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Here’s everything we know about Pokemon’s beloved Ash Ketchum Pokemon Here’s everything we know about Pokemon’s beloved Ash Ketchum By William Davis How to get a shiny Zekrom in Pokemon Go Pokemon How to get a shiny Zekrom in Pokemon Go By William Davis Rarest Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, and how to get them Pokemon Rarest Pokémon in Scarlet and Violet, and how to get them By William Davis
The best Pokémon plushies you should have in 2023 Pokemon
The best Pokémon plushies you should have in 2023 Olivia Richman Pokémon are for more than just battling. There are some Pokémon that are perfect for cuddling, whether it’s due to their adorable features, softness, or roundness. If you’re looking for your own Pokémon to cuddle, check out these best Pokémon plushies to display or add to your bed! Some of the best Pokémon plush are life-size! They make the most perfect pillows and companions due to their immense size. This …
Best Pokemon for Tera Raid Battles for Scarlet & Violet Pokemon
Best Pokemon for Tera Raid Battles for Scarlet & Violet William Davis The Tera Raid Battles are one of the innovations introduced by Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. In these encounters, players get the opportunity to catch stronger Pokemon and some that are not available outside of the raid. Preparing a team for the Tera Raid Battles requires planning and strategy. A Tera Raid Battle is a battle where four trainers take on a wild Terastalized Pokemon. All trainers attack at the same …
Will Pokemon Home be available for Scarlet and Violet? Pokemon
Will Pokemon Home be available for Scarlet and Violet? William Davis If you are one of those players that are interested in completing the Pokedex and catching every single Pokemon in existence, you need the correct tools. There are over 1,000 Pokemon, including 400 from the Paldea region. Storing and saving all these Pokemon require space, so you might be wondering, will Pokemon Home be available for Scarlet and Violet? Pokemon Home is a cloud service available as an app for …
How to get Mega Energy in Pokemon Go Pokemon
How to get Mega Energy in Pokemon Go William Davis Mega Evolutions were introduced in the sixth generation with Pokemon X and Y, released in 2013. All the games that followed have some kind of Mega Evolution, including Pokemon Go. In this game, players need Mega Energy to Mega Evolve their Pokemon. Figuring out how to get Mega Energy in Pokemon Go is an important lesson that all Pokemon Go players need to learn. Pokemon Go added Mega Evolutions in …
Location and details of Pokemon Centers around the world Pokemon Location and details of Pokemon Centers around the world By William Davis Which Pokémon games can be played on PC? Pokemon Which Pokémon games can be played on PC? By William Davis Everything we know about Avalugg in Pokémon GO Pokemon Everything we know about Avalugg in Pokémon GO By William Davis
What is a Shadow Pokémon? Pokemon
What is a Shadow Pokémon? William Davis There is an unofficial type of Pokémon that exists in multiple games that not many players know about. Here, we’ll explain what is a Shadow Pokémon so you can better understand these mysterious creatures. Shadow Pokémon should not be confused with Dark-type Pokémon, these are two very different categories. A Shadow Pokémon is a man-created Pokémon without emotions. Shadow Pokémon are used by Cipher, the villain team in Pokémon Colosseum …
Why are Houndstone and Palafin banned in Scarlet & Violet? Pokemon
Why are Houndstone and Palafin banned in Scarlet & Violet? William Davis Houndstone and Palafin are two amazing new Pokémon added in Scarlet and Violet, so why were they banned just weeks after their debut? Now that gamers have had time to complete the main story and adapt to the new raid battle mechanic, many players have turned their heads towards competitive battling. Whether in the game itself or on clients like Pokémon Showdown, the community is just now starting to pick …
How does the Pokemon weakness chart work? Pokemon
How does the Pokemon weakness chart work? William Davis The Pokemon weakness chart is one of the tools that every trainer will use as they try to advance through a game. Whether it is one of the main games or a game like Pokemon GO, this chart is relevant in every situation. The Pokemon weakness chart is a chart that showcases every Pokemon Type strengths and weaknesses. Take, for example, the starter trio in a game. Fire is strong …
How to get Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO? Pokemon
How to get Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO? William Davis Pokemon GO brings the Pokemon experience to the real world. Players have to complete the Pokedex, fight in Gyms, and participate in raids. There are over 1,000 Pokemon, and 66 of them are considered Legendary Pokemon, with 50 available in Pokemon. Here is how to get all Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon GO. These are as rare in Pokemon GO as they are in a regular main game. Every month one …
How many legendary Pokemon are there across all games? William Davis Pokemon Legendary Pokemon are the most powerful and rare Pokemon in existence. Often part of fables and tales, these Pokemon are a fundamental part of the folklore. In the games, legendary Pokemon are the end game, and often the main reward for completing the game. After nine generations, it is easy to forget how many legendary Pokemon there are. In total, there are 66 legendary Pokemon distributed in nine regions. Some …
Who are the new Pokemon protagonists, Liko and Roy? William Davis Pokemon Pokemon confirmed that Ash and Pikachu will be saying goodbye to the audience in 2023. The duo will have a final 11-episode arc starting on January 13, 2023. After that, fans will meet two new protagonists, Liko and Roy. The announcement left fans wondering who are Liko and Roy? So far, we know little about the new joint protagonists of the show. According to the announcement, they are starting a …
Pokémon community reacts to all-new series with new characters Olivia Richman Pokemon It appears that Ash Ketchum’s story may be coming to an end after all, as the new Pokemon series will no longer center around the storied protagonist. The Pokemon community has been worried about the future of the animated series after Ash became a Pokemon Champion. It seemed like insiders had officially confirmed that Ash was remaining in the anime, although it was unclear what his new journey would be. …
How to find Sweet Herba Mystica in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet William Davis Pokemon Sandwiches are a big part of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, but the ingredients could be used for more than preparing delicious snacks. Sweet Herba Mystica is needed to complete your bond with Mr. Saguaro, the Home Economics teacher at the Naranja/Uva Academy. Sweet Herba Mystica is not easy to come by, here is how to find it in Paldea. Herba Mystica is a group of five special ingredients that can …
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Biology Class answers William Davis Pokemon Learning the correct answers to the Biology Class tests in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will open up a new friendship with valuable items as a reward. As a student at the Naranja or Uva Academy, you will become familiar with the Biology teacher, Jacq. Not only will he teach you, but he is also the person in charge of checking your Pokedex progress regularly. If you need assistance, here are …
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Battle Studies class answers William Davis Pokemon Battles in Pokemon involve more than just attacking. There are many statistics involved and other factors to keep in mind. In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players can learn about this as students in the Naranja and Uva Academies. These are all the Battle Studies class answers. What are the different types of battle moves? Physical moves and special moves What is the third cheer? Heal Up When a Pokemon puts …
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Home Economics class answers William Davis Pokemon Studying at the Naranja/Uva Academy gives you the opportunity to learn more about the Pokémon world. Attending classes guarantees not only learning interesting information but also earning exclusive rewards. Home Economics, taught by Mr. Saguaro, is all about taking care of Pokémon, including healing and feeding them. Here are all the Home Economic class answers. How to receive even more meal powers? My choice of fillings and condimentsWhat should you …
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet languages class answers William Davis Pokemon In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, players get the opportunity to attend the Naranja/Uva Academy as a student. In this role, players can take classes that will result in amazing rewards. Languages is one of the subjects available, instructed by Mr. Salvatore. Here are all the Languages class answers. Like all the other classes in Scarlet and Violet, it is divided into two blocks of classes with a midterm and a …
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Math Class Answers William Davis Pokemon Taking classes is an important part of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Completing the assignments allows players to develop friendships with the teachers and earn rewards. One of the classes that students must complete is Math with Ms. Tyme. Math might not be your strongest suit, but here are all the Math class answers. Students must take three initial classes that will cover basic concepts. If the move Water Gun hits …
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Art Class Answers William Davis Pokemon In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players get to attend the Naranja/Uva Academy. As students, players can attend classes, develop their friendships with the teachers and earn rewards. Each subject has a number of classes, a midterm, and a final exam. If you need help, here are the Art class answers to every question. Mr. Hassel is the Art teacher at the Naranja/Uva Academy. Completing his class allows you to develop …
How to refund Pokemon Scarlet or Violet? William Davis Pokemon The list of bugs in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet keeps growing. The current state of the game is making players regret their purchases. If you are one of the unsatisfied customers, here is how to refund Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is simultaneously the most successful and worse release by Pokemon. The game sold over 10 million copies on the first weekend but also has the lowest …
Did Pokemon Scarlet and Violet reveal the next region? William Davis Pokemon One player found what seems to be a hidden clue about the next Pokemon region in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. The Pokemon franchise has taken inspiration from real places to create the regions in the game. Famously, Kanto is based in the Japanese region of the same name. Paldea, the location for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, is inspired by the Iberian Peninsula, which consists of Spain and Portugal. Pokemon also …

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.