Pokémon

The most recent update for Pokemon GO, version 0.205.0, is hitting app stores, and data miners have uncovered a few exciting assets that shed some light on things to come. … Read more

Wanna be really creeped out? Ditto’s signature ability to transform results from its constantly shifting DNA. Whenever it transforms into something, it copies it entirely, right down to the genetic … Read more

Exeggcute is one of those Pokémon that I never felt especially inclined to catch. I mean, look at that thing; four of its heads look like they want to stab … Read more

I think the only thing more potentially terrifying than a giant, pointy bird that summons thunderstorms is a supernaturally pissed-off giant, pointy bird that summons thunderstorms. I don’t think I’d … Read more

Easter and Spring are underway, and the rabbit-inspired Pokemon GO event, Spring into Spring, is here to celebrate. Trainers have a collection challenge to work through, along with some event-exclusive field research … Read more

To celebrate the start of Easter and the change to Spring, Pokemon GO hosts a rabbit-inspired event! Trainers can participate in the Spring into Spring event over the next five days for … Read more

Out of all of the Eevee evolutions, I’ve always had a certain affinity for Umbreon. Admittedly, part of that is because it was my workhorse Pokémon back when I played … Read more

It’s finally warming up outside, which means it’s a great time to play some video games. Normally, the joke would be “stay inside and play video games,” but with Pokémon … Read more

If there’s two things I love, it’s cute cats and thieves. According to Purrloin’s PokéDex entries, that’s its entire shtick! It swipes things from people, then acts cute until they … Read more

Slugma is one of those Pokémon that just feels kind of… obvious? I mean, I probably wouldn’t have thought of a slug made of magma on my own, but then … Read more

Surskit is just one of those inherently lovable Pokémon, isn’t it? It’s strange, because real-life water-strider bugs aren’t exactly what I would call “cute,” but all you have to do … Read more

I remember back when Generation 5 of Pokémon was still deep under wraps, an image of one of the new starters leaked: a little big-nosed Grass type that the leaker … Read more

Weather Week is officially underway in Pokemon GO, and we’ll be seeing a lot of Pokemon that appear more frequently during rainy and windy conditions. During the event, Trainers can complete … Read more

The Swinub line were definitely some of my favorite new Pokémon of Gen 2. I mean, look at them, they’re cute, furry little pig things. Even Piloswine, with its tusks, … Read more

Pokemon GO‘s April Community Day is fast approaching, and it will feature the Grass-type Snivy. Get your hands on a Community Day box with some excellent rewards, take advantage of … Read more

Rayquaza Raid Weekend is beginning this Saturday, alongside Pokemon GO‘s Weather Week. During this time, the Sky High Pokemon Rayquaza will appear in five-star raids with Therian Forme Thundurus. Here’s everything … Read more

One of the fun things about globe-spanning mobile games is that they present lots of opportunities to connect with and learn about cultures outside of your own. For example, have … Read more

Spring has officially sprung! With the change in seasons comes alterations in weather patterns, and when you think spring, well, you probably think clouds of pollen. But the second thing … Read more

Referral systems are a fairly common staple of online and mobile games. When you have a newfound gaming addiction, it’s pretty normal to want to share it around with your … Read more

Prior to Generation VII, Raichu was often considered the black sheep of the Pikachu evolutionary line. It wasn’t nearly as cute and marketable as Pikachu or Pichu, and thanks to … Read more

A mysterious and majestic Pokémon, Lapras was lauded for its rarity in the early days of the franchise. Back in the earliest Pokémon games, you could only ever receive a … Read more

Trainers can finally battle the Therian Forme Forces of Nature. The Therian forms of the Forces of Nature trio of Pokémon are fairly straightforward, you have Landorus, Tornadus, and Thundurus. … Read more