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Treating fans to some huge news in advance of E3, The Pokémon Company has announced two new upcoming titles: Pokémon Quest, a game resembling Pokémon Rumble Blast, and Pokémon: Let’s Go Pikachu / Eevee, a landmark reimagining of the original Kanto region with some updated functionality and mechanics. With Let’s Go launching November 16 2018 and a mainline title on the horizon for 2019, there’s a lot of new information to pore over—so let’s go! First off is Pokémon Quest, what looks to be a smaller scale sandbox experience, allowing players to face off in dungeon crawler combat against other Pokémon on Tumblecube Island. The Pokémon featured in
Chase McCainDo you know exactly how many Pokémon there are? There are hundreds of different species out there, but if your tally ends at 806, as of April 8, you are incorrect. Zeraora, the thunderclap Pokémon, is the 807th addition to the Pokédex and will be joining the cast of Pokémon: Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at an unannounced date. While little is known about this new mythical pocket monster, according to the official Pokémon website Zeraora is an Electric Type Pokémon. But unlike most Pokémon that share its type, Zeraora does not have an organ that produces its own electricity, instead
Brandon TakedaOn February 2 Nintendo officially released Pokémon’s 71st expansion, Ultra Prism, in the TCG’s English format. This expansion marks the 5th addition to the TCG under the Sun & Moon banner, and first since The Pokémon Company’s latest releases, Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Ultra Prism introduced Ultra Beast Pokémon to the game, as well as the new Prism Star cards. Prism Star cards are more powerful versions of Basic Pokémon, Supporter, or Energy cards. Like, Ace Trainer cards, these cards are restricted to only one playable per deck, and once the card has been played it gets sent
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TFG ContributorAfter years of being the hero of the Pokémon anime franchise it seems like everyone’s favourite electric-mouse is looking for a change in occupation. Pikachu, arguably one of the world’s most iconic characters, sets his sights on becoming a gumshoe in Detective Pikachu. Releasing on the Nintendo 3DS, the beloved Pokémon teams up with Tim Goodman, a young boy, as they try to solve the case behind the disappearance of Tim’s father. But this isn’t just your garden variety Pikachu, and neither is it Ash’s super-powered companion. The extraordinary Pikachu in Detective Pikachu is a gruff voiced, coffee drinking, private
Brandon TakedaIt’s hard to believe that over 20 years ago Ash Ketchum set off on his adventure to become the very best Pokémon trainer that no one ever was… and it’s been a far-reaching journey ever since. The Pokémon animated series isn’t just a cartoon that became forgotten as audiences grew up, but rather one which translated and adapted to an ever expanding universe, welcoming new viewers as different regions were periodically unveiled through Nintendo’s various handheld titles. The series as a whole has 20 movies under its belt and is coming up on its 1000th episode, a landmark for any
James BaileyIndicating what is likely the final rotation of the legendary dog trio in Pokémon Go, Suicune has entered the North American raid system. For a limited time (roughly one month) players will be able to link up and take a crack at the living aurora. Participating will require the use of a raid pass (either free or premium) as well as a raid team (you will not be able to solo capture). Weighing in at 34471 Boss CP, Suicune is a pure Water type sporting moves like Hydro Pump and Bubble Beam, as well as Hidden Power and pocket psychic
Chase McCainPokémon collectors are excited this week, as many of the event codes for Pokémoon Sun & Moon, and the anticipated Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, have become active. With the North American theatrical release of Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You on it’s way, Nintendo is granting six players the opportunity to claim an Ash’s Pikachu in-game. This distribution grants trainers a Level One Hardy Pikachu with Static bearing Thunderbolt, Quick Attack, Thunder and Agility, wearing Ash’s hat from the regions he has travelled. The kicker is that in order to get Ash’s Pikachu wearing his original hat from the Kanto/Jhoto region,
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