Now at the tail-end of its ninth generation, the Pokémon franchise is expected to continue with the Nintendo Switch 2’s announcement and the highly-anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which is currently ...

Choosing the right Pokémon starter is one of the most crucial decisions in any Pokémon game, as it sets the tone for your entire adventure. Here is a comprehensive list of all Pokémon starters by ...

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Pokémon has been a journey for everyone who grew up with it, and it always started with choosing a companion. There might be some eccentric people who don’t stick with the starters. Still, for most of ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook A new rumor about Pokemon Gen 10, aka the next mainline Pokemon game for Nintendo Switch 2, and ...

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To begin with, I think there are some ground rules that should play into this decision. In Pokemon Legends Arceus, we received starters from Generations 2, 5, and 7. Given how recent Generation 9 is, ...

I’m convinced the good developers at Game Freak are trying to mess with my emotions when it comes to picking a starter in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. In pretty much every mainline Pokémon game (save ...

The most pivotal moment in any Pokemon game comes right at the start – choosing your partner Pokemon. The first moment you lock eyes with the creature you’ll spend tens of hours raising, bonding with ...