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Archaic

Archaic
Archaic

Archaic

Archaic is the Webmaster of Bulbagarden, having operated the website since 2002. He has been a part of the online Pokémon fandom since 1999.
Outside of Pokémon, Archaic works as a marketing academic and consultant. He has lectured for courses on topics related to consumer behaviour, consumer culture, and marketing ethics. His academic research centers around the exploration of the antecedent factors for consumers' privacy protection and self-disclosure behaviours in social media.
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Florian & Ogerpon debut in Pokémon Masters EX alongside Teal and Indigo Festival Story Event, plus Double Anniversary Mission Bingo
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The anniversary celebrations have only just begun, but Pokémon Masters EX is already squeezing in a new Story Event, with the launch today of Teal and Indigo Festival, featuring Florian & Ogerpon. The first of three phases of the Double Anniversary Mission Bingo has also commenced.
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Pokémon Masters EX's 6.5 Year Celebration begins, with the Red EX Master Scout, and a 3000 gem gift for Pokémon Day
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As announced earlier during the Pokémon Presents presentation for Pokémon Day, a range of scouts, events and bonuses are launching in Pokémon Masters EX to celebrate the game's 6.5 year anniversary. The monthly message from the game's producer has also dropped, providing more detail on the three EX Master Sync Pairs that will be making their debut as part of these anniversary celebrations.
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Pokémon Masters Day events arrive in Pokémon Masters EX for February 2026, with upgrades for Hilbert & Oshawott
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Pokémon Masters Day is here again in Pokémon Masters EX, with the usual assortment of regular events and presents, plus multiple One-Time-Only Scouts featuring Fair-exclusive Sync Pairs. Hilbert & Oshawott are also receiving Sync Grid upgrades alongside this monthly event.
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Deoxys receives new Pokémon TCG cards for each of its four forms in the upcoming Ninja Spinner expansion
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Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled new cards for each of the four forms of Deoxys, which will be released in the upcoming Ninja Spinner expansion that hits store shelves in Japan on March 13th.
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Eleven new Pokémon TCG cards from Ninja Spinner revealed, including Mega Floette ex, Gourgeist ex and Cobalion ex
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The Day 2 livestream for this weekend's Pokémon Champions League 2026 tournament in Japan's Fukuoka prefecture has given fans their first look at a selection of eleven new Pokémon Trading Card Game cards which will be released in the upcoming Ninja Spinner expansion that hits store shelves in Japan on March 13th.
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Pokémon Sleep celebrates Pokémon Day 2026 with a special ×1.5 Drowsy Power bonus the night before
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Pokémon Sleep are encouraging everyone to get a good sleep for the Pokémon Day celebrations next week on February 27th, with a special ×1.5 Drowsy Power bonus for all players the night before, on the night of Thursday February 26th.
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Pokémon Sleep to undergo maintenance next week for Version 3.3.0 update, bringing balance adjustments for main skills
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Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period this coming week for an update of the software to Version 3.3.0. This update is expected to run for roughly four and a half hours, commencing Tuesday February 24th at 4:30am (UTC), and continuing through until 9:00am (UTC). The update will prepare the game for an as yet unannounced future event, likely something to do with Pokémon Day celebrations.
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Pokémon Masters EX launches first Pasio Gym Battle — Kanto Gym Leaders Assembled, running through to February 26th
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As announced earlier this week, the new Gym Battle feature is making its debut in Pokémon Masters EX today with Pasio Gym Battle No. 1: "Kanto Gym Leaders Assembled". This event will run through to February 26th, at 9:59pm (PST).
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Arc Suit Brock & Onix make their Pokémon Masters EX debut alongside the Run-Up to 6.5 Years Battle Countdown
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Following on from the commencement of Pokémon Masters EX's celebration of the run-up to the game's 6.5 year anniversary earlier this week, players can now scout Arc Suit Brock & Onix in the Brock Arc Suit Fair Scout. A new special event has also commenced in game, the Run-Up to 6.5 Years Battle Countdown.
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Weedle, Kakuna, and Beedrill ex Pokémon TCG cards from Ninja Spinner revealed
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Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled new Weedle, Kakuna, and Beedrill ex cards, which will be released in the upcoming Ninja Spinner expansion that hits store shelves in Japan later on March 13th.
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Pokémon Masters EX launches celebrations for the Run-Up to the Double Anniversary — Arc Suit Misty & Starmie debut alongside Arceus Arc Chapter 8
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As announced in the recent trailer, a range of events, scouts, and bonuses are launching today in Pokémon Masters EX to celebrate the run-up to the game's 6.5 year anniversary, along with the impending 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise itself. Information has also been released on the Gym Battles feature, with Pasio Gym Battle No. 1 scheduled to launch later this week.
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Ninja Spinner, the next Japanese expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, officially revealed — Set scheduled for release on March 13th
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Fans have today received their first official look at cards from the Ninja Spinner expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which will be released in Japan on March 13th. The set centers around Mega Greninja ex, and will feature a variety of Pokémon and characters from Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
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  • TCG Pocket
Mega Medicham ex Drop Event now available in Pokémon TCG Pocket — Participate in and win Solo Battles to acquire new Promo-B cards
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A Mega Medicham ex Drop Event has now commenced in Pokémon TCG Pocket, running through to February 21st at 9:59pm (PST), offering players the opportunity to challenge a series of special solo battles to attempt to obtain promo card packs and other rewards.
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Good Ol' Rika Here Story Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX until February 27th
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Following on from starring in this year's Palentine's event, Rika's debut Story Event Good Ol' Rika Here is making a return to Pokémon Masters EX for the first time, running through until February 27th, at 9:59pm (PST).
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Pokémon kicks off 30th Anniversary "What’s Your Favorite?" campaign with Super Bowl Ad featuring Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, and other celebrity fans
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The “What’s Your Favorite?” campaign, celebrating 30 years of the Pokémon franchise, kicked off today with ad during Super Bowl LX. The ad features a cast of celebrities discussing their favorite Pokémon, including Lady Gaga, Trevor Noah, Charles Leclerc, Jisoo, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Lamine Yamal and Young Miko.
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Stern Pinball release teaser trailer for new Pokémon collaboration physical pinball table
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Stern Pinball, the American pinball manufacturer based in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, have release a teaser trailer announcing a new licensed physical pinball table based on the Pokémon franchise.
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Tornadus, Terrakion, and Raikou return for Pokémon Masters EX's latest Legendary Gauntlet, plus 5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout
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Pokémon Masters EX is throwing down the gauntlet to trainers once more, with the Legendary Gauntlet returning until February 18th at 9:59pm (PST). Players finding themselves without the proper sync pairs to take on the Gauntlet will be able to take advantage of a new Scout launching alongside this event, featuring a variety of Sync Pairs suited to these particular challenges.
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  • Music
Poké Tape 5, a new album of lofi Pokémon remixes by Blauu, releases for streaming and download
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The folks over at GameChops have released the latest album in their Poké Tape series, which spotlights individual artists and their unique perspectives on their favourite Pokémon music. Poké Tape 5 features the work of Blauu, whose style blends chill lofi, jazz influences, and acoustic instrumentation, with live keyboards and no use of AI whatsoever.
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2025's Tiny Courage, Big Thanks Story Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX, alongside Seasonal Scouts featuring past Palentine's-themed Sync Pairs
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Palentine's in Pokémon Masters EX is once again bringing with it some returning seasonal content, with a re-run of last year's Tiny Courage, Big Thanks Story Event, together with Seasonal Scouts featuring past Palentine's Sync Pairs. Palentine's Day is just like Valentine's Day, only instead of celebrating romantic love, it's for celebrating your love for your friends and pals.
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Palentine's celebrations continue in Pokémon Masters EX with the debut of Adaman & Sylveon in a set of Seasonal Scouts
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Continuing on from the recent launch of the Dressed to Give Thanks Story Event in celebration of Palentine's Day, Adaman (Palentine's 2026) & Sylveon are making their playable debut today in Pokémon Masters EX in a set of Seasonal Scouts. Also launching today is the latest Monthly Poké Fair Scout, plus Grimsley joins the Trainer Lodge.
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