Yamper and Boltund – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Yamper first appeared during the E3 demo as a Pokémon that you could use in the battle, and soon carved a spot in our hearts. Yamper Yamper seems to be a combination of the words … Read more

The origins of Wooloo & Dubwool

Wooloo and Dubwool – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture. The United Kingdom is made of four countries, three of which are all on the island of Great Britain. Of these, Wooloo the sheep Pokémon is closely associated with the areas of Galar based on … Read more

Porygon2 code released for Pokémon Sword & Shield

Wondering how to get the Player’s Cup Porygon2 gift Pokémon? Simply boot up Pokémon Sword or Shield a navigate to Mystery Gift and use code “PKMNPLAYERSCUP“. Pretty easy, right? It has a Sassy nature with the ability Download and moves Recover, Trick Room, Ice Beam and Thunderbolt. If you’re fast, you can also redeem a … Read more

The origins of Cramorant's design

Cramorant – Origin of Species

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs, their culture, and their historical allusions to British culture.  Cramorant is a single-stage Water/Flying-type bird that is based on a cormorant. Its name is a combination of cormorant and “cram”, which refers to its signature ability. Cormorants are large birds which live in many … Read more

Movesets for the Mythical Pokémon Zarude

Best Zarude movesets with explanations and videos

The newest Mythical Pokémon to be added to Pokémon Sword & Shield is Zarude, the Rogue Monkey Pokémon. As more and more players are gaining access to it, many are wondering what the best ways to use it are. General information about Zarude Zarude stats, weaknesses and resistances Zarude has a base stat total (BST) … Read more

Cook Like a Galarian: Spicy Coconut Curry

I hope everyone’s hungry, because I have more curry for you to try while you work on your Galar Pokédex! Because Galar is Great Britain, obviously we have to do tikka masala, the most British of all curries.  Legend has it that the dish was created by immigrant Bangladeshi chefs out of two previously unrelated … Read more