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Pikachu Named Official Mascot For Japanese Football Team for FIFA World Cup Pokemon World Cup 2014


The Pokemon Company and official Japanese football team sponsor Adidas have announced that Pikachu will be the official mascot for the Japanese football team for this summer’s 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Pokemon Mascots for Japan in the FIFA World Cup 2014

Pikachu will not be alone in his mascot duties. Pikachu will be joined by Meowth, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle, along with Pokemon X and Y newcomers Chespin, Froakie, Fennekin, Pancham, Helioptile, and Litleo.

The 2014 World Cup begins on June 12. Japan’s opponents include Ivory Coast, Greece, and Colombia.

Pikachu World Cup 2014 Announcement

Pikachu Mascot World Cup 2014

IGN Leaks New Pokemon: Pyroar Pyroar


IGN reveals a new Pokemon from Pokemon X and Y called Pyroar.

Pyroar evolves from Litleo.

Pyroar is a fire and normal-type Royal Pokemon with “a great mane of burning flames” whose abilities include Rivalry and Unnerve.

Pyroar can learn the Normal-type move Echoed Voice, “which makes its power grow with every turn. Its power will increase even if other Pokémon use it, so try Echoed Voice out with your allies in Double Battles and Triple Battles to experience its real value.”

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