Game Freak director Junichi Masuda made a special appearance on the latest episode of Pokémon no Uchi Atsumaru?! (Pokénchi). During the new episode, which aired on September 9 at 7 a.m. JST in Japan, Masuda revealed Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee news, including a first look at Surfing Pikachu, which appears in the upcoming duo of Pokémon games. Surfing Pikachu was shown using a brand-new Water-type move called Splash Surf on a surfboard against a Geodude. Masuda also revealed that Hidden Machines (HMs) have been replaced by special field moves. Pokénchi hosts detailed multiple changes with HMs where you call upon Pikachu or Eevee to summon a special move to perform certain actions such as cut trees or Surf. These moves do not take up your moveslots. The episode also showcased Eevee using a special Fire-type move called Flare Burn. You can check out a recap of the information that was revealed during Pokénchi in the embedded video below. Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu and Let’s Go Eevee are set to launch on November 16 for Nintendo Switch.
Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee – Surfing Pikachu & HM Replacement Revealed + New Moves!
The Japanese variety show, Pokénchi, featured Pokémon’s Junichi Masuda to introduce new content from Pokémon Let’s Go Pikachu & Eevee! And we finally got our first look at the HM replacement! Not only that but Surfing Pikachu is returning along with brand new moves for both Pikachu and Eevee. Get the details here!
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