September 4, 2020, 7:49 AM
Five things you might have missed in Generation 2
There’s always something new to discover in the world of Pokémon — even after twenty years!
In-Depth Stories
Stories worth a read, deeply exploring a Pokémon-related subject.
August 25, 2020, 6:24 PM
Pokémon songs that debuted elsewhere
Not all songs in the Pokémon franchise first debuted in those games – including classics like the Pokémon Centre and the Team Magma/Aqua Leader Battle themes! We’ve gone deep into the history of Game Freak music to spot similarities.
July 26, 2020, 2:51 PM
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl latest titles to leak beta information
Prototype sprites, music, and character designs galore! Take a look a the many beauties offered in pre-release Diamond and Pearl.
July 20, 2020, 6:06 PM
Pulseman – Rotom in disguise
Before Game Freak created Pokémon, they did other titles such as Pulseman. Find out how this title has been referenced time and again!
July 7, 2020, 6:05 PM
Galar’s isolation from the rest of the Pokémon world
Galar stands out in how separated it is from the other regions. We compare its lack of visiting characters and inter-region connections with the rest!
May 31, 2020, 5:51 PM
The Evolution of Johto’s Starters
The three Starter lines for Pokémon Gold and Silver changed greatly during development – two were completely different and then scrapped! We explore what we know about their development.
May 30, 2020, 5:25 PM
A tale of three Johtos: the evolution of the Gen II maps
You can’t make a game on your first try, and sometimes not even on your second. While developing Pokémon Gold and Silver, Game Freak went through several designs for Johto, which have now been leaked. Looking at how the world map was refined over the years tells us a lot about the evolution of the game as a whole.
May 10, 2020, 11:20 AM
Yamper in SwSh Little Cup
Yamper is a fan favourite Pokémon, but how viable is it in its home tier of Little Cup?
March 31, 2020, 12:31 PM
Making Real Life Pokémon Curry!
How delicious – or dangerous – can the Curry recipes in Pokémon Sword and Shield be? Find out with real-life replications, and some brave test subjects!
March 7, 2020, 11:40 AM
Competitive Concepts: Playstyles
Learn the most common playstyles in competitive battling and why you should or shouldn’t use them.