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Pikachu (Page 21)
The story of the man who brought us Pikachu and countless other fantastical creatures to feature in an educational manga next month.
Special after-dark Pokémon parade means fans will want to stick around all day to see the 1,500-plus Pikachus.
Ash has a whole new set of pals for Everybody’s Story, but his old friends are nowhere to be seen.
Ninja, sumo, and kabuki Pikachu are hiding in plain sight right next to Tokyo’s Pokémon Cafe.
Pikachu Plates, Eevee Burgers, solving the mystery of what’s inside Mimikyu’s costume, and a very, very special guest.
Company’s recruitment page tells us we won’t have long to wait to collect the little critters all over again.
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Constant companion Pikachu also gets a girlish makeover.
Actor joins cast of in-production film from Legendary Entertainment based on already-forgotten footnote to smash-hit Pokémon franchise.
Pudgy Pokémon Trainer and his cuddly pal casually pull off mind-blowing feats of strength in new Pokémon Sun and Moon episode.
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