Mega Dragonite is taking its base form's hidden ability Multiscale. This reduces incoming damage when Dragonite is at full HP, giving it a bit more survivability when it's first sent out into battle.
Many collectors are looking to diversify their collections or discover emerging categories before they reach the level of demand we're seeing with Pokémon. While rare Pokémon cards are selling for millions in some instances, its competitors are catching on as collectors look for their next up-and-coming investment.
Pokémon Champions will allow players to recruit Pokémon and engage in strategic turn-based fights, featuring ranked battles, casual modes, and online competitions. Victory points can be used to modify Pokémon and recruit them permanently.
For many of us at GameSpot, the Pokemon series has been a fundamental part of our gaming history. More so than most game series, which are often less frequent with new releases, the Pokemon series has remained a constant in our lives--forever evolving alongside us and acting as a sort of companion through all the various stages of our lives.
Everyone has a favorite starter Pokémon. They're the first critters we begin our journey with in each game, and they hold a special place in our hearts long after we move on to the next game. Can we really quantify how special these little friends are and sand down all that love and meaning into something as arbitrary as a ranking? Yes, and we're doing it.
The Pokémon Company finally, in the dead of night, announced its annual Pokémon Day Presents showcase. This is the stream the company hosts every year on February 27 to celebrate the franchise's anniversary. is turning 30 in 2026, so there's probably a lot to share ahead of the coming year. Here's what we know and what we can likely expect to see next week.
Starting off the trailer is a cinematic showing several illustrations of a Pikachu traveling around the world. Each drawing shows Pikachu in a different region from the first nine generations, from Kanto to Paldea. It's a cute way to lead into the next generation and also pay homage to the series' 30th anniversary.
In two sections of the trailer, you can see a cloud formation that looks kind of like a dragon. The first time is in the opening cinematic when a trainer is looking through their drawings of Pikachu in various regions. The final image in this section is one of Pikachu looking out a window into and ' ocean region, and you can see the dragon-shaped cloud in the sky.