Pokemon Violet
News, coverage and analysis tracking Pokemon Violet across the outlets.
How to watch Pokémon Presents and what could be shown for the 30th anniversaryThe Pokémon Company and Nintendo are holding a Pokémon Presents event on February 27 to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary, with potential announcements including the next mainline generation, "Generation X," and the re-release of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen for the Nintendo Switch. The event will also provide updates on mobile and trading card games, and possibly GameCube titles for Switch Online subscribers.
The Ultimate Pokémon Nicknames Guide (All Generations)This guide provides a comprehensive framework for choosing Pokémon nicknames, covering considerations like character limits, evolution compatibility, and public visibility. It explores various naming strategies including type-based, personality-based, appearance-based, real-world inspiration, role-based, lore-based, humorous, and cute approaches, with examples for popular Pokémon like Charmander, Gengar, and Snorlax.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A reviewPokémon Legends: Z-A offers a fun experience with a compelling story and engaging Mega Evolution mechanics, despite its dated graphics and occasional performance issues. The game revisits Lumiose City with a focus on real-time battles and introduces new gameplay elements that differentiate it from previous titles.
Roaring Moon and Iron Valiant Are Coming to Pokémon Scarlet/Violet 7‑Star Tera Raid BattlesRoaring Moon and Iron Valiant, powerful Paradox Pokémon, will be featured in 7-star Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet respectively. These special encounters will run from October 2 to October 12, 2025, offering players a chance to catch these formidable foes with the Mightiest Mark.
Everything we know about Detective Pikachu ReturnsDetective Pikachu Returns is set to launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 6, 2023. Developed by Creatures and published by Nintendo and The Pokémon Company, the game continues the mystery-solving adventures of Tim Goodman and his talking Pikachu. While specific gameplay details are scarce, it is expected to be similar to the original Detective Pikachu, featuring puzzle-solving and exploration elements rather than traditional Pokémon combat.