In previous years, the famous and adorable Pokémon went to sleep when the sun went down, but this time they’re staying up late to party!
Pikachu Outbreak 2018
Eevees appears en masse at the annual Pikachu Outbreak in Yokohama to grab their share of the Pokémon spotlight.
Because the only thing better than seeing 1,500-plus Pikachus is seeing a squad of Eevees at the same time.
Special after-dark Pokémon parade means fans will want to stick around all day to see the 1,500-plus Pikachus.
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