Get ready, Trainers! Pokémon is kicking off its 30th-anniversary celebrations early, dropping a star-studded special video today (Feb 9) during the world-renowned NFL Super Bowl, ahead of its official anniversary at the end of February.
Titled "What’s Your Favorite?", the special features a lineup of global icons from various fields, all sharing their beloved Pokémon. We're talking superstar singer Lady Gaga, BLACKPINK's K-Pop sensation Jisoo, La Liga FC Barcelona's rising football star Lamine Yamal, and F1 racer Charles Leclerc, among others, all dishing on their top picks.
Having these A-listers reveal their favorite Pokémon really drives home how the franchise has captured hearts across generations for three decades. It's not just a fan favorite; even the biggest names have their ride-or-die Pokémon!
▼ Singer Lady Gaga (Favorite Pokémon: Jigglypuff)
▼ BLACKPINK member Jisoo (Favorite Pokémon: Eevee)
▼ FC Barcelona footballer Lamine Yamal (Favorite Pokémon: Zygarde)
▼ Rapper Young Miko (Favorite Pokémon: Gengar)
▼ Comedian Trevor Noah (Favorite Pokémon: Psyduck)
▼ F1 driver Charles Leclerc (Favorite Pokémon: Arcanine)
▼ Actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Favorite Pokémon: Luxray)
But the real showstopper? Lady Gaga teaming up with the Pokémon Jigglypuff, known for its "12-octave vocal range," for a duet of "Jigglypuff's Song"! Talk about a dream collaboration! To mark the video's release, Pokémon's official international channels also launched the "Pokemon 30" commemorative website.
No matter who you are, there's a Pokémon out there that's truly irreplaceable for you. So, what's *your* favorite Pokémon?
▼ Pokémon 30th Anniversary Special Video "What’s Your Favorite?"
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