu equivalents”, since any new set of games needs a new Electric rodent mascot! Details for the Electric Pokémon Mass Outbreak event The Mass Outbreak event will … Read more

Rellor and Rabsca — 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. Rellor Rellor is a Bug-type Pokémon whose name is “Roller” backwards. This name lends itself well to its basis on a dung beetle. There are many kinds of dung beetle species but the … Read more

A new Flutter Mane Mystery Gift is available for a limited time

Owners of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet have a short time to claim a new downloadable Mystery Gift, a Flutter Mane based on the one used by Hyuma Hara in the 2024 Pokémon Japan Championships to celebrate the 2025 Championships. How to receive the Flutter Mane Mystery Gift You can receive Flutter Mane through the … Read more

Challenge Baxcalibur in Tera Raid battles

The Ice Dragon Pokémon Baxcalibur can now be challenged in 7-Star Tera Raid battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet for a limited time! From Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 22 at 6:59 p.m., and then again from Thursday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. until Sunday, June 30 at 6:59 p.m., … Read more