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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

If they ever do a Koraidon or Miraidon one, I fully expect a sandwich within

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Easter eggs in LEGO sets are my favourite thing

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

So with this, every Mythical Pokémon aside from Victini & Zarude is available natively on Nintendo Switch era games and HOME Celebi, Diancie, Zeraora and Pecharunt do require online but are running in perpetuity at the very least This is a significant change from the past

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

It'd need a bit of a recode of FRLG to do it. It has nothing to do with Z-A

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm really holding my tongue today. I am seeing so many dumbass takes being peddled as fact Like, if it was feasible for two way transfer, then they would have actually done it, shockingly. They didn't just sit and think "Oh we'll do it one way, just because".

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

They wouldn't have made this decision lightly

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Yep, like Bank and HOME. However, it reads your save for the Pokédex at least.

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Small tip for the Pokémon HOME FRLG Pokédex if you're incapable of trades. What you can do, is send a Graveler, Machoke, Haunter or Kadabra into HOME, put them into another game and evolve them Then, when you put them back into HOME, it's still registered in the Kanto (GBA) dex

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

So we can confirm that old Challenges in Pokémon HOME that required Pokémon from FireRed & LeafGreen do activate with Pokémon from the Switch version I hadn't deposited Venusaur from the GBA games, but did from Switch Bodes well if we get future ports/releases after Bank dies

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The US side really muddied things

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

That's...not how it works at all Bank had no FRLG transfer settings as that was all done in Diamond & Pearl.

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I love seeing all this. Glad to have every Pokédex complete in Pokémon HOME

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

So things we can now confirm (not that it needed it, but Internet being how it is...) As was explained when announced, but people seemed to miss, transfer from FRLG is one-way. Pokémon can't go back Celebi is a gift in HOME only, not in FRLG as some recently claimed.

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Serebii.net @serebii.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Serebii Update: A new Pokémon Pokopia code is available to get a Resort Sofa, Table, Hammock, Stool and a Twisted Potted Plant Code: D1VE1NTHESEA Runs until February 29th 2028 www.serebii.net

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

On this day in 2023, 3 years ago, Detective Pikachu Returns released on the Nintendo Switch This game was a sequel to the 3DS game and featured the conclusion of Tim and Pikachu searching for Tim's father. www.serebii.net/detectivepik...

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

That’s the Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen Kanto Pokédex done, just in time for Pokémon HOME connectivity tomorrow Massive shout out to my gorgeous wife @virtuallymarti.bsky.social for helping me to get it done in time with trades

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

If I go to NAIC next year, I'll try to swing by it

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Pokémon magnet collection is growing now thanks to the Pokémon x ESA magnet that we got yesterday Still grumpy Worlds/PokémonXP didn’t have one

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

We have spent money. This went so smoothly I will have a video up later when I am home!

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

This is such a clever way to do this. I am legitimately impressed and geeking out that one of my favourite Pokémon is being added in such a clever way

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Finished building the new LEGO Pokémon sets The Poké Ball was such a fun one to build. I wasn’t expecting that much technic in it. Really happy with it. It was great fun. Huge thanks once again to the LEGO Group for gifting me these sets [Ad - Gift]

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I know I gripe about the grind in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, especially the DLC, but it's still overall a positive experience. If you haven't got it yet, this is a perfect time to jump in for sure.

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

I disagree. I see lots of people who are well informed not do well because that's not what does well unfortunately He's the outlier, the exception, not the rule

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Problem is that most of the time the stuff of substance does not get pushed on social media

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Huge thanks to the LEGO Group for sending me the new LEGO Pokémon sets I’ve been really looking forward to the Poké Ball set for a while. I can just tell it’s going to be a fun build and the upscaled figure is great to commemorate the mini figures This will be fun! [Ad - Gift]

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

And a whole year between 7th and 8th

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On this day in 2006, 20 years ago, the Pokémon Diamond & Pearl anime first started in Japan. This saga followed Ash & Brock as they traveled through Sinnoh with their new friend, a Pokémon Co-ordinator known as Dawn www.serebii.net/anime/epigui...

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

On this day in 1998, 28 years ago, Pokémon Red & Blue were first released in the US These games were adaptations of Pokémon Red & Green based on the Pokémon Blue engine and brought the franchise to the west! www.serebii.net/rb

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

It is very curious that they're pushing these team formats competitively. First it's GO at next year's Worlds, and now this. At least this is a separate event but still. I wonder what the mindset is in shifting to teams more and more

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Luckily I kept my cool and had a look in the room after we had left and found it, but my gosh that was a bit nerve-wracking that happened. Heck, these days I can't even imagine not being able to make a game coverage my entire focus for the like two weeks from launch.

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

When these games released, it was the first week of my final year of university, and I couldn't skip that, so I went into it with my DS to keep going in the breaks as I could However, at one part in class, I accidentally popped out the cartridge from my DS and I couldn't find it

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

On this day in 2006, 20 years ago, Pokémon Diamond & Pearl were first released. These games were new games set in the Sinnoh region with a story to stop Team Galactic, and included 107 new Pokémon www.serebii.net/diamondpearl

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I didn't get round to it as Pokémon FRLG dropped just before Pokopia but I'm going through it properly for the first time in years ahead of HOME's connectivity I'm having a blast but my gosh do I miss all the Gen 9 Quality of Life improvements. I didn't realise how much I would

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On this day in 2024, 2 years ago, Pokémon TCG Pocket was first released as a soft-launch for New Zealand This game is a simplified version of the main Pokémon TCG and features various new mechanics and features such as Immersive Artwork Cards www.serebii.net/tcgpocket/

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

On this day in 2000, 26 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle League was first released in the US. This game, never released in Japan, combined Pokémon and Panel de Pon with a story following the anime including cutscenes and multiplayer modes, and a 3D Puzzle mode. www.serebii.net/puzzleleague/

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We're now at 100 Unite Licenses available in Pokémon UNITE. That's a lot of Pokémon to keep balanced.

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

One of many sculptures by Daniel Arsham

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

As it's Nintendo's 137th birthday today, I think back to when Marti and I stayed at Marufukuro, Nintendo's former headquarters. It really was incredible to stay there and see all the memorabilia they had. Would love to go back one day

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

On this day in 2017, 9 years ago, Pokkén Tournament DX was released. This game was an enhanced version of the Wii U title with all the DLC and some new Pokémon as well as a Team Battle mode allowing you to select 3 Pokémon www.serebii.net/pokkendx

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Serebii.net @serebii.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Serebii Update: The Pokémon Company International have given us the exclusive official English reveal of the Zarude card and the Azurill Illustration Rare in the new #PokemonTCG set, Delta Reign, due for release on November 6th 2026 Full details @ www.serebii.net/index2.shtml

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Oh my gosh the merch for the Pokémon x ESA collab is great. Coming soon to Pokémon Center, at least in the UK.

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Today in Pokémon History by Serebii.net @serebiiotd.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

On this day in 2000, 26 years ago, Pokémon Puzzle Challenge was first released on the GameBoy Color This game combined Pokémon with the Panel de Pon series and featured a story where you had battles against Gym Leaders www.serebii.net/puzzlechalle...

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Yeah it’s a shame. I had a great section for Special/Adventures. Then the friend who helped me with it stopped. Then they started with writers block and by the time it properly returned I was getting DMCA. Not worth it basically which is sad

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Only reason I'm leaving it untouched right now is because we received a number of DMCAs on behalf of Viz that it put the site at risk, so I've stopped covering it basically

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Not really, no. Pokémon Works is a support studio at best like ILCA had been doing prior. It's currently handing Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Sleep, having taken over Sleep from Select Button. It's not a full large studio to churn more stuff out

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Joe Merrick @joemerrick.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I am not going to shut up about this collab until it’s over

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