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This Bewear clip is kind of brilliant.
February 13, 2026 at 5:25 AM
This Bewear clip is kind of brilliant.
The merch line is focused on Fighting-type Pokémon and besides those incredible Machamp it includes a Lucario jacket and hairband, Scraggy socks, a lounging Croagunk, and more. www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2026/0...
February 13, 2026 at 5:24 AM
The merch line is focused on Fighting-type Pokémon and besides those incredible Machamp it includes a Lucario jacket and hairband, Scraggy socks, a lounging Croagunk, and more. www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2026/0...
Pokémon has enlisted Kino Takahashi (tantan_0502) to design merch once again, and y'all, look at these Machamp:
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 AM
Pokémon has enlisted Kino Takahashi (tantan_0502) to design merch once again, and y'all, look at these Machamp:
There's also a Peakychu lamp.
February 13, 2026 at 5:13 AM
There's also a Peakychu lamp.
The first set of Pokémon Pokopia set has just been revealed for Japan's Pokémon Centers, with plush of Peakychu, Professor Tangrowth, Mosslax, and the Ditto protagonists! www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2026/0...
February 13, 2026 at 5:12 AM
The first set of Pokémon Pokopia set has just been revealed for Japan's Pokémon Centers, with plush of Peakychu, Professor Tangrowth, Mosslax, and the Ditto protagonists! www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2026/0...
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GNN: gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
February 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM
GNN: gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
Reposted by PLDH
Gamerbraves’ interview: www.gamerbraves.com/pokemon-poko...
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Gamerbraves’ interview: www.gamerbraves.com/pokemon-poko...
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
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VGC interview, cont.:
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
VGC interview, cont.:
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
Reposted by PLDH
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
Season 7 of Pokémon Legends Z-A's Ranked Battles detailed:
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
February 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Season 7 of Pokémon Legends Z-A's Ranked Battles detailed:
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
🗓️ Feb 19 - March 12
➤ All Pokémon eligible, limit of 1 restricted legend
➤ Mega Blaziken's Blazikenite at Rank S
➤ Prior Mega Stones, incl. Swampertite, unlocked from Rank Y to T
➤ Promotion Reward: Safari Balls
GNN: gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
February 12, 2026 at 3:59 AM
GNN: gnn.gamer.com.tw/detail.php?s...
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
➤ Asked whether the original Pokémon designs will make it into other games, Ohmori says they can’t answer that, but notes that they were all made by Game Freak. He then described how the Pokémon were inspired by the setting.
➤ No content locked to MP
IGN: www.ign.com/articles/pok...
➤ You collect “Human Records,” codex files that in one example, describe Professor Tangrowth’s life with his missing trainer.
➤ Director says it will take “20 to 40 hours” to hit credits, and that there’s “more things” after credits
➤ You collect “Human Records,” codex files that in one example, describe Professor Tangrowth’s life with his missing trainer.
➤ Director says it will take “20 to 40 hours” to hit credits, and that there’s “more things” after credits
February 12, 2026 at 3:52 AM
IGN: www.ign.com/articles/pok...
➤ You collect “Human Records,” codex files that in one example, describe Professor Tangrowth’s life with his missing trainer.
➤ Director says it will take “20 to 40 hours” to hit credits, and that there’s “more things” after credits
➤ You collect “Human Records,” codex files that in one example, describe Professor Tangrowth’s life with his missing trainer.
➤ Director says it will take “20 to 40 hours” to hit credits, and that there’s “more things” after credits
Gamerbraves, cont.:
➤ Deciding Pokémon line-up was both “most fun and most challenging” aspect, as naturally each dev has favourites. Instead, they put a strong emphasis on making choices that supported the gameplay loop.
➤ Mouse controls support in
➤ No comment on shinies
➤ Deciding Pokémon line-up was both “most fun and most challenging” aspect, as naturally each dev has favourites. Instead, they put a strong emphasis on making choices that supported the gameplay loop.
➤ Mouse controls support in
➤ No comment on shinies
February 12, 2026 at 3:49 AM
Gamerbraves, cont.:
➤ Deciding Pokémon line-up was both “most fun and most challenging” aspect, as naturally each dev has favourites. Instead, they put a strong emphasis on making choices that supported the gameplay loop.
➤ Mouse controls support in
➤ No comment on shinies
➤ Deciding Pokémon line-up was both “most fun and most challenging” aspect, as naturally each dev has favourites. Instead, they put a strong emphasis on making choices that supported the gameplay loop.
➤ Mouse controls support in
➤ No comment on shinies
Gamerbraves’ interview: www.gamerbraves.com/pokemon-poko...
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
February 12, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Gamerbraves’ interview: www.gamerbraves.com/pokemon-poko...
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
➤ Ohmori completed a prototype in 2022, presented to TPC which recruited Koei-Tecmo; full development commenced January 2023
➤ Game music increases resemblance to classic Pokémon songs as you get closer to restoring each town
VGC interview, cont.:
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
VGC interview, cont.:
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
➤ Project keywords: chill (relaxed) and pop (universally understood cuteness)
➤ In a sense, Pokopia scales up the Secret Base concept into a full game; Ohmori plans to continue looking for opportunities like this to scale the non-battling aspects of the games
VGC’s interview: videogameschronicle.com/features/pok...
➤ Idea came to Ohmori when SV’s development prompted memories of designing maps for the 2D games/RSE, how placing grass made him think about Pokémon habitats
➤ Wanted to explore how Pokémon speak w/o trainers, and their unique traits
➤ Idea came to Ohmori when SV’s development prompted memories of designing maps for the 2D games/RSE, how placing grass made him think about Pokémon habitats
➤ Wanted to explore how Pokémon speak w/o trainers, and their unique traits
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
VGC’s interview: videogameschronicle.com/features/pok...
➤ Idea came to Ohmori when SV’s development prompted memories of designing maps for the 2D games/RSE, how placing grass made him think about Pokémon habitats
➤ Wanted to explore how Pokémon speak w/o trainers, and their unique traits
➤ Idea came to Ohmori when SV’s development prompted memories of designing maps for the 2D games/RSE, how placing grass made him think about Pokémon habitats
➤ Wanted to explore how Pokémon speak w/o trainers, and their unique traits
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Several different outlets were given a chance to speak to Pokémon Pokopia's development team, including Game Freak's Shigeru Ohmori, who is responsible for the game's concept. Here's a thread going over some of the highlights from these interviews.
Reposted by PLDH
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After our demo, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak provided concept art for Pokopia.
February 11, 2026 at 2:58 PM
After our demo, The Pokémon Company and Game Freak provided concept art for Pokopia.
Reposted by PLDH
In a career highlight, I went to Japan to speak to Game Freak veteran Shigeru Ohmori and Koei Tecmo about Pokemon Pokopia.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
February 11, 2026 at 2:04 PM
In a career highlight, I went to Japan to speak to Game Freak veteran Shigeru Ohmori and Koei Tecmo about Pokemon Pokopia.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
It's going to be absolutely massive.
Check out my extensive preview, and Game Freak's first Western interview in years, at the link below.
More previews of Pokémon Pokopia:
The Verge: theverge.com/games/876285...
Polygon: polygon.com/pokemon-poko...
GameInformer: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
Dualshockers: dualshockers.com/hands-on-pre...
NintendoLife: nintendolife.com/previews/des...
The Verge: theverge.com/games/876285...
Polygon: polygon.com/pokemon-poko...
GameInformer: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
Dualshockers: dualshockers.com/hands-on-pre...
NintendoLife: nintendolife.com/previews/des...
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
More previews of Pokémon Pokopia:
The Verge: theverge.com/games/876285...
Polygon: polygon.com/pokemon-poko...
GameInformer: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
Dualshockers: dualshockers.com/hands-on-pre...
NintendoLife: nintendolife.com/previews/des...
The Verge: theverge.com/games/876285...
Polygon: polygon.com/pokemon-poko...
GameInformer: gameinformer.com/preview/2026...
Dualshockers: dualshockers.com/hands-on-pre...
NintendoLife: nintendolife.com/previews/des...
Press previews are out for Pokémon Pokopia, giving us our first hands-on impressions with the game.
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
February 11, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Press previews are out for Pokémon Pokopia, giving us our first hands-on impressions with the game.
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
IGN: ign.com/articles/pok...
Eurogamer: eurogamer.net/an-hour-with...
GameSpot: gamespot.com/articles/pok...
Serebii: serebii.net/pokemonpokop...
PokeKalos: pokekalos.fr/news/actuali...
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With the 30th anniversary campaign kicking off, The Pokémon Company has announced two event types that will run this year:
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
February 9, 2026 at 2:17 AM
With the 30th anniversary campaign kicking off, The Pokémon Company has announced two event types that will run this year:
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Day Out: "family-friendly activities and programming"
Night Out: "for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon"
More to be shared in the future.
Reposted by PLDH
Promotional shots of the artists and actors featured with their favourite Pokémon in the 30th anniversary Super Bowl ad.
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
February 9, 2026 at 2:13 AM
Promotional shots of the artists and actors featured with their favourite Pokémon in the 30th anniversary Super Bowl ad.
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
Lady Gaga & Jigglypuff
Jisoo & Eevee
Trevor Noah & Psyduck
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Wave 3 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A NSO icons available is live!
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
February 9, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Wave 3 of the Pokémon Legends Z-A NSO icons available is live!
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.
This batch adds avatars for Lida, Corbeau, Phillipe, Lebanne, Jacinthe, and Korrina, as well as the Pokémon Mega Lucario Z, Mega Emboar, Mega Hawlucha, Mega Chimecho, and Zygarde 10%.