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Monday, April 11, 2011

All Pokemon from Black and White

Video showing all the new Pokemon from Black and White. Enjoy!

P.S. This is not my video.

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

The Original 151 Pokemon

For those of you older fans out there, here is a list of the 151 original Pokemon.

001 Bulbasaur
002 Ivysaur
003 Venusaur
004 Charmander
005 Charmeleon
006 Charizard
007 Squirtle
008 Wartortle
009 Blastoise
010 Caterpie
011 Metapod
012 Butterfree
013 Weedle
014 Kakuna
015 Beedrill
016 Pidgey
017 Pidgeotto
018 Pidgeot
019 Rattata
020 Raticate
021 Spearow
022 Fearow
023 Ekans
024 Arbok
025 Pikachu
026 Raichu
027 Sandrew
028 Sandslash
029 Nidoran
030 Nidorina
031 Nidoqueen
032 Nidoran
033 Nidorino
034 Nidoking
035 Clefairy
036 Clefable
037 Vulpix
038 Ninetales
039 Jigglypuff
040 Wigglytuff
041 Zubat
042 Golbat
043 Oddish
044 Gloom
045 Vileplume
046 Paras
047 Parasect
048 Venonat
049 Venomoth
050 Diglett
051 Dugtrio
052 Meowth
053 Persian
054 Psyduck
055 Golduck
056 Mankey
057 Primeape
058 Growlithe
059 Arcanine
060 Poliwag
061 Poliwhirl
062 Poliwrath
063 Abra
064 Kadabra
065 Alakazam
066 Machop
067 Machoke
068 Machamp
069 Bellsprout
070 Weepinbell
071 Victreebel
072 Tentacool
073 Tentacruel
074 Geodude
075 Graveler
076 Golem
077 Ponyta
078 Rapidash
079 Slowpoke
080 Slowbro
081 Magnemite
082 Magneton
083 Farfetch'd
084 Doduo
085 Dodrio
086 Seel
087 Dewgong
088 Grimer
089 Muk
090 Shellder
091 Cloyster
092 Gastly
093 Haunter
094 Gengar
095 Onix
096 Drowzee
097 Hypno
098 Krabby
099 Kingler
100 Voltorb
101 Electrode
102 Exeggcute
103 Exeggutor
104 Cubone
105 Marowak
106 Hitmonlee
107 Hitmonchan
108 Lickitung
109 Koffing
110 Weezing
111 Rhyhorn
112 Rhydon
113 Chansey
114 Tangela
115 Kangaskhan
116 Horsea
117 Seadra
118 Goldeen
119 Seaking
120 Staryu
121 Starmie
122 Mr. Mime
123 Scyther
124 Jynx
125 Electabuzz
126 Magmar
127 Pinsir
128 Tauros
129 Magikarp
130 Gyarados
131 Lapras
132 Ditto
133 Eevee
134 Vaporeon
135 Jolteon
136 Flareon
137 Porygon
138 Omanyte
139 Omastar
140 Kabuto
141 Kabutops
142 Aerodactyl
143 Snorlax
144 Articuno
145 Zapdos
146 Moltres
147 Dratini
148 Dragonair
149 Dragonite
150 Mewtwo
151 Mew

What a Creative Video!

Wow, I came across this today on youtube, and boy was I impressed. Such detail and precision in every character and every motion. If only I could be this creative (and well versed in image software). Truly a great work of art. Now all we need to do is have someone add in a few soundbytes and you've got one interesting little piece!

Monday, April 4, 2011

Sunday, April 3, 2011

The Most Creative Pokemon Names

This is going to be a short two part series here on Master, the first being the most creative (since I like to be positive) and the second part being the least creative. For the most part I am always surprised at how fresh and original they are able to make the names. It must be a little tricky to come up with these names through 600+ different characters. Here are a few of the ones that I think are the most creative of the bunch.

Abra, Kadabra, and Alakazam

The three words that I think about when I see magic, and these three can do plenty of that. When Pokemon first came out it took me a while to realize that if these three names were said in a row that you would get a common term used in magic shows. Pathetic, I know.

Kangaskhan

Genghis Kahn, Genghiskahn, Kangaskhan! For a giant wrecking ball of a kangaroo that is one of the more powerful Pokemon in the game I found this name extremely witty. Who ever said that video games can't teach ya history?

Whismur and Loudred


The names upon first read might not sound overly exciting or original, but given the way the two work together to form opposites I really like. Whismur is a small whispering Pokemon, while its evolved counterpart is loud and obnoxious. I find that little quirks like this tend to liven up the game and make it interesting to think about.


Hippowdon


When I think of this Pokemon, I think The Godfather, and anything associated with that movie is awesome by association. This guy is the don, or boss, of all the hippos, which is pretty serious business. Despite hippos cute and cuddly rap, they are actually pretty vicious in real life. Incredibly strong teeth, the ability to sprint very fast, and an incredible mass are all attributes of hippos. Would you want to mess with the KING of all these creature? Yeah, neither would I.

This is by no  means an exhaustive list, and could certainly be enlarged if the write comments come about. Leave a comment with your favorite Pokemon name, I'll take the best one (or two or three) and add it to this list!

Can we expect Pokemon in 3D?

In this bloggers opinion, there is a 137% chance that we will see Pokemon in 3D. Why wouldn't we? Pokemon Black and White are coming off record breaking Pokemon sales even though they were released relatively close to the 3DS launch. Nintendo is a smart company and they like to give fans what they want, and in this case they want Pokemon.

Now as for what I would like to see in a Pokemon 3D game. Probably the most important aspect that for me in a 3D Pokemon game would be the battles. This would really engross me into the world, and I think would add a console like (oh how I wish there were a Wii Pokemon game) feeling to the world of Pokemon. Another thing I'd like to see is lush 3 dimensional environments. Imagine walking through eye-popping fields of poke-grass, or maybe even encountering a fountain in the open. My favorite poke-daydream is a three dimensional safari zone. Hey, a guy can always dream.

What features would you like to see in a Pokemon 3DS title? Do you even want a 3D version, or are you satisfied with staying in 2D? Put your thoughts in the comment box below.

Welcome To My New Blog

Hi guys,

Welcome to this new site, and thank you for visiting. This is a blog that will be dedicated mostly to Pokemon, however there will be various other Nintendo topics discussed throughout the duration of the site. I will be working on my first official post today, and hope to have it up by tonight. After that I will try to post daily news, lists, and other generally fun things on this blog. Once again thanks for visiting, and here are some of my previous articles to read in the meantime.

My 5 Favorite From the Original 151
Why Pokemon Still has Great Appeal

Feel free to leave me comments below on anything you'd like to read/see/hear, or just generally how I'm doing.