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These are the 3 starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Pokemon These are the 3 starters in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet By Steven Rondina Everything you need to know about Cynthia from Pokemon BDSP Pokemon Everything you need to know about Cynthia from Pokemon BDSP By Olivia Richman How to get special event BDSP, Arceus starters in Pokemon HOME Pokemon How to get special event BDSP, Arceus starters in Pokemon HOME By Steven Rondina
Is a Pokemon Unite Club subscription worth it? We can tell you Pokemon
Is a Pokemon Unite Club subscription worth it? We can tell you Steven Rondina 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 Pokemon
Here’s how to restart in Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Steven Rondina 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 Pokemon
Here’s what the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet legendaries could be Steven Rondina 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 Pokemon
Are Pokemon Scarlet and Violet open-world? Here’s the answer Steven Rondina 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 Pokemon Everything you need to know about Pokemon Scarlet and Violet By Steven Rondina Will Pokemon HOME update expand rosters of BDSP, Legends Arceus? Pokemon Will Pokemon HOME update expand rosters of BDSP, Legends Arceus? By Steven Rondina This is how to get and build Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon Pokemon This is how to get and build Gigantamax Cinderace in Pokemon By Steven Rondina
These are the strongest Pokemon in the entire franchise Pokemon
These are the strongest Pokemon in the entire franchise Steven Rondina 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 Pokemon
Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire are coming to Switch, here’s why Steven Rondina 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 Pokémon BDSP Pokemon
Use this map to get you through Wayward Cave in Pokémon BDSP Steven Rondina The Wayward Cave is one of the most frustrating areas of Pokémon 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 Pokémon 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 Pokemon
How to transfer Pokemon from gen 3 and 4 all the way to HOME Steven Rondina 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 …
These are the Pokemon TCG YouTubers to watch in 2022 Olivia Richman Pokemon Whether you’re looking to get better at the card game or just watch someone open packs, Pokemon TCG YouTubers are a great source of entertainment for Pokemon fans in 2022. The Pokemon TCG is often overlooked compared to the video games when it comes to content creation, but there are some YouTubers that are hard for anyone to ignore. The Pokemon TCG community has grown significantly over the past few …
Here’s how to catch Arceus and Darkrai in Pokemon BDSP Steven Rondina Pokemon At long last, the final two gen-four mythical Pokemon are set to arrive in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Here’s how Pokemon BDSP players can catch Arceus and Darkrai. The mythical Pokemon are being added to the gen-four remakes, allowing players to add two more rare Pokemon to their collection. Though both appeared in Pokemon Legends: Arceus, this will mark the first time in years that either Pokemon will …
Here’s how to find the full Unown alphabet in Pokemon BDSP Steven Rondina Pokemon While it’s always been a quirky Pokemon, Unown has taken on renewed relevance over the last year. In both Pokemon Legends: Arceus and Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the Symbol Pokemon Unown was given a special place in the game. Pokemon Legends: Arceus saw Unown and Spiritomb at the center of different collection quests. But Pokemon BDSP goes in a very different direction. Instead of being a collect-a-thon, Unown …
Pokemon Go Safari Zone returns with new location and schedule Olivia Richman Pokemon Pokemon Go Safari Zone is coming back this year. Safari Zones can be found in most Pokemon games. These are locations that have rare Pokemon that can’t be encountered anywhere else in the game. Trainers cannot battle in the Safari Zone since it’s a type of sanctuary for Pokemon. Safari Zones have even been added to Pokemon Go, allowing trainers to take part in Safari Zone events with other players. …
These are the 5 most expensive Pokemon TCG cards of all time Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon cards are skyrocketing in price, but which Pokemon card is the most expensive of them all? Select Pokemon TCG cards have been climbing in price for years, but an infamous series of Logan Paul videos kicked that price increase into overdrive. This came along a massive inflation of the price for these cards, with his boisterous overvaluations of his collection driving up prices for everyone. But with the Pokemon …
Here’s how to play the best Pokemon TCG deck in format, Mew VMAX Olivia Richman Pokemon The Pokemon TCG meta changes with each expansion, with each one changing the best deck with the release of new mechanics. In 2022, the best Pokemon TCG deck is set to be the one based around Mew VMAX. Mew VMAX dropped with the Fusion Strike expansion, which is part of the Pokemon Sword & Shield card collection. The Fusion Strike battle style is all about “teamwork and adaptability,” according to …
Shaymin now available in Pokemon BDSP with mystery gift item Steven Rondina Pokemon At long last, the mythical Pokemon Shayman has arrived in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Legally, that is. Shaymin has technically been available from the start for everyone that owns Pokemon BDSP. A variation on the menu glitch that allowed players to freely duplicate Pokemon also allowed players to glitch their way into almost completely unrestricted movement in the game. This allowed players to manipulate their way into catching …
How mass outbreaks are changing in Pokemon Legends: Arceus Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon Legends: Arceus may not be getting DLC anytime soon, but the addition of new mass outbreaks should keep fans interested for a while longer. During the Pokemon Day event, The Pokemon Company officially revealed a massive update to the latest installment in the series. Pokemon Legends: Arceus is getting updated to version 1.1.0, entitled “Daybreak.”  The update is a significant change of pace from Game Freak and Pokemon games …
Pokemon Presents reveals Duraludon, brings Hoopa to Unite Olivia Richman Pokemon The Pokemon Presents brought some official roster news to Pokemon Unite players with the reveal that Duraludon is coming to Pokemon Unite. Duraludon is a Steel and Dragon-type Pokemon that basically looks like a robotic dragon-like entity. It’s the signature Pokemon of Sword and Shield’s eighth gym leader, Raihan. Despite its solid appearance and the fact it’s made of metal, the Pokemon is apparently only 88 pounds. Duraludon is definitely …
We may know when Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are coming out Steven Rondina Pokemon Pokemon Scarlet and Violet were officially revealed and while it wasn’t announced, the release date is likely set as well. Pokemon Presents showed off a number of smaller updates to established Pokemon games. The showcase likely would’ve been blasted by fans if it didn’t close with the massive announcement of gen-nine games alongside a trailer. This was even enough to make players forget about the AWOL announcements of Pokemon Legends: …
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet starters revealed in official trailer Steven Rondina Pokemon Gen-nine Pokemon is coming later this year, with Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and their starters being revealed during Pokemon Presents. Pokemon Presents announced a number of small and medium-sized updates including the arrival of Alolan Pokemon in Pokemon GO, Duraludon’s impending release in Pokemon Unite, and the Daybreak update to Pokemon Legends: Arceus. That would’ve been a decent amount on its own, but the traditional “one last announcement” turned out …

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.