1996 - 2026!
Current stage: Contributor applications CLOSED
Meet the Mods
☆ Mod Hawk (@VeloxVoid) ☆
Head Mod & Writing ModHawk has been participating in Pokémon zines since March 2020, and frequently contributes to the fandom in zines, fandom events, and through writing fanfiction. Pokémon is their favourite series of all time, with their earliest memories being playing Pokémon Crystal at 5 years old!
☆ Mod JoJo (@darkseamoon) ☆
Head Mod & Shipping ModJojo has participated in several zines, mainly as the Shipping Mod, but has also been a Head Mod for three. Pokémon is her all-time love even though she has yet to play the new games from probably what feels like the last 10 years (except for Sun/Moon). Sapphire/Ruby/Emerald is her all time favorite.
☆ Mod Arill (@arill_b_r) ☆
Social Media ModArill is an artist with a love for zines and an even bigger love for Pokémon. He loves Unova and Sinnoh, but his first game was actually Pokémon Sun!
☆ Mod Revy (@heretic-saint) ☆
Art Mod & Merch ModRevy is a PhD Researcher by day and a novelist by night! In fandom they’re known for having lots of OCs! They’re here to deludedly hope we’ll one day get Pokémon Conquest 2 and to talk a lot about Mudkips - because Ruby was their first and forever favourite game! (But they’ve also got a soft spot for Platinum too).
☆ Mod Feiyu (@_feiyu) ☆
Formatting / Layout ModFei is a mixed-media artist with a love of Pokémon and paper! They’re really excited to help bring this zine to life!
☆ Mod Notte (@nottesilhouette) ☆
Finance & Production ModNotte is a short story writer who loves nothing more than to bring numbers to life through zines :]
☆ Mod Riley (@RChapple18) ☆
Graphics ModRiley is a freelance Graphic Design & Full-Time Digital Marketing Coordinator who has recently started getting more involved in the Zine community. After finally obtaining his first ever shiny charm in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, he’s excited to bring his enthusiasm for the game into this zine ~ and ready to show everyone what he can do!
Schedule
The complete schedule will be decided once our full mod team has been assembled, but projected dates are early 2025 — mid 2026.Please note that due to changing circumstances, dates are subject to change.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Interest Check: | Jan 3 - Jan 31 |
| Contributor Applications: | Feb 22 - Mar 22 |
| Contributor Application Results: | Apr 12 |
| Discord Entrance Deadline: | Apr 19 |
| Pitches Due: | Apr 26 |
| 1st Check-in (Concepts/Pitches): | May 26 |
| 2nd Check-in (30-50% done): | Jun 26 |
| 3rd Check-in (80-100% done): | Jul 26 |
| Final Submissions (Hard deadline): | Aug 26 |
| Preorders Open: | Sep 26 - Oct 26 |
| Shipping Expected: | To arrive by February 2026 — the 30th anniversary! |
FAQ
☆ What is a zine? ☆
A zine is a collection of art, writing, and sometimes other mediums combined into a digital PDF or physical booklet. Zines usually center around one specific subject or theme and can be from one person or a collection of people.☆ Will this be a charity or for-profit zine? ☆
This zine will be a charity zine. Charity has yet to be decided.☆ Will there be NSFW content? ☆
No. This is a completely SFW zine.☆ Will there be merch? ☆
This is dependent on the results of the interest check!☆ Will this zine feature alternate media art? ☆
We hope so! Content creators of any kind are welcome to apply. This is dependent on the results of the interest check though!☆ Will follower count matter in considering the applicants? ☆
Not at all! We want to represent all kinds of creators in this zine. Follower count or amount of interactions on submitted samples will not be taken into consideration.☆ How old are contributors required to be? ☆
We ask that all contributors be above the age of 16, since this is a teen-rated zine.☆ Will mods be able to contribute to the zine? ☆
Yes, mods will be able to contribute to the zine if they wish! However, their pieces will not take any spots from our pool of applicants. The same applies to guests should they be invited.☆ How will contributors be compensated? ☆
All contributors will be guaranteed a full digital bundle and the ability to purchase any physical items at production cost. Pending adequate sales during pre-orders, we hope to compensate for shipping or the cost of items entirely—we aim to cover a full bundle for each contributor.Got a question for us that we haven’t answered? Please feel free to DM us on our social media, in the Tumblr anonymous ask, or email, and we will be happy to respond to you!
About
This is a zine focused on celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokemon!We will be showcasing art, writing, and merchandise of the characters, locations, and plots of Pokémon.This zine will be SFW and either digital, physical, or both depending on the results of our Interest Check.This page will be updated with more information and specs based on the results of our Interest Check. For more specifics at this time, please check our Info Doc and feel free to ask any questions.