Sure, we suppose you could make money by treating your Pocket Monsters like this, but it’d make you the real monster.
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Sounds can be deceiving as Ryu battles E. Honda in a fight that’s half laughable, half legitimately amazing.
OK kids, did you remember to finish your homework, brush your teeth, and smash every pot in the village?
Too busy for a sit-down meal at the Pokémon Cafe? Let Pikachu help you quickly satisfy your cravings for the sweetest meal of the day!
Fan has a theory as to why everything goes dark for losing Trainers even though they never get hurt, and it’s pretty convincing.
Pokéfuta spread to the northernmost region of Japan with adorable appearances by Vulpix, Ninetails, and many more Pokémon!
A massive photo safari of the treasure trove of amazing stuff waiting at Nintendo’s brand-new Shibuya destination store!
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Both male and female Pikachus, plus six other Pokémon species, will stick to your walls and your heart.
Mr. Sato takes us on a tour of Cyberspace Shibuya inside Parco ahead of its grand opening.
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.
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