The Pokémon Company wants to know how you would put “I’m a Pokémon Trainer” on your resume

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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote all things related to the beloved and iconic Pokémon franchise, The Pokémon Company is continuing to engage with fans, other brands and all sorts of users on social media, especially on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1379554148270682118 https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1371551438485258240 Did you know? Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that … Continue reading The Pokémon Company wants to know how you would put “I’m a Pokémon Trainer” on your resume

Pokémon GIF: Our reaction when we find out Pikachu exists

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As part of its ongoing efforts to promote all things related to the beloved and iconic Pokémon franchise, The Pokémon Company is continuing to engage with fans, other brands and all sorts of users on social media, especially on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/1371551438485258240 Did you know? Pikachu that can generate powerful electricity have cheek sacs that are … Continue reading Pokémon GIF: Our reaction when we find out Pikachu exists

Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

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Creator Profile: The Creators of Pikachu. Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino, and Atsuko Nishida. Two years prior to the release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue in the United States, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green launched in Japan in 1996 for Nintendo Game Boy. It was a hit and drew many fans, especially children. The games' popularity spread beyond … Continue reading Learn Pikachu’s origin story from Pokémon creators Ken Sugimori, Koji Nishino and Atsuko Nishida

Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

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The Pokémon Company itself recently interviewed Game Freak co-founder Ken Sugimori, character designer Atsuko Nishida and game designer Koji Nishino — who talked about some of the inspiration behind the iconic Pokémon mascot Pikachu. Pikachu was specifically designed to be cute, Sugimori said, according to a translation of the interview. While Pokémon were originally envisioned … Continue reading Game Freak details the origins of Pokémon mascot Pikachu, its history, canceled Gorochu evolution and more

Pikachu originally had an evil-looking second evolution called Gorochu, plus more Pokémon and Pikachu history

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The history behind the design of Pikachu just keeps getting deeper and deeper. In addition to resembling a squirrel, the Pokémon mascot originally had a second evolution called Gorochu, complete with large fangs and two frightening horns. This fact was made known by three key illustrators and designers behind the creation of Pokémon - Ken … Continue reading Pikachu originally had an evil-looking second evolution called Gorochu, plus more Pokémon and Pikachu history

Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

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Although Pikachu is known as the iconic Mouse Pokémon, the Pokémon mascot's design was actually inspired by a Squirrel. According to the original designers, including Ken Sugimori, 52, an executive at game developer Game Freak Inc., and illustrator Atsuko Nishida, who was working at the company when Pokémon was first released, Nishida was tasked with … Continue reading Design of Pokémon mascot Pikachu was inspired by a squirrel, not a mouse

Sandslash – #028

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Sandslash's body is covered by tough spikes, which are hardened sections of its hide. Once a year, the old spikes fall out, to be replaced with new spikes that grow out from beneath the old ones. Type: Ground Category: Mouse Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Hidden Ability: Sand Rush, which boosts the … Continue reading Sandslash – #028

Sandshrew – #027

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Sandshrew's body is configured to absorb water without waste, enabling it to survive in an arid desert. This Pokémon curls up to protect itself from its enemies. Type: Ground Category: Mouse Ability: Sand Veil, which boosts the Pokemon's evasion in a sandstorm. Hidden Ability: Sand Rush, which boosts the Pokemon's Speed stat in a sandstorm. Weaknesses: Grass, Ice … Continue reading Sandshrew – #027