There’s just a few months to go before we get to see Pokémon mesh with live action in the Detective Pikachu movie, and it looks like The Pokémon Company is gearing up for a merchandising bonanza.
A few weeks ago it was confirmed that Detective Pikachu would be crossing over with the official Pokémon Trading Card Game, and now we have a better idea of what the sets will look like via the official website. 26 cards will be added featuring Pokémon with their movie appearances, and there’ll be a variety of options when it comes to getting them bundled. Here’s the full run-down:
Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Special Case File
- 1 promo card featuring Detective Pikachu—on the case!
- 1 metallic coin inspired by Detective Pikachu
- 2 Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu booster packs
- 1 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series booster pack
- A Detective Pikachu 4-pocket binder
- 1 code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Charizard-GXCase File
- 1 foil promo card featuring Charizard-GX
- 1 foil oversize card featuring Charizard-GX
- 4 Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu booster packs
- 2 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series booster packs
- 1 code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Greninja-GXCase File
- 1 foil promo card featuring Greninja-GX
- 1 foil oversize card featuring Greninja-GX
- 1 pin featuring Greninja
- 5 Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu booster packs
- 2 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series booster packs
- 1 code card for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu Collector Chest
- 7 Pokémon TCG: Detective Pikachu booster packs
- 2 Pokémon TCG: Sun & Moon Series booster packs
- A cool collector’s pin inspired by Detective Pikachu
- A Pokémon notepad and sticker sheet
More merchandise is also promised, with Wicked Cool Toys expanding its catalog of Pokémon products with Detective Pikachu action figures, “role play items”, and even a talking Pikachu plush so you can have a tiny furry Ryan Reynolds of your very own.
This merch will start popping up as we approach the movie’s May release, so be sure to keep an eye on store shelves!
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Written by Tom Brown
Whether it’s an exciting new entry in a series long established or a weird experiment meant only for the dedicated, Tom is eager to report on it. Rest assured, if Nintendo ever announces Elite Beat Agents 2, he’ll be there.
