Fan has a theory as to why everything goes dark for losing Trainers even though they never get hurt, and it’s pretty convincing.
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Pokéfuta spread to the northernmost region of Japan with adorable appearances by Vulpix, Ninetails, and many more Pokémon!
Both male and female Pikachus, plus six other Pokémon species, will stick to your walls and your heart.
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New shop within walking distance from Scramble Intersection also has giant Mewtwo in research tube greeting guests.
Intentional or not, there’s no way to see this park in one of Japan’s largest cities and not think of Pikachu throwing down.
Techniques developed in Kyoto hundreds of years ago make Pikachu as beautiful as he is adorable.
Mister Donut rolls out adorable cups and plates with Pikachu and the three new Sword and Shield starters, plus new Pokémon tapioca drinks.
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