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Katy Perry’s new music video stars her BFF PikachuKaty Perry’s new music video stars her BFF Pikachu
Target will stop selling Pokémon cards in storesTarget will stop selling Pokémon cards in stores
Today I learned that card grading companies are drowning in Pokémon cardsToday I learned that card grading companies are drowning in Pokémon cards
Pokémon Go Fest is back this July as a global eventPokémon Go Fest is back this July as a global event
New Pokémon Snap adds nighttime photographyNew Pokémon Snap adds nighttime photography
Megan Farokhmanesh
Fontemon is a playable Minnesota-themed Pokémon parody somehow crammed into a fontFontemon is a playable Minnesota-themed Pokémon parody somehow crammed into a font
Watch three minutes of New Pokémon Snap gameplayWatch three minutes of New Pokémon Snap gameplay
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is an open-world RPG coming to the SwitchPokémon Legends: Arceus is an open-world RPG coming to the Switch
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl are getting remakes for Nintendo SwitchPokémon Diamond and Pearl are getting remakes for Nintendo Switch
Listen to Post Malone cover Hootie & the Blowfish for Pokémon’s 25th anniversaryListen to Post Malone cover Hootie & the Blowfish for Pokémon’s 25th anniversary
Pokémon’s 25th anniversary: celebrating more than two decades of pocket monstersPokémon’s 25th anniversary: celebrating more than two decades of pocket monsters
Pokémon might be famous for its games, but it also has some great gadgetsPokémon might be famous for its games, but it also has some great gadgets
Pokémon makes an intimidating genre approachablePokémon makes an intimidating genre approachable
Pokémon’s spinoffs are the series at its most adventurousPokémon’s spinoffs are the series at its most adventurous
Pokémon is a huge hit because it’s cooperative

Twenty-five years later, that’s still the case

Jay Castello
Pokémon’s League of Legends-style spinoff is getting an Android beta in MarchPokémon’s League of Legends-style spinoff is getting an Android beta in March
Celebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversary with a matching denim tuxedo from Levi’sCelebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversary with a matching denim tuxedo from Levi’s
Post Malone will hold a virtual concert to celebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversaryPost Malone will hold a virtual concert to celebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversary
Pokémon cards are selling so well the Pokémon Company is rushing to print morePokémon cards are selling so well the Pokémon Company is rushing to print more
Pokémon is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Katy PerryPokémon is celebrating its 25th anniversary with Katy Perry
Play a crowdsourced Pokémon Red through this Twitter accountPlay a crowdsourced Pokémon Red through this Twitter account
No headline can possibly do this photo justiceNo headline can possibly do this photo justice
Pokémon Go creators say COVID is ‘existential to our game’

A pandemic makes pushing your players outside impossible

Megan Farokhmanesh
Pokémon Go’s next paid event is a virtual tour of KantoPokémon Go’s next paid event is a virtual tour of Kanto
Ditto’s true form is this comfy chairDitto’s true form is this comfy chair
Megan Farokhmanesh
This motion-activated poké ball ‘must never be thrown’This motion-activated poké ball ‘must never be thrown’
Pokémon Go adding seasons, Kalos region pokémon to catchPokémon Go adding seasons, Kalos region pokémon to catch
Smother me gently in this human-sized Pokémon podSmother me gently in this human-sized Pokémon pod
Pokémon Sword and Shield are $40 each at Amazon and Best BuyPokémon Sword and Shield are $40 each at Amazon and Best Buy
You can deck out your Switch Pokémon-style with these Hori accessoriesYou can deck out your Switch Pokémon-style with these Hori accessories
This Japanese rock video is an adorable tribute to Pokémon’s legacyThis Japanese rock video is an adorable tribute to Pokémon’s legacy
Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion, The Crown Tundra, launches October 22ndPokémon Sword and Shield expansion, The Crown Tundra, launches October 22nd
Pokémon Go partners with French fashion brand for cute in-game backpacksPokémon Go partners with French fashion brand for cute in-game backpacks
Pokémon Go will end support for older iOS and Android phones in OctoberPokémon Go will end support for older iOS and Android phones in October
Pokémon Go adds powerful Mega Evolution formsPokémon Go adds powerful Mega Evolution forms
Pokémon Go players caught nearly a billion pokémon at this year’s online-only festPokémon Go players caught nearly a billion pokémon at this year’s online-only fest
Watch this Pokémon Go commercial directed by Rian JohnsonWatch this Pokémon Go commercial directed by Rian Johnson
This pokémon engagement ring has gone terribly wrongThis pokémon engagement ring has gone terribly wrong
Pokémon Sword and Shield’s new island is a better version of the Wild AreaPokémon Sword and Shield’s new island is a better version of the Wild Area
Pokémon Unite could open competitive gaming to a whole new audiencePokémon Unite could open competitive gaming to a whole new audience

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