September2023
News New Limited-Time Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Distribution Is Now Available
Celebrate Paldean Winds Ep 1 with a free Cetitan
In case you missed it, the first episode of the new Pokémon web series Paldean Winds is now officially live. As part of this, The Pokémon Company is giving away a free Cetitan in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. As highlighted by Serebii.net, the code you'll need for this one is L1KEAFLUTE, and you...
News Pokémon TCG Card Dex Is Being Removed From App Stores Later This Month
The losing deck
The Pokémon Company has announced that it will be removing the Pokémon Trading Card Game Card Dex app from storefronts on 20th September 2023 (thanks, Serebii). TPC confirmed in a post today that it's "sunsetting" the app so it can focus on the ongoing development of Pokémon TCG Live, which r
News Pokémon: Paldean Winds Episode One Is Available Now On YouTube
Deep breath...
The first episode of the Pokémon web series Paldean Winds is available to watch now on The Official Pokémon YouTube channel. The new miniseries was announced during the August 2023 Pokémon Presents and has been produced by Studio WIT, the same talent behind last year's Pokémon: Hisuian Snow. Set in the Paldea region — the home...
News Pokémon GO's Pokédex Is Now Bigger Than Any Mainline Entry
You're gonna need a bigger storage box
Niantic's mobile title Pokémon GO now officially has the most Pokémon to collect, placing it ahead of the mainline entries. With the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Paldea region update going live this week, the total number of pocket monsters you can catch in the mobile hit has now been bumped up to 814. As...
PSA Pokémon Scarlet And Violet's DLC Has Reportedly Leaked
Watch out for spoilers!
Ahead of the launch of the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC on 13th September, there's reportedly been a leak. As highlighted by Polygon, "renders of new Pokémon and Pokémon forms" from part one 'The Teal Mask' are apparently doing the rounds on social media and elsewhere online. There are supposedly some other details...
August2023
News Paldean Pokémon Will Start Appearing In Pokémon GO Next Week
It's Gen nine time
After being announced in the August 2023 Pokémon Presents showcase, Niantic has now revealed that Scarlet and Violet's Gen IX 'mon will be making their way to Pokémon GO as of 5th September. The newest Pokémon will start appearing in the mobile game in two waves. First up, the 'Paldean Adventure' ev
News Japan's Upcoming Live-Action Pokémon Series Is About Falling For The Classic Game Boy Title
Airing on Tokyo TV this October
The Pokémon Company has today announced that a brand-new live-action series about Pokémon is set to air in Japan from 19th October — however, it may not be the show that you would expect (thanks, Serebii). Unlike the ace 'live-action' animation of the Detective Pikachu film, this upcoming series — titled...
News Build-A-Bear's Latest Pokémon Is Mimikyu
Will you give this lonely Pokémon some love?
Build-A-Bear's popular Pokémon plush line has this week announced the Ghost/Fairy-Type Mimikyu as its latest addition. It's available online now to order in a bundle, and will be arriving in stores "soon". If you do go with an online purchase, you'll get a 5-in-1 sounds device, a hat and bow tie set,...
Soapbox An Ode To A Lost Pokémon TCG Deck, And My Quest To Recreate It
TCGee, I don't know
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Mahin laments the loss of a treasured deck, and recounts his quest to build it anew. For real, this time... There was once a time I was doing moderately alright at the Pokémon...
News Pokémon Fans Beg TPC For Pokémon Pinball Revival As Sequel Turns 20
"Put it on the Switch!"
It's been a busy month for the Pokémon series with a bunch of broadcast announcements and even a release date locked in for the first part of the Scarlet and Violet DLC. To top it off, The Pokémon Company is now also celebrating the Game Boy Advance title Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire. Believe it or not, the...
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Concept Art Reveals Game Freak's Visual Approach
It looks very pretty, too
During a CEDEC Awards panel in Japan, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet developer Game Freak has revealed an early piece of concept art from the latest mainline entries, showcasing the team's initial approach in regards to the project's visuals. As relayed by Serebii's Joe Merrick, Game Freak had conceptualised an idea called...
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Brews Up Brand New Pokémon Poltchageist
A matcha made in heaven?
Update: The official page for Poltchageist has now been uploaded onto the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet website. New details reveal that the matcha Pokémon can come with a brand new ability, Hospitality. This ability is really helpful for double battles as if Poltchageist is brought out during the fight, it will heal a...
Round Up Pokémon World Championships 2023 - The Best And Most Controversial Yet?
Pokémon came home
After the Pokémon World Championships made its long-awaited return in London last year, it was announced that the 2023 Championships would be taking place at the Pacifico Yokohama in Japan. This would be only the second time the tournament has been held outside of North America, making this truly a monumental announcement —...
Random Chicago Bulls Announce Upcoming NBA Schedule With A Classic Pokémon Tribute
"Meet us in the gym"
We have just a few months to go before the NBA tips off in October and the teams are beginning to reveal their schedules for the 2023-24 season. Normally, this news is nothing to do with Nintendo — it's just a bunch of sports teams posting images of their filled-in calendars — but the Chicago Bulls have caught our attention...
News Bandai Reveals New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Figures Coming To Japan
Go figure
Adding to its already impressive lineup, Bandai has today revealed the latest figures to join the Candy collection, all of which come from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's Paldea region (thanks, Go Nintendo). This news was shared on Bandai Candy's official @pokemonkids_of Twitter/X account, which revealed that the six sets in this upcoming...
News Nintendo Shows Off Pokémon Scarlet And Violet DLC "Partner Pokémon"
Reunite with old friends in The Indigo Disk
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet's DLC got another trailer last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships and since then, Nintendo has been recapping everything as well as sharing some extra insights on social media. In its latest post, it has highlighted the returning "partner Pokémon" also known as the...
News Pokémon Home Update Adds Scarlet & Violet DLC Connectivity In Version 3.1.0
It's on the way
In the latest trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, it was revealed Pokémon HOME connectivity was also on the way. Although there was no date attached to this news, the official Japanese Pokémon website has now confirmed this update as Version 3.1.0, and it should be arriving soon. When the...
News Nintendo Plugs Mysterious New Tera Type For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC
"What is the truth behind this nineteenth Tera Type?"
Last weekend at the Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company released a new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero part two The Indigo Disk. One segment in the video showed off a new Tera Type. Nintendo has now taken to social media - teasing this...
News Pokémon Sleep Will Be Tucking In New Species, Relaxing Sounds And More In Future Updates
Plus, get a free in-game gift
Pokémon Sleep launched on iOS and Android almost a month ago and now the development team has begun to discuss what features will be drifting into the sleep tracking app over the coming months. Shared in a post on the official @PokemonSleep Twitter account, we got a first look at all of the features that are currently...
News GAME's Ultimate Pokémon Hunt Brings Limited-Edition Prizes To Six UK Stores This Month
Follow the clues to be in with a chance of winning
GAME has today announced that its 'Ultimate Pokémon Hunt' will be offering the chance to win some limited-edition Pokémon prizes in six secret UK stores between 21st August and 2nd September. The hunt will be coming to each store on one day only, so you are going to have to act fast if you want...
News Pokémon Company's COO Addresses Issue Between Release Schedule And Game Quality
Scarlet and Violet were (are) plagued with issues
Given the rapid pace at which Pokémon games have been released in recent years (Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Legends Arceus, and Scarlet and Violet all launched within a 12-month window), there are naturally concerns arising within the fan community as to whether this might be...
News Pokémon Unite Adding Blaziken, Mimikyu And Meowscarada, Here's A First Look
Blaziken arrives this September
Some other news at this year's Pokémon World Championships put the spotlight on the Nintendo Switch and mobile MOBA, Pokémon Unite. If you're still enjoying this one on a regular basis, you'll be interested to know Blaziken, Mimikyu, and Meowscarada will be added to the game as playable picks. The fire starter...
News New Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC Trailer Reveals Past-Gen Starters & Much More
Grass-type Mythical Pokémon Shaymin also spotted
Update [Sun 13th Aug, 2023 10:40 BST]: As promised, we've got some Pokémon Scarlet and Violet DLC news at the closing ceremony of the 2023 World Championships. It's focused on the second DLC for The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero, The Indigo Disk. Apart from the return of past-generation starters,...
News Pokémon World Championships Disqualifies Scarlet And Violet Pros Using Hacked Monsters
"Stricter checks" have reportedly caught out a lot of trainers
As you might have already seen, the Pokémon World Championships is taking place this weekend in Yokohama, Japan. While it's the same format to previous years, it seems there's actually been a bit of drama in the new Pokémon Scarlet and Violet competition. In a story on Kotaku, it's...
News Pokémon: Path To The Peak Episode One Is Now Available On YouTube
Play your cards right
Episode one of the new Pokémon animation, Pokémon: Path to the Peak, is available to watch now on YouTube. Announced during the Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase, episode one — titled 'The Club' — is now available to watch on The Official Pokémon YouTube Channel. It premiered at the Pokémon World Championships in...