Watchog’s Meta Watch: New Year, New Meta

Greetings, Trainers! We may have all piled on Christmas weight and broken several New Years’ resolutions already, but Watchog’s Meta Watch never stops watching – not on our watch! We’re in one of the most exciting periods for competitive singles play, where players are experimenting, trends are being set and no strategy is too outlandish … Read more

Snom and Frosmoth – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Small reminder: Tomorrow there will be a Pokémon Direct! Check the time in your area in yesterday’s post! I will be starting this season of articles with the Pokemon Snom and Frosmoth, the evolutionary line … Read more

Galarian Darumaka and Darmanitan – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Darumaka and Darmanitan were introduced to the Pokemon franchise in Unova, the region based on New York City. Here, it appears that they have migrated to Galar and as such have taken on a chillier … Read more

Watchog’s Meta Watch: Ice Spirits of OU Past

You there, Trainer – what day is it? Why, today’s the day we embrace the Christmas spirit and revisit some of the most powerful Ice types of competitive Pokémon past! The Ice type has a very checkered history. The Pokémon community has often considered it one of the worst types in the game on account … Read more