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Nov 2, 2019
An exciting new trailer for the upcoming Pokémon anime series has recently been released.
The trailer focuses on the series’s first episode, which is titled ‘The Birth of Pikachu’.
As the title suggests, the episode appears to explore how Pikachu met Ash, or to at least give an insight into the life of the mouse-like creature before meeting Ash.
The episode, which is flashback-like in style, features a lonely young Pichu. Given the episode’s title, we can only assume this is the Pikachu we all know and love.
The first episode is set in the Kanto region. It has already been confirmed, however, that the series will take place across all regions, including Pokémon Sword and Shield’s Galar region.
According to Serebeii.net, the first episode will air on November 15th. This coincides with the release date of Pokémon Sword and Shield.
[source: serebeii.net ]
- Nov 1, 2019
Nintendo has released a video showcasing the Pokemon themed version of Switch Lite.
The release of Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield is so close I can practically taste it! Not to mention, the holiday season has arrived, and whether you like it or not, it’s time to start thinking of great gift ideas.
Everyone and their aunt knows someone who totally digs Pokemon. I love Pokemon, my friends and family love Pokemon (animate potatoes have a thing for creature collection, don’t ask why). And now this amazing franchise will be available on the console it is currently most suited for, the Switch and Switch Lite.
Check out the video below to see just how sleek and special this Pokemon themed Switch Lite really is. The console depicts images of the two new legendary Pokemon coming to the series, Zacian and Zamazenta. The Switch Lite Zacian & Zamazenta Edition will be available starting November 8th, and can be purchased on Amazon for only $199.99, the same price as one that doesn’t have two amazingly stunning beasts on it.
Switch Lite Showcase Video
To learn more about Pokemon Sword and Shield, visit the official Pokemon website, our can see my coverage of the game!
- Oct 31, 2019
The Pokemon Center in the US just announced its Holiday merchandise for 2019 and oh boy! Did they come up with some nice things to make this Christmas even sweeter!
Starting tomorrow November 1st, just right in time to take off all the spiderwebs from Halloween, you can browse some Pokemon themed merchandise for yourself or a loved one to place under this years tree. There are dozens of new items to choose from, an Evee stocking, pokemon sweater, ornaments and more are all part of the fun!
Check out the full list of items below, if you want to already take a sneak peak at some of the items before they go live on the official Pokemon Center website tomorrow, scroll all the way down!
Pokemon Center Holiday Merchandise
Beginning tomorrow, The Pokémon Company International will release a new collection of holiday-themed merchandise to help Trainers get into the holiday spirit in Pokémon style. The collection includes themed Pokémon plush, home decor such as stockings and string lights, apparel, and more.
Trainers in the US can pick up the following products that are only available at PokemonCenter.com, the premier destination for official, premium-quality Pokémon merchandise:
- Pokémon Holiday Lights Poké Plush—Snuggle up on the couch with these festive Pokémon plush featuring Pikachu, Sylveon, and Charmander.
- Poké Ball String Lights—Decorate your home or tree with this set of 10 Poké Ball string lights.
- Pokémon Holiday Poké Ball Tree Topper—Complete your tree decor with this Poké Ball Tree Topper, a perfect accent for a home full of Trainers.
- Pikachu & Eevee Pokémon Holiday Tree Skirt—This red tree skirt comes complete with white trim and an image of an iconic Pokémon duo: Pikachu and Eevee.
- Eevee Pokémon Holiday Ornament—This adorable 3-D ornament features a winking Eevee holding a silver bell adorned with holly.
- Eevee Pokémon Holiday Plush Hat—This soft plush hat comes in classic green with Eevee ears, an Eevee silhouette pattern, and an embroidered Eevee on the faux fur trim.
- Eevee Pokémon Holiday Plush Stocking—With an Eevee silhouette pattern, embroidered detailing, and faux fur trim, this stocking is perfect for holding small gifts.
- Eevee Pokémon Holiday Fleece Throw—Cuddle up by the fire with this soft fleece blanket showing Eevee surrounded by holly and peppermint candies.
- Pokémon Holiday Socks—These festive red and green socks are adorned with images of either Pikachu or Eevee.
- Holiday Crew Neck Sweatshirts—Stay warm in stylish sweatshirts featuring Pikachu, Vulpix, and Delibird.
- Pikachu & Eevee Pokémon Holiday 2019 Pins & Greeting Card—Send season’s greetings to family and friends with a festive card that comes paired with Pikachu and Eevee pins.
Additional items from the holiday collection are coming soon to PokemonCenter.com, including:
- Delibird Holiday Express Figures—A special line of collectible train cars provides quintessential decor for the winter season. Trainers can look forward to collecting each of the four train cars: the Pikachu Engine Figure, Dragonite Flatcar Figure, Alolan Vulpix Boxcar Figure, and Slowpoke Caboose Figure.
- Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Holiday Lights Playmat—Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble gather around a snow-covered tree with Pikachu and friends on this must-have playmat for any Pokémon TCG fan!
- Pokémon Holiday Lights Postcards (10-Pack)—Send a warm greeting with these colorful postcards.
- Pokémon Holiday Lights 15 oz. Mug—Enjoy a cup of hot cocoa or other favorite holiday treats with this ceramic mug.
Trainers can also receive a reusable shopping bag as a gift with purchase while supplies last (certain products excluded from offer).
- Oct 24, 2019
See the evolution of the design of the Pokemon series in the latest Pokemon Sword & Shield trailer.
It has been a wonderful experience to be there for the evolution of this epic series. Much like the Pokemon themselves, this company has evolved into something more grand and wonderful than anyone expected. Now we can get just a quick look at what that unfolding really looked like.
For those of you that weren’t there, you get a good idea at how different things were back in the heyday of Pokemon. From the pixelized worlds of the past to the streamlined graphics we have now, Pokemon has let us experience most of what gaming has to offer throughout the years.
New Pokemon Sword & Shield Trailer
With the old-school tunes to back, that trailer was definitely a blast from the past. For more of the latest details about Pokemon Sword & Shield, be sure to check out the official website, or check my coverage of the title here. With the release now under a month away, I’m sure this won’t be the last news coming out about this title before we can finally play it.
- Oct 23, 2019
Another great gift for all you Pokemon fans that are gearing up for the release of Sword & Shield.
Plushie toys are just about the perfect gift for any fan. Especially when it comes to games as adorable and well known as Pokemon. There is a Pokemon that is suited to just about every personality type out there, and everyone knows someone who just loves Pokemon.
Now you can catch your very own Pichu plushie directly from the Build-A-Bear workshop. The adorable little stuffed animal comes with its very own shoulder throw, as well as an exclusive Pikachu Pokemon card. These make for a great combination of collectibles that any Pocket Monster aficionado would love.
Product Details
“Welcome Pichu to the Build-A-Bear family! With its happy smile, extra-large ears and embroidered pink cheeks, this Pichu plush makes a small but powerful addition to any Pokémon Trainer’s lineup. It’s shocking how cute this Electric-type Pokémon looks in its online exclusive bundle which includes a Blue Cape, Repeat Ball Hoodie, 6-in-1 Pichu sound chip and Build-A-Bear Workshop Exclusive Pikachu Pokémon TCG Card!”
Price of $61.00 includes:
- Pichu
- Blue Pichu Cape
- Repeat Ball Hoodie
- 6-in-1 Pichu Sound
- Build-A-Bear Workshop Exclusive Pikachu Pokémon TCG Card
To get your hands on your very own Pichu plushie, or to get one as a gift for a friend or loved one, you can visit the official Build-A-Bear website! For more awesome Pokemon action, check out my coverage of the upcoming epics Pokemon Sword & Pokemon Shield.
- Oct 17, 2019
The release is just around the corner, and I’m loving all the freshly released 411.
It seems that I’m not the only one who just can’t wait for Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. Who knew? Yesterday, The Pokemon Company released an announcement in regards to a few different things that we can expect to encounter in Pokemon Sword/Shield.
We already knew about the new Gigantamax ability in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield. However, in a recent video from the Pokemon Company, we get a closer look to see some of the Pokemon that will actually be able to perform this move, and what they look like when they do.
Also, the people over at Metro got the chance to play a whole 90 minutes of the game. Through their exposure and interactions with the higher-ups, we learned that the new Wild Area in the game will be approximately the size of two regions in LoZ: Breath of the Wild. A bit smaller than I would expect, but not really super important.
It seems to me, however, that a culmination of all the wilds throughout an entire previous title might amount to more. I do understand, however, that this title is will be quite unlike any other, so it will certainly be fun to see how all these changes pan out.
Gigantamax Video
For more information about Pokemon Sword/Shield, be sure to check out the official website.
- Oct 14, 2019
Pokemon Go is still going strong even years after it first released. The upcoming Halloween season is going to be super spooky in the world of Pokemon Go.
Niantic has finally revealed how you can celebrate Halloween in Pokemon Go and the developer didn’t shy away from going all out this spooky season. Along with all the shadow Pokemon making a return and frequently crossing your path, you can also expect to encounter a Shiny Yamask – that is, if you are lucky enough!
Of course there will also be plenty of new customization options for your avatar so you can dress up for Halloween as well! Check out the full event feature list below!
The event will kick off October 17th so make sure to charge your phone prior to the event and be ready to go hunting and catch them all! Make sure to do so at the beginning of the event as most of to will end right after Halloween on November 1st.
More Pokemon related news came from Pokemon Sword and Shield where Nintendo revealed a first glance at the first town you will encounter in the game!
Starting Thursday, October 17, 2019
Features
– Rescue more Shadow Pokémon from Team GO Rocket — Be ready to rescue the following Pokémon from Team GO Rocket Grunts at PokéStops near you: Weedle, Kakuna, Beedrill, Electabuzz, Magmar, Lapras, Mareep, Seedot, Nuzleaf, Sableye, Trapinch, Cacnea, Shuppet, and Duskull.
– Thrilling threads in the Style Shop — Play dreadful dress-up with new avatar items, including a Zubat Bag, a Pikachu Onesie, a Cubone Cap, a Litwick Cap, and a Mimikyu Bag!
– A Spooky Shiny Pokémon makes its debut — If you’re lucky, you might encounter Shiny Yamask.From Thursday, October 17, 2019 to Friday, November 1, 2019
Features
– Don’t be scared! More Ghost- and Dark-type Pokémon will be appearing in the wild, in Eggs, and in raids — Gastly, Murkrow, and more will be appearing. Making its Halloween debut is Yamask, the Spirit Pokémon!
– Pokémon wearing creepy-cute Halloween costumes arrive in raids and in the wild! — Some Pokémon have donned costumes to celebrate Halloween this year! Look forward to Bulbasaur wearing Shedinja costumes, Charmander wearing Cubone costumes, and Squirtle wearing Yamask costumes in raids. In the wild, be on the lookout for Pikachu wearing Mimikyu costumes! If you’re lucky, you might even encounter these alarmingly adorable Pokémon as Shiny Pokémon!
– The Pitch-Black Pokémon makes its ominous debut in Pokémon GO! Darkrai will be appearing in five-star raids!
– Frightful and fun Field Research tasks will be available for a limited time during this event.
– You’ve received a spooky message. Check out your Special Research when the Halloween event begins, Trainer, and you might face a Forbidden Pokémon…Bonuses
– 2× Catch Candy
– 2× Hatch Candy
– 2× Transfer Candy - Oct 13, 2019
We’ve seen a lot of awesome gameplay so far! Now we get a closer look at the first town in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
In a recent video shared by the The Pokemon Secret Members club, we got a super close look at the first town in Pokemon Sword & Shield. In the video, there is a nice little walk through the town, showing the locations of the shops and centers.
Not only do we get to see the town, but the video also features some original music from the game, that many have said is reminiscent of the Sinnoh theme. I just can’t get enough of all the gameplay that we have been seeing recently. Especially after getting such a close look at this years E3.
With the release of Pokemon Sword & Shield being so close, I say the more spoilers the better! This new video really helps to give the feel of how this grand new journey will begin, and I can’t wait to dive in.
Initial Town Video
For all the details one might need about this installment in the Pokemon Series, be sure to check out the official website. Or you can check out my coverage of the game here.
