Pokemon Archives

8 Non-Spoilery Things To Know About ‘Pokémon Detective Pikachu’

May 13, 2019May 12, 2019Corrina Lawson

Detective Pikachu is on the case, assisted by the son of his missing partner, to uncover a conspiracy in Ryme City.

Pokemon Card Box Sets, Images: The Pokemon Company

Celebrate the Release of ‘Detective Pikachu’ With ‘Pokémon’ Card Box Sets

May 11, 2019May 10, 2019Sophie Brown

To celebrate the release of ‘Detective Pikachu,’ Asmodee UK sent my son four box sets of ‘Pokémon’ cards to open, so let’s dive in!

Celebrate World Anime Day! 5 Family-Friendly Anime to Watch with Your Kids

April 15, 2019April 15, 2019jennmac1

Celebrate World Anime Day with this list of family friendly anime that my young children and I watch together, even though it’s a Monday…

Pokemon TCG Alolan Sandslash and Alolan Ninetails Trainer Kit, Image: The Pokemon Company

Why You Should Buy a ‘Pokemon Trading Card Game’ Trainer Kit

June 30, 2018June 29, 2018Sophie Brown

Trainer Kits are my favorite ‘Pokemon Trading Card Game’ kits for both game newbies and experienced players alike, and here I’ll explain why.

Restricted Pokemon Go Trading, Image: Sophie Brown

How Pokemon Go Trading Has Cheated Its Youngest Fans

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018Sophie Brown13

This week, Pokemon Go Trading and Friends were finally announced, news Pokemon Go players have been waiting years for. Only there’s a hitch.

Pokemon Ultra Prism, Images: The Pokemon Company

‘Pokemon Sun and Moon: Ultra Prism’ Cards + Giveaway

April 29, 2018May 10, 2018Sophie Brown7

The latest wave of cards to be released is ‘Sun and Moon: Ultra Prism’ and we recently got to explore some of the sets available from this range.

How to Buy Pokemon Cards This Holiday Season

December 12, 2017February 10, 2018Sophie Brown6

Did someone on your list ask for Pokemon cards? Do you feel slightly overwhelmed by the variety of different sets available? GeekMom is here to help!

Last-Minute Downloadable Cards to Save Your Valentines Day

February 13, 2017December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

Forgotten Valentine’s Day? We have rounded up a selection of awesomely geeky Valentine’s Day cards that are all available to instantly download & print.

‘The Pokemon Cookbook: Easy & Fun Recipes’ by Maki Kudo

December 6, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer2

Gotta eat ’em all!

EB Games Expo 2016: Preview

September 23, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Next week Sydney (Australia) hosts the EB Games Expo, and EG Mum is making her list of all the previews and playtime on offer from the computer game industry.

Oz Comic-Con: Where Cosplay Champions Are Born

September 14, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Last year’s Oz Comic-Con Cosplay Champion took home the global Crown Championships of Cosplay at C2E2. So what did Sydney 2016 have on offer?

Pokébiology: Where Science and Pokémon Meet

July 22, 2016December 8, 2017Anika Dane

Anika interviews a biologist to discover how Pokémon and real-world science intersect.

Our Free Comic Book Day 2016 Most Wanted

May 4, 2016December 15, 2017Lisa Tate

Not sure what to choose this Free Comic Book Day? Some GeekMoms and GeekDads have a few suggestions.

Sydney Brickshow: Home Is Where the LEGO Is

April 22, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I don’t have a LEGO problem. I have a storage problem, a finance problem, a “sharing with the spawnlings” problem–and now with two LEGO events in my local area, a “must attend all the LEGO Shows” problem.

Growing Down: What Mothering Has Taught Me

March 9, 2016December 15, 2017Tesla Doty2

Being a parent helps us grow up. It also helps us grow down! Here’s a look at what I’ve learned in my few years of being a mother. From becoming more responsible to reliving my favorite stories with my children, being a parent has been a blast!

Pokémon: 20 Years Of Taking My Money

February 27, 2016February 5, 2021Evil Genius Mum1

It’s Pokémon’s 20th anniversary. That’s 20 years of taking my money. From my brothers in the First Wave of Fans to our kids in the Current Wave of Fans. And have I learnt anything over the 20 years? Apparently not…

Pokémon Celebrates 20 Years with Pokémon Day & #Pokémon20!

February 27, 2016December 7, 2017Rory Bristol

Join the Pokéfans around the world as we celebrate 20 years of Pokémon with #Pokémon20! Hear the skinny on new Pokémon releases launching today, and later in 2016, and make the most of Pokémon Day.

PAX Australia 2015 (Part 2): Indie Video Games Steal the Show

November 8, 2015December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aust – The Hype! The Glitz! The Gaming! Evil Genius Mum has worked her way through all of that to find the five best video games for you and your spawnlings. What a sacrifice!

PAX Australia 2015 (Part 1): The Geek Social Hub

November 6, 2015December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

If the “geek shall inherit the Earth” then PAX is where they divvy up the loot. As an expo, it is a huge opportunity to try new games, find new talent, and “mingle with your people.”

Amiibo-geddon Is Here!

May 29, 2015December 2, 2017Maryann Goldman

Nintendo released Wave 4 of their popular amiibo figures today. Read about GeekMom Maryann’s experience as she hunted for those exclusive amiibos!