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Pokemon Fan Maxes Out Pokewalker After 7 Years
One Pokemon player truly has become the very best. At least at hitting the maximum amount of steps able to be recorded on the Pokewal...
By AJ Caulfield on 16 March 2017
Pokemon GO Hit Peak Worldwide Projections in Hours
The success of Pokemon GO is now part of video game folklore, with the title currently sitting at 650 million worldwide downloads. Ho...
By Rob Gordon on 04 March 2017
Pokemon GO: Sprint Launches a Trainer Rewards Program
Back in December, U.S. cellular provider Sprint confirmed its partnership with developer Niantic for use with mobile sensation Pokemo...
By Rob Gordon on 26 February 2017
Pokemon GO Guide: Make Eevee Evolve to Umbreon & Espeon
After figuring out the trick to get Flareon, Jolteon, or Vaporeon, it seems like Pokemon GO players have already learned how to evolv...
By Riley Little on 19 February 2017
Pokemon GO Improves Togetic Catch Rate
Pokemon GO fans on Reddit discover that Niantic has tweaked the catch rate for Togetic in the game, but the Pokemon is still going t...
By Dalton Cooper on 19 February 2017
Pokemon GO Guide: What Gen 2 Pokemon Hatch from Eggs
Trying to find out which Generation 2 Pokemon hatch from eggs in the recent Pokemon GO update? Look no further than this guide for the answers needed. With over 80 Johto region Pokemon maki...
By Rob Gordon on 18 February 2017
Pokemon GO: Is Heracross Region-Exclusive?
Evidence compiled by Pokemon GO players seems to suggest that Heracross is the only region-exclusive Pokemon added in the game’s new Johto region update. If someone wants to fully complete...
By Dalton Cooper on 18 February 2017
Pokemon GO Guide: How to Get Metal Coat
The latest update for Pokemon GO adds evolution stones to the game like the Metal Coat. Here is how to find the Metal Coat and which Pokemon can evolve with it. With the latest update for P...
By Dalton Cooper on 17 February 2017
Twitch Plays Pokemon Tackles Pokemon Yellow
Twitch Plays Pokemon is celebrating its third anniversary of the pocket monsters play through by playing a heavily modified version of Pokemon Yellow en masse. Believe it or not, it’s been...
By Brad Jones on 13 February 2017
Pokemon Duel Guide: How To Earn Coins
Pokemon Duel has a surprisingly complicated economy, but players should be able to rake in plenty of coins for Figure Fusion by following the steps in this guide. Pokemon Duel doesn’t requ...
By Denny Connolly on 06 February 2017
A New, Safer Pokemon GO Device Might Be In The Works
The Pokemon Company president Tsunekazu Ishihara reveals that a new Pokemon GO device may be in the works, with the president citing safety concerns when playing the game. To say that Pokem...
By Rob Gordon on 27 January 2017
New Pokemon Game Released on iOS and Android
The Pokemon Company releases Pokemon Duel on iOS and Android, with the free-to-play game being described as ‘a strategy board game that uses Pokemon figures.’ Pokemon developer The Pokemon...
By Jasmine Henry on 24 January 2017
Pokemon GO Revenue Bounces Back Over Holidays
Pokemon GO bounces back to score its highest revenue in several months, after a compelling holiday event prompts scores of players to return to the game. Pokemon GO was undoubtedly one of...
By Brad Jones on 18 January 2017
Pokemon Emerald Beaten In Three Hours By Speedrunner
The latest iteration of Awesome Games Done Quick features the debut of Pokemon Emerald, and speedrunner thetyrant14 makes it a memorable first time with a three hour run. The Games Done Qui...
By Cody Gravelle on 11 January 2017
Pokemon Sun and Moon Players Fail Second Global Mission
Pokemon Sun and Moon players fail the game’s second global mission, as they are unable to catch or defeat 1 million Pokemon using the Island Scan feature. After failing the first global mi...
By Jasmine Henry on 11 January 2017
Pokemon GO is Too Dangerous for China, Claim Officials
Much to the chagrin of Pokemon fans in China, the country officially bans Pokemon GO from its borders, citing the game as a major hazard to its citizens. Although Pokemon GO is a record-set...
By Jasmine Henry on 11 January 2017
Pokemon CEO Explains Why Pokemon GO is So Successful
Pokemon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara explains in detail why he believes the Pokemon GO application has been such a substantial success. Now over half a year old, Pokemon GO...
By John Jacques on 07 January 2017
Pokemon Sun and Moon's Weirdest Fan Theory Makes Sense
A weird Pokemon Sun and Moon fan theory suggests that normal type Pokemon Komala isn’t a koala at all and that the Pokemon is actually a sentient log of wood. With the franchise having exis...
By Jasmine Henry on 04 January 2017
App Store Revenues at $20 Billion Thanks to Pokemon GO
Apple reveals that App Store revenues rose by 40 percent to $20 billion in 2016, and that Pokemon GO and Super Mario Run were significant factors in that. Augmented reality game Pokemon GO...
By Jasmine Henry on 04 January 2017
Pokemon Sun and Moon Character Modded Into Smash Bros
One gamer mods a fan-favorite character from Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon into the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros., while teasing work on some additional villains for inclusion. It’s alw...
By Riley Little on 02 January 2017
Pokemon Player Wins Online Battle Using Cosmog
One tremendously skilled Pokemon player takes it upon himself to attempt a sweep using the Nebula Pokemon Cosmog, and actually succeeds, wiping the enemy team. Sweeping an enemy team with a...
By Sarah Fields on 28 December 2016
10 Must-Have Gifts for the Pokemon Fan in Your Life
It can be challenging to find gifts for friends and family in your life, which is why Game Rant has put together a list featuring some of the very best ideas for Pokemon fans. For those tha...
By Riley Little on 28 December 2016
Pokemon GO Now Selling Holiday Boxes
Pokemon GO offers another holiday gift to its players, this time releasing three shop bundles containing items at a discount, as well as some that can’t ordinarily be bought. Pokemon GO is...
By Sarah Fields on 27 December 2016
Pokemon Sun & Moon Reveal Next Global Mission
Details on Pokemon Sun and Moon‘s second Global Mission event appear online, revealing a more realistic goal for players to conquer, and more enticing rewards. Even though Pokemon Sun and M...
By Dalton Cooper on 27 December 2016
Pokemon GO Releases Apple Watch App
The long-awaited Pokemon GO app for the Apple Watch is now available for download, bringing limited features of Pokemon GO to the Apple Watch experience. The day has finally come for Pokemo...
By Weston Albert on 26 December 2016
Pro Pokemon Players Punished by Mistake
Some of the world’s very best Pokemon players gathered at the EU Internationals event earlier this month, and while some found success, others were inexplicably punished. A lot of Pokemon f...
By Cody Gravelle on 26 December 2016
Pokemon GO Bug Turns Buddy Pokemon into Scary Giants
A new bug in Pokemon GO is making buddy Pokemon appear as Godzilla-sized giants, sometimes engulfing the entire map under the size of the monstrous Pokemon. The popular Pokemon GO applicati...
By John Jacques on 25 December 2016
New Pokemon Movie to Retell Origins of Ash & Pikachu
A teaser trailer for the 20th Pokemon movie has arrived, showcasing what looks to be a cinematic retelling of Ash and Pikachu’s origins on their long-running journey. It’s hard to believe t...
By Riley Little on 25 December 2016
Pokemon Prism Fan Project Also Shut Down By Nintendo
Nintendo issues a cease and desist order to the creator of Pokemon Prism, prompting the developer to cancel the game’s release just before it was due to launch. A fan-made Pokemon ROM hack...
By John Jacques on 19 December 2016
Pokemon GO Players Help Save Lives In Warehouse Fire
Two Pokemon GO players help save lives in St. Louis, discovering a warehouse fire while playing the game and getting hold of the authorities to rescue those trapped inside. The way that Pok...
By Rob Gordon on 19 December 2016
Pokemon Generations Episode Features Essentia
The end of Pokemon Generations is nearly here, but not before we get a look at the post-game content of Gen 6, with Looker’s encounter with the mysterious Essentia. It’s coming up to the fi...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 18 December 2016
Pokemon GO Still Coming to Apple Watch
Amid speculation that Pokemon GO is being dropped from development for the Apple Watch, Apple confirms that the mobile title is still planned for a release on the device. There have been pl...
By Rob Gordon on 18 December 2016
Pokemon Sun & Moon Breaks Sales Record for Franchise
Nintendo’s Pokemon Sun & Moon break records for the franchise, with November sales for the game marking the biggest debut in the history of the series. About half a month ago, Nintendo...
By Kyle Sledge on 15 December 2016
Pokemon GO Guide: How to Catch Santa Hat Pikachu
For its holiday event, Niantic puts a Santa hat on Pikachu in Pokemon GO. Here’s where to find Santa Hat Pikachu in the game and the easiest way to catch it. After a successful Halloween ev...
By Dalton Cooper on 14 December 2016
Pokemon GO and Starbucks Partnership Is Official
Pokemon GO developer Niantic confirms that the mobile title’s partnership with Starbucks is now official, bringing with it thousands more Pokestops for players to use. The partnership betw...
By Rob Gordon on 07 December 2016
Pokemon Sun & Moon Release First Mythical Pokemon
North American audiences currently have the chance to capitalize on the official release of Pokemon Sun and Moon‘s first mythical creature from the games. It’s no secret that Nintendo’s Pok...
By Kyle Sledge on 05 December 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon Sales Cross 3.7 Million
Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon are setting sales records for the franchise in North America, crossing 3.7 million copies sold just two weeks after launching. Pokemon has always been, and con...
By Rory Young on 29 November 2016
Pokemon Generations Features Gym Leaders Vs Team Plasma
Episode thirteen of Pokemon Generations is out now, showing an epic battle between the gym leaders of the Unova region and the incredible might of Team Plasma. The newest episode of Pokemon...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 25 November 2016
Pokemon GO's Next Massive Update Leaked by Starbucks?
A huge update for Pokemon GO appears as a possible leak by coffee company Starbucks, as a memo sent to employees hints at ‘new Pokemon’ being added to the game. Over the past week, Niantic...
By Jasmine Henry on 25 November 2016
Pokemon Sun/Moon Take Longer to Load on Standard 3DS
According to a side-by-side comparison video, the recently released Pokemon Sun and Moon take longer to load on a standard 3DS versus the New Nintendo 3DS. With Pokemon Sun and Moon having...
By Kyle Sledge on 23 November 2016
Pokemon GO May Have Added Ditto Finally
The dataminers at The Silph Road are back at it again, and it appears that Pokemon GO‘s latest update might finally include the arrival of the highly sought-after Ditto. It might feel like ...
By Cody Gravelle on 23 November 2016
Where to Catch Pichu in Pokemon Sun and Moon
Here’s how to find and capture the fan favorite pocket monster Pichu for trainers venturing out into the world of Pokemon Sun and Moon. It’s no secret that the overarching aim of any new Po...
By Brad Jones on 23 November 2016
Pokemon GO Boosts Combat Power for Select Pokemon
Niantic reveals that some Pokemon have had their Combat Power adjusted in Pokemon GO, and data miners uncover what players can expect from the change. Some Pokemon always have the upper han...
By Sarah Fields on 22 November 2016
Pokemon GO May Now Have Shiny Pokemon Variants
A new datamining effort from the team at The Silph Road indicates that Pokemon GO may be implementing rare “shiny” variants of Pokemon in-game very soon. Pokemon GO might have made a name f...
By Cody Gravelle on 22 November 2016
Pokemon Sun & Moon Characters Modded into Smash Bros.
Two noteworthy characters from Nintendo’s RPGs Pokemon Sun and Moon make their way into Super Smash Bros. for Wii U via a new mod for the fighting game. It’s no secret that the recently rel...
By Kyle Sledge on 22 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon Evolution Guide
Pokemon Sun and Moon are out now and we’ve put together a relatively spoiler-free list of all the new evolutions that are present in the newly-released games. The highly-anticipated Pokemo...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 22 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon: How to Transfer Ash-Greninja
Follow this guide to find out how to transfer the powerful and special Ash-Greninja from the Pokemon Sun/Moon 3DS demo to the full version of the game. The Pokemon franchise continues to be...
By Derek Nichols on 21 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon Guide: How to Get Shiny Starter Pokemon
Pokemon Sun and Moon players can start the game off with a shiny Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio starter; but the task is going to take some serious grinding. Pokemon Sun and Moon have been out...
By Denny Connolly on 21 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon: Which Starter Is Right For You?
Players are able to choose either Rowlet, Litten, or Popplio when they start their adventure in Sun and Moon, but which Pokemon makes the most sense for their team? It’s one of the toughest...
By Riley Little on 18 November 2016
Nintendo Banning Pirated Copies of Pokemon Sun and Moon
With just one more day until the release of Pokemon Sun and Moon, Nintendo ensure that all those who played leaked versions of the games will be punished severely. Pokemon Sun and Moon rele...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 17 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon Review
Hoping to change things up, Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon offer one of the most radical departures from the series’ longstanding formula. Fortunately, the gamble has paid off. If every facet...
By Riley Little on 14 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon Give 'Splash' Move A Purpose
The most useless move in all of the Pokemon games, Splash, finally has a use in the upcoming Pokemon Sun and Moon, thanks to the new addition of Z-Moves. Since the release of the first Poke...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 14 November 2016
Pokemon GO Dev Compares Game to World of Warcraft
In an interview with Eurogamer, Niantic’s chief marketing officer compares Pokemon Go to World of Warcraft in terms of the projected lifespan for the game. Developer Niantic Labs has faced...
By Curt Hutson on 12 November 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon: Version-Exclusive Creature Details
Pokemon Sun and Moon are only a little under a week from launch, but one Reddit user has jumped the gun by revealing each game’s version-exclusive Pokemon. If the record-setting pre-orders...
By Alexander Pan on 11 November 2016
Rare Pikachu Card Could Sell for $50,000
An extraordinarily rare Pokemon TCG card goes on sale at an auction house, and estimates suggest that the card could end up selling for a whopping $50,000. Collecting video game memorabilia...
By Sarah Fields on 25 October 2016
New Pokemon GO Update Improves Pokemon GO Plus
Niantic releases a new update for Pokemon GO that improves the Pokemon GO Plus watch, making it possible for the device to focus exclusively on PokeStops or Pokemon. Pokemon GO may not be a...
By Dalton Cooper on 25 October 2016
Pokemon GO Still Fastest Selling Mobile Game in History
Although many users have abandoned the app, Pokemon GO continues to make huge earnings, maintaining its title as the fastest earning mobile gaming app of all time. Pokemon GO has let down a...
By Sarah Fields on 22 October 2016
Pokemon: The First Movie is Returning to Theaters
The Pokemon Company reveals that Pokemon: The First Movie and Pikachu’s Vacation will make a surprise comeback to select theaters for two days in October and November. With Pokemon Sun &...
By Sarah Fields on 18 October 2016
Mythical Pokemon Volcanion Codes Hit GameStop and GAME
GameStop and GAME offer a special download code that will allow players with copies of Pokemon X & Y or Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to receive a Volcanion. Catching ’em all in the Pok...
By Sarah Fields on 12 October 2016
Pokken Tournament Sees Scizor Join The Roster
The Pokemon Company reveals Scizor as the next playable character joining the roster of the popular Pokemon fighting game Pokken Tournament – although it’s an arcade exclusive. Fighting gam...
By Riley Little on 11 October 2016
Pokemon GO Will Make Catching Rare Pokemon Easier
A new update is set to come to Pokemon GO, bringing with it the ability to raise capture rates for Pokemon by catching many creatures of the same type. Capture rates in Pokemon GO have alwa...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 07 October 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon Starter Evolutions Revealed
New starter evolutions for Pokemon Sun and Moon are revealed, alongside the announcement that Greninja’s powerful new form is finally playable in the game’s demo. With just over a month to...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 05 October 2016
Pokemon GO Available in Even More Countries
Niantic announces that it has expanded the availability of Pokemon GO even further, with a number of new countries and regions now able to play the game. To say that Pokemon GO has been a g...
By Rob Gordon on 04 October 2016
Pokemon GO Preventing Suicides in Japan
The amount of suicides taking place at Japan’s infamous Tojinbo cliffs has reportedly decreased over the last two months as a result of Pokemon GO‘s popularity. Niantic’s massively popular...
By Jasmine Henry on 03 October 2016
Pokemon GO Makes $2 Million Every Day
Analysis firm Newzoo offers updated revenue and download figures for Pokemon GO, stating that the game makes $2 million for developer Niantic on a daily basis. It’s clear that the massive p...
By Dalton Cooper on 03 October 2016
Pokemon Generations Episode Features Red Gyarados
Episode four of the new Pokemon Generations series is now available, showing off the Johto region and the Lake of Rage’s curiously angry Red Gyarados. The new episode of Pokemon Generations...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 01 October 2016
Pokemon GO Available In Five New Countries
Niantic reveals that Pokemon GO can now be downloaded and played in five new regions, furthering attempts for the game to become a worldwide sensation. Although players who have already got...
By Sarah Fields on 29 September 2016
Pokemon Generations Features Blue Vs The Elite Four
A new episode of Pokemon Generations, named The Challenger, is out now. The episode features Blue in his battles against the Kanto region’s Elite Four. If you’ve ever wanted to see the stor...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 26 September 2016
Pokemon Go Plus Review: Engaging But Frustrating
We spend some rigorous time with the highly desired Pokemon GO Plus peripheral, coming away both impressed and a little deflated by the companion accessory. I’ve always thought of myself as...
By Riley Little on 26 September 2016
Pokemon GO Patch Brings Back Capture Map
New Pokemon GO update in the works, Niantic claims that update will bring back the Capture Location feature, as well as fix issues with Pokemon GO Plus. Niantic released Pokemon GO Plus a w...
By Fred Harvey on 26 September 2016
Pokemon GO: Rare Pokemon Are Allegedly Spawning More
A bevy of reports from gamers the world over indicates that Pokemon GO has been on the receiving end of an overhaul that makes rare Pokemon spawn more frequently. As expected, it’s been a t...
By Riley Little on 25 September 2016
Pokemon GO: Datamine Reveals No Ditto Easter Egg Yet
Pokemon GO fans dig deep into the game’s latest update, hunting for data indicating that the rare Pokemon Ditto can be unlocked, but find no evidence that’s the case. Pokemon GO re-imagine...
By Sarah Fields on 24 September 2016
Pokemon GO: Region Exclusive Pokemon Clarified
Niantic CEO John Hanke responds to a fan on Twitter, clarifying whether or not region-exclusive Pokemon in Pokemon GO can be hatched from eggs anywhere in the world. Even after one dedicate...
By Dalton Cooper on 19 September 2016
The Pokemon Company Will Release Games on Nintendo NX
The Pokemon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara confirms that the company will be bringing its incredibly popular Pokemon franchise to Nintendo’s mysterious new console, codenamed NX. In the wak...
By Riley Little on 19 September 2016
Pokemon Sun and Moon: New Creatures Announced
The Pokemon Company unveils more new Pokemon for upcoming titles Pokemon Sun and Moon, but also announces that the Pokemon Bank feature will not be available at launch. With the release of...
By Rob Gordon on 19 September 2016
Pokemon GO Plus Having Issues on Android
It seems that Android users are being left behind by Niantic again, as the newly-released Pokemon GO Plus devices are having issues with many smartphones. Ever since the release of Niantic’...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 17 September 2016
Pokemon GO Guide: How to Use Pokemon GO Plus
Now that the Pokemon GO Plus accessory is available for Pokemon GO players, we explain how to set up the device, how to catch Pokemon with it, and much more! After the device was delayed ea...
By Dalton Cooper on 16 September 2016
Pokemon Sun & Moon: Rowlet is the Greatest Pokemon Ever
With the starter monsters for Pokemon Sun and Moon now made official, one editor claims that the Grass/Flying-type Rowlet is the greatest Pokemon ever. If you’ve clicked this to tell me a...
By Riley Little on 26 April 2016
I Have Concerns About Pokemon GO
One editor talks about major concerns he has for the mobile game Pokemon GO – based on the footage and information about the title that has found its way onto the web thus far. As of this...
By Riley Little on 26 March 2016
Pokken Tournament Review
Pokken Tournament is the first Pokemon-focused fighting game ever released, but the final product feels more like a barebones offering rather than a fleshed out product. Gamers have want...
By Riley Little on 26 March 2016
Pokemon Yellow Version Review
One editor dusts off his Game Boy to play through and review Pokemon Yellow. Does the game still hold up after all of this time or is it better left nostalgically in the past? Nostalgia i...
By Riley Little on 26 February 2016
Pokemon GO Presentation Cancelled
An upcoming 30-minute Pokemon GO presentation that was to take place at the Game Developers Conference has been cancelled, so far without explanation. The Pokemon GO presentation that was...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 26 February 2016
Chandelure is Latest Pokemon to Join Pokken Tournament
After plenty of teasing and fan speculation, Nintendo reveals that Chandelure is the latest surprising addition to the Pokemon fighting game, Pokken Tournament. It finally happened. Ninte...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2016
Super Mario Maker Getting Original Starter Pokemon
Nintendo releases a brand new trailer revealing that the ever-popular Pokemon trio of Charmander, Squirtle, and Bulbasaur will be arriving as costumes in Super Mario Maker. As many Pokemo...
By Riley Little on 26 January 2016
Nintendo Releasing a Mythical Pokemon Every Month
Nintendo announces plans to celebrate the 20th Pokemon anniversary by releasing monthly downloadable mythical Pokemon, starting this February with Mew. Nintendo has allowed gamers to down...
By Sarah Fields on 26 January 2016
Pokemon Red, Blue Re-Releases Won't Have Restore Points
The manual for Pokemon Red, Blue, and Yellow reveals that restore points and 3DS save backups won’t work on the titles, as well as detailing the trading connection system. Since its incep...
By Sarah Fields on 26 January 2016
Why 2016 Will Be the Year of Pokemon
2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the original Pokemon games. Here’s why I believe it’s going to be the best year ever to be a Pokemon fan. Pokemon is a franchise that ref...
By Maxwell Jeffery on 26 January 2016
Pokemon Anniversary 3DS Bundle Available for Pre-Order
The Pokemon New Nintendo 3DS Bundle, which is designed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Pokemon Red and Blue, is now available for pre-order online. Western Pokemon fans looked on wit...
By Sarah Fields on 26 December 2015
Pokemon Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary with New 3DS
Nintendo announces a special edition 20th Pokemon 3DS that pays homage to the first games in the franchise, Pokemon Red and Blue, for the series’ 20th anniversary. When Pokemon was first...
By Evan Hopkins on 26 December 2015
How Iwata Helped Bring Pokemon to America
Tsunekazu Ishihara reveals that former Nintendo president Satoru Iwata played a role in the localization of Pokemon Red and Blue for North American audiences. During his time with Nintend...
By Rob Gordon on 26 December 2015
Original Pokemon Trading Cards Getting Re-Release
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company announce plans to release reprints of the original Pokemon trading card set in Japan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the series. As a franchise tha...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
Pokken Tournament Supports Local Multiplayer
Nintendo confirms that the upcoming Pokemon fighting game, Pokken Tournament, will support local multiplayer, thanks to the second screen on the Wii U’s GamePad. Those that have been foll...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015
Japan Getting Awesome Pokemon-Themed 2DS Consoles
Nintendo reveals plans to release 2DS consoles in four different colors that come bundled with the upcoming re-releases of Pokemon Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow. If there’s one series that...
By Riley Little on 26 December 2015