In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Today we will be analyzing the regional fox Pokémon Nickit and its evolution. Nickit Nickit is classified as a “Fox Pokémon”, sharing that classification with the Vulpix and Fennekin lines. Unlike them however, it is … Read more
The Spanish fansite Centro Pokémon claims to have datamined the new Pokémon HOME update and found some interesting information. They have a list of 21 new moves that are not currently available in Pokémon Sword & Shield, but may be added next month with the release of the Isle of Armor. Here’s their list, in … Read more
Been wanting a reason to fire up Pokémon Sword or Shield? You’ll want to play at least once a week for the next four weeks, because there are some very special Mystery Gifts worth picking up. These lead up to the release of the release of the Isle of Armor, the Expansion Pass’ first release. … Read more
The Wild Area regularly features rotating raid spawns in Pokémon Sword & Shield, but players may want to take note of the latest event. Formerly exclusive to those who had save file from Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, Gigantamax Pikachu (and its shiny form) can be encountered and captured, but only for a limited time. Similarly, … Read more
In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Today we’ll be studying the early bug line that you will encounter early in the game. Its origins may seem generic, but it has a great deal of relation to British history. Blipbug Blipbug, whose … Read more
We are once again partnering with our friends at Meccha Japan to give away a Pokémon plushie! As you may have guessed, this month’s special item is an Alcremie plushie! This is a worldwide giveaway. Use the entry form below! If it does not show, you may need to disable your ad blocker. As always, … Read more