Pokémon

screenshot from Pokémon Pokopia
Gaming News

A Peaceful Pokémon Spinoff Is The Nintendo Switch 2’s Most Delightful Surprise

By Robin Bea

Pokémon is taking a break from battles.

Preview

'Pokémon Legends: Z-A' Might Finally Be the Pokémon Game I've Wanted For Decades

By Hayes Madsen

Long overdue.

Pokemon Friends
Gaming News

'Pokémon Friends' Is An Adorable New Puzzle Game On Switch, But There's An Unfortunate Catch

By Hayes Madsen

Gotta collect all the paid content.

Yo-Kai Watch
Retrospective

10 Years Ago, One Pokémon Clone Actually Gave Nintendo’s Series a Challenge

By Hayes Madsen

A ghostly good time.

screenshot from Pokémon Google Search game
Gaming News

A Surprising New Pokémon Game Is Free To Play From Your Smartphone

By Robin Bea

Gotta search ‘em all!

Shiny cards can be seen for Wiglett, Pachirisu, and Varoom
Game Guides

The Best Pokémon TCG Pocket Decks For Online And Ranked Matches

By Echo Apsey

The meta cards and decks to help you dominate.

Pokémon Legends Z-A
Gaming News

Pokémon Legends Z-A Looks Like the Series' Most Exciting Game in a Decade

By Hayes Madsen

The one we’ve been waiting for.

Inverse Recommends

'Yu-Gi-Oh! Early Days Collection' Is A Close Look At How An Enduring Card Game Evolved

By Trone Dowd

Time to Duel!

Pokémon Gold & Silver
Retrospective

25 Years Ago, Pokémon Set the Gold Standard For RPG Sequels and Few Have Come Close Since

By Hayes Madsen

Gotta catch ‘em all.

artwork from Pokémon TCG Pocket
Gaming

The Latest Pokémon Game Is Worth Playing Even If You Never Enter Battle

By Robin Bea

A more peaceful way to play Pokémon.

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