Ethan Garcia

Ethan Garcia

Since Ethan was but a young lad, he's lived and breathe Pokémon to the point where, not only is it probably unhealthy, but he remembers each and every one, as well as facts about them. When he's not consumed in thinking about these fictional creatures, he's using his journalism degree from Syracuse University to report about news regarding general gaming and esports, doing his best to enlighten those not familiar with these areas about why they mean so much to so many people.

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Three trainers exit a phone screen into a forest surrounded by Pokemon.
Pokemon GO's Visual Overhaul Faces Widespread Backlash

In an attempt to make Pokemon GO feel more representative of the real world, its abundance of nature, and the differences between all of its creatures, Niantic has implemented the biggest graph...

What Pokemon Can Learn Cut?

When planning a playthrough in one of the many games in the Pokemon series, players often need to take into account what Hidden Machines (HMs) their Pokemon can learn—moves that, while not able to be...

Klawf scuttles in front of a watchtower in a desert area.
All Pokemon Rock Type Weaknesses & What They're Strong Against

In the Pokemon series, the Rock Type stands out for its simplicity. These Pokemon are typically defensive titans, able to withstand hits, even those that are super-effective, and establish themselves...

All Pokemon Fire Type Weaknesses & What They're Strong Against

In most titles, choosing the Fire Type partner Pokemon at the start of the adventure often puts players at an inherit disadvantage, as whether it be an early-game Gym Leader or a frustrating rival bat...

All Pokemon Ground Type Weaknesses & What They're Strong Against

Of the 18 types that currently exist within the Pokemon series, none is more attuned to fighting on land than the Ground Type. These Pokemon often make their homes in more rugged environments s...

Pokemon GO Sizeable Surprises Event - All Bonuses, Encounters, and Raids

From the tiniest Flabébé to the might of the towering Eternatus, the Pokemon series boasts over 1,000 creatures of various sizes that inhabit a number of different, unique ecosystems. And to st...

An image of Whimsicott, Flabebe, Zarude, and Cottonee in a jungle setting.
Pokemon GO Rogue of the Jungle Special Research - All Steps and Rewards

The Mythical Pokemon Zarude first made an appearance in Pokemon Sword and Shield following a theatrical debut in Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle, where players got a good...

The logo for Pokemon Go's World of Wonders season, complete with bright colors and flowers.
Pokemon GO World of Wonders Season - All Changes, Encounters, and Bonuses

Gone are the days of researching the past, and in is a new season of welcoming the unknown with Pokemon GO's World of Wonders season. Starting March 1, the mobile title will undergo massive sea...

Two trainers stand next to Pikachu PhD. wearing a cap and glasses resembling the Pokemon.
Pokemon GO April 2024 Calendar - All Events This Month

A month into the World of Wonders season, Pokemon GO players have already been whisked into the mysteries surrounding the Ultra Beast Poipole, braved the jungles in order to lo...

Giovanni, leader of Team GO Rocket, stands next to Shadow Mewtwo and Shadow Groudon.
Pokemon GO World of Wonders: Taken Over Event - All Bonuses, Encounters, and Raids

It wouldn't be a season of Pokemon GO without Team GO Rocket interfering in the festivities somehow. Yet this time, the Team GO Rocket leaders have taken the organization's schemes to new heigh...

Pokemon Water Type Guide - Weaknesses, Strengths, Counters

There is no other type in the Pokemon series that appears as aplenty as Water Type Pokemon. On top of being one of the first choices players can pick from with their first partner Pokemon, near...

Pokemon Ice Type Guide - Weaknesses, Strengths, and Counters

Of the 18 types that currently exist within the Pokemon series, Ice Type Pokemon have long struggled to find an identity outside of being elusive, late-game encounters. Even the Gym Leaders tha...

An image of Whimsicott, Flabebe, Zarude, and Cottonee in a jungle setting.
Pokemon GO Verdant Wonders Event - All Bonuses, Encounters, and Raids

Spring is just a few days away for the Northern Hemisphere, not only bringing out the sunlight and colors of nature in the real world, but in the world of Pokemon GO as well. With the Verdant W...

The four forms of Castform, each dependent on a certain weather condition.
Pokemon GO Weather Week 2024 Event - All Bonuses, Encounters, and Raids

Another seasonal change is upon us, welcoming sunlight and showers of rain to the Northern Hemisphere and crisp, chilly winds to the Southern Hemisphere. Pokemon GO is planning to celebrate the...

Charcadet, Ceruledge, Armarouge, and Pikachu in Cap's hat pose on the grass.
Pokemon GO Pokemon Horizons: The Series Celebration Event - All Bonuses, Encounters, and Raids

In leu of the debut of Pokemon Horizons: The Series in the United States on March 7 on Netflix, Pokemon GO is giving players the chance to meet a few of the Pokemon—as well as characters...

A few of the events featured in Pokemon GO's World of Wonders season, including Pokemon that can be encountered.
Pokemon GO World of Wonders Special Research - All Steps and Rewards

Ultra Wormholes have suddenly appeared once more in Pokemon GO, requiring the teamwork of Professor Willow, Rhi of the GO Ultra Recon Squad, and the player to prevent them from wreaking havoc....

Pokemon GO's World of Wonders season featured image.
Pokemon GO March 2024 Calendar - All Events This Month

March marks the start of Pokemon GO's World of Wonders season, where players will spend the next several months investigating strange occurrences and discovering even more secrets regarding str...

The title art for Pokemom Legends: Z-A.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A Brings Back Fan-Favorite Mechanic in 2025

The Pokemon Company revealed during today's Pokemon Presents broadcast that Pokemon Legends: Z-A is currently in development and is set to release in 2025. This will be the second title in the...

Two badges depicting Dialga and Palkia for 2024 Pokémon GO Tour: Sinnoh.
Pokemon GO Tour Sinnoh - Diamond Version or Pearl Version

Games in the Pokemon series are often released in pairs with two distinct versions that, while oftentimes have the exact same gameplay, include features and Pokemon encounters that the other version d...

The initial teaser image for Pokemon Go Tour: Sinnoh.
Pokemon GO Tour: Sinnoh - All Bonuses, Encounters, and Raids

For the past several years, Niantic has opted to celebrate the Pokemon series' anniversary each February through an event known as the Pokemon GO Tour, placing a spotlight on one specifi...