We all know eternal Pokémon mascot Pikachu will forever remain a force for good - including when he hits the big screen with Ryan Reynolds' voice, no less - but that doesn't mean The Pokémon Company can't throw an adorable curve ball in the form of these new bad guy-themed plushies.
They're part of a new 'Rainbow Rocket' line designed to tie in with the post-game content of the same name that extends the life of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, one that... well, play it and find out.
And the best part? We're getting six special takes on the iconic monster in soft, cuddly form. Each one is based on a famous team leader, so if you've ever wanted an evil version of Pikachu that looked like Giovanni, then you're in serious luck. The bad news? They're only available in Japan. Boo, we want evil soft toys, too!
Are you feeling these new heel-turn takes on a Pokémon icon, or do you prefer your pocket monsters to remain true to canon? Go on, comment, you know you want to...
[source twitter.com]
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OH MY gad they're so cuuuute!
I see a pikachu wearing a durag & I'm crossing sidewalks!
Bottom left looks like a straight jacket.
I want them all.
Rocket and Magma Pikachu look like they're picking out their wedgies.
@sillygostly
Camerupt-toe
Bad Pikachu, Bad Pikachu !
I want one.
Of each.
The expression on that Cyrus Pikachu though
No Guzmachu?
Gimme all of ‘em!!...
...And maybe some extra plushies of Guzma and Lusamine Pikachu if possible.
Pikachu in Da Hood.
I don't want Ghetsichu....I NEED Ghetsichu. <3
There are promotional trading cards in January in Japan too
I have to add that I love how they match the poses and expressions in the bosses' original artworks.
@Kayfios these are meant to represent rainbow rocket, not villanous bosses in general.
No. 3 to 6 all look best for different reasons; facial expression, fashion sense or all round coolness. Though last looks like Pikachu dressed up for a wintry walk in the UK.
When leaving Japan two years ago I had a choice to use my last remaining yen on either an ornate Japanese scarf from my mother or a ANA Pilot Pikachu exclusive to the airport. I went for the former.
Considering I had spent anywhere between £1000-£1500on swag for myself, I really can't complain.
Well, a little over a year ago they sold plushes of Pikachu with the outfit of the various evil team grunts. Now we only have to wait for team admin Pikachu plushes, and we can have a plush version of all the evil teams in Pikachu form. Awesome.
They are all so adorable
@Meowpheel There is a guzma one but for some reason it's not included here.
There is also a Guzma one
@shaneoh : Ouch. Considering that it is a male Pikachu, its little pokéballs must have been vacuum sealed to hold that pose.
The things man and Pokémon will do for fashion.
Loving the Giovanni Pikachu and the Cyrus one.
All that's missing is a mistreated Pichu with green hair.
The expression on that Cyrus Pikachu is weird... I'm all down for a Giovanni or a Maxi Pikachu, though.
They are cute. They have also been out for months and months in Japan.
He is so adorable!!
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