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That’s One Monstrous Mythical Monkey, Pokémon Sword & Shield
After weeks of teasing, the Pokémon Company reveals Zarude, the rogue monkey Pokémon, the latest Mythical Pokémon for Pokémon Sword and Shield. Look at its claws. Check out its teeth. It’s amazing anyone in the Galar region is still alive.
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The Poké Ball Guy Is Not Your Friend, Friend
Among all the controversy that’s arisen around Pokémon Sword and Shield, one new feature has stuck out to me as particularly egregious: the Ball Guy. You know the one. He pops up at every Pokémon League stadium, shilling exotic Poké Balls and cheerfully spreading his propaganda. His face, like that of many mascots, is agonisingly…
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Fans Can’t Get Enough Of Pokémon Shield’s Spooky New Gym Leader
All of the new gym leader character designs for Pokémon Sword and Shield are great. One recently revealed trainer in particular has been racking up the fan art. Say hello to Allister.
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Pokemon Gun Meme Becomes Actual Fake News
A new Pokemon is a big deal, even in mainstream and local press that ordinarily ignore video games. But one newspaper seemed to think there were three new Pokemon titles this year.