09th Nov2023

The History of Bad Ideas – Episode 516: The Last Leper!

by Phil Wheat

Emanating from their studio in Cincinnati, Ohio, The History of Bad Ideas sees hosts Jason, Jeff and Blake talk about all things geeky on their podcast. Whether it’s rumours of the latest comic book movies, debating who really is the worst villain of all time, discussing the latest comic issues or just wondering about life […]

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01st Apr2019

Unboxing: Detective Pikachu TCG – Pikachu & MewTwo GX Case Files

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Detective Pikachu TCG set is a small sub-set of the Pokemon Trading Card game based on the movie Detective Pikachu. Released on March 29th 2019, the cards are available in numerous different sets: including a metal lunch box and a few “case File” sets; two of which – the Detective Pikachu Case File […]

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27th Mar2019

3 new Detective Pikachu cards for Pokémon TCG revealed

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company International have revealed three new cards for the Pokémon Trading Card (TCG) game featuring Mr. Mime, JigglyPuff and Psyduck, as seen in the upcoming live-action movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu. These Pokémon were some of the breakout stars from the highly-viewed first trailer for the movie (below): Like the Detective Pikachu, Charizard and […]

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23rd Nov2018

‘Pokemon The Movie: The Power of Us’ Review

by Matthew Turner

Features the voices of: James Carter Cathcart, Laurie Hymes, Michele Knotz, Eddy Lee, Sarah Natochenny, Lisa Ortiz, Ikue Ôtani, Jake Paque, Haven Paschall, Billy Bob Thompson  | Written by Aya Takaha, Eiji Umehara | Directed by Tetsuo Yajima Directed by Tetsuo Yajima, Pokémon The Movie: The Power of Us is the second film in the rebooted […]

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06th Nov2018

MCM London Oct 2018: Veronica Taylor Interview

by Xenia Grounds

How has your weekend been at MCM? It’s been fantastic. Huge crowds! I can’t believe how busy it is. I’ve seen so many people. People I’ve seen at other shows have come back and I’ve met a lot of people as well. How does it feel walking around seeing so much love for Pokemon after […]

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31st Oct2018

MCM Comic Con London Oct 2018: Convention Report

by Xenia Grounds

The biggest nerd event comes back to London again for the last time this year. There is a lot to love about Comic Con and I mentioned a lot of those reasons in my first report on Comic Con in May which was my first time at Comic Con. I jumped at the chance to […]

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13th Jun2018

Nerd Buy: ‘The Nerdsmith’ Pins

by Kat Wheat

Here at Nerdly we love to show our support to local talent and projects that we are fond of. Now everyone knows I love Pokémon, I have done since day one and I’m not ashamed to admit it, you can only imagine my excitement when I discovered nerdy enamel pins from a truly talented lady […]

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07th Mar2018

Pokemon TCG shines in a crowded card game market!

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company International have announced that Pokémon has followed up its record-breaking sales performance in 2016 with continued growth in Europe throughout 2017 for its Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and toys. According to figures recorded by the NPD Group Toys retail tracking service, Pokémon is the number one Strategic Trading Card Game property […]

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23rd Feb2018

New trailer for ‘Detective Pikachu’

by Phil Wheat

The plot thickens and it’s time for some serious sleuthing, as the new Detective Pikachu: Get ready to crack the case! trailer for Detective Pikachu shows off new characters and gameplay footage for the upcoming action-adventure game, which launches for Nintendo 3DS on 23rd March. Some of the new story elements highlighted in the trailer […]

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29th Jan2018

Unboxing: Pokemon Ultra Prism Pre-Release Pack

by Kat Wheat

Check out our unboxing of the new Pokemon Sun & Moon ULTRA PRISM Pre-Release Set, available at pre-release parties this past weekend (January 26-28th) and with the series getting a UK-wide release on February 2nd. What’s in the new Pre-release box? Each Pre-release box contains a 23-card Evolution pack that includes an exclusive foil promo […]

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18th Jan2018

‘Pokemon Duel’ gets anniversary update

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company International is celebrating the first anniversary of the English language version of Pokemon Duel – he mobile strategy game in which fans battle each other with digital Pokémon figures – with a new content update and bonuses available for a limited-time only. New features include: Log-In Gift: Players who log in between […]

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15th Jan2018

‘Detective Pikachu’ gets a March release date!

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have announced that Detective Pikachu is set to release exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS, both digitally and at retail, on 23rd March 2018. This Western release of Detective Pikachu includes all the chapters of the 2016 Japan-exclusive Nintendo eShop release, Detective Pikachu – Birth of a New Duo, but […]

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18th Dec2017

Pokemon TCG expansion ‘Sun & Moon – Ultra Prism’ coming in Feb

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company International today announced Sun & Moon – Ultra Prism, a brand-new expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, launching in the UK on 2 February 2018. Echoing the story line from the recently released video games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, this latest Pokémon TCG expansion is set in an alternate version […]

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14th Dec2017

‘Pokemon Crystal’ coming to Nintendo eShop

by Kat Wheat

When it launched in Japan 17 years ago, Pokémon Crystal introduced many new and exciting elements to the Pokémon franchise. An expanded version of Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver, it was the first Pokémon game to allow players to choose between a male or female playable character, as well as being the first game to […]

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07th Dec2017

‘Pokemon Duel’ gets an update

by Kat Wheat

Pokémon Duel, the mobile strategy game in which players battle and train digital Pokémon figures has released a new update, featuring starter Mega Evolutions from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire and more, available now. Here’s what’s new in the update: New Look, New Feel: In addition to an all new look in the app’s home screen, […]

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15th Nov2017

New details emerge for Necrozma in Pokemon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company International and Nintendo have announced new details for the upcoming games Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon. In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon, the Legendary Pokémon Necrozma takes on the overwhelmingly powerful form of Dusk Mane Necrozma or of Dawn Wings Necrozma by capturing the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo or […]

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06th Nov2017

Pokémon Sun & Moon: Crimson Invasion expansion out now

by Kat Wheat

The latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion, is now available in stores across the UK. With over 110 cards, Sun & Moon—Crimson Invasion focuses on the imminent battle for control of the Alola region and sees the Pokémon TCG debut of Silvally, Nihilego, Buzzwole, Kartana, Guzzlord, and Type: Null. […]

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24th Oct2017

‘Pokemon: Shining Legends Pin Collection’ – Mewteo & Pickachu Unboxing/Review

by Kat Wheat

With Shining Legends, the latest expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game now available across the UK, along comes the next wave of the awesome pin collection boxes. The first two are Mewtwo and Pikachu – and judging by our experience, stock levels vary dependent on stores: unfortunately our local Smyths only had Mewtwo in […]

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24th Jan2017

‘Pokemon Duel’ launches on mobile

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Company have announced today that a new mobile strategy game, Pokemon Duel – which sees players deploy digital Pokémon figures and battle based on strategic moves to reach a goal in the opponent’s territory – is now available for download on the App Store and on Google Play. Pokémon Duel gameplay details follow: […]

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09th Oct2014

Get a free booster for ‘Pokémon Trading Card Game Online’

by Kat Wheat

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online app is available now on the Apple App Store, bringing the online version of the popular trading card game to iPad and iPad Mini. All Pokémon TCGO players receive several free digital Pokémon TCG decks to get started right away and can earn additional cards through both player-versus-computer […]

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14th Aug2014

‘Pokemon TCG: XY – Furious Fists’ Unboxing & Review

by Kat Wheat

Pokémon TCG: XY — Furious Fists, the third expansion in the TCG: XY series bursts into stores this week. Players in the UK can now add to their collections with a ferocious new set of cards. There are over a hundred in total to collect! New Fossil Pokémon from the Kalos region make an appearance […]

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14th May2014

Gotta catch ’em all… Pokemon!

by Kat Wheat

Starts to sing “I wanna be the very best, Like no one ever was, To catch them is my real test, To train them is my cause” Right that enough of that… Over the last couple of weeks there has been a lot of news in the pokemon world. Well in this post I’m going to be covering […]

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