Poké Ball
New limited-edition mugs, bowls, Poké Balls and…the arrival of Chansey to get us in the spirit for a “Lucky” Christmas this year.
Paired with a Poké Ball Ottoman, Japanese furniture maker’s newest item looks so amazingly cozy we may imitate Snorlax and never get up again.
What do you get when you combine a beloved celebrity with a beloved Pokémon? Adoring fans of both!
It takes a big Poké Ball to catch a giant Pokémon.
Because when it comes to anime, video games, and personal hygiene, you can love all three.
Manufacturer combines hot new makeup trend with cool tie-in to the anime/video game franchise.
Pikachu is ready to help you ring in the new year with 24 auspicious dishes served inside a giant Poké Ball!
Amazing scenes over the weekend show hordes of trainers catching Pokémon in two well-known parks, and one of those parks has a Fountain Tower area shaped like a Poké Ball.
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[Deleted] Article written for April Fool’s Day 2018
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