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Understanding the Nature of your Pokémon and how to use it to your advantage will dramatically improve your Pokémon gameplay. There are 25 Natures available and each Pokémon will be randomly assigned one. In this comprehensive guide we will break down the 25 Natures and their effects so you can work them into your Pokémon strategy. The 25 Pokémon Natures are: Adamant Pokémon with an Adamant Nature will receive a boost to their Attack and a decrease to their Special Attack. This Nature is most effective in a Normal or Fighting type Pokémon, as they rely on physical attacks. They rarely use Special Attacks anyway, so this decrease will not affect them. Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Dry Bashful Bashful is what we call a “neutral Nature”. This means that it does not offer any stat boosts or cuts. This means your Pokémon will have fully balanced stats and can be a well-rounded fighter. Bold Pokémon with a Bold Nature will gain a Defense boost but a cut to their Attack. It’s a great Nature for Steel or Rock type Pokémon as they rely highly on defense. These types excel at enduring damage and diminishing the opponents health with Special Attacks. So, losing some of their Attack power is not a huge deal. Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Spicy Brave A Pokémon with a Brave Nature will have increased Attack power but lowered Speed. This is best suited to Normal, Fighting and some Rock types. This is because these types have a decent Defense and can endure the loss of some Speed better than other types. Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Sweet Calm Calm Pokémon will have Special Defense boosts but a decreased Attack. Legendary Pokémon will benefit most from the Nature due to their high Special Defense. Unfortunately, catching one is tedious. This would also be a good Nature for dual-typed Pokémon since they are weak to Special Attacks. Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Spicy. Careful A Careful Nature adds a Special Defense bonus but lowers Special Attack. Normal types will benefit most as they don’t often use Special Attack anyway so can take the hit on this stat. Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Dry Docile Docile is another neutral Nature. There are no stat alterations with this Nature. Gentle Gentle boosts Special Defense and lowers Defense. This is best for Ghost type Pokémon as they are immune to regular attacks, so low Defense won’t matter. They are, however, affected by Special Attacks, so a Special Defense boost is really helpful. Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Sour Hardy Hardy is another neutral Nature with no bonuses or losses. This Nature will allow you to grow all your stats equally. Hasty Hasty Pokémon will gain higher Speed but lower Defense. Pokémon that have good Speed can benefit from this but don’t forget the lower Defense. It’s best suited to a Pokémon that can inflict Status Ailments, like a Bug type, that can be used to quickly inflict the ailment and then be subbed out for a more powerful type. Likes: Sweet
Dislikes: Sour Impish An Impish Nature will boost Defense and lower Special Attack. This is best for Normal, Rock, Steel and Fighting types as they rely on Attack rather than Special Attack. Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Dry Jolly Jolly Pokémon gain increased Speed but lowered Special Attack. This Nature works well with Normal Pokémon that have a decent speed to begin with, such as Rattata. Since Normal types don’t usually use Special Attack, they are not harshly affected by the reduction in the stat. Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Bitter Lax This Nature adds Defense and lowers Special Defense. Lax is a compatible Nature with most Normal types. Normal types have a weakness to Fighting types. Since Fighting Pokémon use Attack, Normal types don’t rely so heavily on Special Defense. Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Bitter Lonely Lonely Pokémon gain an Attack boost but lowered Defense. It’s a good nature for Legendary Pokémon and Dragon types as these types typically have both a strong Special Defense and Defense, meaning they can take the hit on Defense. Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Sour Mild Mild Pokémon gain Special Attack boosts but lowered Defense. Ghost types benefit most as they rely on Special Attacks and are also not affected by regular attacks, hence they don’t need the Defense anyway. Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Sour Modest Modest Pokémon will gain higher Special Attack but lower Attack. This Nature is best for Fairy, Ghost or Psychic types who almost always use Special Attack rather than regular Attack. Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Spicy Naive Naive Pokémon have boosted Speed but decreased Special Defense. This Nature is good for single type Pokémon as well as Normal and Fighting types. The loss of Special Defense won’t cause these types many problems. Likes: Sweet
Dislikes: Bitter Naughty A Naughty Nature will offer Attack boosts but lower Special Defense. This is a good Nature for Normal or Steel types as they have minimal weaknesses and losing a bit of Special Defense wouldn’t affect them harshly. Likes: Spicy
Dislikes: Bitter Quiet Pokémon with a Quiet Nature will gain Special Attack but lose some Speed. Ghost and Dragon types will benefit most from this Nature as they both rely on Special Attacks and are very resilient to damage. Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Sweet Quirky Quirky is another neutral Nature. Rash Rash Pokémon gain Special Attack boosts but lose Special Defense. Psychic, Ghost, and some Fairy types will do best with this Nature as they rely predominantly on Special Attacks. We recommend a single type Pokémon as suffer less from lower Special Defense. Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Bitter Relaxed A Relaxed Nature boosts Defense but lowers Speed. This is good nature for Pokémon with an already high defense like Rock, Steel, or Dragon. Likes: Sour
Dislikes: Sweet Sassy Sassy Pokémon gain higher Special Defense but lower Speed. This Nature is ideal for a hard-hitting Pokémon that can take the hit on their Speed. It’s a good choice for those who have dual-types and are weak to lots of moves. Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Sweet Serious Serious is a neutral Nature. Timid A Timid Nature boosts Speed but lowers Attack. This is a great Nature for Bug or Psychic types as their strength is Special Attacks that cause status ailments, so they don’t use Attack much. Also, the increased Speed can help them land the first hit. Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Sour Resources: https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Nature https://pokemondb.net/mechanics/natures

Pokémon Natures: Everything You Need To Know

Pokemon games have been popular for a very long time. Aside from having simple gameplay that almost anyone can get into, part of the reason as to why it’s so popular as a franchise is its many (and I do mean MANY) characters. From the Anime’s Ash Ketchum to the games’ Battle Legend Red (as of Sun and Moon), Pokemon has had loads of iconic and memorable characters over its 25 years. What better way, then, to celebrate the occasion than by counting down the 10 characters that fans love the most? Whether it’s from the main games, or spinoffs, these 10 are beloved for a reason. characters 10. Professor Oak (Pokemon R/B/G/Y, G/S/C, PL) Who better to start off this list than the granddaddy of all Pokemon Professors and Pokemon Characters? Other than Red and Blue, Professor Oak is the first actual character many people have seen in the main games. He introduces players such as us to the then-one-region world of Pokemon known as Kanto. In addition to giving you your first Pokemon , he’ll even pay out the fee for losing a battle against his grandson, Blue - but only during the first battle. He’ll also give you advice on how to capture more Pokemon depending on where you are, and how many Pokemon you’ve caught. His most memorable role in those first gen games is to scold his grandson after losing the champion title to Red just minutes after he got iit, and induct you into the Hall of Fame. In Gen II, he gives access to Mt. SIlver after getting all 16 badges. In HG/SS, he gives you the Jade Orb if you have the Groudon and Kyogre from HG/SS in your party in the same game. In Platinum, during the post-game,he’ll tell of the 3 legendary birds who then roam Sinnoh. : He has a (negative) dynamic with Agatha of the Elite Four. However, at one point, they were colleagues in the field of Pokemon Research. (at least in the Adventures Manga). Their meeting is expanded upon in Pokemon Masters EX. Fun Fact 9. Silver (Pokemon G/S/C, HG/SS) Given Blue’s iconic status as a somewhat jerk rival who left Silph co. under Team Rocket control after losing to you there, you probably figured he’d be on here. I thought so, as well, but then I replayed Pokemon Gold, Silver, and Crystal on the Game Boy Color. He was the first, and so far only, true “jerk” rival in the franchise, with Bede from Sword and Shield coming very close. He can be first seen outside Prof. Elm’s lab, and if talked to, he’ll push you away. That’s “violent” by Pokemon Standards. In addition, Not only does he take the starter that’s stronger than yours, he acquires it by theft, as shown when you return to Professor Elm’s lab with a necessary key item. He harbors a-then unknown (at the time) secret. It is alluded to in the Firered and Leafgreen remakes of Gen 1 with Gen III mechanics that Giovanni has a kid, and Rocket scientist Gideon (then unnamed at the time the Gen I remakes came out) points out that his kid has Red hair. In the Japanese script for Heartgold and SoulSiver, it’s revealed that his hatred of Team Rocket stems from his father’s failures in Gen 1. The remakes also show him in a kinder light than in Gen II. While in Gold, Silver, and Crystal he eventually battles out of his desire to prove he’s a good trainer, in Heartgold and Soulsilver, he goes as far as returning to Prof. Elms lab to try to return the (now fully evolved) starter that he stole all that time ago. To show how far he’s come in the remakes, he gains a Crobat and his starter follows him around. All this development stems from a loss to Lance, which he can avenge in an optional multi battle alongside you against him and Clair. His heart is so pure, in an odd sense, that in Pokemon Masters EX, Ho-Oh is his Sync Partner. Fun Fact: In the anime, specifically the DP saga, While Silver himself doesn’t appear, he gets a just-as-good anime-exclusive counterpart in Paul. 8. Dawn (Pokemon D/P/Pl, BD/SP) No need to worry! Dawn is here on the list. She can either serve the role of Professor Rowan’s assistant throughout the game, or she can be the main protagonist of the adventure, and capture either/Dialga or Palkia. Helping against Team Galactic (No matter whether you picked her or Lucas as the main protagonist, by the way) is also very good. She, when not picked, teaches you the basics in Diamond/Pearl/Platinum. She really shines bright and is mainly on here due to her role in the anime, from rescuing Ash’s Pikachu from Team Rocket in the beginning, to becoming better and better at Contests, eventually reaching the Grand Festival Finals as well only to just narrowly lose to her main rival Zoey. Instead of complaining and crying like after her first few contest losses, she returns her mother’s ribbon - which results in stepping out of her mom’s shadow and taking the loss as inspiration to do better. She also forms a bond with Mesprit and helps fight off Team Galactic as well. She later returns in Pokemon Journeys Episodes 74 and 75 to deal with a sleep-deprived Rhydon and heal and rescue a Cresselia from Team Rocket and the Matori Matrix. Personality-wise. In the anime at least, she starts off shy and takes losses in contests especially hard. She gets past this over time and becomes more confident, she also starts becoming more headstrong, outgoing, etc. Fun Fact: her main rival being named Nozomi is a clever reference to how the Nozomi train is faster than the Hikari train. It’s also a clever metaphor for how Dawn/Hikari is consistently one-upped by Zoey/Nozomi at Pokemon Contests and stuff. 7. Ghetsis (Pokemon B/W. B2/W2, US/UM) Yeah, I know. Ghetsis as the sole villain on the list? How can it be? Well, a lot of people felt Ghetsis’s conduct within the main story of Pokemon Black (game review ) and White was rather interesting. He appears almost as soon as the tutorial is done in Accumula Town and you exit the Pokemon Center. There, he gives off an Incredibly strong first impression, talking to the 30 or so townsfolk about releasing their pokemon while ominous music plays in the background. here Throughout the game, Ghetsis will rescue the other members of the Seven Sages of Team Plasma from arrest, and even warn citizens in various cities of the incoming change involving the bonds between humans and pokemon. He does this all, including a similar speech to the one made in Accumula Town - but this time in Opelucid City. He even urges the player to confront N to “discover whether you have what it takes to be a hero.” Of course, hints about his deeper plans for N and Team Plasma are sprinkled in throughout the game. He has a powerful team clearly meant to deal with N’s team in the event N won the decisive battle against the player. This includes a Cofagrigus with the virus-like ability Mummy, a powerful underleveled Hydreigon that can defeat both Unova’s main legendary dragons and N’s final team with little trouble, and other strong Pokemon like Bouffalant, Bisharp, Seismitoad, and an Eelektross with Levitate. In addition, he returns for vengeance in Pokemon Black 2 and White 2. He leads Neo Team Plasma to freeze Opelucid City with the Plasma Frigate, has them fight against the old Team Plasma Remnants, and - most iconically and brutally- attempts to impale you with Kyurem’s Glaciate, and uses N’s resulting appearance to create the terrifying Black Kyurem/White Kyurem to use against Nate/Rosa, and then challenge them with an additional party of 6. He’s the only trainer in the Core Series to ever do this style of battling, with the only other trainer ever doing this (and first to do this overall) being Greevil from Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. Fun Fact: His right eye has a scar that is concealed by a cybernetic-like Eyepiece. 6. Clair (Pokemon G/S/C, HG/SS, B2/W2) Considering Ghetsis ranked relatively high, how’d a mere Gym Leader outrank him? Well, for starters, Clair has a good design (well, not to the cast of the games), and down-to-earth/stubborn personality. She - in Gold, Silver, and Crystal - picked up Cousin Champion Lance’s habit of using 3 of a type of pokemon. She uses 3 Dragonairs with only one move difference between each individual Dragonair. She also is the only one who’ll NOT give you the gym badge after defeat. Instead, she’ll send you to the Dragon’s Den to complete a trial to receive the badge. Also, she’s the relative (at the time) Pokemon League Champion, with Lance, the Champion of Johto/Kanto in Gen II, being her cousin. As a result of her team’s repetitiveness, she gets a new addition to her team in Heartgold and Soulsilver. In those remakes, she gets a Gyrados, loses a Dragonair, and keeps a Kingdra. They all even get revised and more varied movesets. Also in the remakes, she’ll appear alongside Lance to challenge you and Silver to a post-game exclusive Multi-battle. In Black 2 and White 2, she returns in the Pokemon World Championships’ Johto Leaders Tournament, and the Type Expert and World Leaders Tournament. She uses a wider variety of Dragon-type pokemon, such as Pseudo-Legend Dragonite, Altaria, Pseudo-Legend Salamence, Druddigon, and Pseudo-Legend Garchomp. Fun Fact: Her design is mocked by a number of characters, including Silver. 5. Gladion (Pokemon Sun/Moon, US/UM) Gladion is an edgier version of Silver, depending on who you ask. He initially works for Team Skull and Guzma, by extension, as a mere enforcer, and is a rival to both you and Hau. He also used to be a member of the Aether Foundation along with his sister Lillie and mother Lusamine, though these facts aren’t revealed straight for plot reasons. It is discreetly shown that Gladion joined the Battle Royale Dome to see if the Player protagonist, or anyone for that matter, can stop his mother Lusamine, though this is also well hidden and hard to notice or spot. On Route 13, he tells the player character about how Team Skull is after Cosmog. While Yungoos is used as a distraction to lure the protagonist to Po Town, Gladion fails to arrive in time to prevent Hau from losing to Team Skull and prevent Lillie’s abduction. He, the player character, and Hau form an unlikely trio to stop Lusamine, Team Skull, and the rest of the Aether Foundation’s plans to unleash Ultra Beasts on Alola. The process of this would kill Cosmog most likely, and it is here, after his loss to Guzma and your last battle with Guzma that the family dynamic and Lillie’s running away with Cosmog from the opening is revealed and explained upon. This all makes him endearing enough as is, including his over-the-top arm movements, but at Mt. Lanakila, his team mainly includes Pokemon that evolve through friendship, such as Crobat, Lucario, and Silvally. He also has a Weavile. In the post-game, he becomes the foundation’s president, and gives you a Type: Null with all the Memory Drives. He may also appear as a title defense challenger. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, he fights to stop Lusamine from going after Necrozma and is revealed to have left the Aether Paradise due toM ohn’s disappearance. After you become Champion, he travels to Kanto and Johto to become stronger and after one month passes, he can be rematched as a title defense challenger with a Kanto Starter evolution on his team as well as the Zoroark seen in the Multi-Battle. Fun Fact: He is the first of two Main Rival Trainers to own a legendary Pokemon - that being Silvally. The other is Hop and his Zacian/Zamazenta. Coincidentally, he’s a parallel to Silver in that they’re both the children of Main Antagonists. It’s debatable if N was the first (with Zekrom/Reshiram), apparently. 4. Cipher Nascour (Pokemon Colosseum) Nascour is first encountered at Phenac City, leaving Mayor Es Cade's house, leaving with a cryptic warning of meeting Wes again. Throughout the rest of the first Shadow Pokémon incident in Orre, Nascour is seen giving orders to the Cipher Admins. He is seen in a cutscene speaking to Miror B., Ferma, and Reath via video conference at the Pyrite Building, and later in a similar discussion with Venus and Ein at Venus's TV studio in The Under. At the Realgam Tower, Nascour welcomes player and Rui to the tower. He then has the player battle a gauntlet of four Trainers at the Tower Colosseum at the top of the tower, before taking on the player himself. Even with a mighty Shadow Metagross on his side, Nascour is no match for the player. Upon being defeated, he is devastated by his loss and tries to demand a rematch. However, he's interrupted by the arrival of Mayor Es Cade, who reveals himself to be Evice, the true villainous mastermind leading Cipher. After the player defeats Evice, Nascour is arrested along with him by Chief Sherles. What makes him so endearing his is design, consisting of white Serpentine-like hair, and dark-colored clothes. He also is the only trainer in the entire franchise - main series or otherwise - to have NO battle theme. He does have an intimidating theme that plays prior to the battle against him, which is why fans love him. Interestingly, the battle against him having no music makes him even more endearing, as some people such as Youtube user The Gaming Mole: Brad_Ry inserted the song Battle Night Blazer from Wild ArmsVth: The Vanguard into his battle with Nascour for a popular Youtube video that is STILL up 14 years later. He specializes in X items, and healing items as well. Fun Fact: Even though there’s no music, you can hear the crowd cheer in the background during the battle. 3. Gold/Ethan (Pokemon G/S/C, HG/SS) Gold/Ethan is the Male Protagonist of Pokemon Gold/Silver/Crystal and their remakes HeartGold and . He is most well known for helping in reforming Silver, defeating Team Rocket for good, becoming the Champion of Johto/Kanto, defeating the 8Kanto Gym Leaders, and eventually defeating Pokemon Trainer Red on the top of Mt. Silver. SoulSilver What gets him this high up, aside from his accomplishments in-game, is what he does when NOT selected. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, if Lyra is selected, then Ethan meets her in New Bark Town at the start of the game. In this particular moment, he is seen with a Marill. He will always have this Marill even if another starter Pokémon is selected. In addition, he doesn't appear to take the remaining starter Pokémon. His role in the storyline of HeartGold and SoulSilver is similar to that of Lucas/Dawn in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum if they are not chosen as the player character, while Lyra takes this place if he is selected as the player. He teaches the player how to catch Pokémon on Route 29 (replacing the Dude from Gold, Silver, and Crystal). While playing as Lyra, his grandparents run the Pokémon Day Care on Route 34. He also gives the player the Fashion Case in Goldenrod Tunnel and the Vs. Recorder on Route 31. Naturally, this role is given to Lyra if he is the player character. Fun Fact: He’s one of the only game protagonists to have two anime counterparts, with the first counterpart based on his Gen II design and called “jimmy”. The second design - Called Ethan - is based on his Gen IV Design. 2. Red (Pokemon R/B/Y/G, G/S/C, FR/LG, HG/SS, B2/W2, S/M, US/UM) Yeah, yeah. Call me predictable for putting the face of the Pokemon games this high up on here. Guess what? Many people love Pokemon and grew up starting with Gen I. I did as well. I remember it so vividly, too. I had snuck in a battle against Lorelei or so of the Elite Four, and somehow won, while my brother had something to do. When I won, I felt like the most amazing and powerful trainer at the time, and my love for Pokemon only grew from there. Now, aside from that story, what gets him soo close to the top spot? It’s his roles in the core games. In Pokemon Red/Blue/Yellow/Green, he becomes a Pokemon trainer, defeats his childhood friend/rival Blue, and stops Team Rocket (in Kanto, anyway). In Firered and Leafgreen, he stops an offshoot of Team Rocket in the Sevii Islands. In Gold, Silver, Heartgold, Soulsilver and Crystal, he trains his pokemon to unbelievably high levels over the course of 3 years, becoming withdrawn from his friends, rivals, and family in the process. Sometime after being defeated by Ethan/Lyra/Kris, he leaves, and in Black 2 and White 2, he returns to public life, competing in the Champions Tournament of the Pokemon World Championships. In Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, he - being visibly older (20) - and Blue run the Alolan Battle Tree. Lastly, in Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu/Eevee, he can be battled after beating six Master Trainers. His teams are usually based on event pokemon from Pokemon Yellow and Red/Blue, with the notable exception of Let’s Go, Pikachu and Let’s Go, Eevee. In those 2 games, he uses a Machamp and Arcanine, alongside his standard Lapras, Pikachu, Venasaur, and Snorlax - all at level 85. Fun Fact: Pokemon Stadium 2 is the ONLY game he appears in where his Pikachu does NOT appear. 1. N (Pokemon B/W, B2/W2) Ohh, where do I even begin with N? By going over the intro cutscene. While most intros just lead to the title screen and showcase stuff that generally don’t happen until late-game/post-game, in Pokemon Black and White, these 2 games start off by detailing N’s past, and his coronation as the (Puppet) king of Team Plasma, though none know this at the time. In N’s Castle near the end of the game, it’s revealed that When N was young, he was orphaned and left in the woods; there, he was raised by Pokémon. One day, Ghetsis came, claiming to be his father, and raised him to be king of Team Plasma. According to Concordia, "N's heart is pure and innocent". As a child, he was raised together with Pokémon and was isolated from humans. Ghetsis would only let N see Pokémon that had been hurt by humans. Based on the contents of his room in his castle, as a child he appeared to be interested in skateboarding, transportation (such as planes and trains), basketball, and darts. He also had many brand new toys. Pokémon would play with his toys, as his skateboard is covered in claw marks and scratches. The Seven Sages educated him in many different subjects such as Chemical reactions and formulas. In the opening of Black and White, N is clothed in special garb and is crowned by Ghetsis in the throne room of N's Castle. During the ceremony, as the other sages watch, N remembers his childhood spent with his Pokémon friends. In Black and White, N serves as an anti-villain, being the secondary antagonist, yet a good-natured person who sees Pokémon as his friends and is generally rather amicable toward the player as well. Not only does he get the Legendary Dragon of Truth/Ideals onto his final team, but he’s also the only antagonist/rival other than Blue to defeat a Champion in battle, with him defeating Alder, becoming “de-facto” champion in the process, and the only one to do so in view of the player character (Hilber/Hilda). After being bested in the decisive battle, he changes his ways and returns to Unova to save Nate/Rosa from Ghetsis, and later on giving them HM05 Waterfall. In the post-game, he can be rebattled with just his Zekrom/Reshiram. After he reverts it and you catch it at the Dragonspiral Tower, he can be seen at the Rondez-view Ferris Wheel and then can be rematched with a team that varies based on the Season. He also gets a theme similar to MOTHER 3’slove theme. Fun Fact: N is the only person who is known to have turned down the chance to become a Champion. And that’s my list of the Top 10 characters that Pokemon fans love. What did you think? Did you like it? Were there any characters (Human) that I may have missed from the Core Series and/or Spinoffs? Let me know via the comments down below. Thanks for reading this lengthy list.

Top 10 Pokémon Characters Fans Love

The Pokémon world is full of creatures to catch and train. Aside from the mighty , the multi-million-pound mega-franchise also consists of many adorable Pokémon that resemble dogs. dinosaur Pokemon Despite their adorability, some of these dogs are the strongest creatures in the franchise. Here are the top 10 strongest Dog Pokemon. 1.Boltund Boltund is an electric dog Pokémon that was introduced in generation eight of the franchise. is an electric-type Pokémon, that evolves from the adorable Yamper at level 25. Boltund The creature is based on the Greyhound or English Foxhound. Furthermore, Boltund is powerful, learning moves such as electric terrain at level 62 and wild charge at level 48, making it a powerful pocket monster. Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Vetstreet 2.Stoutland Stoutland is a dog Pokémon introduced in the fifth generation of the franchise. is the final evolution of Lillipup and evolves from Herdier at level 35. Stoutland The creature learns moves such as Giga Impact at level 78 and last resort at level 70 and is popular amongst fans. Stoutland resembles dogs such as the Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, Maltese, and Scottish Terriers. Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Vetstreet 3.Smeargle Smeargle is a Pokémon introduced back in generation two of the franchise. The creature is a normal type and has no evolutionary line. Despite this, the pocket monster is powerful learning moves such as Sketch, which allows to copy nearly any move from another Pokemon. The creature is based on a painter and the Beagle breed of dogs. Smeargle Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Vetstreet 4.Houndoom Houndoom is a dark and fire type creature also introduced in generation two of the franchise. The creature evolves from Houndour at level 24 and is immensely powerful, having the ability to mega evolve into Mega using the Houndoominite. Houndoom The pocket monster can also learn strong moves such as inferno at level 65. The creature resembles dogs of legend, such as black dogs and hellhounds. Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Pinterest 5.Arcanine The pocket monster Arcanine got introduced in the first generation of the franchise and is one of the most famous creatures in the series. is a fire type and evolves from the charming Growlithe when using firestone. Arcanine This Dog Pokémon learns moves such as extremespeed and can be taught moves like Solar Beam. Furthermore, the creature is also considered a pseudo legendary due to its immense power and based on Chinese mythical creatures that resemble dogs, such as Ryukyuan and Komainu. Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Blogspot.com 6.Granbull Granbull is a mighty dog Pokémon introduced in generation two of the franchise. The creature is the final evolution of Snubbell and is a fairy type. learns moves such as outrage at level 67 and playrough at level 43 and can learn moves such as giga impact. The pocket monster is based on the dog breed the Mastiff, such as the Boxer dog. Granbull Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Vetstreet 7.Jolteon Jolteon is an electric type introduced in generation one of the franchise. The popular Eevee evolution evolves from Eevee using a thunderstone. is a powerful creature who learns moves such as thunder at level 50 and can be taught moves such as wild charge. The beast resembles herding dogs or a working dog and is one of the most powerful creatures in generation one of the franchise. Jolteon Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: K9RL 8.Raikou Raikou is an electric type legendary Pokémon introduced in generation two of the franchise. This electric dog Pokémon is a member of the legendary beast/dogs trio and is very powerful. can learn moves such as thunder at level 85. The beast is said to be able to control storm clouds and embody the speed of lightning. As one of the legendary dogs, Raikou takes direct inspiration from dogs and big cats such as the tiger. Raikou Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: Marwell Zoo 9.Entei Entei also makes up one of the members of the legendary dog trio. Entei is a compelling fire type. has the highest base stat HP of any fire type creature in the franchise and can learn mighty moves such as fire blast at level 72 and eruption at level 78. This dog Pokémon resembles lions and dogs, as well as other animals. Entei Credit: Bulbapedia Credit: The Keeper inc 10.Suicune Making up the final member of the legendary dog trio is Suicune. Suicune is a water type and the original box mascot for the Pokémon Crystal games. is strong learning moves such as blizzard at level 78 and hydro pump at level 72. Suicune The legendary Pokémon dog can walk across water and purify it and is the most powerful out of the legendary dogs. Much like its counterparts, it resembles dogs. Credit: Bulbapedia Final Thoughts The franchise has many adorable and powerful dog Pokémon in its roster. 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Pokémon Snap has always been a fan favourite, but New Pokémon Snap could become a universal hit and the best game of 2021. The original Pokémon Snap was an instant hit with fans of the franchise and newcomers. Nintendo just released the second game in the series, New Pokémon Snap, last week. The game can be one of the best in the franchise and could be the best game coming out in 2021. Here are five reasons why Snap might be the best game of 2021. 1. Gaming Comfort Food Snap will be gaming comfort food for many. The release of Animal Crossing New Horizons last year helped many people (myself included) get through the pandemic. With Animal Crossing dying down in terms of content, Snap has the potential to take its place. Snap can offer comfort and the warm fuzzy feeling of exploration that we all love, all from the comfort of home. The game can appeal to a vast range of audiences, becoming comfort food for many and thus might be the 2021 hit we didn’t expect. 2.Pokémon Has to Prove Itself Over the last few years, the Pokémon Company has released games that much of the fan community consider lacklustre. The release of Pokémon Sword and Shield was met with hostile fan reception due to its limited Pokedex. New Pokémon Snap has the potential to show what the franchise can do graphically and from a gameplay perspective. The game perfectly shows the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch and the ability of the Pokémon Company to develop a game that appeals to its fan base. Snap might just prove what Pokémon can do as a franchise. Snap may help revitalise interest in the Pokémon games, make long time fans stay, and potentially attract new fans. 3.New Pokemon Snap is the Next Pokémon Go The gimmicky nature of Pokémon Snap could result in players of Pokémon Go moving over from the mobile game to Snap. Taking pictures of adorable Pokémon as you move across the vast Poke wilderness might attract mobile users looking for new experiences that are not part of the core series of games. Thus, the game could well be the next Pokémon Go. As Pokémon Go’s popularity declines, fans may jump onto Pokémon Snap, boosting sales and making the game one of the most popular titles of 2021. 4.The Perfect Game for Social Media Taking pictures of cute Pokémon is the perfect fit for an era characterised by social media and putting images online. Pokémon Snap has online social media connectivity allowing you to share all your favourite Pokémon pictures with the world. Its social media connectivity could boost the popularity of the game into the stratosphere. Social media platforms such as Instagram that share adorable pictures of your favourite Pokémon may help amplify interest in the game. The game can make full use of its social media connectivity and become one of the most shared and talked-about games of 2021. 5.Nintendo's 2021 Line-up is Poor Although several notable games are coming out on the Nintendo platform in 2021, Snap can stand out amongst the crowd due to its uniqueness and Nintendo's line-up being poor. Currently, Nintendo has a lacklustre first-party lineup, with games such as , Metroid Prime 4, and a new Mario game seemingly being pushed to 2022 and beyond. Breath of the Wild 2 The game has the potential to steal the limelight in Nintendo's line-up and claim its spot as one of 2021's best games. Likewise, its timed release with Pokémon’s 25th anniversary will make the game stand out amongst Nintendo’s poor showing. It, therefore, has the potential to be the best and most popular Nintendo game of 2021 Final Thoughts on New Pokemon Snap Snap has the potential to be one of the best games of 2021. The game's warm gimmicky nature alongside its social media connectivity may make it the best game this year. For more Pokémon-related news, including guides and features surrounding the release of Pokémon Snap and other Pokémon content, keep it locked on Hacker Noon. If you enjoyed this article, make sure to check out our Pokemon Hidden Fates TCG guide. Also, check out, Is the Pokemon Hidden Fates Elite Trainer Box Worth Investment? Top 10 Strongest Dog Pokemon The Best Fighting Games on PlayStation Now

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The Pokémon world is split into different regions. Each region has its Pokémon league where the best trainers battle for supremacy to become the Pokémon league champion. To become a Pokémon , you must collect all eight gym badges in that region and defeat the Pokémon elite four. Once the elite four is beaten, you have to defeat the area’s current reigning champion. champion Each region has a current champion within the games, requiring you, the player, to defeat them, notwithstanding, each champion being notoriously powerful. Some are more powerful than others. Here are all the Pokémon champions ranked strongest to weakest. Note: This list only includes main series champions that you battle as champions in-game and does not include champions from non-main series games such as Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee. 1.Cynthia Cynthia is a Pokémon fan favourite and the champion of the Sinnoh region. has a notoriously powerful Pokémon team and is considered one of the strongest champions in the franchise. Cynthia Credit: Bulbapedia The trainer is present in the Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum games and has cameos in other games such as Black and White. Cynthia has a mighty team consisting of many powerful Pokémon such as Milotic, Lucario, Sprirtomb and her signature pocket monster, Garchomp. The sheer variety and balance in Cynthia’s Pokémon in terms of types and power make her a formidable opponent with very few weaknesses. Likewise, Cynthia has a deep knowledge of Pokémon lore/legends and helped stop the evil Team Galactic. Thus, she is the most powerful and most competent of all the champions and the strongest Pokémon champion in the franchise. 2.Leon The famous champion Leon from the generation eight games comes a close second as the strongest champion. Leon has a strong team consisting of favourites such as Aegislash, Cinderace and the most popular Pokémon of all time, Charizard. Credit: Bulbapedia Each creature on Leon’s team has a robust move set and can pack a real punch. Leon’s signature creature, Charizard, can also gigantamax, making the already overpowered monster even stronger. Leon’s Pokémon team is mighty but does have a weakness in water and dragon types. Nevertheless, Leon is one of the strongest Pokémon Champions. 3.Iris Iris is the champion from generation six of the franchise and the Unova region champion in Black and White 2. Iris is a powerful trainer rising from a gym leader to a champion within Unova as a child. Credit: Bulbapedia has a strong team consisting mainly of dragon types such as Hydreigon and Haxorus. Iris’s team is well balanced and offers effective counters to her team’s weaknesses through using ice type creatures such as Lapras. Iris As a result, Iris ranks high on this list from sheer skill and strength as one of the strongest champions, not to mention she is around half the age of other champions adding further credibility to her as champion. 4.Steven Steven was the champion of the Hoenn region during the generation three ruby and sapphire games. has a formidable line up of Pokémon, including Skarmory, Cradilly and Metagross and is one of the franchises most powerful champions. Steven Credit: Bulbapedia Although his team has some weaknesses, Steven’s team is strong, with creatures such as Metagross being a powerhouse in both attack and defence. This, combined with his use of fossil pocket monsters that balance out each other’s type disadvantages, make his team formidable. Steven also can mega evolve his Metagross, placing him high up on this list as one of the strongest Pokémon champions. 5.Blue Blue was champion of the Kanto region in generation one of the series. Nostalgia aside, ’s team was formidable with a solid selection of strong generation one Pokémon such as Gyarados, Alakazam and Pigeot. Blue Credit: Bulbapedia At the time, Blue’s team was unbeatable with a well balanced but mighty group that could withstand most counter-attacks. Although Blue’s team is still powerful, it stacks up less well to current champions, with his team being notably weaker than some champions on this list. Nevertheless, he is still a powerful Pokémon champion and thus ranks high. 6.Lance Lance is the champion from generation 2 of the franchise and one of the most influential trainers in the regions of Kanto and Johto. Credit: Bulbapedia Although a member of the elite four during generation one, eventually made his way to the top of the league and became the league’s champion. Lance is immensely powerful and uses a whole lineup of dragon-type Pokémon, including fan favourites such as Charizard and Dragonite. Lance From a sheer power perspective alone, Lance has one of the most powerful teams of any champion. However, his team is critically weak to ice types. Using an ice type can effectively allow you to defeat half of his team in one swoop, with the rest of his squad being easy pickings. Thus, although Lance’s team is powerful, it does have a significant flaw. 7.Diantha Diantha was the champion of the Kalos region during generation seven of the franchise. Despite not being the most famous Pokémon champion, has a solid team with an outstanding type balance between her many Pocket Monsters. Diantha Credit: Bulbapedia Her team consists of powerful such as Tyrantrum and Aurorus and generation two creatures such as Gardevoir. Nevertheless, compared to Pokémon champions higher up on this list, Diantha’s team lacks powerful standout Pokémon that would otherwise place her at the top. dinosaur Pokémon 8.Alder Alder was the champion of the Unova region during the Black and White games. Although has a strong team with legendary pseudo creatures such as Volcarona and consequential ice types like Vanilluxe, the trainer hasn’t precisely held his own against oncoming challengers. Alder Credit: Bulbapedia His notable defeat to N in Black and White, his failure to hold onto his title as league champion and his team’s significant weakness to fire type Pokémon puts him near the bottom of this list, despite his team being strong. 9.Wallace Wallace was the champion of the Hoenn region during the Pokémon Emerald games. is one of the weakest champions in the franchise. Despite having powerful creatures such as Milotic on his team, Wallace’s team has one main weakness: grass types. Wallace Nearly all of Wallace’s team is weak to grass type moves. Thus, bringing along a grass type to take down the champion will allow you to instantly wipe out nearly all of his team. His team is incredibly flawed and thus ranks him as one of the weakest Pokémon Champions. Credit: Bulbapedia Final Thoughts As highlighted, the Pokémon franchise has many different champions, which vary in their strength and power. As the franchise continues to evolve, new trainers will take up the mantle as Pokémon Champions. For more Pokémon-related news, including updates surrounding Pokémon Snap's release next month, keep it locked on Hacker Noon. Also, check out: Top 10 Most Powerful Dinosaur Pokémon 5 Best Games on PS Now (April 2021) 9 Best Fallout 4 Weapons Mods in 2021

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There are around 900 different Pokémon in the franchise. Although the franchise is yet to add a dinosaur type, many designs have taken inspiration from dinosaurs. Here are the 10 most powerful dinosaur Pokémon across the entire franchise. List of Dinosaur Pokémon Tyrantum Meganium Tyranitar Sceptile Rampardos Bastiodon Lapras Groudon Dialga Palkia 1.Tyrantrum (Tyrantrum) Credit: Bulbagarden Archives (Tyrannosaurus Rex) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki Tyrantrum is a rock and dragon type fossil Pokémon and takes influence from the most famous dinosaur, the . The creature has tiny arms, a large head full of sharp teeth and a bipedal movement style much like its prehistoric equivalent. Tyrannosaurus Rex Tyrantrum evolves from its pre-evolution Tryrunt at around level 39. Like its other prehistoric counterparts, it is strong, with the creature learning moves such as giga impact at around level 68. 2.Meganium Meganium was introduced in generation two of the franchise. is the final evolution of the starter Chikorita in the Johto series of games. Meganium is a grass type and much like such as the it has a long neck and much smaller head and limbs. Meganium Sauropods Brachiosaurus Meganium is a strong dinosaur Pokémon who can learn powerful grass type moves such as petal blizzard at level 70 and the strongest grass type move in the franchise, frenzy plant. (Meganium) Credit: Bulbagarden (Brachiosaurus) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki 3.Tyranitar Tyranitar is a Pokémon introduced in generation two. is a rock and dark type and is considered one of the most powerful creatures in the franchise. Tyranitar (Tyranitar) Credit: Bulbagarden (Tyrannosaurus Rex) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki Tyranitar takes inspiration from the fictional monster Godzilla and from dinosaurs such as the due to being bipedal. The creature is powerful, having the ability to destroy mountains and bury rivers when enraged. It also has a mega evolution and the ability to learn high-level moves such as hyper beam and giga impact before level 60. Tyrannosaurus Rex 4.Sceptile (Sceptile) Credit: Bulbagarden (Velociraptor) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki Sceptile is the final evolution of the starter Treeko in generation three of the franchise. A fan favourite, can run at high speed and has a reptilian-like appearance that resembles . Sceptile Velociraptor Sceptile is strong with a mega evolution, and powerful grass type moves such as petal storm and frenzy plant. 5.Rampardos (Rampardos) Credit: Bulbagarden (Pachycephalosaurus) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki is a rock-type fossil Pokémon introduced in generation four of the franchise. The creature has a thick skull and limb structure much like the dinosaur . Rampardos Pachycephalosaurus Rampardos evolves from Cranidos at level 30 and is a strong rock type with the capacity to learn moves such as zen headbutt and head smash that use its robust skull. Similarly, it can also learn powerful moves such as ancient power and stone edge. 6.Bastiodon (Bastiodon) Credit: Bulbagarden (Triceratops) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki is a rock and steel type and the counterpart to Rampardos in generation four of the franchise. The Pokémon has a thrill and horns similar to or . Bastiodon Triceratops Zuncineratops Bastiodon evolves from Shieldon at level 30 and has considerable power. Before level 60, Bastiodon can learn both iron head and heavy slam. 7. Lapras (Lapras) Credit: Bulbagarden (Plesiosaur) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki Lapras is one of the most popular Pokémon of all time. Initially introduced in generation one of the franchise, is a powerful water type with dinosaur influences. Lapras has a long neck, short tail, fins and blue coloured appearance similar to the prehistoric . Lapras Plesiosaur This blue dinosaur Pokémon is considered one of the strongest water types, with the ability to gigantamax in generation eight of the franchise and can learn knockout moves such as sheer cold at level 50. 8. Groudon (Groudon) Credit: Bulbagarden (Ankylosaurus) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki The legendary creature Groudon is one of the most powerful dinosaur Pokémon. is one of the weather trio legendaries introduced in generation three of the franchise. Groudon has spikes much like and is similar in resemblance to . Groudon Ankylosaurus Theropods It is a powerful creature said to have created much of the Pokémon land and can undergo primal reversion. Groudon can learn powerful moves like eruption and exclusive move sets such as precipice blades. 9.Dialga (Dialga) Credit: Bulbagarden (Brachytrachelopan) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki Dialga is a legendary creature introduced in generation four of the franchise. is a dragon and steel type legendary and is said to control time. Dialga Sauropods inspire the legendary with short necks such as . Dialga is powerful learning exclusive moves such as the roar of time and can learn strong moves naturally, such as flash cannon. Brachytrachelopan 10.Palkia (Palkia) Credit: Bulbagarden (Oviraptor) Credit: Dinosaur Wiki The legendary Palkia, much like Dialga, was introduced in generation four of the franchise. It is a powerful water and dragon type capable of distorting space. takes direct inspiration from dinosaurs such as the and . Palkia Oviraptor Plateosaurs Palkia can learn exclusive moves such as spatial rend, making the creature immensely powerful. 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The Pokémon Company unveiled two new games as part of its Pokémon day celebrations. The first game revealed, , are remakes of the original Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Games. They are set to release worldwide in late 2021. The second game is one everyone is hyped about: Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokémon Legends: Arceus, An Open-World Pokémon Adventure The Pokémon Company has revealed Pokémon Legends: Arceus, a single-player set to release worldwide in early 2022. open-world Pokémon RPG This new Pokémon game is a different direction for the franchise, taking classic Pokémon gameplay and open-world RPG mechanics to create a brand new series of games. Pokémon Legends: Arceus is set in ancient Sinnoh, the region where Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl's events occur. Image Credit Nintendo The game has a Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild inspired open world where you can catch and battle Pokémon seamlessly. It is your mission to complete Sinnoh's first Pokédex by catching and observing Pokémon in the wild, aided by your starter Pokemon. While we don’t know a whole lot about the game yet, we do know that the Pokémon God, Arceus, has a prominent role in the story and ties into your character's journey. The Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes The Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl games are developed by Ilka inc., the developers behind Pokémon Home. Yuichi Ueda is directing the games alongside Game Freak director Junichi Masuda. The games are a faithful 1-1 remake of the original games. Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl have an updated graphical chibi style that gives the games a fresh new look. The games also take inspiration from Pokémon Let's Go with battle sequences graphically similar to the Let's Go games. Image Credit Nintendo Interestingly, Diamond and Pearl Remakes have an updated regional Pokédex that include Pokémon Platinum’s updated roster. Thus, we can expect some Pokémon Platinum features to make their way over to these new Pokémon games. Finally, the new Pokémon games have four-player multiplayer options, meaning you and your friends can battle online just like in the original games. Final Thoughts Interestingly, the release of Pokémon Legends: Arceus in 2022 could indicate that a with updated graphics and power could be coming soon. new Nintendo Switch It would make sense for Nintendo to release a new console before or around the release of this game to show off its new console. In the next few months, The Pokémon Company will release further information about these new Pokémon games. Also, check out: 5 Best PokémonGames of All Time Ranked 7 Nioh 2 Character Creation Codes on PC What the Acquisition of Bethesda Means for Xbox

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Pokémon's 25th anniversary is this week. To celebrate its anniversary, here are the top 5 best Pokémon games of all time. This list is entirely subjective, and my opinion. If you disagree and have a top 5 list of your own, leave it in the comments below. 1. Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver The best Pokémon game of all time is Pokémon HeartGold and Soul Silver. are a set of games released in 2009 on the Nintendo DS, which are a remake of Pokémon Gold and Silver. HeartGold and SoulSilver HeartGold and SoulSilver are the franchise’s very best games, featuring a stunning soundtrack, beautiful graphics, and tons of content. The games stand out for their abundance of content, featuring not eight but sixteen gym badges for the player to collect across two regions. The games also added a selection of new Pokémon not previously present in the original games and plenty of post-game content, including the . Pokémon Battle frontier HeartGold and SoulSilver also added fun features such as the Pokeathlon Dome (Using the dreaded Pokewalker!) and post-game events. HeartGold and SoulSilver are the best in the franchise; HeartGold and SoulSilver’s near-perfect execution makes them a masterpiece. Overall, HeartGold and SoulSilver are the best Pokémon games of all time; they set the standard for what the games should be. 2. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky Pokémon Mystery Dungeon is a sub-series of the main series games; it is a turn-based strategy game series involving an infinite number of dungeons. It consists of the player traversing these dungeons to complete tasks such as saving a fellow Pokémon or finding long lost treasure. is considered the very best of this sub-series. Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky develops upon previous Mystery Dungeon games, adding a brand new story, dungeons and Pokémon. Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky It has excellent writing and an emotional tale that stands out as the franchises best. The story is moving and captures what it means to be a fan. It is an emotional rollercoaster with surprising twists and turns worthy of theatre. Story aside, Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky is full of post-game content and has a soundtrack that, in my view, is one of the best in video games. Therefore, Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky comes in at a close second as the greatest Pokémon game of all time. 3. Pokémon Black and White 2 While Platinum helped Pokémon transition over to the Nintendo DS, Pokémon Black and White 2 defined it. Black and White 2 were direct sequels to Pokémon Black and White. Black and White were already great games in their own right, adding deep story and lore previously absent in the franchise. built upon its predecessors, adding additional story, characters and Pokémon. Black and White 2 Black and White 2 have the best narrative in the franchise and, to this day, set the storytelling standard for Pokémon games. They pushed the franchise in a whole new direction through in-depth storytelling. Thus, Black and White 2 deserve to be on this list as one of the best Pokémon games. 4. Pokémon Red and Blue Pokémon Red and Blue are the original Pokémon games released on Game boy in 1996. Red and Blue, called Pocket Monsters Red and Green in Japan, were the franchise's first games. kickstarted the franchise and for that alone deserves to be on the list. Red and Blue Although by no means perfect, Red and Blue set the foundations for what would be the franchise. Red and Blue stand out as the epitome of RPGs and have defined the genre. Thus, no list would be complete without Red and Blue. 5. Pokémon Platinum Pokémon Platinum was first released in 2008 and quickly became a fan favourite. was a sequel to Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, which were the first main series games available on the Nintendo DS, leading the transition of Pokémon from the Game boy to the DS. Pokémon Platinum Platinum built upon these games, adding entirely new story and endgame content. The game also improved its predecessor's limitations, such as adding more fire type Pokémon and improved Diamond and Pearl's pacing. Platinum kept Diamond and Pearl's adventurous feel and built upon it. Although not perfect, Platinum deserves to be on this list as one of the best Pokémon games of all time. Pokémon Platinum finished what Diamond and Pearl started—successfully transitioning the franchise over to the Nintendo DS. Hopefully, this week The Pokémon Company unveils its next line up of games that match this standard. For everything Pokémon related, keep it locked on Hacker Noon; we are sure to cover all the upcoming announcements. Also, be sure to check out: Will the Next New Pokemon Game be a Diamond and Pearl Remake? Monster Hunter Rise Trailer Showcases New Monsters, Locations & Returning Favorites Resident Evil Village Launches on May 7, Multiplayer Re:Verse Experience Announced This article was written by Jack Boreham, as part of our Video Game Blogging Fellowship.

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February 27th is Pokémon day, an anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. This year is unique, with the company celebrating the 25th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Red and Blue on the original Gameboy. Throughout the month, The Pokémon Company has been gearing up to celebrate this milestone. Fans and pundits alike have speculated that the next main series Pokémon game will be announced on the 27th. A New Pokémon Game in the Style of Pokémon Let's Go? The Pokémon Company could reveal a new main series Pokémon game as part of its Pokémon Let's Go series. The Pokémon Let's Go series incorporated Pokémon GO style capture mechanics with traditional gameplay mechanics present in its previous games. Players used motion to capture Pokémon, using the Nintendo Switch's Joy-cons, which replaced the conventional battle and capture mechanics present in previous games. The last Pokémon Let's Go games: Pikachu and Eevee were released in 2018, indicating the series is long overdue for a new Pokémon Let's Go. The Pokémon Company could unveil a new Pokémon Let's Go game on the 27th, remastering a more senior Pokémon title such as Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. However, fan reception to the previous Let's Go game was not positive and may prevent the company from releasing a new game in this series. A Fan Favourite: Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Remakes The internet has been rife with possible speculation that the next Pokémon games could be Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes. This year marks Diamond and Pearl's 15th anniversary, making Pokémon Day the perfect time to reveal a remake. Traditionally, The Pokémon Company has released remakes after first releasing a brand-new entry into the Pokémon franchise. The latest entry of Pokémon Sword and Shield released two years ago, implying a remake is likely next on the agenda. Likewise, the last remake was of Ruby and Sapphire. Diamond and Pearl are direct sequels to these games, suggesting that a Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remake is imminent. A Brand New Pokémon Game A brand-new addition to the main series is also possible, although it is least likely. Pokémon Sword and Shield 2 is conceivable; however, this seems unlikely with DLC's release for the game last year. If the Pokémon Company were to release new content for Pokémon Sword and Shield, it would make sense to continue with DLC packs rather than a whole new title. A brand new Pokémon game, one with a new region and story, is also unlikely. Traditionally, a new entry into the main series come every three years. Pokémon Sword and Shield were released two years ago, making a new main series entry this year less likely. New DLC New downloadable content (DLC) was released last year for Pokémon Sword and Shield and has had considerable success. The Pokémon Company could unveil new DLC packs as a replacement for its fully-fledged standalone titles. They could reveal new Sword and Shield DLC or Diamond and Pearl DLC. Pokemon DLC -The Crown Tundra (Artwork) Although Pokémon fans might not be happy about more DLC instead of full games, this outcome is plausible. Nevertheless, the company has made unpopular decisions before and has seen success with its DLC packs, making further DLC within the realms of possibility. Final Thoughts On the 27th, the Pokémon Company will likely reveal its next main series Pokémon game; the most probable would be Pokémon Diamond and Pearl remakes. However, the next game could also be Let's Go inspired. The least likely announcement would be further DLC or an entirely new Pokémon main series game, based on historical trends in the company’s release schedule. This article was written by Jack Boreham

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