A beloved Pikachu design is making its way into Pokemon Sword and Shield through a Gigantamax transformation, a special kind form that gives certain Pokemon a unique design and move. Sure, Gigantamax ...

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To actually unlock your free Eevee or Pikachu in Pokémon Sword and Shield, you’ll have to visit the Wild Area Station, which you should gain access to within the first few hours of playing. It happens ...

Gigantamax Pikachu was the poster child for the Gigantamax mechanic, which changes a Pokemon’s size and shape in battle. Gigantamax Pikachu reverts to its “chubby” Pikachu look as seen in the original ...

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Among the myriad of announcements and updates for the Crown Tundra DLC in Pokémon Sword and Shield was the release of Ash Hat Pikachu into the Gen 8 games. Longtime Pokémon fans may remember when the ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Pikachu is the sweet smiling face of the Pokemon franchise, an adorable and marketable creation that can be slapped on lunchboxes and sneakers alike.

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Alola Cap Pikachu can easily be added to your Pokemon Sword or Pokemon Shield team by entering the ...

The launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield is less than a month away, and Game Freak is ramping up the reveals for the long-awaited arrival of Gen 8 on the Nintendo Switch. On Wednesday, the developer ...

Pokémon Sword and Shield features two very special Gigantamax Pokémon: Eevee and Pikachu. Pikachu turns into a more retro-looking fat Pikachu, and Eevee gets a huge fluffy mane. However, the Pikachu ...

One of the biggest new features in Pokemon Sword and Shield is the ability to get Gigantamax Pokemon. These are special variants of iconic Pokemon like Charizard and others, and it makes those Pokemon ...