Pikachu was especially adorable during the beginning of the anime, with many iconic moments premiering during the first season. From supporting his friends to even imitating other Pokémon, Pikachu is ...

Pat Long is a freelance writer who has been gaming since Christmas morning 1995 when he first flipped on his sister's new Game Gear and heard the word "SEGA" ring harmoniously from its speakers. He ...

Ash Ketchum, the protagonist of the world-famous Pokémon anime series, impressed the world with his skills as a trainer for over 25 years. While his talent is undeniable, all fans recognize that he ...

As part of Polygon’s ongoing celebration of Pokémon’s 30th birthday, we’ve rounded up the 30 most iconic moments from the anime ...

The Pokémon anime is full of tear-jerking moments, but the saddest episode is easily one starring Pikachu, not Butterfree ...

Beloved Pokemon character Pikachu has never had a black-tipped tail, but a whole lot of people think otherwise. How did this ...

Pokemon’s anime has finally made good on Ash Ketchum’s 25 year long journey by having him become the world champion in the newest episode of the series, and the occasion was celebrated in quite the ...

Thirty years on from Pokémon first breaking out of Japan, it’s tempting to frame the anniversary as pure nostalgia, a moment ...

Update [Wed 4th Mar 2026, 4:45pm]: Following the news of restocks in Japan, The Pokémon Company has confirmed this special ...