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It is hard to believe that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are already at the Ranked Battle Series 2, as the games have been out for over a month and a half now, and more players are dropping into the Paldea region to start their Pokemon journeys. As they do, they discover new Pokemon and other secrets in the game that raise different questions about why certain creatures populate certain areas of the map....

A few weeks ago, Khu talked about the expected size of the Paldean Pokedex by making comments about Gen 9’s Paradox Pokemon and “regional fakes” taking a lot of space, stating that they are numbered as if Pokemon X and Y included Pokedex entries for Mega Evolutions. This led many fans to believe that they should expect around 100-to-120 new Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, especially seeing how Gen 6 through 8 all featured less than 100 new pocket monsters each....

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet also introduce a new phenomenon called Terastallization, and it has the potential to greatly impact battles. In Paldea, players will discover Terastal Pokemon, and they have the amazing ability to transform, changing their appearance, and sometimes even their Type. When used correctly, players should be able to pull a few surprises on their opponents, although they should also be on the lookout for rivals using Terastal Pokemon....

Among the officially revealed Pokemon for Gen 9 was Grafaiai, the first-ever Normal and Poison hybrid, which is based on the aye-aye - lemurs with longer fingers that this pocket monster uses to paint across Paldea. Grafaiai is hardly the first painter Pokemon, however, and fans of the series will probably remember Smeargle, a critter that looks innocuous, but one that managed to break official tournaments and competitive battles for the longest time....

Ever since Pokemon X and Y came out, the series has been enjoying introducing and hyping up a new gimmick that will supposedly shake the core of the franchise. The Mega Evolutions looked promising, only for Gen 7 to leave them be and introduce Z-Moves, which were then rejected by Gen 8 in favor of Dynamax and Gigantamax. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will likely introduce a new feature that will be advertised as the new games’ primary innovation, but if Gen 9 wants to truly polish the Pokemon formula, then it should bring back old elements that were abandoned, despite their popularity....

The release of Pokemon Sword and Shield brought with it a new way for players to capture and battle Pokemon with their friends in the form of Max Raids. Players could team up in parties with other people or AIs to duke it out with the eighth generation’s “Dynamax” Pokemon. While Dynamax and Gigantamax were confirmed to not be returning in Pokemon’s next generation, many fans hoped the new games would feature similar co-op content....

In Pokemon Sword, Circhester’s gym specializes in the Rock-type. In Pokemon Shield, the gym uses Ice-type Pokemon instead. Instead of battling Gordie, Pokemon Shield players will fight Melony. At this point in the game, players should have Pokemon around level 45, meaning Melony shouldn’t be too much of a challenge if players remember their type matchups. RELATED: Pokemon: All Of The Crown Tundra Shield-Exclusive Pokemon & How To Get Them...

One of the legendary Pokemon that’s making a proper game appearance is Keldeo, a dual water and fighting-type Pokemon. However, players won’t be able to find it right away in Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield, even with the Crown Tundra DLC installed. RELATED: Pokemon Sword and Shield: How to Unlock the Galarian Star Tournament The first step to finding and catching Keldeo is to go through the story of the Crown Tundra DLC until the player meets up with Sonia....

Feebas is a water-type Pokemon first introduced in Generation 3’s Hoenn region. After evolving, Milotic retains its water-typing, but gains massively increased stats and access to moves like Hydro Pump that its pre-evolution can only dream of. In Generation 3, 4, and the Hoenn remakes, Feebas evolved into Milotic by leveling up after its Beauty stat was raised high enough through Pokeblocks or poffins. From Generation 5 onward, contests were removed in new regions so trainers obtained Milotic by trading Feebas while holding a Prism Scale....

It is currently set to release for Pokemon Sword and Shield in June 2020, with the predominant theme of this expansion being described as “growth.” The Isle of Armor is a giant island off the shore of the Galar region and comes complete with beaches, bogs, forests, caves, and dunes. It also includes Pokemon that was missing from the base Sword and Shield, although which Pokemon exactly has yet to be fulled revealed....

Introduced in Gen 2, Quagsire is a Water/Ground-type Pokemon. It has an amphibious design that features a light blue body with a fin running down its back. While the Pokemon has a pleasant appearance that many fans appreciate, one gamer learned that this Water/Ground-type Pokemon does not always play well with others. RELATED: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Leaks Claim the Games Will Be Dropping 2 Fan Favorite Features In a post on Reddit, a user known as sleepy_sock shared a video from their time playing Pokemon Sword and Shield....

Pokemon Sword and Shield DLCs are a point of contention among the games’ fanbase. When the main game was first released, many players were upset to discover that not all Pokemon from previous generations would be available. However, the DLCs will be bringing more of these Pokemon into the game, and the recent leaks are giving gamers a sneak peak at what to expect from the next batch of Pokemon that will be included in the Crown Tundra DLC....

Now, Pokemon Sword and Shield has revealed that, while the Galar region will have gym leaders, it will not feature the Elite Four. After players collect 8 badges and complete the Gym Challenge, they will be able to enter the Champion Cup. This happens once a year in the Galar region and takes the form of a series of battles. RELATED: All the Pokemon Sword and Shield Gym Leaders Revealed So Far...

The official Pokemon TCG Illustration Contest 2022 will, for the first time ever, be open to contestants within the United States in addition to Japan. It officially begins on October 13 and will end on January 31, 2022. During that window, artists can submit their Pokemon art for the possibility of having their creation adorn an official Pokemon TCG promo card. Winners will even have the opportunity to win a cash prize, though competition is expected to be fierce....

RELATED: Pokemon Unite: Gardevoir Builds Those enjoying Pokemon Unite would do well to learn a bit about Auroma Park so that this big map won’t be confusing or tedious to traverse when in the heat of battle. This involves learning about the map’s layout, its wild pokemon, and the best methods for farming as well as scoring. Layout Of Auroma Park As with all other locations in this MOBA game, each team’s base will be located at opposite ends of the map, and players will respawn in their respective bases after being knocked out....

RELATED: Pokemon Unite: Best Held Items, Ranked Those seeking to play as this feathered fighter should keep in mind that there are two main tactics for achieving success with Cramorant: becoming a crowd-control master or unleash rapid assaults. Which one the player decides upon will depend on their personal preferences, however, there are some facts to keep in mind before experimenting in a live battle. Cramorant Crowd Control Build Cramorant Crowd Control Build Moveset Hurricane Surf...

Trevenant is a dual-type Grass/Ghost Pokemon that resembles a walking tree–if the tree in question was also possessed. It evolves from Phantump, a wispy black Pokemon possessing a tree stump. According to the Pokedex, Phantump are created from the souls of children who got lost in the woods. RELATED: Pokemon Unite Adds Tuxedo Blastoise Costume The arrival of Trevenant was announced on Pokemon Unite’s verified Twitter account, which features Trevenant’s 30-second-long character spotlight video....

The franchise is known for creating new regions for each Pokemon games, with the most recent being the Lental region for New Pokemon Snap. It seemsPokemon Unite will continue that trend, as the battles in this MOBA take place on the Aeos Islands. Special energy from this region can be harnessed to make Pokemon grow stronger and use enhanced abilities, and it is also what is used to score goals in all of the game’s battles....

This week also sees two new entries in the Top 10 as Alex Bilokur (GPI#8 CB, +10) – who also takes over from Keven Stammen in the GPI Player of the Year race – and Erik Seidel (GPI#9, +3) each find their way in this week. Michael Watson (GPI#12, -2) and former World #1 Jason Mercier (GPI#16, -9) each drop out of the Top 10 this week. MORE: Schemion Slips, Seidel Back in Contention | Nitsche Scores WSOP Hat Trick | Volpe Defeats Negreanu for bracelet...

CIMBOLAS WINS INAUGURAL WPT UKMatas Cimbolas (GPI No. 1023) of Lithuania won the first ever World Poker Tour event presented at the Dusk Till Dawn in Nottingham, England, surviving 353 others to take home the £200,000 top prize. Former World Series of Poker November Niner Antoine Saout (GPI No. 338) would final table the event. MORE: How poker helped shape Pat McAfee’s football career | Richard Seymour finishes 37th at WPT Jacksonville | Martin Jacobson wins WSOP November Nine...