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Do Pokémon evolve in Pokémon Pokopia, or does the spin-off change the rules?
Pokémon Pokopia will not feature traditional Pokémon evolution; instead, players must attract each evolved form separately by creating specific habitats. The game blends elements of Animal Crossing and Viva Piñata, and its Pokédex will provide requirements for attracting each Pokémon, as there are no leveling or battling mechanics.
The Pokémon Company Issues Another Objection After the Trump Administration Used Its IP for Political Meme — Again - IGN
The Pokémon Company has issued an official objection after the White House used imagery associated with its brand for a political meme. This marks the second time the company has pushed back against the Trump administration's use of its intellectual property for social content without permission. The company stated it was not involved in the creation or distribution of the meme and did not grant permission for its use.
Get to Know Go! Go! Mister Chickums 🐥
Marcel Rebenstorf, founder of com8com1 Software, discusses the development of their single-screen arcade platformer, Go! Go! Mister Chickums. Inspired by classics like Bubble Bobble and Mario Bros., the game features cute characters, distinct enemy behaviors, and 100 unique screens. Rebenstorf also touches on scoring mechanics, favorite level designs, and potential future character expansions.
How Dream Islands Work In Pokemon Pokopia
This guide explains how Dream Islands work in Pokemon Pokopia, offering randomized locations for players to gather extra resources like rope, fruit, and rare metals. To access these islands, players must find Drifloon and specific Pokemon dolls, such as Eevee or Pikachu, which correspond to different island types and resource pools. Players can visit one Dream Island per day, and revisiting the same island is possible until the daily reset.
Logan Paul Defends $16M Pokémon Card Amid Grading Controversy
Logan Paul is defending the perfect PSA 10 grade of his $16 million Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card against online criticism from collectors who question its condition. The controversy highlights ongoing issues with consistency and trust in card grading companies like PSA, impacting the high-value trading card market.
How to Unlock Scyther in Pokémon Pokopia
This guide explains how to unlock the Pokémon Scyther in Pokémon Pokopia. Players must find a trace of Scyther near an apple tree in a Tall Grass area and fulfill the 'Tree-shaded tall grass' requirement by planting and watering a 2x2 grass patch around the tree. After meeting the condition, Scyther will appear, and players can unlock it by speaking with it and completing its initial request for wood, which also teaches the player the 'Cut' move.
If you want to take to the water in Pokémon Pokopia, here’s how to learn Surf
This guide explains how to learn the 'Surf' traversal ability in Pokémon Pokopia. Players must progress the story to reach Bleak Beach, create a Tropical Seaside habitat to attract Lapras, and then complete a task for Lapras to unlock the ability to surf on water by transforming into a Lapras-Ditto hybrid.
Pokémon Pokopia's First Event Starts Next Week, But You Can Access It Right Now - IGN
The limited-time event for Pokémon Pokopia, featuring Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff, begins March 9 and runs until March 24. Players can access the event early by adjusting their Nintendo Switch system clock. The event introduces a new "cotton spore" material used to craft picnic-themed furniture and attract the featured Pokémon.
First Pokemon Pokopia Event Stars Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff
Nintendo has announced the first "Pokemon Pokopia" in-game event, "More Spores for Hoppip," which will feature Hoppip, Skiploom, and Jumpluff. This limited-time event runs from March 9-24, 2026, on the Nintendo Switch and offers exclusive items and characters. An additional early purchase bonus provides a Ditto rug available until January 31, 2027.
Pokémon TCG 30th Anniversary Sparks Surge in PSA Card Grading
The Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has reported a significant surge in Pokémon trading card grading submissions, with the franchise now dominating TCG submissions and surpassing sports cards. In 2024 alone, PSA graded 1.5 million Pikachu cards, a figure comparable to the total number of Michael Jordan cards graded since 1991, indicating a major shift in the collectibles market.
Palmon Survival Needs Less Building, More Story
Palmon Survival offers an intriguing initial story and Pokémon-like elements but suffers from excessive building requirements and frequent crashes, detracting from its potential. The article questions the developer's identity, citing community speculation about Lilith Games, and advises caution regarding microtransactions due to potential issues with refunds and account blocks.
Here’s the lowdown on if shiny Pokemon are in Pokemon Pokopia
Pokemon Pokopia does not feature shiny Pokemon, which may disappoint fans who enjoy hunting for these rare variants. The game's design, focused on island building rather than traditional Pokemon catching, explains the absence of shinies. While not currently present, the possibility of their addition in future updates or multiplayer modes is mentioned, though not considered highly likely.
Want to know how many Pokémon are in Pokopia? Here’s the complete Pokédex
Pokémon Pokopia features a base Pokédex with 300 Pokémon, a significant increase from early franchise entries. Players will unlock most Pokémon by expanding their island, upgrading habitats, and meeting specific species requirements, rather than finding them all immediately. The game does not include shiny variants.
You’ll never guess where to learn Waterfall in Pokémon Pokopia (actually, you will)
This guide explains how to learn the Waterfall ability in Pokémon Pokopia, which is taught by Gyarados. Players must find Gyarados at the bottom of a specific waterfall located in the Sparkling Skylands region. Waterfall is a movement ability that allows Ditto, when transformed into Lapras, to travel up waterfalls while Surfing.
Uniqlo Will Sell Pokemon 30th Anniversary Shirts
Uniqlo will release a collection of Pokemon 30th anniversary shirts featuring five unisex adult and five children's designs. The collection will debut in Japan on March 23, 2026, with a worldwide release to follow later that year. The shirts will feature watercolor-style art of various Pokemon, including Kanto starters, Charizard, Pikachu, Gengar, Snorlax, Eevee, Mewtwo, and Mew.
Resident Evil Requiem has surpassed 5m copies | TAG
Resident Evil Requiem has achieved over 5 million sales in less than a week, marking a significant success for Capcom and the survival horror genre. The game launched on February 27, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, and has received strong critical and user reviews. The article also touches on Dungeons & Dragons' "5.5e" update, Pokémon Pokopia's global release, and Capcom's commitment to addressing PC performance issues in Monster Hunter Wilds.
Komeda’s Coffee Will Hold Pokemon Pokopia Campaign
Komeda's Coffee is launching a collaboration campaign with Pokemon in Japan starting March 5, 2026, featuring special menu items inspired by Ditto. Customers ordering these items will receive a free charm, and limited-edition merchandise like a reusable container will also be available for purchase. The campaign will have two parts, with new menu items introduced on April 9, 2026.
Every Video Game Showcase To Watch In 2026
This guide lists upcoming video game showcases and digital events scheduled for 2026, including major publisher presentations and indie-focused livestreams. It provides dates, times, and platforms for events like Summer Game Fest, The Game Awards, and various developer directs from companies such as Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo.
Games Inbox: Is it worth buying a PS5 in 2026?
Readers discuss whether it's worth buying a PlayStation 5 in 2026, considering the potential release of the PlayStation 6 and the option of purchasing a Switch 2. Other topics include the appeal of extraction shooters like Marathon, the behavior of zombies in Resident Evil Requiem, and Nintendo's secretive approach to announcing new games for the Switch 2.
Mewtwo is back to catch in Pokémon Go this week
Mewtwo is returning to Pokémon Go as part of a 30th anniversary event running from March 3rd to March 9th. Players can encounter Mewtwo by progressing through the free Go Battle Pass to rank 80. The event will also feature other Kanto region Pokémon, including the Legendary Birds Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, as well as starters, Pikachu, Magikarp, and Eevee through various in-game activities.