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El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

"Pokémon Brilliant Diamond" and "Pokémon Shining Pearl" are remakes of the original "Pokémon Diamond and Pearl" released in 2006. Photo | The Pokémon Company

‘Pokémon Brilliant Diamond’ and ‘Pokémon Shining Pearl’ are faithful to a fault

The remakes of the original Nintendo DS games are a refreshing reimagining, but stay disappointingly true to their inspirations
Justin E Kim
November 28, 2021
Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle is set in the Forest of Okoya, putting Koko, a human raised by Pokémon in the spotlight. Photo | The Pokémon Company

‘Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle’ has something for everyone

The 23rd movie in the franchise expands on the Pokémon world while staying true to what makes it so beloved
Justin E Kim
October 13, 2021
"Pokémon Unite" is a deviation from RPG titles to the MOBA genre. Photo | The Pokémon Company

‘Pokémon Unite’ is simple but appealing

The newest Pokémon spin off succeeds at a unique take on the MOBA formula
Justin E Kim
September 30, 2021
A 1952 Mickey Mantle Topps card sold for $5.2 million in November of 2020. | Photo from  Hypebeast

Card craze

Analyzing the rise of collecting and reselling sports trading cards over the pandemic as well as advancements in the industry.
Suraj Gangaram, Staff Writer
March 14, 2021
Graphic by Sophia Chen

A throwback to childhood trends

Students reminisce on nostalgic toys and trends from their childhood from the past two decades
Sophia Chen and Suraj Gangaram
October 30, 2020
Pokémon HearGold was the first Pokémon game I played on the DSi.

Gotta catch ’em all

I reflect on my long-lasting love for the Pokémon franchise
Zara Iqbal, Copy editor
October 23, 2019
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