RUMOR: Pokémon HOME update leaks new moves from DLC

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

4 Weeks of Mystery Gifts coming to Pokémon Sword & Shield

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

Inspiration behind Blipbug, Dottler and Orbeetle

Blipbug, Dottler, and Orbeetle – Origin of Species

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

Alcremie Plushie Giveaway!

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

Rookidee, Corvisquire, Corviknight – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  As with every region before it, Galar has a common bird Pokémon which is found on many routes. This evolutionary line does have a distinctive British theme which makes it well-suited as the design for … Read more