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Educator | Streamer | Writer | Photographer

[Avs @averyballsballs]

How I use ATLA to help teach my students critical concepts/lenses to analyze literature: a thread

[With Hyo 🏧 @WithPJihyo]

the loud "woah"s and clap ! YEP THAT'S OUR JYOHEI OHTANI

[Morgan Bannon @AirspeedPrime]

Cover art revealed for the Collected version of "The Kyoshi Warriors"

Out November 10th

Collects the 3 issues of the mini series together into basically a typical Avatar comic like a one-shot or trilogy part.

https://t.co/ogAqnUrLR0

[minaron @godmitzu]

PITCHER JIHYO IS SO FINE OMG

[Lynn @LynnOono]

I do want to help bring an end to the hostility surrounding this situation. Annabelle is strong, happy and doing well.
Pokémon has been nothing but great to us, and it’s not their responsibility to fix this. If anything, this is simply a reminder for all of us to do our best to keep events fun, positive, and welcoming.
We had an amazing time at NAIC in New Orleans 2026 and were fortunate to spend time with some truly incredible people from all around the world. Definitely a lot of smiles. That’s what we’ll choose to focus on and remember.

Photos: @chennney

[Lynn @LynnOono]

Reading so many messages from so many people has reminded us that the community we believed we joined is still very much here.

I want to emphasize that the last post wasn’t intended to make people angry or start arguments. It was simply meant to encourage reflection. Maybe we can reconsider booing players, cheering when someone prizes key cards, dead draw, or celebrating a penalty that affects the outcome of a game.

Behind every player is a story we may never see.

There may be a mother in that same crowd, sitting with her heart in her throat, praying their child can simply enjoy the experience and have a good match. A mother who watched their child practice for hours the night before, staying up late and losing almost every practice game. A mother who noticed the barely touched bubble tea their child had been looking forward to all day because nerves had taken over. A mother who watched their child go to bed feeling defeated the night before the event. (First time seeing her this way)

Instead, let’s cheer for great games. Let’s celebrate the players who worked hard to earn their place there. I understand that booing and cheering are common in many competitive environments, but perhaps Pokémon can be different.

I chose not to share the details of what I witnessed with Annabelle because Pokémon events are one of her happy places and I want to keep them that way. She proudly wears Pokémon clothing and carries her Pokémon backpack to middle school every day, supported by her friends and peers.

Pokémon has been something truly special for our family. My hope is that when we eventually close this chapter of our lives, it remains a place where some of our very best memories were made.

Let’s take a moment to celebrate our 2026 NAIC Junior Champion, Luke G! Great plays and smart disruptions.

Now it’s time for our family to head home, celebrate with some bubble tea and a little Nee Doh hunting.

Shoutout to @CerysJonesTCG and @Bas_Lashmet. They tested with her tirelessly the night before. Not because they were compensated for coaching, but because they believed in her. 💜

[Lynn @LynnOono]

Seeing Annabelle make it to the finals two years in a row is something I never dreamed would become reality. I was hopeful, of course; just like every Pokémon trainer and every parent.

Losing in the finals is something we can accept, especially against an exceptional player like Luke. Our kids have experienced their share of losses, and that’s part of competition. What I never expected and what truly broke my heart was hearing people boo her simply for playing the game.

Annabelle didn’t hear/see the negative part of the crowd during her match today, and for that I’m grateful. But hearing it myself has left me questioning whether competitive Pokémon is a healthy environment for her.

What hurts most is that many of the people rooting against her today are people we’ve celebrated alongside. We’ve sung happy birthday to their children, given gifts, congratulated them after great performances, and cheered them on through Regional top cuts and World Championship runs. I completely understand supporting your favorite player. What I struggle to understand is making another child feel unwelcome and ashamed simply for competing.

My daughter has one of the kindest hearts I know. No one could honestly say she has ever intentionally hurt anyone. She approaches this game with sportsmanship, always doing her best while treating others with kindness.

She started playing Pokémon because Jeff showed her how incredible both the game and the community could be. Annabelle is full of joy, compassion, and a carefree spirit, and I’ve always wanted to protect those qualities for as long as possible.

Today was an extraordinary accomplishment and I could not be prouder. She stood on one of the biggest stages in Pokémon, competed with grace, and represented herself exactly as she always has with heart, respect, and courage.

Mommy is so proud. I love you, Annabelle.

[Play! Pokémon @playpokemon]

We welcome our #PokemonWorlds qualifiers with the reveal of this year's Welcome Kit!

Check out the goodies our competitors can receive, as well as the Champions Line set for our winners 👑

[Play! Pokémon @playpokemon]

Next year, #PokemonNAIC is getting a new home! Check out where we'll see you in 2027… 👀

[Play! Pokémon @playpokemon]

Prize Pack Series Nine is hitting your local Play! Pokémon Store starting July 1, 2026!

Play in events at participating retail locations to receive a pack containing 6 cards from a selection of over 100 Standard format staples, featuring a special Play! Pokémon logo 🤩

[PokeBeach.com💧 @pokebeach]

Better look at the "Pitch Black" prerelease promos, with "Ghost Veil" called "Hide N' Sneak" in English.

Check out this article on PokeBeach for all the details:

➡️ https://t.co/tdjrCVL1F3

[Play! Pokémon @playpokemon]

Get in on the action early by attending a #PokemonTCG Mega Evolution—#PitchBlack Prerelease event near you! 🌑

Take a look at each of the 4 special promo cards you can get from every Build & Battle Box, alongside a 40-card prebuilt deck and 4 booster packs ⬇️

[senju @OP_senju]

Roku must’ve been feeling some type of way after seeing Aang do this 😭

[𝘽𝙍𝘼𝙔𝙎𝙃 𝙜𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 ✨ @brayshgaming]

The 2026 Pokémon Championship in Japan started with a mascot parade of EVERY first partner 😭

[Tzuyus❾nly @tzulovelyy]

major props to the workers who brought this stage to life, we’ll probably never see such a stage like this again, it was honestly such a crazy experience, gonna miss the 360 stage

[Access Bad Bunny @AccessBadBunny]

Bad Bunny during the voice recording session for his Toy Story 5 character, “Pizza with Sunglasses” 🕶️🍕

[iWill ➡️ @StJudeVGC 06/27 @iWillTheGamer]

I'm not gon lie, this might have been the MOST United we ever been as a country bro. Pokemon Go summer 2016 was one for the History Books.

[Greg Baldwin @GregBaldwinIroh]

Hard truth…

I can speak freely because I’m 65 years old and my pocketful of fucks is seriously depleted.

Working as a paralegal at various studios in LA for thirty years…I had the opportunity to observe studio executives closely.

They’re generally a slippery and clueless bunch who shouldn’t be allowed near anything remotely creative…but the new regime at Paramount is straight up evil.

I assure you.

These soulless bastards have nothing but contempt for a show about grace and redemption and the struggle against fascism.

ATLA is a mystery to them.

They. Do. Not. Value. The. Franchise.

[Pokémon TCG Live @PokemonTCGLive]

Celebrate the Third Anniversary of Pokémon TCG Live with the first of three special passcodes containing exciting rewards 🎉

Redeem the code "TCGL3RDANNIVERSARY" in-game to receive 3,000 of both Trainer Points and Trade Credits!

[Pokémon TCG Live @PokemonTCGLive]

There's a lot going on during the #PokemonTCGLive Third Anniversary celebration, so here's a better look at what's happening throughout the month of June 📅

Stay tuned for social passcodes, visit the in-game Shop for limited deals, or try out new Build & Battle Mode Events! 🎊

[Killa 🌺 @KillaKreww]

Keke Palmer was caught OFF GUARD when she realized her son had climbed onto the kitchen counter by himself in the middle of an interview 😭👀

“How the hell did you get up there by yourself? He’s getting so big, it’s so hard to know how he’s able to do all this stuff.” 🤣