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What Lugia is weak against and how to counter it in Pokemon GO Pokemon What Lugia is weak against and how to counter it in Pokemon GO By Steven Rondina Guide to the Sky Pillar in Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Pokemon Guide to the Sky Pillar in Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald By Steven Rondina Here’s how to get legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO Pokemon Here’s how to get legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO By Steven Rondina
Here’s how to get all 3 starters from Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokemon
Here’s how to get all 3 starters from Pokemon Sword and Shield Steven Rondina There are a few different ways to get all the starters of Pokemon Sword and Shield, but it’s not particularly obvious how to do so. Starters are always cherished in Pokemon, but they’re actually underwhelming in a lot of cases. That’s not the case in generation eight, however. Rillaboom and Cinderace are both among the most powerful Pokemon in all of Sword and Shield from both a casual and competitive …
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet getting huge multiplayer overhaul Pokemon
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet getting huge multiplayer overhaul Steven Rondina Multiplayer is a core component of the Pokemon franchise, but Scarlet and Violet will be doing things never seen before in the series. A new trailer for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet has dropped. Though much of the focus has been on the new Pokemon that were revealed and the release dates for the games, the trailer also showed off the important new multiplayer features. Since the move to the Nintendo …
We now know when Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will come out Pokemon
We now know when Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will come out Steven Rondina Pokemon Scarlet and Violet had its second trailer debut and fans now know when the games will be released. The Pokemon community has finally learned when the ninth Pokemon generation will begin. The games will have a number of interesting new features to go along with a batch of new Pokemon. With Pokemon Legends: Arceus seemingly having no DLC coming, the path is clear for the next mainline games in …
All the new gen-9 Pokemon revealed for Scarlet and Violet Pokemon
All the new gen-9 Pokemon revealed for Scarlet and Violet Steven Rondina As fans expected, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are set to introduce a sizable batch of new Pokemon to kick off gen-9. The ninth Pokemon generation is set to officially launch in 2022. While it’s already been a big year for the franchise with the smash hit of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, things are only set to get bigger from here. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will potentially reinvent the Pokemon franchise, bringing …
New Scarlet and Violet Pokemon Pawmi, Lechonk, and Smoliv shown Pokemon New Scarlet and Violet Pokemon Pawmi, Lechonk, and Smoliv shown By Steven Rondina Pokemon Scarlet and Violet legendaries, box art revealed Pokemon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet legendaries, box art revealed By Steven Rondina How to get all 3 Pokemon Legends: Arceus starters quickly Pokemon How to get all 3 Pokemon Legends: Arceus starters quickly By Steven Rondina
Here’s how to hatch an egg in Pokemon Sword and Shield Pokemon
Here’s how to hatch an egg in Pokemon Sword and Shield Steven Rondina Breeding Pokemon is a huge part of the competitive Pokemon experience. Here’s how to hatch a Pokemon from an egg in Sword and Shield. Pokemon has always used the same mechanics when it comes to hatching eggs. Much like the Safari Zone, while it’s implied that hatching eggs is a matter of time, the actual factor in hatching your eggs is distance traveled. Each egg has a certain number of …
These are the 3 starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokemon
These are the 3 starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Steven Rondina Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are set to bring in a load of new Pokemon, and the list starts with its new starters. The most recognizable and identifiable Pokemon of each generation is its crop of starters. Though not all are equally beloved, these Pokemon are the de facto poster children of their generations even moreso than the cover legendaries. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are shaping up to have one of …
Everything you need to know about Cynthia from Pokemon BDSP Pokemon
Everything you need to know about Cynthia from Pokemon BDSP Olivia Richman Cynthia is one of the most powerful trainers in all of Pokemon, which has left the Pokemon community very intrigued by the strong and sassy champion. Known for her passionate pursuit of legendary Pokemon lore, her blonde hair, and her Garchomp, Cynthia has become one of the most popular characters throughout the games and anime. Here’s everything you need to know about the Pokemon League champion of Sinnoh. Cynthia is …
How to get special event BDSP, Arceus starters in Pokemon HOME Pokemon
How to get special event BDSP, Arceus starters in Pokemon HOME Steven Rondina Pokemon HOME version 2.0.0 is finally here with support for Pokemon Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl. To promote this, players can get special versions of the Pokemon BDSP and Legends: Arceus starters in Pokemon HOME. Pokemon’s dedicated box management games and apps have always been unwieldy, and Pokemon HOME is no different. Instead of having the ability to easily redeem promotional Pokemon and just place them directly in …
Is a Pokemon Unite Club subscription worth it? We can tell you Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon Unite is looking to get a bit more cash from its players. Developers have introduced the Pokemon Unite Club subscription service, but is it worth it for you? Nintendo has been looking at new ways to get fans of its biggest IPs to buy into subscription services dedicated to those games. One of the first big examples of this was Pokemon HOME, but it’s not just Pokemon Sword and …
Here’s how to restart in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Steven Rondina Pokemon Pick the wrong starter in Pokemon Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire and want to restart the game? Well, it’s not particularly obvious how to do so, but we can help. In earlier Pokemon generations, starting a new game was a straightforward affair. Players simply needed to boot the game and choose the “New Game” option right on the main menu. That has gone away over time as the company has …
Here’s what the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet legendaries could be Steven Rondina Pokemon Some interesting ideas are floating around out there for the legendaries of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The next installments of the Pokemon franchise are set to drop later this year, offering a new open-world experience unlike anything seen before in the Pokemon series. Little is officially confirmed about these new legendaries at this point, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some credible theories that can be put together about what’s …
Are Pokemon Scarlet and Violet open-world? Here’s the answer Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet represent an enormous step forward in the franchise, but are they true open-world games? Pokemon Legends: Arceus upended the established norms of Pokemon. The series’ battle system was given an enormous overhaul, there was the ability to gain priority in battle, and Pokemon could be captured in the overworld through nontraditional means. The expectation after the initial trailers was that Pokemon Legends: Arceus would be an …
Everything you need to know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon gen nine starts in 2022 with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Here’s what we known about the newest Pokemon games at this point. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were revealed during a Pokemon Presents event in February. Though a ninth generation was expected to be revealed at some point, Scarlet and Violet came as a shock. This was because Pokemon is white-hot thanks to Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Most fans were expecting …
Will Pokemon HOME update expand rosters of BDSP, Legends Arceus? Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon HOME is set to launch its 2.0.0 update which will finally allow players to transfer Pokemon between Legends Arceus, Shining Pearl, Brilliant Diamond, Sword, and Shield. To celebrate the occasion, some new rewards will be on offer. Data miners have been picking up hints of what the Pokemon HOME update would look like and how it would play out across the Pokemon titles released after Sword and Shield. Despite …
This is how to get and build Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon Steven Rondina Pokemon Cinderace is one of the most powerful Pokemon in Sword and Shield, but how do players get a Gigantamax Cinderace? Cinderace is one of the most popular and deadly additions to the Pokedex from Pokemon Sword and Shield. Its great stat distribution, large move pool, and access to the Libero ability make it a very powerful Pokemon in both singles and doubles. It hits hard, moves fast, and enjoys massive …
These are the strongest Pokemon in the entire franchise Steven Rondina Pokemon The Pokemon franchise spans across many video games, comics, cartoons, movies, and more. With 25 years as a cross-media juggernaut, it’s difficult to keep track of who the strongest Pokemon are meant to be. In reality, the answer varies between each piece of Pokemon content. The games, anime, manga, and movies present different Pokemon in unique ways. On top of this are other factors, like favorites in competitive Pokemon and …
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are coming to Switch, here’s why Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald may be launching on the Nintendo Switch in the near future. Multiple Nintendo Switch data miners have uncovered evidence of a working Game Boy Advance emulator on the console. Files and assets related to a long list of games were uncovered, which included screenshots, standalone apps, and customized multiplayer support.  Included in those files were a screenshot and other files that strongly suggest that gen-three …
Use this map to get you through Wayward Cave in Pokemon BDSP Steven Rondina Pokemon The Wayward Cave is one of the most frustrating areas of Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but it’s much more manageable with a map. The Wayward Cave isn’t unique in its design, as it’s the kind of straightforward maze that appears in almost every Pokemon game. What sets the Wayward Cave apart from other similar areas in past Pokemon games is the fact that it requires the use of …
How to transfer Pokemon from gen 3 and 4 all the way to HOME Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon fans have the ability to move Pokemon from the Game Boy Advance, but moving Pokemon between generations is a bit tricky until reaching generation six. So how do you transfer from gen three to gen four? Then how do you transfer Pokemon gen four to gen five? And then gen five to gen six? The method for transferring Pokemon between each generation varied based on the technology required. This …
Pokémon World Championships heading to ExCeL London from August 18-21 Olivia Richman Pokemon London’s ExCeL exhibition center is set to host the 2022 Pokémon World Championships this coming August, the first of its kind since 2019. The annual World Championship was held every year since 2004, but there was unavoidable hiatus the past two years. With the global situation improving, the Championships have returned and will be held outside of North America for the very first time. The Pokemon World Championships will take …

Pokemon stands as the largest cross-media IP in the world by a comfortable margin, but how did it make such explosive gains?

For a long while, pivoting a video game franchise into a larger brand seemed impossible. Iconic titles like Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and Resident Evil received TV and film adaptations, with the most common result being catastrophic failure. That was the norm from the 1990s all the way into the 2020s; and it probably shouldn’t have been.

While Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li and Silent Hill: Revelation were irredeemably bad, Pokemon showed that a video game series can be adapted into many different mediums. Here’s a quick history of the franchise and its future outlook.

Pokemon explodes with Game Boy games, quickly expands

Pokemon first arrived in Japan in 1996 with the release of Pokemon Red and Green; a pair of titles for the Nintendo Game Boy. The two games were largely identical, but each one had a handful of Pokemon that were exclusive to those titles. This encouraged players to collect and trade these monsters with others who purchased the games.

Later on in 1996, the game was reimagined as a trading card game. Then in 1997, an anime adaptation launched in Japan.

Both of those rapid-fire expansions earned strong success domestically. More importantly, it primed Pokemon for an overwhelming global push.

In 1998, the franchise officially crossed over into North America, Europe, and Australia. The games were killer apps for the Game Boy but it wasn’t just a video game. An accompanying anime aired new episodes daily, and the trading card game exploded out of the gate. This made it difficult to ignore Pokemon to the point where characters like Ash Ketchum and Pikachu were universally recognizable. Just like that, the franchise was unstoppable.

Pokemon expands beyond Nintendo consoles, grows even further

For decades, Pokemon video games were among the top-selling games each year they came out. The Pokemon TCG was one of the biggest in the industry. The anime was a constant, without even mentioning its many spin-off movies. Licensing characters for toys and apparel was a golden goose for all involved.

But the franchise was still positioned to grow further.

Almost all of the games were exclusive to Nintendo’s gaming hardware, but mobile gaming was on a sharp rise of its own. The franchise also released a long list of spin-offs, successfully turning the series into everything from a pinball game to a beat ‘em up. The Pokemon Company had dabbled with PC and mobile games previously, but started actively partnering with other studios in the 2010s.

The biggest example of this was Pokemon GO. The Pokemon Company partnered with AR game studio Niantic was an instant hit, being downloaded hundreds of millions of times. It was far from alone, however. Battling-focused gacha game Pokemon Masters, MOBA adaptation Pokemon Unite, and puzzle game Pokemon Cafe launched in the following years.

It wasn’t just licensed mobile games, though. Games like Detective Pikachu and New Pokemon Snap gave players fresh and varied ways to enjoy the familiar franchise.

Modern Pokémon games see mixed response, but sales remain strong

Though Pokémon has many lifelong fans, the mainline releases have long attracted controversy within the fandom. Though the first few generations were generally beloved, opinions on new and modern games releases vary wildly. Starting with the Nintendo Switch, critical response to the games wavered.

Reviews for Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee were lower than previous entries in the series. That pattern held with Pokémon Sword and Shield, which were also met with extreme backlash on social media.

Though each mainline game made every monster from previous generations available up until Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, this ended with Sword and Shield. Several fan favorites, including Beedrill and the Unovan starters, were made unobtainable in the game. The mega evolution and Z-move battle mechanics were also removed from the games. It’s unclear why or what methodology was used to determine which of the little monsters were left out.

Reviews sank further from there, with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, then Pokémon Scarlet and Violet garnering the lowest review averages for mainline games.

Despite this, the games were still an enormous commercial success. Pokémon Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet ranked among the best-selling games in franchise history. Its publisher may have heeded some of the fan criticism however, as the company opted against releasing a new mainline game or expansion in 2024. This was the first year without a major game release since 2015.