And I have always recommended running Brick Break on OG Chu even when many ran Thunder Punch (or these days, Trailblaze) instead, because even before Brick Break’s buff, it allowed silly wins like ...

Trading plays an important role in both the Pokemon trading card game and the video game series on which it is based. With this in mind, the fact that Pokemon TCG Pocket was released without trading ...

Gigantamax Machamp, the ultimate form of the Superpower Pokémon, is here in the world of Pokémon Go. This is the first Fighting-type Gigantamax Pokémon in the game, and one of just three in the ...

During this hour, nearly all active gyms feature the current 5-star raid boss, making it the best opportunity to catch Legendaries.Also read: Pokemon GO Shadow Raid boss schedule (May 2025 ...

Isaac Rouse is a seasoned writer covering all things gaming, anime, and horror for Polygon. Following the release of Triumphant Light, The Pokémon Company has announced the fourth themed booster ...

Machop takes the spotlight during Pokémon Go's May Community Day Classic event on Sunday 24th May from 2pm to 5pm (local time). During May's Community Day event, you'll have the chance to catch ...

Earlier this year, we took a look at how and why Anthropic's Claude large language model was struggling to beat Pokémon Red (a game, let's remember, designed for young children). But while Claude ...

The Pokémon Company has announced a new split expansion for the Pokémon TCG, continuing the Scarlet & Violet series. Titled Scarlet & Violet: Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet: White Flare, both ...

Based on the already-popular game series, the Pokémon anime became a cultural phenomenon almost immediately after it was first released in the '90s. A quarter-century later, the franchise is ...

Years into the resurgence of popularity for Pokémon cards, the collectibles aren’t just difficult to source — the situation is getting worse, judging by the rollout of a recent boxed set.

Both sets will have more than 5 Pokemon ex cards and more than 5 Special Illustration Rares. The Unova region introduced 156 Pokemon in total, and these new sets will highlight every single one of ...

The Pokémon card scene is getting out of control again. Things appeared to die down for a bit following a pandemic-fueled collecting frenzy, but new sets in 2025 are selling out and prices on the ...