May 9, 2023, 10:40 AM
The Origin of Dunsparce’s Odd Design
It’s a bee! It’s a snake! It’s a caterpillar! No, it’s Dunsparce!
In-Depth Stories
Stories worth a read, deeply exploring a Pokémon-related subject.
August 12, 2022, 7:59 AM
The real-life inspirations behind the Paldea region
As with other games, the references to real-life locations are overflowing in Paldea. These are the ones we know so far.
July 18, 2022, 11:25 PM
The Hidden Historical References Behind Pokémon Masters’ Sync Pairs
Pokémon Masters’ Sync Pairs are ready for war, wearing some interesting costumes which may reference some famous real-life warriors.
February 27, 2022, 2:00 AM
[Updated] The lore behind all the Hisuian Pokémon in Legends: Arceus
We go through the newest additions to the Pokédex courtesy of the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Arceus game set in Hisui, and what they are based upon.
December 7, 2021, 7:00 AM
[Updated] 100 bugs and counting: The Troubles of GO in New Zealand
Glitches have included late starts to time-limited events, game crashes and region-wide server issues.
December 1, 2021, 10:53 AM
Dude, where’s my Game Corner?
There’s no gambling minigame nor Game Corner to be found in BDSP! We explore the history of the casino in main series Pokémon titles, and why it’s no longer around.
November 26, 2021, 8:19 AM
Garbodor by Generation
Is Garbodor any good in battles throughout its history, or is it almost as rubbish as a Trubbish?
September 19, 2021, 7:34 AM
The curious development of Sneasel
Sneasel is a living fossil that tells us a lot about how Generation II itself was developed, and how the very concept of what being a Pokémon meant evolved over time.
August 21, 2021, 7:51 AM
Pokémon BDSP’s map artwork suggests no Battle Frontier
It’s not a confirmation, but thus far we can only see the Battle Tower. Pal Park may be back, and we have yet another omission…
August 6, 2021, 5:12 PM
Cyprus a no-GO: how a war led to no wild Pokémon
Thanks to a demiltarised buffer zone implemented almost half a century ago, players in parts of Cyprus have odd time zones and no wild spawns in Pokémon GO.