7 Controversial Pokémon Moments That Made Headlines

ESPORTS

By Shivangi September 05,2023

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PokeShipping Vs. AmorShipping

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The Black & White Seasons Were A Sorta Soft-Reboot

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Tobias Beats Ash With Two Legendaries

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Ash Is Apparently Still Ten After All These Year

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