{"id":167,"date":"2016-04-09T11:17:19","date_gmt":"2016-04-09T11:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/rockythemes.com\/creativo-cafe\/?page_id=167"},"modified":"2026-01-19T14:50:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T14:50:45","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row parallax=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755545182893{padding-top: 20% !important;padding-bottom: 20% !important;background-color: #000000 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_single_image image=&#8221;4503&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;slideInUp&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;EVERYTHING THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT US&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:p|font_size:30px|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; font_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221;]\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Pok\u00e9ditorial Magazine isn\u2019t your average fan mag\u2014it\u2019s where Pok\u00e9mon expertise meets sharp editorial flair. We believe information doesn\u2019t have to be bland, so every page is crafted to be both insightful and genuinely fun to read. Our team brings together the best voices in the community: seasoned collectors who know the value of a mint-condition card, competitive battlers who analyze strategies with surgical precision, and cultural enthusiasts who track how Pok\u00e9mon continues to shape the world.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>From exclusive interviews and deep-dive features to tips, trends, and behind-the-scenes stories, Pok\u00e9ditorial delivers the complete experience. Whether you\u2019re chasing shiny Pok\u00e9mon, building a winning deck, or simply enjoying the nostalgia, we\u2019ve got you covered. This is where knowledge and passion evolve together, turning fandom into something smarter, brighter, and infinitely more delightful.<\/strong><br \/><strong>Pok\u00e9ditorial Magazine\u2014where being different is our strength.<\/strong><\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row parallax=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1755546119093{padding-top: 80px !important;background-color: #282727 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;OUR TEAM&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:40|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;THE TEAM THAT MAKES IT ALL HAPPEN&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff&#8221; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460203383423{padding: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\">.tm_scope_1.team_member .team_image .overlay_effect{background-color:#d0bc9b;}.tm_scope_1.team_member .team_image .overlay_effect i{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01);}.tm_scope_1.team_member:hover .team_image .overlay_effect{opacity:0.6;}.tm_scope_1 .team_description {background-color:rgba(10,10,10,0.01);padding-left:;padding-right:;}.tm_scope_1 .team_name {color:#d0bc9b;}.tm_scope_1 .position {color:#ffffff;}.tm_scope_1 .team_content {border-top-color:#555555;color:#f1f1f1;}.tm_scope_1 .get_social a {background-color:rgba(241,241,241,0.01);color:#ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"team_member mb-10 relative group emp_default tm_scope_1  \" ><div class=\"team_image relative  rounded-full overflow-hidden\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/001-WHOMATT.png\" class=\"w-full h-auto attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/001-WHOMATT.png 257w, https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/001-WHOMATT-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"team_description text-center p-5 bg-white text-gray-600  border-gray-200 border-t-0\"><div class=\"team_name mb-2 text-base text-gray-700 font-semibold uppercase\">MATTEO GEORGE<\/div><div class=\"position text-sm font-normal leading-normal uppercase text-gray-600\">Senior Editor<\/div><div class=\"team_content pt-4 mt-4 mb-4 border-t border-gray-200\">One of the creators of The Shinydex Publishings and the original creator of the Pok\u00e9ditorial Magazine. He also hosts our podcast once a week.<\/div><ul class=\"get_social\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460203395348{padding: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\">.tm_scope_2.team_member .team_image .overlay_effect{background-color:#d0bc9b;}.tm_scope_2.team_member .team_image .overlay_effect i{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01);}.tm_scope_2.team_member:hover .team_image .overlay_effect{opacity:0.6;}.tm_scope_2 .team_description {background-color:rgba(10,10,10,0.01);padding-left:;padding-right:;}.tm_scope_2 .team_name {color:#d0bc9b;}.tm_scope_2 .position {color:#ffffff;}.tm_scope_2 .team_content {border-top-color:#555555;color:#f1f1f1;}.tm_scope_2 .get_social a {background-color:rgba(241,241,241,0.01);color:#ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"team_member mb-10 relative group emp_default tm_scope_2  \" ><div class=\"team_image relative  rounded-full overflow-hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/003-WHOSAM.png\" class=\"w-full h-auto attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/003-WHOSAM.png 257w, https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/003-WHOSAM-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"team_description text-center p-5 bg-white text-gray-600  border-gray-200 border-t-0\"><div class=\"team_name mb-2 text-base text-gray-700 font-semibold uppercase\">SAM RAICHU<\/div><div class=\"position text-sm font-normal leading-normal uppercase text-gray-600\">Senior Editor<\/div><div class=\"team_content pt-4 mt-4 mb-4 border-t border-gray-200\">The master supreme when the subject is competitive Pok\u00e9mon. Our max authority! She also hosts our Podcast weekly.<\/div><ul class=\"get_social\"><\/ul><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1460203405151{padding: 10% !important;}&#8221;]<style type=\"text\/css\" scoped=\"scoped\">.tm_scope_3.team_member .team_image .overlay_effect{background-color:#d0bc9b;}.tm_scope_3.team_member .team_image .overlay_effect i{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01);}.tm_scope_3.team_member:hover .team_image .overlay_effect{opacity:0.6;}.tm_scope_3 .team_description {background-color:rgba(10,10,10,0.01);padding-left:;padding-right:;}.tm_scope_3 .team_name {color:#d0bc9b;}.tm_scope_3 .position {color:#ffffff;}.tm_scope_3 .team_content {border-top-color:#555555;color:#f1f1f1;}.tm_scope_3 .get_social a {background-color:rgba(241,241,241,0.01);color:#ffffff;}<\/style><div class=\"team_member mb-10 relative group emp_default tm_scope_3  \" ><div class=\"team_image relative  rounded-full overflow-hidden\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"257\" height=\"257\" src=\"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/004-WHODAVE-1.png\" class=\"w-full h-auto attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"004-WHODAVE\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/004-WHODAVE-1.png 257w, https:\/\/pokemistry.com\/pokeditorial\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/004-WHODAVE-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"team_description text-center p-5 bg-white text-gray-600  border-gray-200 border-t-0\"><div class=\"team_name mb-2 text-base text-gray-700 font-semibold uppercase\">DAVE HILL<\/div><div class=\"position text-sm font-normal leading-normal uppercase text-gray-600\">EDITOR<\/div><div class=\"team_content pt-4 mt-4 mb-4 border-t border-gray-200\">Following Mark&#8217; steps, Dave is the new authority-collector in the Pok\u00e9mon universe! 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Head of the Blumew Academy and editor in our magazine. 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