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
Looking to the Past to Predict the Future The modern pre-release news cycle of Pokémon started with the pair of Generation VI games, X & Y. That’s because they were the first titles to get a simultaneous worldwide release and news was no longer coming solely from Japanese magazines and TV shows. Looking at how … Read more
To all our readers, happy Easter! Whether or not you celebrate it religiously, we hope you have a great day surrounded by family and friends. My biggest regret about being here in Japan today, besides not seeing my family, is that there are no Marshmallow Peeps to enjoy. I will try to survive. Thinking about … Read more
Pokémon X & Pokémon Y may have been released over four years ago, but a mystery still looms over the games… whatever happened to AZ’s Floette (also referred to as the “Eternal Flower” form) that was coded in as an event Pokémon but never released? AZ was a mysterious character who is revealed throughout X … Read more
In celebration of Pokémon’s 20th anniversary, a special Genesect code distribution will be held across the world beginning on November 1st and ending on the 24th. This is the second to last legendary event distribution and is available to gamers with a copy of Pokémon X & Y or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. This … Read more
For those in North America who missed the McDonald Event, you have a second chance to add Hoopa to your collection! Simply input the code 2016HOOPA into any XY or ORAS game via the Serial Code option and voilà! But be quick, because this event ends on October 9th! This Level 50 Hoopa, holds a Smoke Ball … Read more