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This article will have SPOILERS for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Larry is, even by Pokemon NPC standards, a very plain-looking man. He wears a business suit with a blue tie, carries a business bag, and even talks about work during his Pokemon battles. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players encounter Larry as the Gym Leader at Medali Gym, where he hilariously has a Normal-type specialization. But there’s more to Larry than first meets the eye....

Released in Generation 3, Cacnea is a Grass-type that evolves into the Grass/Dark-type Cacturne at level 30. The little monster has appeared in the Pokedex of every game except Generation 7, Pokemon Sword and Shield, and Legends: Arceus. While not one of the best Grass-type Pokemon, the Cacnea had a fun run through the Pokemon anime when James captured a Cacnea in Hoenn. Cacnea became extremely loyal to James and went out of the way to please him....

Since then, many have combed over the Pokemon Scarlet and Violet trailer and subsequent reveals to glean as much as they can from the upcoming games. This has led to some discussion of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s open-world design, potential directions for the evolutions, the use of traditional catching mechanics, and more. However, the latest comes from a keen-eyed Redditor named Wlsgarus. RELATED: Pokemon Fan Creates Their Own Scarlet and Violet Starter Final Evolutions...

Though shiny hunting has been a favored tradition of many Pokemon fans for decades, recent entries to the beloved franchise have introduced quite a few adjustments to the methods used to seek out these rare Pokemon. One of the best examples can be seen in the popular Pokemon Legends: Arceus that launched at the beginning of the year, which itself changed the conventional recipe to a greater extent than any other mainline titles prior to it....

Originally a Water and Dark dual-type Pokemon, Greninja the Unrivaled has Poison as its Tera-type. Using the moves Toxic Spikes and Double Team at the start of the battle, and throwing in attacks such as Hydro Pump, Night Slash, and Ice Beam, the seven-star Ninja Pokemon was a mixed attacker that players took on from January 27 through 29. Players that missed out on facing Greninja the Unrivaled will get another chance soon....

The two newest games in the popular Pokemon franchise have been much anticipated, which is nothing out of the ordinary for the series. And while Scarlet and Violet are not the first Pokemon games to release on the Switch, they are the first traditional Pokemon games on the Switch to feature open-world gameplay and different paths that the player can choose. Earlier games in the franchise were more linear in nature....

By making a sandwich and filling it with particular ingredients, many of which are obtained through completing Tera Raids, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can increase their chances of finding Pokemon of a particular type in the wild or, by using new item Herba Mystica in a sandwich, can increase their odds of encountering shiny Pokemon. However, many players find the process both tiring and difficult, struggling to keep the ingredients inside the sandwich when putting the top on and getting frustrated when it all comes tumbling down....

Update 1.1 for both Pokemon Scarlet and Violet was released in early December 2022 and despite initial confusion largely did not address the many technical issues found in the RPGs. The update instead focused on a major feature addition for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the start of Ranked Battles Season 1. The patch did address certain other bug fixes, but nothing substantial. Pokemon fans have been left waiting for the next update since then....

For those not already aware, alternate forms are being given to Vulpix, Ninetales, Sandshrew, Sandslash, and Exeggutor in the next pair of core entries into the Pokemon franchise. These new appearances are accompanied by massive typing changes that are exclusive to the Alola region (i.e. Vulpix becoming an Ice-type), and there are sure to be even more of these alternate forms showcased as The Pokemon Company continues to slowly drop information on the hotly anticipated titles....

With the likes of Vulpix, Sandslash, and Exeggutor all getting Alola forms, this got Game Rant thinking about which of the original 151 creatures should join the action with a new look in the forthcoming pair of titles. After much debate, we’ve established a concrete list of 10 Pocket Monsters that deserve a new coat of paint (and typing to boot), although it’s important to note that this is a subjective piece and far from official....

Today Nintendo put out a press release detailing some of Pokemon Sun and Moon’s sales figures. The two games have combined for over 3.7 million units sold in the Americas, setting and shattering the sales records for the franchise. The sales numbers cover just the first two weeks of sales after the launch of the two games, crossing a number many big holiday releases won’t reach in their lifespans....

This announcement was confirmed by Nintendo in its recent Earnings Release, which gave a run-down of a number of high-profile upcoming releases. Listed among those games was the in-development Pokemon game, with the title being given a rather vague schedule for launch of “2018 or later” by the company. This may come as something of a disappointment for fans of the monster-catching franchise, as many were hoping that the game would be locked in for a definite 2018 release....

While we understand that a game as big as Sword or Shield it would be a daunting task to include every single Pokémon in a massive open world while introducing new ones as well, it is a little disappointing to see who missed the cut. We’re not mad, however, but that won’t stop us from talking about those left off. Here are 10 Of The Best Pokemon Snubbed in Sword and Shield....

First, it’s the first series to not be wholly based on the corresponding generation of games, which is Pokemon Sword and Shield in this case. Because of the multitude of regions found in the new anime, it’s clear that this soft reboot is treading new water. With that in mind, here’s everything confirmed so far. RELATED: New Pokemon Anime Reveals First Images of an Episode Dual Protagonists This new Pokemon anime will focus on two characters this time around: Ash and Go....

Specifically, a video of a segment from an E3 2019 Nintendo Treehouse Live stream, which showcases a gameplay demo for Pokemon Sword and Shield, is currently sitting at 59,000 dislikes on YouTube. This Pokemon Sword and Shield gameplay video has been viewed approximately 1.15 million times, which means that it has received around 0.05 dislikes per view. While even the most well received of videos are prone to being disliked, these figures are certainly notable....

Pokemon Sword and Shield players are eagerly awaiting the Armor of Isle DLC that will be available for play later this month. This change in approach to Gigantamax Pokemon is one of a few elements that the expansion the latest generation of Pokemon games. Along with missing Pokemon coming back to the game in the DLC and brand new moves Pokemon can learn, the DLC will bring a new element to Gigantamaxing that haven’t been seen yet in the eight generation Pokemon games....

Last weekend, trainers had the chance to battle and capture a Gigantamax Pikachu in specific special raid battles. Historically, the Gigantamax Pikachu was only available for trainers who had played Let’s Go Pikachu. In the past, there were special raid events dedicated to the fat Pikachu, however, the incentive for this event was for trainers to complete a cumulative total of one million raid battles. RELATED: A Company is Making Museum-Grade Pokemon Card Display Cabinets...

We know that the E3 2019 Nintendo Direct presentation, which will take place on June 11 at 9am PT, will focus on 2019 Switch games. Nintendo has said repeatedly that Pokemon Sword and Shield will come to the Nintendo Switch in 2019, and since it revealed the game as early as February, it stands to reason that the games are on track to meet that goal. Therefore, it seems likely that the Pokemon Sword and Shield release date will be announced at E3 2019 on June 11 during the Nintendo Direct presentation....

New Galarian Pokemon, like Galarian Slowpoke, were some of the first bits of news to excite gamers when the Isle of Armor/Crown Tundra expansions were initially announced. With Slowpoke already having been updated in Johto (when Slowking was introduced), many fans were surprised to see the lackadaisical Water/Psychic-type Pokemon receive a new form in Pokemon Sword and Shield. RELATED: Pokemon Fan Accurately Predicted Galarian Slowbro’s Appearance in Pokemon Sword and Shield...

Pokemon Unite carries over many gameplay mechanics and settings that longtime Pokemon fans will be familiar with. At the same time, there are new complexities like getting jungle buffs that only MOBA veterans would understand. While the game can only be mastered with time and experience, one thing that gamers should not have to worry about is playing the game in their preferred language. RELATED: Popular Twitch Streamer Turns Pokemon Unite into a Pay To Win Game...