{"id":134110,"date":"2023-08-09T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nintendolife.com\/#article-153766"},"modified":"2023-08-09T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2023-08-09T16:30:00","slug":"detective-pikachu-returns-comes-with-exclusive-pokemon-trading-card-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2023\/08\/09\/detective-pikachu-returns-comes-with-exclusive-pokemon-trading-card-in-japan\/","title":{"rendered":"Detective Pikachu Returns Comes With Exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card In Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Detective Pikachu Returns<\/a> was one of the highlights of the Pok\u00e9mon Presents August 2023 showcase, and with more information about the long-awaited sequel to the 3DS cult favourite, pre-order bonuses in Japan have also been revealed, and we’re mighty<\/em> jealous.<\/p>\n

Brewing over on the official Japanese Pok\u00e9mon website<\/a> (via Nintendo Wire<\/a>), early purchases of Detective Pikachu Returns will include an exclusive Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card, which features the coffee-loving hard-boiled detective riding the back of his partner Growlithe. The art is adorable, and we really<\/em> hope this card makes its way over to the West in some capacity.<\/p>\n

Other pre-order bonuses include a 5.5cm tall figure of the titular sleuth, but what makes this extra special is that it’s flocked \u2014 that means it’s fluffy, furry, and utterly adorable. Two necessary bonuses, we think.<\/p>\n

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While the card will come with all physical retail pre-orders in Japan, the figure is exclusive to The Pok\u00e9mon Center. Other pre-order bonuses are available from different retailers. Amazon.jp is offering up a little item case with the detective on the front, while retailer 100man volt is giving away a lovely-looking eco mug for all of your fresh cups of coffee.<\/p>\n

Here’s a little look at some of our other favourite pre-order bonuses. You can find a full list of them over on the Pok\u00e9mon Japan website<\/a>.<\/p>\n