Joe Merrick
@joemerrick.bsky.social
Geek. Pokémon Master. Webmaster of http://Serebii.net
@serebii.bsky.social. Freelance Journalist. Also
@VirtuallyMarti.bsky.social's Player 2. Business Email: [email protected]
@serebii.bsky.social. Freelance Journalist. Also
@VirtuallyMarti.bsky.social's Player 2. Business Email: [email protected]
Seeing someone say I've had wrong stuff for years but fixed it in the last 6 months...only when I haven't actually touched it for years and it has been correct all that time, to which the web archive attest.
The narratives people make up about me and my site...unreal.
The narratives people make up about me and my site...unreal.
November 28, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Seeing someone say I've had wrong stuff for years but fixed it in the last 6 months...only when I haven't actually touched it for years and it has been correct all that time, to which the web archive attest.
The narratives people make up about me and my site...unreal.
The narratives people make up about me and my site...unreal.
The fact there's a new merchandise line in Japan based on a convenience store with fake products, aprons and even a shopping basket is just fantastic.
November 28, 2025 at 6:34 AM
The fact there's a new merchandise line in Japan based on a convenience store with fake products, aprons and even a shopping basket is just fantastic.
I just want to say how thankful I am to each and every one of you that has visited Serebii this year. We've hit new highs and it's been phenomenal. Thank you all so much!
I appreciate all of your trust and support, from the bottom of my heart. I'm living the dream due to you.
I appreciate all of your trust and support, from the bottom of my heart. I'm living the dream due to you.
November 27, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I just want to say how thankful I am to each and every one of you that has visited Serebii this year. We've hit new highs and it's been phenomenal. Thank you all so much!
I appreciate all of your trust and support, from the bottom of my heart. I'm living the dream due to you.
I appreciate all of your trust and support, from the bottom of my heart. I'm living the dream due to you.
I saw a few Zygarde while ranking up today but only saw one manage to Mega Evolve and release a Nihil Light.
Way too many Ice-types around for Zygarde.
Way too many Ice-types around for Zygarde.
Serebii Update: Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 3 has begun.
Adds Mega Chesnaught into the game if you reach Rank S
Runs until December 18th at 01:59 UTC
Details @ www.serebii.net/legendsz-a/r...
Adds Mega Chesnaught into the game if you reach Rank S
Runs until December 18th at 01:59 UTC
Details @ www.serebii.net/legendsz-a/r...
November 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
I saw a few Zygarde while ranking up today but only saw one manage to Mega Evolve and release a Nihil Light.
Way too many Ice-types around for Zygarde.
Way too many Ice-types around for Zygarde.
Reposted by Joe Merrick
Serebii Update: Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 3 has begun.
Adds Mega Chesnaught into the game if you reach Rank S
Runs until December 18th at 01:59 UTC
Details @ www.serebii.net/legendsz-a/r...
Adds Mega Chesnaught into the game if you reach Rank S
Runs until December 18th at 01:59 UTC
Details @ www.serebii.net/legendsz-a/r...
November 27, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Serebii Update: Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 3 has begun.
Adds Mega Chesnaught into the game if you reach Rank S
Runs until December 18th at 01:59 UTC
Details @ www.serebii.net/legendsz-a/r...
Adds Mega Chesnaught into the game if you reach Rank S
Runs until December 18th at 01:59 UTC
Details @ www.serebii.net/legendsz-a/r...
Got a lovely gift from The Pokémon Company International of some things to celebrate the recent launch of Phantasmal Flames including an ETB!
Thanks TPCi!
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Thanks TPCi!
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November 26, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Got a lovely gift from The Pokémon Company International of some things to celebrate the recent launch of Phantasmal Flames including an ETB!
Thanks TPCi!
[Ad - Gift]
Thanks TPCi!
[Ad - Gift]
Two weeks today until the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC! It's going to be so much fun.
I'm really looking forward to this. I feel it's going to be a lot of fun.
Especially looking forward to doing the maps on Serebii
I'm really looking forward to this. I feel it's going to be a lot of fun.
Especially looking forward to doing the maps on Serebii
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Two weeks today until the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC! It's going to be so much fun.
I'm really looking forward to this. I feel it's going to be a lot of fun.
Especially looking forward to doing the maps on Serebii
I'm really looking forward to this. I feel it's going to be a lot of fun.
Especially looking forward to doing the maps on Serebii
Seeing someone completely trash a Serebii site section that I'm incredibly proud of saying it's the worst because I clearly don't care.
This is a fine start to my morning.
This is a fine start to my morning.
November 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Seeing someone completely trash a Serebii site section that I'm incredibly proud of saying it's the worst because I clearly don't care.
This is a fine start to my morning.
This is a fine start to my morning.
This month my wife has been raising money to help cure Type 1 diabetes, a condition she has and affects our lives daily.
She's not too far from her goal so if you are able to help, it's greatly appreciated.
She's not too far from her goal so if you are able to help, it's greatly appreciated.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
Please be aware that having diabetes sucks. I want a normal life again.
This month I am raising money for
@play.breakthrought1d.org so we can say #GameOverT1D. Please help us find a cure💙
#T1D #Diabetes #T1DLooksLikeMe #NDAM #gbdoc
🔗⬇️ next post
Please be aware that having diabetes sucks. I want a normal life again.
This month I am raising money for
@play.breakthrought1d.org so we can say #GameOverT1D. Please help us find a cure💙
#T1D #Diabetes #T1DLooksLikeMe #NDAM #gbdoc
🔗⬇️ next post
November 25, 2025 at 5:25 PM
This month my wife has been raising money to help cure Type 1 diabetes, a condition she has and affects our lives daily.
She's not too far from her goal so if you are able to help, it's greatly appreciated.
She's not too far from her goal so if you are able to help, it's greatly appreciated.
So I wonder how many people will be mad if I list Archaludon as a "Unova" Pokémon in the Pokémon of the Week on Serebii this week.
I mean it's technically correct...
I mean it's technically correct...
November 23, 2025 at 12:34 PM
So I wonder how many people will be mad if I list Archaludon as a "Unova" Pokémon in the Pokémon of the Week on Serebii this week.
I mean it's technically correct...
I mean it's technically correct...
Reposted by Joe Merrick
Serebii Update: The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Federico Camporesi's Whimsicott distribution to celebrate the Latin America International Championships has begun
Code: LA1C26TA1LW1ND
Runs until November 30th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
Full details @ www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Code: LA1C26TA1LW1ND
Runs until November 30th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
Full details @ www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
November 21, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Serebii Update: The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Federico Camporesi's Whimsicott distribution to celebrate the Latin America International Championships has begun
Code: LA1C26TA1LW1ND
Runs until November 30th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
Full details @ www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Code: LA1C26TA1LW1ND
Runs until November 30th 2025 at 23:59 UTC
Full details @ www.serebii.net/index2.shtml
Reposted by Joe Merrick
On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were first released.
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On this day in 2014, 11 years ago, Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire were first released.
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
These remakes retold the story of the originals, adding in various features including new Mega Evolutions and Soaring
www.serebii.net/omegarubyalp...
Reposted by Joe Merrick
On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Colosseum was first released.
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
November 21, 2025 at 12:46 PM
On this day in 2003, 22 years ago, Pokémon Colosseum was first released.
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
This spin-off game follows main series mechanics with a twist and has you play through a story needing to liberate Shadow Pokémon from the evil Cipher
www.serebii.net/colosseum/
Reposted by Joe Merrick
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
November 21, 2025 at 12:18 PM
On this day in 2002, 23 years ago, Pokémon Ruby & Sapphire were first released.
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
These games started the third generation and introduced 135 new Pokémon. It told the story of you stopping Team Aqua or Team Magma
www.serebii.net/rubysapphire/
Reposted by Joe Merrick
Serebii Updae: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 3 has been announced. Runs from November 27th through December 18th. Adds Chesnaughtite when you reach Rank S
Also allows for use of Zygarde
www.serebii.net
Also allows for use of Zygarde
www.serebii.net
November 20, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Serebii Updae: Pokémon Legends: Z-A Ranked Battle Season 3 has been announced. Runs from November 27th through December 18th. Adds Chesnaughtite when you reach Rank S
Also allows for use of Zygarde
www.serebii.net
Also allows for use of Zygarde
www.serebii.net
So because I have actually had multiple complaints today...
Posting official news on the Serebii site and socials is not a spoiler. If something is officially revealed, it gets outright posted. It is not a spoiler for me to do so. It's a reveal.
Posting official news on the Serebii site and socials is not a spoiler. If something is officially revealed, it gets outright posted. It is not a spoiler for me to do so. It's a reveal.
November 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
So because I have actually had multiple complaints today...
Posting official news on the Serebii site and socials is not a spoiler. If something is officially revealed, it gets outright posted. It is not a spoiler for me to do so. It's a reveal.
Posting official news on the Serebii site and socials is not a spoiler. If something is officially revealed, it gets outright posted. It is not a spoiler for me to do so. It's a reveal.
Now a second Mythical Pokémon has got a Mega Evolution...we can get Mega Celebi in time, right?
Please. In time...
Please. In time...
November 19, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Now a second Mythical Pokémon has got a Mega Evolution...we can get Mega Celebi in time, right?
Please. In time...
Please. In time...
Reposted by Joe Merrick
Serebii Update: The next Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension news will be released on December 2nd 2025 www.serebii.net
November 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Serebii Update: The next Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension news will be released on December 2nd 2025 www.serebii.net
Of all the games I have covered in the 26 years of Serebii, this game certainly is one.
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Of all the games I have covered in the 26 years of Serebii, this game certainly is one.
Reposted by Joe Merrick
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
On this day in 2021, 4 years ago, Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl were first released. These games were faithful remakes of the original Diamond & Pearl and featured a HD chibi look at the Sinnoh games
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
www.serebii.net/brilliantdia...
Reposted by Joe Merrick
Serebii Update: It has been confirmed that the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension news will release at 14:00 UTC tomorrow, November 19th 2025.
www.serebii.net
www.serebii.net
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Serebii Update: It has been confirmed that the new Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension news will release at 14:00 UTC tomorrow, November 19th 2025.
www.serebii.net
www.serebii.net
Reposted by Joe Merrick
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, Pokémon Sun & Moon were first released.
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
November 18, 2025 at 12:02 PM
On this day in 2016, 9 years ago, Pokémon Sun & Moon were first released.
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
These games started the 7th generation and added 81 Pokémon while following the story of the appearance of the mysterious Ultra Beasts
www.serebii.net/sunmoon/
It may be a sign of my age but I remember a time when the Internet was designed so there wasn't a singular point of failure which took out half the Internet.
Cloudflare goes down way too often and way too many sites and resources use it
Cloudflare goes down way too often and way too many sites and resources use it
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It may be a sign of my age but I remember a time when the Internet was designed so there wasn't a singular point of failure which took out half the Internet.
Cloudflare goes down way too often and way too many sites and resources use it
Cloudflare goes down way too often and way too many sites and resources use it
Reposted by Joe Merrick
On this day in 2022, 3 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet were released.
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
November 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
On this day in 2022, 3 years ago, Pokémon Scarlet & Violet were released.
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/
These games started the ninth generation of Pokémon and introduced a variety of features and Pokémon and 3 stories culminating in exploring Area Zero!
www.serebii.net/scarletviolet/