With Pokémon Scarlet and Violet being out for a couple weeks now, Pokémon players are quickly learning the ins and outs of each and every Pokémon. The competitive community, in particular, is quick to ...

Drew Swanson is a Features Article Editor from the Pacific Northwest of the United States. He is a lifelong gamer with a passion for a variety of genres. A connoisseur of everything from JRPGs and ...

Any sufficiently popular game will generate a serious competitive scene. Despite its cute, family-friendly exterior, Pokémon has one of the most in-depth and active competitive communities. It's no ...

The biggest Pokémon community for competitive matches has banned Sword and Shield’s major new feature after a fan vote. Just when you thought the controversy over Pokémon Sword and Shield was over, ...

Smogon, the group that banned Dynamaxing, is the largest, unofficial hub for competitive Pokémon singles competition. The community has been around since 2004, and has built up their own set of unique ...