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We talked about how, in the '90s, Game Freak probably wasn't designing the world of its monster-taming RPGs to be interrogated, or expecting the core concept of capturing magical monsters in balls to become the source of a heated moral quandary. Established norms like dumping your unused Pokémon in a PC box were probably not meant to make a kid think about the existential dread their seventh-favorite monster might experience in captivity, where they had to put it because they could only hold six Poké Balls on their belt at a time.

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As mentioned in GameSpot's review of the latest Pokemon title, Legends: Z-A can easily be considered a sequel to generation 6 titles Pokemon X & Y--it's set in Lumiose City just five years after the events of that game, and brings back many of that game's characters, Pokemon, and even Mega Evolutions. Looking back, the game's status as a sequel has always been right there in the name--

Beneath the fun collect-a-thon exterior lives a terrifying reality in the world of Pokémon. The games rarely touch on it, but hidden within short bursts of text within the Pokédex live haunting tales of death, reincarnation, kidnapping, and worse. Pokédex entries differ from game to game for many of the same Pokémon. Something in the Scarlet Pokédex may be completely different than the ones in the classic games. Either way, there is some horrific stuff packed in there.

In one of the most unexpected and exciting crossovers of the year, HUMAN MADE has announced its debut collaboration with Pokémon, merging streetwear heritage with pop-culture nostalgia. The announcement instantly sparked waves of excitement across fashion and gaming communities alike-two worlds that rarely intersect so seamlessly. Founded by NIGO, HUMAN MADE has long carried an aura of craftsmanship and authenticity, defined by its meticulous attention to detail and a love for vintage Americana.

With strikingly similar aesthetics and game mechanics to Pokémon, the game has been accused of plagiarism by fans and lawyers alike. And according to ex-Capcom dev Yoshiki Okamoto ( Monster Strike, Folklore), you-yes you-shouldn't even be playing until and unless the lawsuit is settled in Pocketpair's favor. "I don't want the world to think [ Palworld] is acceptable," Okamoto said, urging folks not to play the game.

This week, Homeland Security posted a video to X of an arrest compilation. In between footage of ICE agents handcuffing people at their homes and in their cars are clips from the OG Pokemon TV series, with the famed "Gotta catch 'em all" theme playing in the background. When Ash Ketchum looks up at the sky, the text "The Department of Homeland Security" populates the screen in Pokemon's iconic yellow-and-blue font. As a Poke Ball closes, the camera zooms in on wrists in cuffs. And at the very end of the video, those arrested appear as Pokemon cards with their "crime" described under their picture.

Tyrantrum, one of 11 Pokémon characters based on prehistoric fossils, will be among the toys on offer at the NHM, surrounded by the bones of its ancient inspirational ancestors. For the Pokémon x Natural History Museum collab, the revamped boutique will be selling a range of exclusive souvenirs from clothing, accessories, prints, stationary and plush toys. So far, it's been revealed that an exclusive plush toy of Pikachu hugging the Natural History Museum building will be available to purchase both in store and online.

A new Pokemon pop-up shop will be coming to the London Natural History Museum in early 2026, and fans of all things pocket monsters can expect exclusive items to be sold here. Can fans also expect to compete for these items with scalpers who view opportunities like this as an opportunity to make some quick cash? If previous Pokemon events are any indicator, probably.

Coming to the Pokemon World Championships was not on my 2025 bingo card,

It's officially Animal Crocsing season, as the Crocs x Animal Crossing collection is now live and ready to order. Like its other collaborations, Crocs has taken the essence of the Animal Crossing games and applied them to its signature clogs, resulting in a colorful pair of shoes. If you'd like to grab a pair, Crocs is offering its Animal Crossing clogs in both adult women and kids sizes, with pricing varying between the two--$55 for kids, $85 for adults.

I have taken it upon myself to create what I think might be the hardest Who's that Pokémon? Quiz of all time.

The Pokémon UT collection features fan favourite characters like Pikachu, Gengar, Slowpoke and Mew across various hoodie, jumper and t-shirt offerings.

The promotional artwork of the Pokémon Astronomical Observatory exhibits a mix of character art that fans praise, but concerns arise from anomalies in the background, suggesting AI involvement.

The Pokémon Company swiftly apologized and announced the art for the "immersive" Ho-Oh and Lugia cards would be temporarily pulled from the new set.

The luxury Grand Hyatt Tokyo is hosting a Pokémon-themed summer event, allowing fans to stay in a specially decorated suite or room.

The Honda Koraidon motorcycle debuted at the Suzuka 8 Hours Road Race, featuring autonomous movement and functionality mirroring the Pokémon character from Pokémon Scarlet.

Richard Jovahn Nunes, 24, was arrested on Monday in connection with a robbery of over $113,000 worth of Pokémon cards from a collectibles shop.

Pokémon Friends is essentially Big Brain Academy with pocket monsters. Each day, players get a set of three puzzles that can be quickly solved with touch controls.

The recent Pokémon Presents was disappointing, providing minimal new information with only a few new Pokémon specified for old games and a generic puzzle game.

The Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle will be available starting October 16th for $499.

DJ Pikachu is currently hosting an hour-long DJ set filled with Pokemon-themed music, leading up to the Pokemon Presents event that starts at 6 AM PT.