Pokemon 20th anniversary: Ranking the original 151

For every Charizard theres a… well, whatever Muk is. Raticate Rats are bad enough. A giant one has no business anywhere in your Pokemon rotation. Persian Its literally just a big cat. Muk The name alone is a problem, but the mere thought of living purple sludge is nightmare-inducing. Beedrill Nothing worse than an accidental Beedrill sting. Lickitung The Gene Simmons of the Pokemon universe is as creepy as its name suggests....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 177 words · Kiara Deleon

Pokemon Go gets an Honest Trailer

Pokemon Gomay have taken the world by storm setting iTunes App Store records, becoming the subject ofaSimpsonsbit but not everyones impressed. In a new Honest Trailer for the game, Smosh Games playfully expressed its disappointment in Niantics game, calling it a groundbreaking combination of mild cardio, Google Maps, andPaper Toss. The trailer teases the game for throwing out all of the stuff that made Pokemon interesting and keeping the part where you walk back and forth in the grass until something interesting happens....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 196 words · Jasmin Camacho

Pokemon Go: Armed robbers use game to lure victims

These suspects are suspected of multiple Armed Robberies both in St. Louis and St. Charles Counties. The cars occupants reportedly attempted to discard a handgun from the vehicle as an officer approached the car. The suspects were later identified as the perpetrators of similar crimes in nearby St. Louis and St. Charles counties. Credit: Richard Vogel/AP Their bond is set at $100,000 each,according to Sgt. It also takes advantage of smartphone cameras, superimposing images of fantastical creatures over real-world prefs....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 133 words · Mario Rice

Pokemon Go: El-P tweets series of wild comments about game

Like many of us, El-P had the newmobile gaming sensationPokemon Goon his mind this weekend. But the 41-year-old execute the Jewels rapper didnt have as positive an outlook about the game as most. I dont actually care, hetweetedSaturday evening. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images But I will laugh the second one of you gets hit by a car. Or chuckle softly to myself. Improving myself and my capacity for empathy. https://twitter.com/therealelp/status/751951405074771969...

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 72 words · Alicia Wong

Pokemon Go: Niantic address three-step tracking removal, promises a comeback

Trainers can now find solace after the recent removal ofPokemon Gos three-step tracking system. The creative team behind the catch em all craze has finally explained its departure and promised its return. We have removed the 3-step display so that improve upon the underlying design, wrote the company. But well do our best going forward to keep you posted on whats going on. Shocked @NianticLabs isnt engaged on r/PokemonGo @Reddit, captioned Ohanian....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 97 words · Rachel Jones

Pokemon Sun and Moon trailer reveals rival team, new Pokémon

Alola is really starting to fill out. ForSunandMoon, Team Skull fits that bill. The video also previews three new Pokemon: Wishiwashi, Pyukumuku, and Morelull. Finally, Morelull is a Grass/Fairy pop in that can either have the ability Illuminate or Effect Spore. Along with these new Pokemon, the teaser also reveals new forms for three original Pokemon. Now, Meowth, Marowak, and Raichu have a whole new look. Alolan Meowth takes on a purple hue and is a Dark bang out rather than a Normal bang out....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 100 words · Michelle Hudson

Pokemon Sun and Moon: New Pokemon and forms revealed in teaser

Some familiar faces are taking on a whole new look in the latest teaser forPokemon SunandPokemon Moon. Exeggutors Alola form has a lengthened neck and its typing is Grass/Dragon rather than Grass/Psychic. And finally, Alolan Sandshrew and Alolan Sandslash are also blue, becoming Ice/Steel types rather than Ground types. Credit: Pokemon-sunmoon.com The teaser also revealed some completely new Pokemon. Fomantis and Lurantis are Grass types that can learn the new move Solar Blade....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 107 words · Mrs. Darlene Khan

Pokemon: Pikachu mosaic from 13,000 cards unveiled

This might the very best Pokemon card that no card ever was. See more photos below. Pokemon celebrated the 20th birthday of its original games last month. Credit: Pokémon Company International To commemorate the anniversary,Red,Blue, andYellowversionswere re-released on Nintendo 3DS. Pokémon Company International Pokémon Company International Pokémon Company International

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 49 words · Joel Levine

Pokémon 20th Anniversary: Ranking the Top 30

Shirley Li Check out EW’s ranking of the other original 151 Pokemonhere. Dragonair Dratini is too slight. Dragonite is too out of place. Rapidash Also known as the closest we get to unicorns in the Poke-verse. Still, Rapidash is more than just a horned, fiery horse (with a flamingtail!). They’re able to gallop at speeds of up to 150 mph and can use killer fire-key in moves. Perfect for, you know, arsonist trainers!...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 399 words · Victoria Burgess

Pokémon Go creators talk the catch 'em all craze

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY:Pokemon Gobecame the most popular free download in the iTunes app store almost instantly. Did you ever anticipate how popular the game would be? ARCHIT BHARGAVA,Niantic product marketing manager:Oh boy. Credit: REMKO DE WAAL/AFP/Getty Images Its unreal, the excitement. Weve all been working non-stop. What was the inspiration for the game? We were pretty agile in the way we worked. Is there a way to winPokemon Go? BHARGAVA:Theres no endgame yet....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 142 words · Jason Newman

Pokémon Go introduces personal sidekick with buddy system

In apost on thePokemon Goofficial websiteFriday, development team Niantic Labs revealed the new Buddy System. Previously, Candy was only obtained through catching Pokemon, making rarer Pokemon harder to power-up. Included screenshots reveal examples of a trainer using Charmander, Snorlax, and Squirtle. Credit: Pokémon This chosen creature can also be changed at any time in the players profile. See the screenshots of the new system below. Pokémon

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Jamie Jenkins

Pokémon Go: Generation 2 Pokémon, Kanto evolution items available this week

Its time to catch em all again. The new features and creatures are set to appear in-game later this week. Credit: The Pokémon Company The Pokémon Company The Pokémon Company

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 30 words · Debra Vega

Pokémon Goprimer: Everything you need to know about the new mobile app

Pokemon Gois finally here! Since its release, its become the No. 1 free app in the U.S. Apple Store. What isPokemon Go? After downloading the app, youll be prompted to create a trainer. Youll be able to customize almost everything about him or her. Like in the original games, youll choose between Charmander, Bulbasaur, and Squirtle. How does it work? The whole point of the game is for you to walk around and explore....

May 1, 2025 · 1 min · 168 words · Sherry Smith