Most of this fan art is based around recently introduced starter Pokemon. For example, a fan designed their own take on Sprigatito’s evolution not long ago. But some fans are sharing art featuring their favorite Pokemon from previous generations of the game as well. Recently, a fan made an interesting Sandygast art while they were on the beach. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet And Violet Leaker Suggests Professors Turo And Sada Have A Child...
Because of this popularity, the series has expanded past the video game and television spaces; in Japan, there are theme parks dedicated to the franchise, including Pokemon playgrounds based around Chansey. Similarly, Universal Studios has been making deals to create their own theme parks for Pokemon in the United States. RELATED: Pokemon Legends: Arceus Clip Shows Spiritomb’s Terrible Aim The franchise even expanded into the live-action/CGI movie industry with hit Pokemon movie Detective Pikachu....
Given how iconic the Pokemon designs inherently are, with characters like Pikachu being especially recognizable, it makes the sale of statues, action figures, and plush toys quite profitable. Now, Pokemon plush toys have existed for almost as long as the video game series and likely won’t be disappearing anytime soon. However, one Pokemon fan has figured out a way to make collecting these plush toys more exciting. RELATED: The Pokemon Company Announces Pikachu-Themed Face Masks...
While a new generation of Pokemon is on the way, many are still drawing characters from the older games in the series. As the series continues to move towards the future, fans are showing that there is still a lot of love for the classic games, and one artist has shown this love by drawing the pseudo-legendary from the Pokemon Gold and Silver era. RELATED: Pokemon Fan Has Been Adding One Meowth to a Drawing Every Day for 105 Days...
For those who may be unaware, Pokemon recently announced it would soon be bringing Ash and Pikachu’s journey to an end after 25 years. A video posted from the official Pokemon Twitter account stated there will be 11 new episodes featuring Ash and Pikachu to wrap up their journey, while an all-new protagonist will reportedly begin theirs sometime later this year. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Fan Creates Impressive Paradox Form for Raichu...
The YouTuber in question goes by the name Leonheart. He has made a name for himself as one of the most popular Pokemon card opening channels on YouTube. Renowned for his positivity and excitement, in his videos, Leonheart opens up booster packs, hunting for the Pokemon cards that can sell for thousands of dollars. RELATED: U.S. Customs Agents Seize Bootleg Pokemon Figures Worth a Stunning Amount Leonheart was opening a pack of First Edition Pokemon cards, a box of which recently sold for over $50,ooo....
Some players feel Pokemon games are becoming too easy as time passes, and they look for a tougher challenge while playing. This is the reason why the so-called Nuzlocke Challenge was conceived, as it makes the base game harder with a new set of self-imposed rules, like only being able to catch the first wild Pokemon that appears in any given area. There are lighter and harder versions of the Nuzlocke that players might want to try out, but as it stands, any deviation from the core rule set is not officially supported in-game, and that should change....
Players who want to earn as many rewards and Shadow Pokemon encounters as possible during the event are going to need to face off against each of the Team GO Rocket bosses before the event concludes. Before making it all the way to a fight with Giovanni, Pokemon GO players will first need to defeat Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff. RELATED: Pokemon GO: Sierra Lineup and Best Counters (October 2020 Update)...
In addition to defeat Team Rocket Leaders and working their way towards a battle with Giovanni, players are also going to have the chance to face off against some lowly Team Rocket Grunts. Although these challengers aren’t as tough to defeat as the Team Rocket Leaders, Pokemon GO trainers still need to prepare carefully for each battle or optimize their counter rosters. RELATED: Pokemon GO: How to Beat Cliff (Team GO November 2022 Rocket Takeover)...
According to the aforementioned Pokemon GO datamine, Niantic has now added the new 3D assets of 21 different creatures in total for the augmented reality game, which is an indication that they will be on their way relatively soon. So, for those would-be trainers champing at the bit to find out which new Gen 3 Pokemon are set for inclusion today, follow along with the list below to determine which are making their way into the ARG:...
Raid Battles allow Pokemon Trainers in Pokemon GO the opportunity to defeat, and subsequently capture, powerful Pokemon. Depending on the Raid’s star rating out of five, the encountered Pokemon can range from common creatures like Magikarp to five-star legends like Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. RELATED: Niantic Punishes More Pokemon GO, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Cheaters Now that the Raid Boss rotation has changed yet again, Pokemon Trainers can find a new Legendary Pokemon in five-star Raid Battles....
As of now, Pokemon cannot hold items in Pokemon GO, leaving Zacian to remain in its Hero of Many Battles form. This makes it a pure Fairy Type with weakness to Poison and Steel. If it was given the Rusted Sword in Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield, it would take on its Crowned Sword form and become Fairy/Steel Type. While Zacian’s Crowned Form comes packing with Behemoth Blade, the Warrior Pokemon is still a powerful addition even without the Rusted Sword....
One of the Pokemon that players can find in raids during this event in Pokemon GO is Togetic. This Pokemon is a dual fairy and flying-type with high HP and defense, allowing it to tank a lot of hits. RELATED: Massive Annual Pikachu Gathering in Japan Cancelled Players wanting a powerful tank should attempt this raid and capture Togetic. This Pokemon can evolve into Togekiss, which is one of the highest-rated fairy-type Pokemon by fans currently available in Pokemon GO at this time....
Shiny Pokemon have appeared in many Pokemon titles even outside Pokemon GO. These Pokemon don’t have any stat differences from ordinary Pokemon, but they are highly sought after due to them having different color pallets from their normal counterparts. The general opinion of these alternative color schemes varies from Pokemon to Pokemon, however their rarity makes it so that many players want as many as possible. RELATED: Pokemon GO: How to Beat Cliff (June 2021)...
Players need to understand each Pokemon GO Battle Raid boss’ weaknesses and assemble a strategic counter roster in order to successfully solo these challengers. Each Pokemon has its own strengths and weaknesses and part of preparing for an effective Battle Raid means studying those weaknesses and forming a respectable counter roster. If trainers plan to head out and battle Pikachu in tier one Battle Raids, they’ll have one key weakness to build their counter roster around....
Giovanni is back this month and trainers who want to finish the Luminous Legends X Timed Research should start preparing to battle the big bad. The Team GO Rocket leader has a very tough lineup this month and Pokemon GO players are going to need to prepare a roster that can handle a high DPS Legendary if they want to defeat Giovanni during May 2021. RELATED: Pokemon GO: All Field Research Task and Rewards (May 2021)...
Sierra, like the other Team GO Rocket Leaders in Pokemon GO, can be quite the challenge for unprepared trainers. Unlike the less experienced grunts, Sierra uses far more powerful Pokemon and can take advantage of Protect Shields just like players. RELATED: Pokemon GO: Best Aerodactyl Counters (February 2021) While Sierra’s first Pokemon on her team will be the same no matter what, her second and third party members can be any out of three specific Pokemon....
RELATED: Pokemon GO: How To Catch Mewtwo Getting ahold of a Sinnoh Stone is complicated. They aren’t sitting around on the map. Finding one requires work and intention; finding one by accident won’t happen anytime soon unless there is a colossal patch in Pokemon GO. But for those who want one, there is indeed a specific plan of attack. Field Research Breakthroughs No one can promise a way to get a Sinnoh Stone, it’s always going to involve some luck, but this strategy has the highest chance to find one....
The biggest use for Stardust is increasing the power and CP of players’ Pokemon. This can only be done up until a certain point, which depends on a player’s level. Other uses include being a currency for trading with other players, unlocking a second charged attack for certain Pokemon, and purifying Shadow Pokemon. RELATED: Pokemon GO: Best Weavile Moveset If players are trying to get as much Stardust as possible within a session, the best thing to do is use a Star Piece....
According to study group YouGov, Pokemon GO has been downloaded a whopping 6.1 million times in the UK since its release on July 14th. In addition, 5.3 million of those downloaders are still regularly playing the game. In addition, one million players have spent money on Pokemon GO, with at least 600,000 of them spending between $1.03 and $19.36 on microtransactions. Some players are clearly passionate about the game, with at least 7,000 users spending nearly $100 on the game’s microtransactions....
