Galarian Farfetch’d and Sirfetch’d – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs from Pokémon Sword and Shield, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Today we look at the origins of Galarian Farfetch’d and Sirfetch’d. Galarian Farfetch’d Farfetch’d was introduced as a Normal/Flying-type Pokémon in the first generation based on the Japanese phrase “a … Read more

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

Owners of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield can redeem a new Mystery Gift code and receive a Dragonite based on Ash Ketchum’s in the Pokémon anime! How to receive Ash’s Dragonite Use code UM1N0KESH1N from the Mystery Gift menu to receive this special Dragonite. It will only be active until September 8, Japan time, so … Read more

Indeedee – 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’re looking at the new Gen VIII Pokémon Indeedee. Indeedee Indeedee is the Emotion Pokémon, a Psychic and Normal-type that is the seen in every Pokémon Center in Galar. They are the regional cleric. … Read more

Receive a Dracovish in Pokémon Sword & Shield with new code

The Pokémon European International Championships have begun and there’s a special present to commemorate the event that can be redeemed in copies of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield. Use code EU1C2022G1FT from the Mystery Gift menu to receive a Dracovish based on Marco Silva’s, winner of the Oceania International Championships in 2020. The distribution ends … Read more

Galarian Ponyta & Rapidash – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. Galarian Ponyta Galarian Ponyta is a Psychic-type, with purple and blue tufts of fur rather than the flames of its Kantonian counterpart. It also has a small horn protruding out of its head. It is … Read more

Duraludon – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Duraludon has a very interesting design, and is only the second Steel/Dragon-type Pokémon, at least until Hisuian Sliggoo and Goodra were introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. While its type combination is uncommon, it is quite … Read more