Thursday, September 10, 2026

Quickies: Getting More Boxed In

I actually live - specifically, at this very moment - in a rather confined space, being surrounded by houses in two of the four cardinal directions and environments that I can't modify in the other two. As such, in a way, I'm essentially "boxed in" with regard to my surroundings... and it seems that is becoming more of the case as the specific environments change on their own or are changed by other means. Of course, I'm inclined to regard it in a Pokémon manner and in doing so also bring it up on this blog.

For that concern, it may be said that on one side, a Stakataka has been brought in to help "box out" one of those sides for its purposes. Obviously, this means that in turn, I'm the one getting "boxed in", further than the state that it's already in. Though it's helpful, said Pokémon species can also be somewhat quirky when it comes to others closing in on its territory. That means exercising further caution than what may be needed, and that then implies a further "boxing in" by way of just trying to stay clear.

Meanwhile, it has been also the case that the wildlife - in this case, being interpreted as wild Pokémon species - have also been closing in on the territory of the place where I live. Some of these (like a wild Espurr) are in a way benign and at times welcomed, while others (like a group of miniature but still "savage" Durant) are much less so for both of the mentioned qualities. With their presence, needless to say, it's another way I'm becoming "boxed in" despite not being literally the case around them.

Anyone would understand that getting "boxed in" is not exactly the best of feelings, whether or not the feeling can be interpreted to have certain Pokémon elements with it. The above is my Pokémon interpretation of the "boxed in" situation within which I'm currently present, and it's fanciful if nothing else for this Pokémon fan. It's still a hard thing in any case (and harder still if things don't change for the better), but Pokémon seems to make it a little easier on my mind and perception for all it's worth.

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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Come on Over by Twilight Trails

Get a life, get a grip
Get away somewhere, take a trip
Take a break, take control
Take advice from someone you know, oh
Come on over, come on in
Pull up a seat, take a load off your feet
Come on over, come on in
You can unwind, take a load off your mind...
-- "Come On Over", Shania Twain

The Pokémon Go season has transitioned - specifically, just yesterday - and the new season is at hand. Yet just like for a season from three years ago, I'm inspired to mark the transition with a musical interpretation, moreover since I had provided one for when the previous season began. As with three years ago, I kept the song choice to one by the same artist, and the song that is quoted above seems to fit the bill to mark the seasonal transition from the end of one to the beginning of another.

Being also the title track of one of the early albums of the singer, the song itself is an upbeat invitation to go somewhere and relax, which is especially evident by the parts I've quoted, being the first verse and chorus. It's enthusiastic, optimistic, and opportunistic - even more so for the artist of the song, who could have been said to be on the rise at the time of its and its album's release. The same could be said to apply to Pokémon matters too, especially with regard to the above situation.

With regard to the current Pokémon Go season, its title is definitely suggestive of paths (as "trails") by which Trainers in and of the game can venture through, possibly to encounter new challenges, opportunities, and so on. As such, the "coming over" suggestion is fulfilled by this imagery, and the above song fills in the rest of the imagery nicely. Even so, the "twilight" portion of things seems to be suggestive of not only pertinent matters at this time of year but also other shady matters (to be detailed later) that may come over.

Generally, the song's upbeat premises, in the other parts of the song beyond the ones I've quoted, are also something that Trainers of all kinds may stand up for and support each other for their achievement. Overall, the song itself could also be construed as an invitation for Trainers to keep up their Pokémon journey on whatever paths they go on (whether or not that pertains to Pokémon Go), as well as to "come over" and gather with other Trainers to deal with the paths they have treaded on - perhaps even against each other.

Pokémon certainly wasn't on the mind of the artist, as part of the songwriting team, when the song was first released (after all, it was only a year old at the time). Yet framing the song with a Pokémon context obviously works out quite well, in particular with the seasonal transition of Pokémon Go as I've intended it to be. With that, after the occurring transition for the latter game's season, now the effort lies in treading the "twilight trails" as suggested... and Pokémon species and Trainers can "come over" along the way.

Seven years ago: The Music of TCGO
Eight years ago: Cosplay: Tachiagare
Nine years ago: My Book of Days
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Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Celebrity Favorites for "Pokémon 30"

Ideally, the post I write up for today should have come (a lot) sooner - perhaps applicable in more ways than one - but it is what it is. Earlier this year, I had written up about the "What's Your Favorite?" campaign, which is also effectively a star-studded commemoration for this year's big Pokémon anniversary. For that, I do want to identify the celebrities that are part of the campaign, along with the species they state as their favorite, and to give a personal breakdown of their selections - in particular, those that were featured on the Instagram post.

Some of the featured celebrities are those who deal with the world of music, one of them being the aforementioned Lady Gaga (whose favorite is Jigglypuff); the Pokémon is known for its 12-octave range and it therefore meshes with her musical style. Then, there are Jisoo of K-pop girl band Blackpink fame (whose favorite is Eevee) who has cited the transformative nature of the species, perhaps much like the girl band itself, and Young Miko (whose favorite is Gengar), a Caribbean rapper who could be construed to have a sharp and distinct style, and so does the Pokémon species of choice. They're all well-liked for these well-liked artists.

Then, there are a couple of featured athletes. Charles Leclerc (whose favorite is Arcanine) is known for his prowess behind the wheel of an F1 car; it's speedy, but so is that very Pokémon, who might just be able to stand in for the vehicle if he lets it - which could seem to be the case. Meanwhile, Lamine Yamal (whose favorite is Zygarde in its Complete Forme) had just recently helped Spain to earn a soccer world champ title, and both are particularly known for their abilities - extreme ones at that, both off and on the pitch. If these two athletes have something to say, it may be that their favorite species also define themselves and back.

As for the rest of the featured celebrities, they may be considered "offbeat" ones. Comedy fans will likely recognize Trevor Noah (whose favorite is Psyduck) from his show ventures, especially one on the air; the choice of the Pokémon may be one of bewilderment, with particular regard to psychic and comedic power. Then there's Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (whose favorite is Luxray), an actress who is likely recognizable from some contemporary roles, including one for an animation in a neighboring universe... which might partially explain the choice of the species in addition to its Electric-type personality. They're "offbeat" yet so are their complements.

With these celebrities, the selection represents a great swath of pop culture media and lifestyle, which can be said to be the same for Pokémon nowadays in all its forms. Whether or not Pokémon can be verified to have an impact on said celebrities, the impact of their stated favorites may just be very effective for existing fans and captivating for those for whom Pokémon may be only a cursory interest. They make their favorites especially attractive for themselves and fans in general, and that is definitely worth it for this year's big anniversary.

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Monday, September 7, 2026

Cosplay: Cosplay Creator and Community Convention (C4) 2026

Me: Well, I think you two already gave it away - Goh by sense, Ash by happening.

Ash, Goh: C4!!

Ash: But this time it was on time, not like last year.

Me: Indeed. So on schedule that in fact it had to coincide with the Go Fest Max Finale.

Goh: Coincide...? So this was yesterday and two days ago, like it usually is?

Ash: Nope, just yesterday.

Goh: Huh. I wonder what happened.

Pikachu: Pika chu, pika pika? ["Me too, curious?"]

Me: Maybe they didn't want it to not work out just in case things happen, like last year. Or the organizers are "broke", in a manner of speaking.

Ash: Well, they still seemed to have everything just in one day - the booths, stages, and so on. It kind of looked like ChibiCon for one day.

Goh: Did it have a throng of people too?

Ash: Yeah. Right when I bought my ticket to go in and all day.

Goh: All day, minus the time you were at the Mega Finale meetup.

Ash: Yeah, that.

Goh: I'll bet you missed a few things.

Me: Well, I'm sure he'd miss any semblance of a character competition.

Ash: I know that would happen. 

Pikachu: Pika... ["Well..."]

Me: And maybe he'd miss certain acts on stage... like a certain band.

Ash: Aw man! I saw their name on the stage bumper but didn't see them while I was there, before and after.

Goh: Well, maybe you'll see them sometime else.

Ash: Sure - whenever that'll be. 

Me: Oh, I've just realized: I sent you with your Kalos outfit again like last year, but you didn't deal with anything related to characters.

Ash: It was mostly for the Mega Finale, which is from Kalos, right?

Me: Right you are. I was mostly thinking about that.

Goh: I guess you can think of this year like an extension of last year instead of a new experience.

Pikachu: Chu pika. ["Makes sense."]

Ash: Well, that's true.

Me: But you did get to meet my friends as usual, right?

Ash: Yup - the ones near and far. I spent the morning with one.

Goh: And then you got involved in the communities.

Ash: A bit with the tile game one this time. Oh, and I just browsed through all the merchandise and didn't get anything in particular.

Me: That's OK. You didn't have to this time - maybe at a future convention, either this one or something else.

Ash: Hey, but the future looks good for this one.

Pikachu: Pika chu pika! ["Looks real good."]

Goh: As long as it doesn't hit a snag - or our friend runs into a snag with a Pokémon thing.

Me: Well, that. But life goes on.

Ash: Gotta get next year going, then.

Goh: And don't you have other things to get going too?

Me: That's very true - for Pokémon and else, for conventions and else. 

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Pokémon Go Fest 2026 (Global), Mega Finale

I mentioned a "catch-up opportunity" in my previous post, and that was for a good reason: a finale edition of Pokémon Go Fest is once again instituted for this year. Like last year, it's a mainly two-day happening on the weekend, though it is supported by a week-long event (certainly, to be detailed later). This time, evidently, it's all about Mega Evolution, which has possessed a significance of its own in the game - and this "Mega Finale" honors that significance while wrapping up the festivities, as well as the season.

As usual, the Mega Evolution forms appear by way of raids, this time all divided up into four habitats repeated once both yesterday and today over the period of 10 AM to 6 PM. They also include ones that were previously instituted as Super Mega Raids throughout this year starting from Go Tour and then the Raid Day events, this time just as regular Mega Raids with no shields to break. The catch-up element becomes apparent in this way for anyone whose Mega Energy is lacking and can afford to raid if possible.

But it's not the only one. Also in it for catching up is Mewtwo in its Mega forms, X yesterday and Y today, though rewarding a different background (if one is fortunate) and without the raid perks of the main Go Fest event. In addition, for the first time in seven years, Armored Mewtwo from the movie event in July 2019 returns, allowing those who haven't caught it to catch it by modern standards with various sizes, but still not in Shiny form. The finale event may thus be considered as Mewtwo-centric as it is Mega-centric, like the main one.

Since the Mega Evolution forms are found in raids, their predecessors in evolution are also found in the wild (and some Field Research tasks) during each habitat, accompanied by other species of similar types and supporting roles. The three first partners or starters of Kalos also appear in the wild, regardless of habitat, to supplement what can be gained from the accompanying event's Go Pass (to be detailed shortly)... for this Mega Finale also serves as the debut of the Mega Evolution forms of these Pokémon, though not by way of raiding them.

Then there is the Go Pass. It has a number of encounters with one of the Kalos first partners, which is selected by way of a Timed Research set. There are some items as well, but most of the first 100 ranks are filled with Mega Energy of various Mega Evolution forms, which may be useful for those who rarely have the chance to raid for them (even in this instance). The rest of the 500 ranks are composed of mostly Stardust as usual, while the real value is in the first partner encounters, which have a background when caught and could be Shiny.

Like last year, I took care of the first day yesterday in my local area and today in a faraway area, though today was also for a different and more "usual" reason that makes this year's instance a diversion, in addition to it being a diversion itself with some friends...

Goh: I seem to recall that we talked about something similar... oh, here we go, around a year ago too. Would it have something to do with that?

Me: Hmm, maybe. You know, it's as if I had planned it.

Ash: It was all today!

Pikachu: Pika pika. ["Like that."]

Goh: Well, I can't wait to find out what happened. But for the Mega thing...

Ash: I just took care of what our friend needed with the raids and all.

Me: Great! It shouldn't have been too much.

Ash: But Mega Evolution is always a big thing.

Goh: Can't argue with that.

Me: This year is a big one in many ways.

One more thing: this event is precisely why the next Pokémon Go season is deferred, so this becomes the real peak - or at least, it was previewed. As the season ends on a high note, the Mega Evolution journey in Pokémon Go continues for whatever else it might offer next.
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Saturday, September 5, 2026

Returning for Mega Opportunities

September 5 is the day is when I usually discuss my return to playing Pokémon Go since nine years ago (see below), and in that regard this post will be no different. What becomes the differentiator this time - aside from the topic that I choose to tie into the discussion, also the case for past years - is that the post also becomes a tie-in for a certain Pokémon affair to come, and will be separately detailed in a post and discussion all its own. Yet that topic is pretty much already indicative, given the title of this specific post.

But first, there is the "return" aspect to deal with. Every point I make about my return to Pokémon Go in past years is essentially an opportunity in some form, and the posts from the past years may be construed to be indicative of some of the forms that those opportunities may take. Even I'm still discovering them, especially last year and this year, when I've taken some big steps in dealing with how I play the game - particularly by the twists of the game itself and others who play it. That could be considered something "mega" to deal with.

Then there's the topic at hand. The game has had Mega Evolution for the better part of six years now, and there have been a lot of opportunities for introducing novelties related to it as well as the species related to it, including some of the newest ones (Dragonite, Victreebel, and so on) and the ones that Trainers have long waited for (Mewtwo, and previously Metagross and others). For that, the game has done a somewhat good job of implementing as well as preserving the concept for past and present Mega opportunities.

Now, with all the species of the "first batch" having their Mega forms and the "second batch" being gradually introduced, Trainers are given a great opportunity to feel like they're playing the original sixth-generation games and the new "add-on" Legends game alongside their real-world adventure. What's left is the future for the ones that haven't been introduced, and as or before that happens, it is a good idea to make sure one is caught up with what is present; the opportunities to make that happen may be either fortunate or remarkable.

Many years after I've returned, a whole lot (or by this post's descriptor, "mega") has developed for Pokémon Go, and that goes for the player side and the technical side - even if it's just as rough as it is pleasant. By extension, that also means a whole lot of opportunities for a lot of facets related to Pokémon, which at present admittedly has quite a bit to do with Mega Evolution and whatever Trainers can or have mustered for that. For other opportunities and returns (by other people), the efforts and results could be "mega" as well.

Two years ago: Wishing Others' Return
Three years ago: Point of (No) Return?
Six years ago: Returns Come and Go
Eight years ago: A Happy Return
Nine years ago: Here I Go (Again)
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Friday, September 4, 2026

TCGP: Team Rocket Takes Over, with Ambition

Team Rocket seems to have a way of getting into different Pokémon games and particularly ones beyond their region of concern (Kanto, and sometimes Johto). Their latest foray is now the Pocket version of Pokémon TCG, by which their entry is through an expansion of their own. Actually, it's substantially more than that, and thus the entry can be considered a "takeover" in line with other games with their presence. As such, this coverage of the new expansion will be comparatively more substantial, even "ambitious" in that regard.

With that, the new expansion is a Themed Booster Pack that is titled "Team Rocket's Ambition", which has a red accent that is as red as the Team Rocket "R". Its 72 numbered cards and 38 overnumbered cards (110 in total) hold some dark secrets, including the three Legendary birds of Kanto but belonging to the nefarious team (which indeed appear on the pack image), and the expansion's only "immersive" card being not a Pokémon card, but a Supporter card. The topsy-turvy possibilities are highly apparent.

Among the 66 Pokémon cards in the numbered section as well as their "full art" variants in the overnumbered section, many of them are indicated as "belonging" to Team Rocket, making them the first cards in TCGP with this distinction. Then, the pack also introduces 2 Item cards, 3 Supporter cards, and 1 Stadium card - not much to speak of, but what effects they may have could be quite detrimental to the player or opponent, especially when coupled with the attacks that the Pokémon of this expansion already possess.

Of course, the "takeover" is much more than that. The title or splash screen has been modified to have a scarlet aura with cards of the expansion. Then, there is an accompanying event for the time that the expansion is prime, which includes a special shop that is accessed by secret means that some main series players will find familiar. Some battles involving cards of the expansion will also have special music instead of the more common pieces. In more ways than one, this certainly makes for a "total takeover" of things.

Perhaps it may be apt to describe the presence of Team Rocket anywhere they may be present as an "organized chaos"; that description seems to be quite appropriate for their current presence in TCGP as well, thanks to this new (minor) expansion or Themed Booster Pack. Its elements are elegantly crazy - including for the background "takeover" event with which it comes along - and that can be something that some players can take advantage of to make sure that some (better) ambitions can be fulfilled.

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Thursday, September 3, 2026

Collection Challenges, Wherefore Art Thou?

By now, it's clear that a post with a title appended by the three-word question as with this one will deal with something that's been curiously missing for some time. This time it's in the realm of Pokémon Go, something that rarely has missing things, but in this case it's something that may be of certain significance. Since 2021, Collection Challenges have graced the game as an optional part of events that may also be engaging for those events. However, the feature has been curiously absent since early this year, and that becomes a prompt for writing up this post and discussing what may be the relevant circumstances to explain its absence.

Recall that last March, events started to be organized differently by adding Go Passes to them and/or making them less frequent (although the former then becomes another source of complaints, which may be discussed later). The Pokopia event then also happened to be the one which last had the feature, after which the absence occurred. Then in June and earlier, there was the reorganization of Today View, which was perhaps more vital than adding an instance of Collection Challenge. All these may or may not be the reasons that the feature went absent, but some of their complications at least may have had a hand.

The feature's absence also demands a reflection of its implementation all these years. Some of the instances have been challenging (which suits its name), but others have also been way too challenging, like the rather large ones of early editions of Go Tour or ones where multiple Pokémon need to be hatched out of Eggs that have poor chances (or the Trainers themselves were simply not fortunate enough). Yet others could be completed within timescales that are rather short, perhaps making them not "challenging" enough for what they are.

Perhaps for all of those possibilities, a break in its action may be well-deserved for the feature and Trainers who have expected it. Still, the break seems to have gone on long enough and they are interested in another instance of the feature. And by reports, that seems to be about to happen sooner rather than later, which could be regarded for fans of the feature (like yours truly) despite its share of "challenges" regarding its challenges (ahem). Thus, the return of the feature is and would be also very well-deserved for affirming its provisions.

Challenges constantly exist in Pokémon Go, with or without the above feature that explicitly provides that element, but the challenge in having to deal with the above feature's absence is quite a different one and is perhaps revealing of the elements of the game. With that, its recent absence is one that has to be duly noted and reasoned out, for the hope that its return can bring about challenges that are more receptive to Trainers and Pokémon Go.

One year ago: TCGP: A Visit to the Secluded Springs
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Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Technology Collaborations with Pokémon

This year is a special anniversary year for Pokémon, being its 30th year, something that bears repeating even now as it's transitioning. With such a lengthy presence, many entities outside of the franchise now also want in on it - as in, they want to collaborate with it. That includes some entities that deal with technology, specifically companies that produce certain devices, for whom Pokémon appeals to them for collaboration. Now (as well as further back), those companies have made their collaborations for Pokémon fans to enjoy.

Sandisk, the external storage company, recently came up with external drives that have motifs of certain Pokémon species. They comprise a flash drive featuring Mew and a portable SSD featuring Mewtwo - billed as emblematic of "mystical" and great power, for which the drives should allow for that. Even a little further back, they also came up with SD cards featuring Pokémon with additional Nintendo Switch branding, possibly for use in the consoles. Either way, the appeal and power of Pokémon is recognized.

Meanwhile, Polaroid as the company known for instant photos came up with new cameras for instant photos decked out with Pokémon colors - specifically those of Pikachu, Poké Ball, and Sylveon. To complete the gear, there are also camera cases, straps, and album cases with the Poké Ball motif, as well as instant photo films for use with the cameras that have some familiar (and favorite) Pokémon species on them. These instant photos are certainly all about making memories, and now they come with a neat Pokémon touch.

For the one that's somewhat further back, that would be Razer, the company of gaming peripherals. Their "Pokémon Collection" spans the gamut of keyboards, mice, deskpads, and headphones or earpads in terms of devices as well as Pikachu, Gengar, and more in terms of the featured Pokémon. These devices are primarily PC-centric, a realm where Pokémon is hardly present, but with Pokémon, their gaming flavor remains evident; the devices are a welcome addition for different Pokémon fans.

Whether they are of this year or were from past years, any collaboration with Pokémon is surely welcomed by its fans, especially for a special year like this one and if it involves products that are relevant to them. The case of the above technological products by the respective companies in collaboration with Pokémon makes it clear that they can acknowledge fans of this franchise and serve their (technological) needs, with or without a direct relationship to Pokémon but still having the particular flair of that very franchise.

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Tuesday, September 1, 2026

The Season of Twilight Trails

Certainly, the post that wraps up last season also has a preview or tease of the next one, and what that season entails is a walk on the less brighter side of the day, but one that still has its own way of captivating people and Pokémon species alike. Appropriately, the new season is called "Twilight Trails", and by its title and its timing for this stretch of the year, some things related to it could already be discerned. Regardless, the role of this start-of-season post remains to elucidate (ahem) as much of those things as possible.

As I'd mentioned, the new season will come somewhat late - to be precise, a week from today - as the previous season has to wrap up its "forever forward" path in a certain way to make way for the low light path. On the flip side, the new season is slated to end on time (that is, by the usual time I cover its end), so that would be the first in a long time... but I'm getting way, way, way ahead of myself, and the season itself hasn't even yet started. It is then appropriate to let the low light season run its course of things first.

Those things, as usual, will apply to Pokémon Go first and foremost because that's obviously its season title. Yet given the way things are for this time of year and the rest of Pokémon in general, it is not inappropriate to consider that there may be some overlap in the happenings for both Pokémon Go and other areas of Pokémon. That said, the path is still long at this point for the approximately three-month span that it is, and then of course there is the "shady" aspect that still needs to be considered.

On the seasonal emblem or logo, the part that is as crucial to the season as its content, it has all the colors of the dusk time, which is expected given the season's title. It also has some other elements that could be considered "mystical", in addition to the typography, which in itself is also "magical" in a way. That should be a rather big clue on the things that this season will entail, even if it is still necessary to prove their appearance now or later on in the season. The shady path may or may not all be laid out.

Now, it seems inevitable that any path in life will go through some rather shady times, and that includes some related to Pokémon, in this case Pokémon Go. The choice, plan, circumstance, or whatever that includes the next season that seems aptly titled to reflect that path also seems to have to be taken in stride (ahem) with the low light. That low light, though, can also be a "glimmer of hope" in a way with the possibilities that might just occur, and it may be up to everyone traversing that path to find it and light things up.

Two years ago: The Season of Max Out
Four years ago: The Season of Light
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Monday, August 31, 2026

The Peak of Forever Forward

This end-of-season post will be one that truly defines it, with the fact that I've always called it a "peak" rather than an "end". For starters, it needs to be said that today is in fact not the end of the season yet, and it's going to be rather delayed (by several days) from the usual time I bring it up for certain reasons. But things go on, times carry on, everyone moves on - somehow - and all of those make for pretty good points to discuss, especially since I've mentioned them way, way back at the beginning of the season, and now again at its end.

For this season, its origin as the game of Pokémon Go had brought about its usual mid-year run of celebrations, which of course would involve Go Fest and its anniversary, as well as other pertinent game events. All of them offered slices of things one might have moved on from but luckily (or not) can get to experience at least one more time before actually and finally moving forward. Given the season's title, it's a time to be reveled - in particular concern for the game's own anniversary - and then looked back on with kindness as time moves on.

Meanwhile, for other Pokémon happenings, they may be considered to have certain essences of moving on. That applies to the regular schedules of VGC and TCG (the latter even including TCGP), the seemingly foreboding demands of Unite, and the continuing "gap year" of Café Remix among other things. They carry over to (and even beyond) the big happening of this year's World Championships, and fans carry (or carried) on with them. 

With that, if time is to be considered as the answer from and to this season as I've mentioned earlier, then it allows for every purpose (ahem), including Pokémon ones as above, to occur. The common denominator is that they all develop in various ways with regard to time, and as that happens, a forward motion is incurred. In a way, the Pokémon Go season may just have been an affirmation that its Trainers (and beyond) needed for them to go on.

Something else that moves forward is the day, which moves on into the night and back into the day ad infinitum. Those who move throughout them - and many Pokémon fans will surely do - will also move on and through paths in them, and if the conditions are right, the light will be down low, but their excitement stays high even with forward movement.

Two years ago: The Peak of Shared Skies
Three years ago: The Peak of Hidden Gems
Four years ago: The Peak of Go
Five years ago: The Peak of Discoveries
Eight years ago: Solidarity Making
Nine years ago: Reunions!
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Sunday, August 30, 2026

Cosplay: 60 Seconds to Tokyo 2026

Me: Well, I can't be at (or send you to) PokémonXP and/or Worlds, but I can send you to a festival instead. 

Ash: And there's one today!

Me: Right. It's a little far away, but I think it satisfies the travel need.

Goh: And it's got an interesting name too. It almost seems unreal.

Ash: Don't you think? Not unless you use...

Goh: The Psychic Teleport! But even then that's also limited - I think.

Pikachu: Chu pika? ["Maybe?"]

Me: Well, that's a reasoning. Anyway, I wanted to send Ash today at the behest of one of my friends...

Ash: ...who runs (ran) the whole thing!

Goh: Really?

Ash: We talked about it off and on while I was there. But maybe we can save that for later.

Goh: For starters, how did you get there?

Ash: With a couple of our friend's other friends - we met along the way.

Goh: That's pretty nice!

Me: I'll bet that saved a load of effort.

Ash: It did - and on the way back too.

Goh: So, what about the festival, then?

Ash: It was in a hotel! Not where you'd usually find a festival.

Pikachu: Pi pi pika! ["Luxurious!"]

Goh: Ooh!

Me: Well, sometimes you find conventions at a hotel. I've been to ones myself that are such. But that's a different matter.

Ash: Would that be in a big room, just like this one?

Me: Yes! That's all I can say, though.

Goh: If it's a festival, were there communities and food?

Ash: Just one community - Bocchi Noizu - and three food stands. One of them has the exact same name as the festival.

Goh: Oh, your friend must have asked them to come.

Me: I'm sure he did. Oh, yes: I heard from some of my other friends that a hotel in my town also wants something going on as the same name of this festival, but I don't think it's a festival. And they canceled it.

Ash: I'm sure the hotels are all together! I saw a poster for that with lots of hotel names.

Pikachu: Pika chu. ["A good deal."]

Me: I would think so too.

Goh: OK, and I'm sure there had to be competitions.

Ash: A character parade, and a photography one. I got in the first... but your friend wanted me in the second one too. So I came up with something for that with the food they sold.

Me: I saw that. It's exactly what I would make for that myself. It's also an excuse to eat.

Ash: Haha, yeah!

Goh: And then for the character parade, you had your world outfit. ( I wish I was there.)

Ash: Yeah. Our friend told me to "recycle" it from last week. So I "recycled" what I did there too.

Goh: And how'd everything work out?

Ash: Didn't get anything for both - but I did get a certificate from your friend.

Me: That was one of the points my friend sold me on, so there you go.

Pikachu: Pika pika. ["Pretty nice."]

Ash: Oh yeah! I also got in a minigame, and I got a little something - by answering Pokémon questions! They were all about Trainers and their Pokémon.

Me: Well, that would be another point... anyhow, that's pretty good.

Goh: So... entertainment - I'd guess song and dance.

Ash: You're right. There were a couple of dance groups and a bit of singing too.

Goh: Pretty standard.

Ash: I even filled in with "Mezase Pokémon Master" - but I got distracted a bit in the middle...

Me: Huh. Don't worry about it. At least it's not competitive.

Ash: Yeah, I guess you're right.

Goh: So I guess we can call this one a success - what do you think?

Me: I think you're quite right. Hey, maybe that local hotel of mine might just get things rolling.

Pikachu: Chu pika chu! ["Marvelous!"]

Me: Even so, did you tell my friend that it might not be so easy for him to do it all on his own?

Ash: I did. That was part of our talk after the festival.

Goh: Maybe there's something odd about it?

Ash: Um... I hate to say this, but I saw "The Forbidden One" wandering about the festival.

Goh: Wait, so he might have been involved?

Ash: From what I got, he might have put money into it and tried to control it.

Me: Uh-huh. See, that's the kind of threat that my friend might face. Now I think I might know why the local happening got axed.

Ash: Your other friends also stepped in and tried to help a bit - which I think did the trick.

Me: Well, I hope that whatever comes next will be free of his "influence".

Pikachu: Chu... ["Hmm..."]

Me: In the meantime, in the spirit of the festival's title, perhaps 60 seconds might be all you need to think you're somewhere.

Ash: I think that was all in a song there! You just have to close your eyes.

Goh: And then, our friend might just get to Tokyo or anywhere else in the world.

Me: Perhaps for the next World Championships, you and I can be there in person instead of just in spirit.

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Saturday, August 29, 2026

Pokémon Go Event Rollup, 8/29/2026

August has once and again proven itself to be a busy and hectic month for Pokémon affairs in general and Pokémon Go in particular, and for the latter, the time is at hand to roll up or recap the in-game events that have taken place in the month. It occurs at the same date as last year, and a similarly late one at that, but that is only a further reflection of the hectic nature of the month. Furthermore, this season has the title of "Forever Forward", and this is its last month, so there's still a sense of the seasonal theme by that title that needs to be fulfilled.

Kicking off the month on August 1 was another replay event as a "Community Saturday", which was a Max Battle Day featuring Gigantamax Rillaboom, last seen approximately a year ago. All the usual perks (including more MP, a paid ticket "booster", and more Special Trades) were present for the replay event, as did the possibility of the species becoming Shiny, which may have been what Trainers were most looking for and that the replay facilitated for them.

Hot (or cold) on its trail was the Summer Marathon event with the subtitle of "Arctic Embers" from August 4 to 10. Like its earlier iteration in the spring, there was a chance to catch the marathon Pikachu by Timed tasks - yet only still by traversing the full length of 42 km. Its main focus, though, was on Fire and Ice types, specifically the debut of Shiny Snom, from Eggs or otherwise. Four Pokémon of the types, two of each, were also featured on alternating days along with a few other complementary species, some also from Field Research encounters. The event also came with a new avatar item as well as a Go Pass of 60 ranks containing regular and premium support items, encounters, and bonuses of greater PokéStop XP and reduced hatch distance... the last of these being useful to hatch the event 5 km Eggs as well as the ones from the Fire and Ice Hatch Day on August 8 featuring Magby and Smoochum. A few things about the event were truly hot and/or cold according to what Trainers preferred for and from it.

The water, though, is always cool (in a sense), as the Water Festival returned from August 18 to 24 as an UItra Unlock. For that purpose, it brought about the debuts of the Arrokuda family as well as Cramorant, mostly from Rainy Lure Modules but the latter also from Go Battle League. Other Pokémon of the given type supported these debutants in the wild, raids (including Tatsugiri, Dondozo, and a few other special ones), and Field Research encounters, plus Wiglett where it's found. As for bonuses, there were greater Shiny chances for Ducklett and Dewpider, and gradually increasing XP and Stardust catch bonuses every two days, plus Candy and halved Egg distance from the Go Pass of 60 ranks along with its other useful items and some encounters. The "crown jewel" of the festival, though, was the appropriately scheduled Starmie Super Mega Raid Day on August 22 with all the usual perks, and thanks to the Stardust bonus, a massive reward for those who really (and always) seek it. This edition of the festival was regardless one that delivered novelty and sparkle in more ways than one.

Finally, there is the accompanying event to PokémonXP and the World Championships from August 25 to 30 (tomorrow), with some particular focus for each "half" in three-day periods. This event expectedly has both special Pikachu in in-game form, which can be caught from raids and Field Research encounters. Because of the focus on the tournaments, Go Battle League allows for more battles (three times as many in a day), more varied IVs from Pokémon encounters, and a special background and music to suit. Both "halves" also have different accompanying wild and rare Pokémon, including in raids. A great deal of Pokémon will also know special moves when caught or evolved. Other niceties for Trainers involve avatar items for the champion, on-site visitors, and everyone (including a shirt and backpack), plus new stickers. This event's Go Pass of 60 ranks has some special goodies and encounters in it as well, not to mention some bonuses for Stardust catch and raids - some of which become very, very nice when upgraded to the Deluxe track. As always, Trainers can also watch Twitch streams for other rewards, especially to make them feel that they're there at the grand event.

With that, everything is also moving forward as the season ends and the next one is about to begin - sometime soon. It's something that always happens, further as the season's title may suggest, and when that is coupled with a busy and hectic August, as it seems to be in this and past years, that makes for an experience where "moving (on)" itself is a kind of necessity.
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Friday, August 28, 2026

Championship Journey on a Cable Car

Then, there's the event of the World Championships itself. As usual, much of its highlighting occurs on the Friday of the event as in previous years (this one was last year's), which may not necessarily be on the same date since the days and weeks shift. Coupled with PokémonXP for this year as the convention "arm", both events - even by themselves - may be construed to present a "journey", which will become evident soon by their explanation. That can also be deemed as significant in more ways than one, especially with what's being offered.

I mention "cable car" in the title of this post for a reason: both events are being held at San Francisco, California, and that vehicle is representative of the city. This year's location is also only somewhat farther removed from last year's, which may or may not bear any comparative significance. Regardless, Pikachu leads the pack this year (two of them) with a cosmic outfit inspired by Cosmog and a royal outfit that shows supremacy, and they represent the "double-sided" event as it occurs for the edition of this grand year in the grand seaside city.

Along for the ride (or journey) are the same members of the "pantheon" as last year: VGC, TCG, Pokémon Go, and Pokémon Unite. However, it has to be said that Pokémon Unite will "get off the ride" after this year, for it plans to hold a separate championship tournament from the World Championships instead next year. Whether this has something to do with the current "state of the game" for that game (or not) could be anyone's guess, but it's clear that the journey for next year could also change in more and further ways as well.

Meanwhile, as usual, there's still a local entourage - that is, of my local area - with several more representatives now, including two teams for Unite. This also includes some who will be at the 
PokémonXP side of things, for which they are representative of various and diverse Pokémon interests as well. This journey is a continuing one, and if it happens that I can participate in the entourage somehow, then it could make for a very great time with them.

San Francisco is a city where it can be construed that a lot of the old meets the new, and this year's execution of the Pokémon World Championships has a few old things and new things going for it. For many, it's also the "gateway" city to the United States - I can attest this one myself - and this year's World Championships edition may thus also be considered a "gateway" of sorts for prospective players and fans who wish to experience things in the best ways.

On that note, the experiences, the players, the fans, and everything else that ties into both competition and convention are all getting on the cable car, and its bell has sounded for the journey of the next three days ahead. That's also the point at which I wish good luck to all of the participants above for the journey of this event as usual, and then more beyond that.

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Thursday, August 27, 2026

My Interests on the PokémonXP Schedule

Having explained what PokémonXP is (being essentially a Pokémon convention), now I want to discuss what actually goes on at the convention. Specifically, I also want to discuss which of the happenings - panels and others - on the schedule that I would like to attend if I was (or could be) actually present for that very convention, which again is obviously too late for me at this point in time. But of course, I can state my interests regardless of time and space.

In the Garden Stage, the happenings are pretty much uniform for the three days (Friday to Sunday), so it's just a matter of choosing which ones I'd like to attend and when. The 9 AM yoga session is quite appealing, though I'd probably could only make the Saturday session. The rest (meet and greet, story time, and dance class) are trivial stuff, which I may be interested in if I happen to be less interested in a specific panel on a particular time and day.

Then there are the main stage happenings. On Friday, the Opening Ceremonies are a can't-miss, as is the panel for the new stop-motion series from Aardman. The full art card panel could be the one I'm least interested in for the day and I might be tempted to skip that one in favor of a Garden Stage happening, but the other two panels are of great interest, extremely so for the entire day. It makes for a great start to both events as a whole on the Friday.

On Saturday, it seems the morning to midday panels (Pokémon Go, TCG artist, Bracket Bonanza) are of greater interest for me personally, while the later panels are of the "rich or classy" kind, and I could perhaps ignore them. Of course, that means making my way after the yoga session from the Garden Stage as above and then possibly back after the panels of interest as I mentioned to the Garden Stage - and perhaps external outings afterwards.

Sunday is where things would come together, as the Cosplay Showcase is in the afternoon and you can bet that I'd be bringing my cosplay for that. The game show that follows would be pretty good too, and so would the closing run for the grand events. The "visualization" panel in the morning would be the only one of interest since I'd be skipping the Horizons panel for... reasons. Like others, I'd need to be putting out my best (and more) on this ultimate day.

As can be seen, there is much to see and do at PokémonXP, just like at any other pop culture convention - only this time it all pertains to Pokémon, which would be awesome for fans who can indeed go there. That would be the case for me as well, if only I could attend and had the necessary means for doing so. Still, Pokémon has all the necessary means for me anytime and anywhere, and that reflects much of my interests for PokémonXP and beyond it somehow.

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

PokémonXP: From Tournament to Convention

The end of August is drawing near, and so is in fact the Pokémon World Championships, which will in fact be discussed soon. Along with that, I also want to discuss something that very much pertains to the grand event, at least as far as this year's edition is concerned. It is known that the tournament has attracted the appeal of non-competing fans to come and visit (yours truly would be one of them), so along with the tournament this year, something new is (was) introduced that can be said to take it from a tournament to a convention.

For that purpose, that something is a special event called PokémonXP, for which the name might evoke some memories of (by now) a popular but eventually deprecated operating system. It's not that, of course, but both are certainly based on the same root of "experience", which this something new is intended to deliver, especially for those who aren't competing. While the competitors are duking it out as they are expected to in the World Championships, visiting fans can check this out instead to get their Pokémon enjoyment in other ways.

Now, the event is composed of interactive workshops for attendees with some special things for them, as well as (primarily) happenings on two stages, a main one for the event itself as well as another one as a "garden stage". As a brief summary, the latter is composed of more fun and involved activities with Pokémon, while the former is composed primarily of many panels, each running about one and a half hours long, with some other fun stuff interspersed. I'll have more on these happenings in a separate post, which I had intended to make much sooner, but now is appropriate and relevant anyhow since I've explained the background.

With the schedule, it can be seen that it's very much a convention, as it's structured in similar ways and has similar content to what one would expect at pop culture conventions - especially ones in the United States, for those familiar with them. Being a convention person myself (obviously with some detailed on this blog through my Pokémon cosplay), it also drives my interest to go to it - although evidently it's too late at this point in time. And while it may or may not be present next year, the World Championships are surely so even then.

PokémonXP is certainly not a replacement, but rather a complement to the grand tournament that has persisted for many years now. Depending on its chance of persistence or appearance in later years, it may also become its own thing, if its content as above doesn't already suggest that it could in fact be considered its own thing. Whether together or separate, its potential to draw Pokémon fans without needing them to be competitive is a wonderful thing, just like any pop culture convention in its most exacting form should be.

Two years ago: Network Connections
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Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Cosplay: "Independence Cosplay"

Ash and Goh have gone back out into the world. But there's a little something going on today, and I still need someone to fill that in. So...

Me: For the first time ever, please welcome Roy.

Roy: Hi!

Me: You, of course, are the "flame child" that I referred to in my previous post, and I've grown to identify with you in some ways.

Roy: Thank you! I'm honored.

Me: Which is why now I'd like to take the privilege to send you to a happening in my world [OOC: cosplay as you] as the first Pokémon character not tied to my previous ones [Ash or his basis].

Roy: Sure! But... isn't today a day where you might need to be doing something else?

Me: Don't worry, today's an off day, which is why it can happen for me and my friends.

Roy: I can see that. I went to the mall that you told me to go to for it, and I met some of them right away. And one of them helped me get set up!

Me: See? And I'm glad you got the help. I was thinking someone might have to do that.

Roy: Oh, and you sent me along with Fuecoco, my first partner. That's very nice.

Fuecoco: Fuecoco! ["Greetings!"]

Roy: OK, so this festival - I guess you could call it that - has... "independence" in it? What's the deal?

Me: Well, last week there were celebrations for that, so this one can be considered a delayed version of that.

Roy: Oh, yeah - I gotcha. People set up shops too, some goodies, some food...

Me: Sure, even if it's a little one in a mall.

Roy: And then more of your friends came. And we talked off and on...

Me: It's a good time. Speaking of good times, the festival also has some entertainment. How'd that go for you?

Roy: I like the singers! The dancing was OK too. And there were games!

Me: Oh, they're probably like the games for last week's common celebration.

Roy: Yeah, they look interesting, but maybe I'm not cut out for them.

Me: I'm not sure either. But for characters, there should be something for them to express themselves.

Roy: It's... a little competition!

Fuecoco: Fueco! ["Neat!"]

Me: It's a little something I call a "character parade" [OOC: cosplay walk] where you also show off what you can do briefly.

Roy: You'd like me in it, wouldn't you?

Me: Of course, even though it's your first time out.

Roy: OK, I can do that with Fuecoco. It could be like the first time we met.

Me: That could work. Others might have something similar.

Roy: Yeah, that's the vibe I got from them.

Me: Well, all right. So you ate (for me), took in the sights, and participated in the character parade. How'd that last one go?

Roy: I got nothing. But the others that got something were great too.

Me: Yeah, that happens. So no "rookie miracle" this time around.

Roy: It was fun, though, on stage!

Fuecoco: Fueco fueco. ["Pretty nice."]

Me: So, after all that, how do you feel about me sending you?

Roy: That's great! It's a different experience from my journey.

Me: I thought so. And you could see a bit of my world.

Roy: And I could help you out with other Pokémon things too.

Me: That's a real possibility. Now, I currently don't have a future plan yet for you, and I might want to change up a couple of things to make it better for you.

Roy: That's fine with me! Take your time to make it the best.

Me: With that, you can go back to your journey, and I can go back to mine.

Roy: OK! I'll see you whenever I see you.

Me: Got it. And I'll see you then.

As I say, this is not "moving on", but "embracing the future". It's an "independence" in and of itself, which seems to be appropriate.

Six years ago: The Principle of Life
Seven years ago: Expecting the Cards
Eight years ago: PokéMusicians
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Monday, August 24, 2026

Ode to a Flame Child

OK, this post will be a bit cryptic for many of the uninitiated, but for others, it should be rather obvious what I'm talking about - even the title might be already so for some people in both camps. It's modeled after an ode, which is a kind of text that praises someone and is normally formed in poetic style, but for this post it's written in regular prose. And the subject is a certain "flame child" who has gained a certain prominence, which when linked to Pokémon becomes a given - and for that reason some praise for the person becomes deserved.

Now, the "flame child" can be considered a serendipitous find due to the way that the child's most trusted allies happened upon the child, and it's a find that will simultaneously define both the child and the allies. Their development, especially from a Pokémon standpoint, is stunning to cover and track, and I'm sure other fans would agree on this point. That point is certainly deserving of praise all its own, particularly when I can get to it myself.

The "flame child" is called as such - at least by my own terms - by the Pokémon that is very much identified with the child and furthermore develops along with the child. It is truly one of flames - even being slightly "spiritual" in its appearance and nature. For that, it also has to be praised for what it can do alongside the child and even further beyond that.

Some praise also has to be directed toward the child's vocal abilities, which is also helped by the accompaniment of the Pokémon that I just mentioned, again with regard to development. For someone interested in vocals such as myself, that's also a partial inspiration.

It's amazing how a child can exemplify so much, especially given the descriptor that applies to the child and how that relates to other things. All of those truly deserve praise somehow.

And after all that, I can say that the "flame child" will become important in the next post.

Four years ago: The Fighting Cup of GBL
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Sunday, August 23, 2026

Cosplay: Wibufest Cosplay Competition Vol. 9.3

Ash: Hey, they're busy again.

Pikachu: Pi pika? ["Again?"]

Me: Yup, this one's about them again.

Goh: I can see that. Um... "Vol 9.3"?

Me: I think they wanted to indicate that they've been around and about. But this one is local to my area.

Ash: Just like last time.

Goh: So, I guess that would apply to the place, the competitions, and the rest.

Ash: Yeah! I thought they wouldn't have a singing competition again, but they did.

Me: Oh, huh. I don't have anything fresh in my mind for you... so, will "Chiisaki Mono" again be fine with your world outfit?

Ash: OK. I guess that will make up for last time.

Pikachu: Pi pika pika. ["Again, I guess."]

Ash: But I did make it different. I went full Japanese this time.

Goh: Nice. Not your usual mixture self.

Me: Well, I guess it would be nice sometimes. What else is different, other than your outfit?

Ash: The communities were also different. A little bit.

Goh: There's got to be something different for the competitions.

Ash: Some of our usually in-character friends tried the singing competition. A few were OK.

Goh: OK, and then for the character competitions...

Ash: They made the registration simple this time. I went for both.

Pikachu: Pika! ["Simple!"]

Me: That just leaves how you did in all of them.

Ash: I got nothing.

Goh: Not even for singing?

Ash: Only two winners for that one - and they're both girls, the only two in it.

Goh: That sounds a little fishy.

Ash: How about a lot? I saw... uh... "The Forbidden One", to borrow what some of your outside friends say.

Me: Oh no. The person is still trying. How'd you know it was him?

Ash: Your other friends confirmed it. And we did address each other.

Goh: A little like that time.

Pikachu: Pika chu... ["Oh dear..."]

Ash: He might have been in it even before. All the winners had to sign something this time like last time, and I don't think they all got their prizes.

Goh: That's the "something they dealt with"!

Ash: Yeah, that.

Me: [sigh] I guess we'll need to mark this one as a red flag for now.

Goh: And I hope they can resolve things pretty soon. Otherwise they'll be "very busy".

Me: Maybe not in a good way. Anyhow, thanks to you two for helping to make this busy weekend more bearable. You can go back on your outing.

Ash, Goh: Sure!

Me: And I've got other business to attend to... literally.

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Saturday, August 22, 2026

Cosplay: Sportainment at "Wonderful Festival"

Me: Well, the next few days seem like it's going to be a busy stretch of sending characters, so with that, I'm going to need your help after all.

Ash: No prob! Good thing we're still here. And I'll put in my world outfit just like at Community Day.

Pikachu: Pika pika! ["That's right!"] 

Goh: And while I may or may not be sent, I can still offer my views.

Me: Sure. Anyway, this one happens locally in the town where I live.

Goh: OK, so it's sports, entertainment, and a festival. I think I see culture too.

Ash: I saw that, actually. It was at the local stadium, and I read up on how it got built.

Goh: Very interesting. I'd love to know how that came about.

Me: I can fill you in later. So, apparently this is a celebration for the wonderful things about where I live.

Ash: And they want characters - us - to make it lively!

Goh: Sounds familiar to all of us.

Pikachu: Pika chu... ["Uncanny..."] 

Ash: Well, yeah. The people holding the character part were the ones usually from the mall rooftop.

Goh: There you go.

Me: You didn't have to pay to get in, did you?

Ash: Luckily, no. The sport entertainment thing is on a stage outside, not inside with the concert.

Goh: I seem to remember a concert and character going on... wait, this one. It wasn't that, was it?

Me: No, this is different.

Ash: Yeah! It's way different than that.

Me: And I know there's a character parade. Did you get in?

Ash: I did! I thought I'd have to pay for that, but it was totally free.

Pikachu: Chu pika. ["Fortunately."] 

Goh: How about actual entertainment - for us?

Ash: Just dance groups and the final for a game we don't play.

Me: Mm-hmm. Did you actually see the festival, though?

Ash: I did stop by, but I didn't get anything from there.

Goh: Well, I guess we might have reasons for that.

Me: By the way, how did the actual character parade go? I heard there was a different system for that.

Ash: Oh, there was the usual stage perform, but we also went out to get "likes" or votes from other people.

Goh: Wait, also like that one time at the mall!

Ash: By the same people!

Pikachu: Pika pika chu? ["Coincidence?"] 

Goh: OK, so...

Ash: Yeah, the stage perform was OK, but I forgot that I needed to stay on stage for a bit.

Goh: Oof.

Ash: Yeah. And the voting was fine. I got 12 from people.

Me: That doesn't sound like much.

Ash: But it got me... THIRD IN VOTING!!

Goh: Wow!!

Me: Hey, and just like that time too.

Ash: Yeah! I thought it wouldn't work out, but it did.

Pikachu: Pika chu! ["It works!"] 

Me: It worked out nicely for us.

Ash: And many of your friends. They also came here with their communities.

Goh: That works out for sport-entertainment.

Ash: But... I peeked inside the stadium and it was mostly empty. And I guess the main festival part wasn't too popular either.

Me: I'm hearing reports that there were controversies the day before, when there weren't characters.

Goh: The day before? You mean this is a multi-day festival?

Me: Yes - it's from Friday to Sunday (tomorrow). But characters are only relevant today.

Goh: Like Ash said, it's to make things popular.

Pikachu: Pika chu pika... ["To make it work..."] 

Me: Well, I think they at least recovered and kept us and characters busy.

Ash: I hope they can make it more wonderful next time.

Goh: Sure enough. Speaking of busy things... what else is in store for us?

Me: Well, that comes tomorrow. But at least today really was busy in other ways.

One year ago: Narrowing Down Pokémon Types
Four years ago: The Summer Cup of GBL
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