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Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion each have their own type and one of the trio stands out in the crowd and is likely to get the most play in both Pokemon GO Raids and Gym defense. Dedicated trainers will obviously want to collect all three to work towards their growing global dex completion, but unfortunately not all Legendaries are created equal. RELATED: Pokemon GO: Community Day December 2019 Guide First, let’s start by taking a closer look at Terrakion, who is the clear all-star of the group....

Pokemon GO Hub has put together a list of the best Master League Pokemon in Pokemon GO by type, and here is the conclusion that the site came to: Scizor (Bug) - Fury Cutter (Fast Move)/X-Scissor, Night Slash (Charged Moves) Tyranitar (Dark) - Bite (Fast Move)/Crunch, Fire Blast (Charged Moves) Rayquaza (Dragon) - Dragon Tail (Fast Move)/Outrage, Ancient Power (Charged Moves) Electivire (Electric) - Thunder Shock (Fast Move)/Wild Charge, Thunder Punch (Charged Moves) Togekiss (Fairy) - Air Slash (Fast Move)/Dazzling Gleam, Ancient Power (Charged Moves) Machamp (Fighting) - Counter (Fast Move)/Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam (Charged Moves) Moltres (Fire) - Fire Spin (Fast Move)/Overheat, Sky Attack (Charged Moves) Rayquaza (Flying) - Air Slash (Fast Move)/Aerial Ace, Ancient Power (Charged Moves) Gengar (Ghost) - Lick (Fast Move)/Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb (Charged Moves) Venusaur (Grass) - Vine Whip (Fast Move)/Frenzy Plant, Sludge Bomb (Charged Moves) Groudon (Ground) - Mud Shot (Fast Move)/Earthquake, Solar Beam (Charged Moves) Weavile (Ice) - Ice Shard (Fast Move)/Avalanche, Foul Play (Charged Moves) Tauros (Normal) - Tackle (Fast Move)/Horn Attack, Earthquake (Charged Moves) Roserade (Poison) - Poison Jab (Fast Move)/Sludge Bomb, Dazzling Gleam (Charged Moves) Mewtwo (Psychic) - Psycho Cut (Fast Move)/Psychic, Shadow Ball (Charged Moves) Tyranitar (Rock) - Smack Down (Fast Move)/Stone Edge, Crunch (Charged Moves) Metagross (Steel) - Bullet Punch (Fast Move)/Meteor Mash, Psychic (Charged Moves) Kyogre (Water) - Waterfall (Fast Move)/Hydro Pump, Blizzard (Charged Moves)...

While this is a big gain for many Pokemon GO aficionados, the update also brings with it several other improvements. Most prominently, it adds support for the long awaited (and very delayed) Pokemon GO Plus watch accessory that allows fans to capture Pocket Monsters without pulling out their phones. Additionally, the update has made it easier for players to tap smaller nearby monsters on their mobile device’s screen – amongst a handful of other minor bug fixes....

Perhaps the most exciting additions are the Gen 5 starters, as these Pokemon are iconic in every generation. Gen 5 includes the Grass-type Snivy which evolves into Servine and Serperior, the Fire-type Snivy which evolves into Pignite and Emboar, and the Water-type Oshawott which evolves into Dewott and Samurott. While not every starter ends up being a fan-favorite, there’s little doubt that many Pokemon GO players will be adding these to their collection....

Although Cobalion doesn’t seem like it’s going to be very strong in the Pokemon GO metagame according to early analysis, players are still going to want to collect the new creature for the sake of completion. That means that it’s almost time to take a break from catching the most powerful Unova Pokemon, gather up a few friends, and head out for some Battle Raids. RELATED: Pokemon GO Looming In The Shadows Special Research - Everything We Know So Far...

Sporting all-around stats, Diggersby is a jack of all trades that specializes in Attack-based moves. Players may be hesitant to use Diggersby because of its Ground/Normal-typing, which leaves it vulnerable to Fighting-type and the more common Water and Grass-type. Luckily, Pokemon GO gives Diggersby Grass-type coverage through its Charged Move: Fire Punch. Therefore, catching and evolving a Bunnelby may be worth the time. RELATED: Pokemon GO: How to Complete Pumpkaboo Collection Challenge...

As seen below in the YouTuber zecmo’s video, he and a group of other Pokemon GO trainers decide to team up against a giant Magikarp that has been designated as a low-tier raid boss, and in order to make it a somewhat even fight, the group uses a bunch of Magikarp to defeat the creature. The actual battle begins around the 2:24 mark, and at first, most of the trainers express disbelief that beating the boss in such a manner is even possible, with one player asking, “Are we going to time out?...

Despite the fact that he’s still a child in the series, Ash has been on his adventure with Pikachu since the late 1990s. As the iconic faces of the anime adaptation of the tremendously popular game series, many likely thought the character would be here to stay no matter what. However, following Ash’s recent win and finally becoming the very best, it was revealed that Ash and Pikachu would wind down their journey, and new protagonists and Pokemon would take up the reins instead....

Those Kanto region starters set up the pattern of choosing a Grass, Fire, or Water-type Pokemon at the beginning of an adventure. This was clever game design in that it taught players about the rock-paper-scissors metagame for type weaknesses; Fire beating Grass, Grass beating Water, and Water beating Fire. However, it also acted as something of an inherent difficulty slider, with the “easy” Bulbasaur having advantages against the first three Gyms as the “hard” Charmander was weak against the first two....

While 2018’s Pokemon Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! also remade the original Kanto games in a unique style, they felt like spin-offs taking advantage of Pokemon GO’s mechanics following the mobile title’s success. They also came out before Generation 8’s official debut in Sword and Shield, which introduced the Galar region and a classic Pokemon adventure updated for the Switch hybrid console. Still, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - developed by Pokemon HOME creator ILCA rather than Game Freak - elected to be more “traditional” revivals of Sinnoh rather than updating it in the style of Sword and Shield....

This music video, made for a song called “GOTCHA!,” starts innocently with animated members of the band walking down a set of train tracks like Rob Reiner’s Stand By Me before cutting to the life story of a pair of trainers with a Pikachu and Eevee. What fans are likely to latch onto is the sudden inclusion of important trainers from every game in the series — Gym Leaders, rivals, and more — appearing in the background with others who use the same typing....

There have been so many rumors and leaks regarding Pokemon Diamond and Pearl that it feels more apt to ask “when” Game Freak will reveal its next mainline entry remakes than “if” it will. Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire released on the 3DS in 2014, and the jump to a home console via the Switch has given the franchise a lot more potential. Many feel Sword and Shield did not live up to this potential, but if there’s one thing Diamond and Pearl remakes should build upon it’s their focus on spectacle with regards to presenting the Galar region....

Reddit user Mmmmmapplepie recently posted fan art of their idea for a baby Rhyhorn evolution line, complete with baby Rhydon and Rhyperior. Each stage of the Rock and Ground-type has a cute look to it in order to reflect their small stature, and they fittingly have large shiny eyes as a result. Pokemon sprites are normally small and can make large Pokemon like Rhydon seem much smaller, but because of the scale of Mmmmmapplepie’s fan art, it’s easy to distinguish the baby Pokemon from the sprites of their adult counterparts....

Chandelure is a Ghost/Fire-Type Pokemon that debuted in Generation 5 of the series. It is the final form of Litwick and requires a Dusk Stone in order to be evolved into. The creature was a playable character in the Pokemon fighting game Pokken Tournament, where it served as a Power-type fighter. It was also an in-game trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS as well as a Spirit in Super Smash Bros....

With the recent release of New Pokemon Snap, many fans have turned their attention to the franchise. It has maintained its status as one of the most popular series in gaming given how often it releases new entries. This time, Namco released New Pokemon Snap for Nintendo Switch, and so far it has received fairly positive reviews. Furthermore, the game has made many fans feel nostalgic about the 1999 version for the Nintendo 64....

The Pokemon Trading Card Game, or Pokemon TCG for short, was first created in Japan in October of 1996 by a company called Media Factory and wasn’t published in the United States until June of 2003. The game quickly took the world by storm, and by 2016 became that year’s top-selling strategic card game, now with 28.8 billion cards circulating worldwide as of September 2019. RELATED: Pokemon TCG Sword and Shield Rebel Clash Expansion Available Now...

In a post on Reddit, a user known as Josilix shared a picture of a piece of artwork they made based on the Pokemon series. Using colored pencils, they decided to draw a replica of a “near mint” Charmander card they had. The results of this project were nothing short of stunning. In the picture, the Reddit user held the actual card next to the drawing of the card on a piece of paper....

Seeing as how the series is very creative in the first place, with the games’ developers making many cute and dangerous monsters, as well as regions and trainers, that fans love, it is no wonder that Pokemon has given people inspiration to make their own things based on it. Whether it be patches, drawings, music, or animations, Pokemon fans from all around the world have shown their love for the franchise through their creative passions....

But finally, three years later, the remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl will arrive, and although not in graphical style fans were expecting, the fact that players will be able to visit the Sinnoh region again is enough. Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl will come out next month and fans can no longer contain their excitement. Many fans have taken to Reddit to share the teams they plan on forming....

Pokemon Generations will follow familiar plots, characters and situations found in the Pokemon video games series beginning with the first generation of games and going all the way to the sixth, and most current, generation. The seventh generation, Pokemon Sun and Moon, has yet to be released and its a safe bet Nintendo, Game Freak, and The Pokemon Company are hoping this new series will help drive some sales. These bite-sized webisodes run around 3-5 minutes long and a new episode will be posted every week until December 23, 2016....