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A Pokemon fan has recently devised a new Mega Evolution for Forretress. The Pokemon community has many talented artists who have engaged with fan art since the 90s, and this new design shows how talented these fans can be.

The Pokemon Company and Yogibo are teaming up to sell a popular trio of Pokemon, namely Gengar, Jigglypuff, and Lechonk, as giant bean bag chairs. The Pokemon recreations are functional and cuddly-looking, but could also serve as decor for fans of the series.

One dedicated Terraria player has used their creative skills to transform their in-game world into a replica of Mt. Moon and its surrounding areas from the original Pokemon games. While Terraria takes place in a side-scrolling 2D landscape and Pokemon allows for 3D movement with a top-down view, this player utilized their years of experience with the game to make the transition work.

Pokemon GO has released the fourth and final update for its Rediscover campaign. In an effort to keep current players engaged and potentially bring lapsed players back into the fold, developer Niantic has been releasing a series of updates for Pokemon GO meant to outfit the game with serious upgrades. The Pokemon GO Rediscover campaign started back in April, and it has unfortunately been a mixed bag so far.

A Pokemon GO player has completed the Glimmers of Gratitude Masterwork Research, an incredibly hard research available in Niantic's game. Pokemon GO players complete research tasks to help with Professor Willow's discoveries. These tasks provide Pokemon GO players with different items, and the more demanding the research is, the better the rewards.

A Pokemon fan has shared a unique regional variant for Torkoal, as well as an evolution for it. The interesting Pokemon regional design would change the Pokemon's typing to Fire/Water or Water/Rock, according to the artist.

No fewer than three Pokemon games are already in the works for the Switch 2, a well-known leaker has said. Their claim serves as encouraging news for fans worried that the next Nintendo console, which the company just confirmed will be unveiled by March 2025, could take a while to get going with Pokemon content.

A Pokemon GO player who caught a Misdreavus took a close look at it and discovered something rare: it's completely weightless. The Pokemon has caught the eye of the Pokemon GO community, with some sharing their own rare finds.

Niantic has officially revealed that the Pokemon featured in the upcoming Pokemon GO Community Day is Bounsweet, a Grass-type creature that first appeared in Pokemon Sun and Moon. Pokemon GO’s May 2024 Community Day will be happening on May 19 between 2 pm and 5 pm local time.

A Pokemon fan created a regional variant of Remoraid and shared the original concept online. Remoraid can become an Octillery upon reaching level 25, and it is also required for a Mantyke to evolve into Mantine.

A creative and skillful Pokemon fan and artist has made a new drawing depicting what it would look like if Mawile had a human form. The humanized renditions, which include a version for regular Mawile as well as Mega Mawile, makes clever use of the Pokemon's unusual design, yielding some seriously impressive results.

A Pokemon fan has created interesting fourth stage evolutions for the popular pocket monsters Gengar, Talonflame, and Blaziken. The three cover a good range of Pokemon designs to give new evolutions to, with their origins ranging from Gen 1 through Gen 6.

A Pokemon GO player has shared a curious detail showing what a PokeStop that is temporarily closed looks like. PokeStops are one of the most recognizable gameplay elements in Pokemon GO. They're found in places that encourage Pokemon GO players to explore their surroundings, such as parks, museums, historical monuments, or landmarks.

A Pokemon fan artist gave Orthworm a new look, as they created a terrifying redesign and shared their efforts on social media. In response to the eldritch horror version of Orthworm, some Pokemon trainers commented on how threatening the creature looked, and others shared comparisons to other games.

A Pokemon fan has recently created a past Paradox form for Milotic. Milotic is a Water-type Pokemon that evolves from Feebas, and it first appeared in the third generation of Pokemon games.

Following the return of Walking Wake and Iron Leaves, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet pulled back the curtain on the next Seven-Star Tera Raid battle against Primarina the Unrivaled, a starter from the Alola region. The battle will start over a month after Pokemon Scarlet and Violet hosted Seven-Star Tera Raid battles against Meganium.

Seattle-based Pokemon GO support studio Very Very Spaceship was hit with layoffs, shortly after developing the controversial avatars for the game's Rediscover GO update. Although the Pokemon GO update aimed to improve features and visuals in the game, many players in the community were upset with the direction that was taken with the revamped avatars.

A real-life Yakuza member was arrested after stealing Pokemon cards in a break-in. Crimes involving Pokemon are more common and recurring than one might think.

Pokemon GO developer Niantic has added Latin American Spanish language support to the game. This significant update arrives alongside a month-long in-game celebration designed to welcome and engage Pokemon GO's LATAM players.

Evolving Pokémon is an essential part of , and, for some Pokémon, the Friendship Checker will play a crucial part in this process. Building a good relationship with your Pokémon is important, not only for battles, but a handful of Pokémon can only evolve if their friendship has been maxed out.

A Pokemon GO leak has revealed that Necrozma's fusions will be available in the game. Pokemon GO has 61 Legendary monsters in its Pokedex, and players can catch most of them in 5-star Raids. The list of Legendary Pokemon available in the game will soon increase with the addition of Necrozma, one of the critters featured in Gen 7.

A talented Pokemon fan has shared what a Mega Evolved Talonflame could look like if it were to be introduced. Mega Evolutions were first introduced to gamers when Pokemon Xand Y were released on the 3DS in 2013. The feature was short-lived as the mechanic was dropped from the mainline series when the Pokemonfranchise moved to the Nintendo Switch.

A Pokemon fan has created a Mewtwo card holder that's ideal for holding cards from The Pokemon Card Game or even Magic: The Gathering. The creative Pokemon idea has spurred a conversation about what kind of Pokemon would make the best card holder.

Pokemon Sleep has officially unveiled the upcoming Entei Research Event, with the occasion kicking off on May 20. This limited Pokemon Sleep event will give players a chance to encounter the rare Gen 2 Legendary and add them to their sleepy team of Pokemon.

A Pokemon fan has recently designed a Mega Evolution for Sudowoodo inspired by a giant baobab tree. Mega Evolutions first appeared in the sixth generation Pokemon games, and have been inspiring fan art since then.

An old Weedle Pokemon card was recently found in a school bus from way back in 2001. Pokemon trading cards and other merchandise have been in circulation since the franchise first took the world by storm in the late 90s, and items from those early days can fetch a large amount of money in online auctions and other outlets. Some of the rarest Pokemon cards are valued at over $5 million, making them highly sought after by collectors and nostalgic fans alike.

Multiple Team Rocket grunt teams can be battled in during May 2024, but the team is tricky to beat since they try to hide what type of creatures they use. It can be hard to pick counters for these opponents when you aren't sure what Pokémon are on their roster. However, deciphering an unlikely clue can give you the hint you need for victory.

A talented Pokemon fan has recreated some of the game's most iconic Ghost-type Pokemon in glass, creating a beautiful stained glass sun catcher. The creation, which took the artist about a month to complete, has drawn the attention of fellow Pokemon fans.

Pokemon GO has announced that the Master Ball will be back in an upcoming event. Pokemon GO has different Poke Balls that players can use, including the Master Ball. When they grab one, PokemonGO players get a powerful asset, as the Master Ball ensures catching a Pokemon without fail.

A creative and imaginative Pokemon fan has come up with a new Pokemon fusion concept, one they are claiming is the most over-the-top, «OP» fusion that they've ever created. The intimidating amalgamation of powerful Pokemon into a single form is being lauded by the online Pokemon fan community at large, with many praising the level of thought put into the piece of fan art.

A talented Pokemon fan has made a painting of Umbreon based on one of its most popular TCG cards, achieving an impressive result. Over the years of the franchise, Pokemon fans have met hundreds of charismatic critters, but few have won the hearts of the audience like the Eeveelutions. Each Eevee variant has a different appearance and set of abilities based on how Pokemon trainers decide to evolve the creature.

A Pokemon GO player who won a remote raid should be celebrating, but is instead furious after the game crashed and prevented them from gaining their hard-earned reward. The Pokemon GO community is largely sympathetic for the player, with a number of players sharing their own upsetting stories about the game mechanic and general stability of the title.

A Pokemon fan has designed a Future Paradox form for Snorlax with an interesting theme behind it. The Pokemon concept is quite creative, turning Snorlax into a Pokemon that future humans might rely upon for entertainment at home.

Special promo cards from the will be available outside of Japan for the first time ever, breaking a 26-year-long tradition. The new expansion box from the series is hitting shelves later this month and fans are already excited about the cards they will be seeing. News of which Pokémon will get Secret Illustration Rares in has already come out, and other potential cards have been leaked, leaving fans hoping the leaks are accurate.

Pokemon GO is scheduled to get a new Research Day event that is completely centered around Flying-type Pokemon. Research Days in Pokemon GO offer exciting new tasks for players to complete, and those who are partial to Flying-type Pokemon will have a lot to look forward to.

Niantic has teased that Pokemon GO players will soon have the chance to get yet another Master Ball. Like in all other Pokemon games, Master Balls are the best Poke Balls in Pokemon GO. Pokemon GO players can guarantee a catch whenever they use a Master Ball, but the downside is that Master Balls are in short supply. In fact, Pokemon GO players have only ever had the chance to add two Master Balls to their item bag since they were introduced to the game.

Team GO leader Sierra is back again to challenge even skilled players in May 2024. The Team GO Rocket Leaders, Sierra, Arlo, and Cliff, provide some of the toughest tests in and if you don't plan ahead, they can quickly beat you. Like her fellow Leaders, Sierra chooses three out of seven Pokémon in each battle for May 2024. She includes a wide variety of Pokémon, meaning you need to pick the right team to have a chance of victory.

A Pokemon fan has shared their concept for what Sableye and its Mega Evolution would look like if they were humans. The two creations take cues from the original Pokemon series design, as well as an unexpected nod to Lara Croft of Tomb Raider.

The two newest Pokemon Squishmallows, Marill and Dragonite, are now available for pre-order. Fans who want to guarantee that they get these new adorable Pokemon plush toys shouldn't hesitate to place their orders soon.

Team GO Rocket returns to in May 2024, including leader Arlo, who provides one of the toughest tests for Trainers in the game. Arlo will once again enter the battle with seven possible Pokémon that he can use, always selecting three, which will change for each showdown. He provides a much harder fight than regular Rocket Grunts, so it is vital to use the correct team to counter him. For this month, all of Arlo's team are Shadow Pokémon, making them much more challenging than the regular versions.

A talented Pokemon fan has created new forms for Haroxus and three other Pokemon based on the Tapu guardians. In nine generations, Pokemon introduced players to different Pokemon and regions. Alola stands out in the Pokemon universe for having references beyond Asia, such as being Hawaii-based and offering new features that became famous among fans.

An incredibly dedicated Pokemon GO player reached level 50 under nine months after creating their account in the game. By participating in Pokemon GO activities such as catching Pokemon and taking part in Raids or events, players earn XP to level up their accounts. But there is one extremely challenging milestone for Pokemon GO players, and that is getting to level 50.

The final part of The Wonder Ticket in Pokemon GO is being rolled out by Niantic, with the developer surprising players with another chance to catch the Ultra Beast Poipole. With the latest season of Pokemon GO, Niantic introduced the Wonder Ticket, a season-long pass broken into three parts that ties into the World of Wonders season.

A Pokemon fan has shared an idea on how the Pokemon Home app and Pokemon games could come together, which would make the experience much more convenient. Pokemon Home's functions are appreciated by players, but actually using the system could be streamlined.

Some Pokemon GO fans are currently accusing the game’s developer, Niantic, of misleading its player base by using old character models in marketing images to sell avatar items. This is one of the latest developments in the controversy surrounding the recent change in avatars in Pokemon GO, which has been widely disliked by fans.

Pokemon GO fans have a major complaint with the game, and while the avatar system has been getting lots of hate, this time it has to do with the walking aspect of the title. Pokemon GO is a very popular mobile game, but continues to see issues that leave players sour.

Niantic has announced that Blacephalon and Stakataka are finally coming to Pokemon GO, but their debuts will be region-locked. Pokemon GO continues to expand its Pokedex, and this time, it will complete the addition of Ultra Beasts. With this, Pokemon GO trainers will finally be able to expand their collections by adding this remarkable group of Pokemon that debuted in Gen 6.

A Pokemon fan has baked a pan full of cinnamon rolls based off of Poliwag, its evolutions, and one special guest. The adorable recreations of the Pokemon have a strong resemblance, and definitely look good enough for Pokemon fans to eat.

Pokemon GO players searching for shiny Pokemon are being tricked by one of the game's latest updates, which introduced the Rediscover GO campaign earlier this month. The Rediscover GO campaign includes visual and quality-of-life updates that aim to encourage Pokemon GO players to try out existing features that were greatly improved.

A Pokemon fan artist recreated the rare Normal-type Pokemon called Dunsparce as a Bug-type, and shared their redesign with fans on social media. While only a few changes were made to Dunsparce's design overall, others complimented the Pokemon fan artist for turning Dunsparce into something simple and creative.

A talented Pokemon fan has recently created an amazing fusion of the Galarian Ponyta with Rowlet, coming up with a brand-new creature. The Pokemon community loves to imagine fusions of popular monsters, and this fan managed to achieve a very cute result with this artwork.

The franchise features an incredible variety of antagonists, but one particularly strange detail regarding a group of villains has gone mostly unremarked upon for decades. Although recent titles have tended towards having more individual true villains, a trend that has produced some of ’s most terrifying characters, the traditional «Team» still has a role to play in any given region. However, while all Teams have their own unique aesthetic, one also has a much more subtle, and ironic, quirk visible on close examination.

A new Pokemon Scarlet and Violet mass outbreak event makes it easier to catch shiny versions of specific Pokemon. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet mass outbreaks are when a large number of the same Pokemon all spawn in the same area. The increased spawn rate typically means that mass outbreaks make it slightly easier for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players to catch shiny variants of Pokemon.

A talented Pokemon fan online has shared their amazing creation, which turns the Generation 1 starter trio into a set of engraved copper coins. The Pokemon community is renowned for its creativity, and this is a great reminder of why that's the case.

A Pokemon fan is sharing a creative new design for Mimikyu, re-imagining the Pikachu-themed Pokemon in a form modeled after Sinnoh legendary Giratina. The massively popular monster-catching franchise has long been a source of inspiration for the franchise's most passionate fans, designing brilliant and stunning re-imaginings of the series' creatures. The series' plethora of Pokemon have often seen unusual fan projects as well, like weapons based on Pokemon like Haunter and Dusknoir. Now, a Pokemon fan is sharing their stunning Giratina-themed redesign of one of the franchise's most popular Pokemon.

Cards for the have been printed in both English and Japanese since 1998, but not all cards are created equal. The card flipping market has always existed to some extent. But it's taken off in recent years, catapulting some of the rarest cards to astronomical prices. As a result, many collectors have looked into buying Japanese cards, which, much like their English counterparts, can become precious collectibles in their own right.

A Pokemon fan with excellent artistic skills has recently created a collection of weapons inspired by different Pokemon. The Pokemon community is well-known for the high quality of its fan art, and while works such as turning Pokemon into weapons are somewhat rare, they’re just as interesting as more popular expressions such as Paradox forms and regional variants.

A Pokemon Emerald player and artist stated that they are painting the entire map of the Hoenn Region, and shared five paintings they have created so far on social media. The Pokemon fan artist stated that they were halfway done with turning the Hoenn region into paintings, and other fans complimented them for their ongoing effort and for depicting Pokemon Emerald in their art.

A gamer scored an amazing deal on eight Nintendo 64 cartridges via their local Facebook Marketplace and shared pictures and details of the games they purchased for $40. The N64 fan said that of the games they got, onlyPokemon Snap, Pokemon Stadium, and Super Smash Bros. were duplicate cartridges, which left them with five new titles for their collection.

Niantic's promotional tweet showcasing one aspect of the Pokemon GO avatar update has upset some of the game's fans. This turn of events further underlines the controversial nature of the recent changes to the Pokemon GO character customization system.

A Pokemon GO player recently found themselves capturing a highly sought-after shiny Pokemon, only to find out the Pokemon's stats make it basically useless. Alongside the sizable roster of creatures to discover, the massively popular monster-catching mobile game offers a wide variety of unique variants of its many Pokemon. Each Pokemon a player captures can vary in its base stats, with some boasting particular advantages for the game's battles, alongside the Pokemon franchise's traditional «shiny» variants. Now, one player has found a very unusual shiny Pokemon within their game.

An event currently ongoing in Pokemon GO seems to be disappointing a lot of players who were hoping for more. Specifically, the Special Research in Pokemon GO's Rediscover campaign seems to be a little too mundane for some players.

A talented Pokemon fan has created a nearly life-size Chien-Pao statue. Pokemon has stood the test of time and won over fans from different generations, who use their creativity to show their love for the franchise in many ways. While two-dimensional Pokemon fan art is very popular, another kind of work often attracts the attention of Pokemon fans, namely the statues created by the community.

A Pokemon fan is gaining attention for their creation of two adorably chonky plush versions of Legendary Pokemon Ho-Oh and Lugia. The works are a combination of two different artists' efforts, and their hilarious proportions strike fans as adorable.

A Pokemon fan has created a Future Paradox form for Spoink, and its creative design is pleasing fans for both its appearance and a change to its inherent nature. Pokemon fans are often inspired by the unique Pokemon forms that have been added to the game, giving the same treatment to Pokemon who don't have them yet.

An artist has drawn Demon Slayer main protagonist Tanjiro Kamado teaming up with several iconic characters from Game Freak's beloved Pokemon franchise. The two Japanese media properties are often seen together in fan art.

A talented Pokemon fan has created Ghost-type versions of Magikarp and Gyarados. The two monsters have received all sorts of makeovers from artists.

A Pokemon fan has recently created a new monster by fusing Vaporeon with Blacephalon. While fusions are not possible in official mainline Pokemon games, several fans of the franchise love to imagine how different creatures would look together, and this latest artwork is a fine example of this.

A Pokemon and Spy x Family fan has created a piece of fanart with series protagonist Anya becoming a Pokemon trainer. The Pokemon fan art showcases a full team for the psychic child, who looks quite pleased with herself in the art.

A Pokemon fan has created a charming Eevee recreation out of an existing LEGO set for another project entirely. The Pokemon fan has even shared instructions on how other series players can follow along if they have the same kit.

A Pokemon fan artist has shared their rendition of what Skitty and Delcatty would look like if they were people instead of Pokemon. The artist has already transformed a large number of the Pokemon series' numerous creatures, and this new art is both charming and creative.

Pokemon Unite is adding Falinks to its roster of playable characters. Since its 2021 release, developer TiMi Studio has included plenty of new content, adding Pokemon to change up the way the game can be played. Gamers have come to enjoy the variety in play style thatPokemon Unite offers compared to the mainline series while continuing to give players the aesthetic and Pokemon that they love.

Pokemon and Squishmallow continue to partner up, and the next two Pokemon Squishmallows have been revealed as Dragonite and Marill. This follows a prior leak indicating that these Pokemon were in the works.

Pokemon GO has just revealed new details regarding the game's Rivals Week update releasing in May. The new event will task Pokemon GO players with battling other players as well as engaging in various timed research tasks for extra rewards and special items, with certain Pokemon having increased spawn rates during the event.

A keen-eyed Pokemon Scarlet and Violet player may have spotted the most recent appearance of one of the series' biggest urban legends: the ghost girl. Although Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released in late 2022, players still seem to be making some odd discoveries in this pair of games.

Pokemon Sleep is adding Generation 2 legendary Pokemon Entei to its collection of pocket monsters that players can capture with a good night’s sleep. The addition of this new creature to Pokemon Sleep’s lineup provides players with even more incentives to go to bed, as the entire goal of this mobile app is to track its users’ sleep data and reward them with charming snoozing Pokemon.

A Pokemon GO player recently shared their frustrations with the community after receiving an unfair warning from the game's support team. The warning came in response to the player's persistent complaints about an issue with their Pokemon GO avatar's appearance, leading to concerns about potential account penalties.

The Pokemon Center just revealed a brand-new life-sized Slowpoke plush priced at a whopping $450, leaving even the most diehard Pokemon fans questioning if their love of the iconic pocket monster is worth the investment. Just last year, The Pokemon Company International unveiled an incredible Sizzlipede chair for sale, and this new Slowpoke plush is once again providing fans with the opportunity to make a majorPokemon addition to their home decor.

A creative Pokemon fan has recently designed an Alolan-inspired variant for Applin. As soon as these new forms appeared in Pokemon games, regional variants became quite popular with fan artists, as they are useful methods for fans to express their creativity by coming up with interesting twists for classic creatures.