Pokémix: A Chaotic Love Letter to Pokémon Fans Everywhere
Let’s get one thing straight—Pokémix is not your typical album. Released in 2001 by Marca Registrada De Calidad out of Argentina, this wild mashup of Stage & Screen, Children's, and Electronic vibes feels like someone threw a Pikachu doll into a techno blender and hit "puree." And honestly? I’m here for it. This isn’t just music; it’s nostalgia wrapped up in beats that slap harder than you’d expect from something so unapologetically niche.
Now, let me tell ya about two tracks that stuck with me like gum on a sneaker. First up: "Gotta Catch 'em All (Extended Version)." Oh man, this song is peak early-2000s energy. It starts off innocent enough—the iconic theme everyone knows—but then it stretches out, adding layers of synths and drops that feel like they belong in a rave rather than on a kids’ cartoon soundtrack. There’s something oddly emotional about hearing those familiar lyrics (“I wanna be the very best…”) stretched over pulsing beats. Like, yeah, Ash wants to catch ‘em all, but this remix makes you feel like you’re chasing dreams too. Unreal.
Then there’s "Double Head Vs. Pikachu Rmx." If Pikachu had a dance battle with some random Pokémon villain, this would be the soundtrack. The track bounces between playful chirps and gritty electronic basslines, creating this weird tension that somehow works. Every time I hear it, I imagine Pikachu moonlighting as an underground DJ. It’s ridiculous, chaotic, and kinda genius—all at once. Plus, how can you not love anything where Pikachu gets top billing?
But here’s the thing about Pokémix: it shouldn’t work. Mixing German-language versions of Misty’s Song (“In Der Dunkelheit Der Nacht”) with club remixes and extended edits sounds like a recipe for disaster. Yet somehow, it does. Maybe it’s because the whole thing radiates pure joy. Or maybe it’s because listening to it feels like stepping back into childhood, but through a kaleidoscope lens filtered by late-night dance parties.
Honestly, who knew Argentina was out here making Pokémon jams this bold? You listen to this album, and you realize—it doesn’t matter if it’s polished or perfect. What matters is that it exists. That people cared enough to make something so bonkers and heartfelt.
So go ahead, give Pokémix a spin. Just don’t blame me when you find yourself dancing around your living room yelling “Gotta catch ‘em all!” at 2 AM. Trust me, though—it’ll be worth it.
(Also, side note: whoever thought naming a label “Marca Registrada De Calidad” was a good idea deserves an award. Seriously, respect.)
