Welcome to Alola is an exciting new Pokemon Go event introducing seventh generation Pokemon to Niantic’s long-running mobile game. As has been the case with every release since the third generation of Pokemon was added, it looks like the critters of Alola will be added in waves rather than all at once. Let’s take a…
Shiftry has long been a popular Pokemon, perhaps owing to its tengu-inspired appearance and uncommon grass/dark typing. In Pokemon Go, it even received a community day, featuring Bullet Seed as a special move. Players looking to actually use Shiftry in their Pokemon Go battle teams may be left wondering what its best movesets are and…
Sinnoh Stones are a mechanic exclusive to Pokemon Go, so using them might not be intuitive to players of more traditional Pokemon games. That said, they’re fairly easy to use, and you’ll need them if you’re looking to evolve an entire slough of Pokemon whose final forms were originally discovered in the Sinnoh region. What…
When Niantic originally announced Apex Shadow Lugia as one of the bonuses of the upcoming Johto Tour event, many players immediately questioned how it differs from its ordinary counterpart. Lugia has been a fan favorite since the second generation of Pokemon games, so an especially powerful version of it is an enticing prospect for many…
With Niantic’s announcement of Apex Shadow Ho-oh as a big part of the upcoming Johto Tour, many players are wondering exactly how its stats are different from its ordinary counterpart. Shadow legendaries are already among the most powerful Pokemon in Go, so it makes sense that something described as an Apex Pokemon on top of…
One of the most alluring aspects of Alpha Pokemon in Pokemon Legends: Arceus is their huge size relative to other Pokemon that you catch during your journey in Hisui. With this in mind, many players are wondering if evolving an Alpha Pokemon removes this neat aesthetic bonus. Let’s take a look at how evolving an…
Hisuian Zoroark is among the most anticipated new Pokemon forms in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. As such, it’s no surprise that many players are wondering where to find its alpha variant, which boasts increased effort levels and massive size. Let’s take a look at some of the ways to get an alpha Hisuian Zoroark! Playing Through…
Trade evolutions have long been a controversial topic in Pokemon games. Some feel that they encourage a sense of community, while others just feel they are nothing more than a hassle. Fortunately for players who aren’t fans of trade evolutions, the Linking Cord item introduced in Pokemon Legends: Arceus makes it much easier to evolve…
Many players diving into Pokemon Legends: Arceus for the first time are wondering what the massive, swirling storm on top of Mount Coronet is. Without spoiling too much about the plot, let’s take a look at what we know about the spacetime rift! What is the Spacetime Rift? Mt. Coronet’s mysterious storm—properly termed the spacetime…
Friendship has been a core game mechanic in Pokemon games for generations, and Pokemon Legends: Arceus is no exception. It can be fun and rewarding to watch your bond with your virtual critters grow as you progress through the game. Sometimes, however, you’re just trying to complete the Pokedex and need to gain friendship fast…