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Pikachu (Page 20)
We taste the new Pokémon doughnuts and get our hands on some exclusive merchandise before the official release.
New merchandise proves it’s impossible for the beloved Pocket Monster icon to not look cute.
Shadowy ghost and poison-types get their moment in the sun, and of course there’s a new Pikachu item too!
Pikavee Special Trains let you ride the rails with Pikachu, Eevee, and their pals, and can even take you to the Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo superstore.
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!
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.
Wedding rings for men and women, plus an awesome Poké Ball box for when you pop the question.
Awesome Pikachu and Eevee box and goodies like a Poké Ball water pistol and Pikachu key ring have fans, adults and kids alike, craving the Golden Arches.
The face of the franchise gets pushed aside by another beloved Pokémon and its eight evolutions.
Also, Pokémon character designer reveals that his name is NOT supposed to mean “electric mouse.”
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