After 30 years of Pokémon, we’ve come to expect an awful lot of merchandise for the monster-catching franchise. Pikachu and pals have infiltrated homes, schools, and workplaces over three decades, and they’re not stopping just yet. One of the more popular ways to show off your fandom, or to show your dedication to your favorite ‘mon, is with a plushie — and there are thousands to choose from. We’ve dug into the Pokémon Center to find five of our favorites that you can buy right now. [Ed. note: Prices taken at time of publish.] Maybe it’s the magic of Pokémon Pokopia, but Ditto’s stock has never been higher. The marshmallow-like shapeshifter is the star of Switch 2’s runaway hit, and if you wanted to pledge your allegiance to it, you can pick up this adorable 15-inch model. Since it’s in the Comfy Friends series, it’s "extra-fluffy," which is a relief as I always figured Ditto would actually be more gelatinous. Speaking of vaguely marshmallow-inspired things, Growlithe’s 12-inch Squishmallow gets a spot on this list for multiple reasons. For one, it’s an adorable doggo with a prideful look carried over from its non-mallow version. For another, its mohawk makes it possibly one of the
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After 30 years of Pokémon, we’ve come to expect an awful lot of merchandise for the monster-catching franchise. Pikachu and pals have infiltrated homes, schools, and workplaces over three decades, and they’re not stopping just yet. One of…
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After 30 years of Pokémon, we’ve come to expect an awful lot of merchandise for the monster-catching franchise. Pikachu and pals have infiltrated homes, schools, and workplaces over three decades, and they’re not…
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After 30 years of Pokémon, we’ve come to expect an awful lot of merchandise for the monster-catching franchise. Pikachu and pals have infiltrated homes, schools, and workplaces over three decades, and they’re not stopping just yet. One of…
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