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Pokémon TCG Miraidon ex Card Spotlight

Pokémon TCG Miraidon ex Card Spotlight

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How to use Miraidon ex, and why its such a good card in the current meta. Scarlet and Violet’s Miraidon ex has tons of potential, especially when combined with a few other cards. Miraidon ex As one of the two most prominently featured Pokémon in the Scarlet & Violet set, it’s easy to imagine it […]


Pokémon 2023 Europe International Championships: Preview, Results, and How to Watch

Pokémon 2023 Europe International Championships: Preview, Results, and How to Watch

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Everything you need to know about the Pokémon 2023 Europe International Championships. As we approach Summer, and the World Championship comes closer to view, players have a last chance to earn travel awards for North America International Championship, the second biggest event of the year. Pokémon 2023 Europe International Championships Preview As has been the […]


Pokémon Stadium is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online April 12th

Pokémon Stadium is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online April 12th

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On April 12th, Pokémon Stadium is Coming to Nintendo Switch Online. For the first time, battle your friends online using the first 150 Pokémon in their 3D debut! This Stadium is packed and ready to rock! Witness thrilling battles between Pokémon in Pokémon Stadium, coming to #NintendoSwitch for #NintendoSwitchOnline + Expansion Pack members on 4/12! […]


Capcom Spotlight 9.3.2023 Summary

Capcom Spotlight 9.3.2023 Summary

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Here is our Summary of the latest Capcom Spotlight! The latest Capcom Spotlight just aired, here is a neat and condensed version of everything you need to know. From a Resident Evil 4 Remake Demo to the return of a Capcom classic! Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection The Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection […]


Pokemon Day 2023 Direct Recap

Pokemon Day 2023 Direct Recap

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Here is everything you need to know about the Pokemon Day 2023 direct. Happy Pokemon Day! Today marks the 27th anniversary of the release of Pokemon Red and Blue in Japan. Back then the games launched with 150 Pokemon and now in the year 27 there are over 1000 of the little monsters, helming a […]


Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Jiseok Lee Garganacl Mystery Gift

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet: Jiseok Lee Garganacl Mystery Gift

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Claim Jiseok Lee’s Regional winning Poison Tera Gargancl through Mystery Gift! Scarlet and Violet’s first Regional Champion shares a featured Pokémon for everybody to utilize. Watch #PokemonVG live streams during the 2023 Oceania International Championships and grab a unique code! Redeem your code in #PokemonScarletViolet to receive San Diego Regionals Champion Jiseok Lee's Poison Tera […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Maushold Valentine’s Day Raid

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Maushold Valentine’s Day Raid

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Get your lovey-dovey Maushold couple in this Pokémon Scarlet and Violet holiday raid! Fairy Tera Maushold will represent Valentine’s Day as a cute duo of Pokémon with a Tera heart overhead. Serebii Update: We have full details of the new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tandemaus Tera Raid Battle event, including rewards, in our event section […]


TCG: Scarlet and Violet Triple Beat Subset Announced

TCG: Scarlet and Violet Triple Beat Subset Announced

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The first Japanese Scarlet and Violet subset will be Triple Beat. Scarlet and Violet Triple Beat will feature the three Scarlet and Violet starter Pokémon. Scarlet & Violet Triple Beat The focus of Triple Beat is going to be the first evolutions and final evolutions of the Scarlet and Violet starters. It will be released […]


VGC: Wolfe Glick Wins Orlando Regional

VGC: Wolfe Glick Wins Orlando Regional

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Wolfe Glick wins his seventh Pokémon VGC Regional. As the most accomplished VGC player of all time, could Scarlet and Violet be another format for Wolfe to excel in? Wolfe Glick For about twelve years, Wolfe has been competing with successful results at VGC events. This event, more than any so far, showcased the fact […]


Pokémon TCG Live: February 2023 Ladder Rewards

Pokémon TCG Live: February 2023 Ladder Rewards

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With a new month comes a new Ladder Season in Pokémon TCG Live. This month’s Ladder rewards consist mostly of avatar cosmetics, with a few big bonuses sprinkled in. Quick League The Quick League, being the lowest and easiest ranked tier, actually comes with some of the most exciting rewards. All of these rewards are […]


Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Ending Card Set Development Support

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online Ending Card Set Development Support

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Today is a sad day for fans of the Online Pokémon Trading Card Game. Scheduled for a November 2021 release, the long-awaited Pokémon Trading Card Game Live experienced multiple delays that pushed the beta release date to 2022. The Pokémon Company soft-launched the beta in Canada in February 2022 and expanded the beta access to […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Greninja Appears in 7-Star Raids

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Greninja Appears in 7-Star Raids

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Catch a Poison Tera Greninja in the last Raid event of January 2023! The Water Type Generation 6 starter is now available to be caught in Scarlet and Violet. Serebii Update: The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle Event is now live. Poison Tera Type Greninja is in 7 Star Tera Raid Battles […]


VGC: Luca Paz Wins Liverpool Regional Championship

VGC: Luca Paz Wins Liverpool Regional Championship

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Luca Paz continues to be a dominant NA force in the EU. In the second VGC Regional of the season, another player from outside the region takes home the gold. liverpool regional champion. finally broke my second place curse when it mattered most. i knew this team had what it took to win at san […]


TCG: Scarlet & Violet One Pack Blisters and Elite Trainer Boxes

TCG: Scarlet & Violet One Pack Blisters and Elite Trainer Boxes

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The first English Scarlet & Violet TCG products have been revealed. Promos, pack arts, boxes and more are now known through product pictures for the English set. One Pack Blisters     Espathra and Spidops are going to be feature as the One Pack Blister Promos for the Scarlet & Violet set in English. Being […]


TCG: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Set Announced

TCG: Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Set Announced

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The first Scarlet and Violet set will release January 20 in Japanese, and March 31 in English. Patience will be rewarded with the most appealing English Pokémon TCG set yet. Scarlet ex & Violet ex Releasing on Friday, January 20, Scarlet ex and Violet ex will kick off the Generation 9 TCG expansions! The biggest […]


Cinderace Returns in 7-Star Raids

Cinderace Returns in 7-Star Raids

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet’s most recent Raid is back for round two. Fighting Tera Cinderace makes one last appearance in the 7-Star Raids this weekend. Serebii Update: The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mighty Cinderace Tera Raid Battle Event has begun its second run. Runs until January 15th at 23:59 UTC Full details @ https://t.co/EhZTlOcKDt pic.twitter.com/FcuxlLsRuI […]


Pokémon VG: Jiseok Lee Wins the 2023 San Diego Regional

Pokémon VG: Jiseok Lee Wins the 2023 San Diego Regional

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The first Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Regional champion is crowned. Overcoming several forced meta picks, Jiseok Lee pulls out crucial wins for his first Regional win. Jiseok Lee A somewhat unproven talent, Jiseok Lee flies in from South Korea to defeat a slew of American talent on their home turf. Utilizing some unconventional strategies in […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Hydreigon and Dragapult Tera Raid

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Hydreigon and Dragapult Tera Raid

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Two competitive powerhouses available to challenge in Tera Raids. This weekend only, battle Hydreigon and Dragapult in Four and Five Star Raids! Serebii Update: The next Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Tera Raid Battle event has been announced. Features Hydreigon in Pokémon Scarlet & Dragapult in Pokémon Violet. Runs January 6th through January 8thhttps://t.co/gDbXkHT3ar pic.twitter.com/X8td7eUi50 — […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: New Year’s Mystery Gift

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: New Year’s Mystery Gift

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A New Year’s lottery event gives a set of free Mystery Gifts. Get yourself some Stardust, Star Pieces, or Comet Shards through the newest Mystery Gift giveaway. Serebii Update: The third of daily Pokémon Scarlet & Violet distributions is live. Offers Stardust, Star Piece or Comet Shard.Code: BEFASH10NLEADERRuns until January 15th Details @ https://t.co/gDbXkHSvkT pic.twitter.com/eJarMosjTy […]


Pokémon Anime 2023 and Beyond Will Feature New Protagonists

Pokémon Anime 2023 and Beyond Will Feature New Protagonists

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Ash Ketchum and Pikachu will lead their last Pokémon feature in early 2023. The Pokémon Scarlet and Violet era alludes to the new Protagonists of the series, Riko and Roy. An all-new Pokémon series has been announced! Join 2 new characters and 3 Paldea starter Pokémon as they adventure through the Pokémon world! Plus, commemorate […]


Charizard Tera Raid Event Begins in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Charizard Tera Raid Event Begins in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Pokémon’s favorite creation makes its Scarlet and Violet Debut in the Charizard Tera Raid. The first 7-star Raid event is a Dragon Terastillization Form Charizard. Charizard with the Mightiest Mark will be appearing in black crystal Tera Raid Battles from Thursday, December 1, to Sunday, December 4, 2022—and then again from Thursday, December 15, to […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Review

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Generation 9 begins with the newest mainline Pokémon games. A new formula rejuvenates a dominant franchise that has struggled to find its identity. Pokémon GameFreak’s Pokémon games dominated the handheld market for twenty strong years. It is a franchise built on connectivity and interactivity. In more recent years, the franchise has struggled to keep up […]


The Best Nintendo Switch Deals This Black Friday (Weekend)

The Best Nintendo Switch Deals This Black Friday (Weekend)

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Looking for some deals for the Switch those Black Friday weekend? Check out our top picks! Gone are the days when Nintendo’s portable game consoles offered almost exclusively family-friendly/E-rated games and nothing else. From Bayonetta and Doom Eternal to Skyrim and Bioshock, the Nintendo Switch is a free-for-all. And there’s never been a better time […]


How to Evolve Pawmo into Pawmot in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

How to Evolve Pawmo into Pawmot in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Scarlet and Violet brings new systems and with them come new ways to evolve Pokémon! The task may seem daunting at first, but its quite simple to evolve Pawmo into Pawmot How to Evolve Pawmi to Pawmo Firstly, you will need to catch yourself this generation’s Pikachu clone, Pawmi. It is easy to obtain, as […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Framerate Fix

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Framerate Fix

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Here’s how to fix the framerate issue in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. There is a temporary fix for the dropping of frames when in a city or high polygon/texture area upon release of the Generation 9 Pokémon games. FRAMERATE ISSUES CAN BE FIXED BY RESTARTING THE GAME For our English following, we feel this is […]


Scarlet and Violet’s Latest Pokemon is Greavard, The Ghost Dog

Scarlet and Violet’s Latest Pokemon is Greavard, The Ghost Dog

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In the latest Pokémon Scarlet and Violet trailer, an adorable new Ghost Type has been revealed! In continuation with other Generations, Pokémon continues pumping out fan-favorite Ghost Types. The Ghost Dog Pokémon This adorable Ghost pup seems to be modeled after an English Sheepdog breed, with the addition of a ghastly purple flame atop it’s […]




Pokémon VGC: Chongjun Peng Wins Salt Lake City Regional

Pokémon VGC: Chongjun Peng Wins Salt Lake City Regional

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The new generation of VGC has begun. Chongjun wins his very first Regional in Salt Lake City in the Number 1 Seed position. Check out our full Pokémon VGC Salt Lake City recap below. Day 1 Chongjun Peng is your now reigning Regional champion, and he’s done it in spectacular fashion. He began his run […]


Pokemon Unite: Best Pokemon In The Game Right Now

Pokemon Unite: Best Pokemon In The Game Right Now

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A tier list of the best Pokemon Pokemon Unite right now. It is that time again when we sit down and list a few of the cream characters in Pokemon Unite. There have been a few additions and patches, but a few of the previous bunch of Pokemon are still very effective. However, we have […]


Pokemon Unite: Hoopa Guide, Best Moveset And Held Items

Pokemon Unite: Hoopa Guide, Best Moveset And Held Items

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Some helpful information for Hoopa, a new character in Pokemon Unite in our Hoopa Guide. It was not long when we saw Hoopa come into Pokemon Unite. It is a supporter, Psychic/Ghost-type Pokemon. We don’t have a lot of support characters in the game, but Hoopa is unique as a support and is enjoyable to […]


Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Announced

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Announced

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Generation 9 is official. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will release late 2022. The Starter Pokémon To begin with everybody’s favorite part of a new generation, the starters. All we have for now is still images of each starter, coming from a painting in the trailer, and the Pokémon website. Along with those images though, […]


Pokemon Unite: Is Aegislash Worth Buying?

Pokemon Unite: Is Aegislash Worth Buying?

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Making your decision easier by explaining the new Pokemon Unite character, Aegislash. Pokemon Unite has announced the all new Aegislash character. The fresh addition to the list of All-Rounders is a Steel/Ghost-type Pokemon. It costs 10,000 Aeos coins, which is one of the higher rates for a Pokemon. We’ll explain if it is worth buying […]


Pokemon Unite Championship Series 2022; Everything You Need to Know

Pokemon Unite Championship Series 2022; Everything You Need to Know

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We break down everything you need to know about the Pokemon Unite Championship Series, including format, prize pool and regions. Pokemon Unite will step in the esports scene with the Championship Series 2022 tournament. Attention Trainers! The time for #PokemonUNITE to join the 2022 Pokémon World Championships has come! Read more about the details, including […]


Pokemon Unite To Join Pokemon World Championships 2022

Pokemon Unite To Join Pokemon World Championships 2022

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It’s not just World Championships, but the developers are planning to release more content to the game. The Pokemon Company has announced that Pokemon Unite will become a part of the upcoming World Championships 2022. This will enable teams from all over the world to take part in a competitive season; opening gates to qualifying […]


Pokemon Unite: Best Tsareena Build In The Meta

Pokemon Unite: Best Tsareena Build In The Meta

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The only Tsareena build you need. Tsareena is a melee all-rounder which deals great damage and is also quite survivable in the game. We will play with the Pokemon’s strengths, which will help us dominate most games. Tsareena also offers decent mobility, which makes it a fun to play character. Although not completely overpowered, Tsareena […]


How to Play Pokemon Unite Offline

How to Play Pokemon Unite Offline

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No active internet connection? Miss the Remoat Stadium? Well, not anymore. Pokemon Unite has been one of the most popular mobile titles ever since its launch. It’s a MOBA game but with fun Pokemon elements added to it. In Pokemon Unite, each team has five players, and they need to score goals by killing the […]


Looking Back At Pokemon Unite In 2021

Looking Back At Pokemon Unite In 2021

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The good and the bad in the journey of Pokemon Unite this year. A game developed by TiMi Studios and published by The Pokemon Company. Pokemon Unite has become popular on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. However, no game is perfect and Pokemon Unite has its fair share of flaws. We will look at the […]


Pokemon Unite: Dragonite Score And Hyper Beam Build

Pokemon Unite: Dragonite Score And Hyper Beam Build

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Make Dragonite more effective in the matches. The newly released Dragonite is a melee All-Rounder in the game. It might not be as overpowered as some people previously expected it to be, but the Dragon type Pokemon surely qualifies as a solid pick. With the right Held Items and the correct selection of Movesets, Dragonite […]


Pokemon Unite: Dragonite To Join The Action Soon

Pokemon Unite: Dragonite To Join The Action Soon

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One of the most awaited Pokemon — Dragonite’s release is finally close. Pokemon Unite released a teaser trailer for the upcoming winter update. The most important talking point of the video was the inclusion of Dragonite, which was rumored to step in soon. The Pokemon will come on December 15, 2021. The update will also […]



Pokemon Unite: Decidueye Best Moveset And Held Items

Pokemon Unite: Decidueye Best Moveset And Held Items

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Decidueye does an insane amount of damage with proper build and items. Decidueye is the newest addition to the Pokemon Unite family. It’s a ranged attacker which excels in taking solo objectives in the game. Although it does decent damage, Decidueye suffers with lack of mobility and has very little HP pool. However, to use […]


Pokemon Unite Held Item Tier List

Pokemon Unite Held Item Tier List

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Here is a list of best Held Items in Pokemon Unite ranked from best to worst. Pokemon Unite by The Pokemon Company and Nintendo is a new MOBA game exclusively available to play on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch. Since Pokemon Unite is based on the MOBA genre, like other MOBA games, there are some […]


Pokemon Unite: Five Tips For Climbing Master Rank

Pokemon Unite: Five Tips For Climbing Master Rank

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A smart way to climb to the master rank. Pokemon Unite can be a fun game to play, but it is not fun when you are losing many games and dropping in ranks. As easy as it seems at first, the game isn’t that easy once you climb ranks and find players who know the […]


Pokemon Unite: Venusaur Best Solar Beam Build And Held Items

Pokemon Unite: Venusaur Best Solar Beam Build And Held Items

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The new insane damage build of Venusaur. Scorch the enemies and move up the ranks. Venusaur is a brilliant choice for the attacker’s role in the game and probably an A-tier Pokemon. In the new Halloween patch, which we highlighted here, you can see that Venusaur was buffed and nerfed simultaneously. The changes have forced […]



Pokemon Unite: 5 Tips To Become Better At The Game

Pokemon Unite: 5 Tips To Become Better At The Game

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A few tips to help you in Pokemon Unite. Pokemon Unite can be a tricky game to play, especially if an unaccustomed player is playing a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena title. Even players with experience of MOBA may struggle to win after a while, because Pokemon Unite is a unique game with its own set […]


Pokemon Unite Will Soon Launch On Mobile Devices

Pokemon Unite Will Soon Launch On Mobile Devices

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New trainers will join Aeos Island through their mobile devices. Pokemon Unite will shortly be available on mobile devices, enabling full cross-platform play. The Pokemon Company and TiMi Studios have planned major updates and content to add to their title. A New Patch The launch on mobile devices will come with patch 1.2, featuring improvements […]


New Pokemon Unite Tier List After Blastoise Release

New Pokemon Unite Tier List After Blastoise Release

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ESTNN takes you through the latest tier list to help you pick the best Pokemon in the game. After a crucial patch release on August 18 and the introduction of Blastoise in the game, things have changed quite a lot. There is a new meta in Pokemon Unite and this calls for a new tier […]


Pokemon Unite: Blastoise Makes Its Way To The Game

Pokemon Unite: Blastoise Makes Its Way To The Game

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One of the most awaited Pokemon is finally here. Blastoise is the latest addition to the Pokemon Unite roster. It’s a water type Pokemon which evolves from Wartortle at level 5, which is also an evolution of Squirtle at level 1. Blastoise is a powerful defender type Pokemon among others like Snorlax, Crustle and Slowbro. […]


Pokémon VGC To Stay In Sword & Shield

Pokémon VGC To Stay In Sword & Shield

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Many series are still to come in Generation 8. While we play through our first non-Dynamax format in competitive Pokémon, the future of competition has been revealed! COO of the Pokémon Company, Takato Utsunomiya, stated: “As for the ranked battles that so many of you continue to enjoy, these will take place as before in […]


Pokemon Unite To Introduce Mamoswine And Sylveon

Pokemon Unite To Introduce Mamoswine And Sylveon

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Two new Pokemon are coming to the game. The Pokemon Company has announced that they will add Mamoswine and Sylveon to the game. However, it is not clear when they will get their entry. Beauty & brawn! Dashing and devastating! Majestic and… massive? Sylveon and Mamoswine make their appearance! Stay tuned for more details on […]


Pokemon Unite: Best Attacking Type Tier List

Pokemon Unite: Best Attacking Type Tier List

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Some Pokemon are just really strong. Pokemon Unite picks up pace when you are on the battlefield. Having the correct Pokemon is vital and so is choosing one before the match starts. However, with so many unique Pokemon and types to choose from, it can be challenging to know which ones work the best in […]