Pokémon’s Tremendous Bowl Advert Asks Woman Gaga, Trevor Noah, and Extra ‘What’s Your Favourite’ Pokémon? – IGN – Gameplay, Leaks & Tech

Pokémon’s promised advert spot on the Tremendous Bowl simply aired, and in it we obtained a glimpse into the Pokémon preferences of celebrities equivalent to Woman Gaga, Trevor Noah, Charles Leclerc, and extra.

The minute-long advert exhibits Woman Gaga, Trevor Noah, Method One racer Charles Leclerc, singer Jisoo, actor Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Spanish soccer (soccer, for the Individuals) participant Lamine Yamal and rapper Younger Miko all describing their favourite Pokémon earlier than ultimately revealing them.

Woman Gaga (in fact) picked Jigglypuff, and Jigglypuff even did a short little duet together with her singing its signature music. Trevor Noah prefers Psyduck, Leclerc chooses Arcanine, Jisoo picks Eevee, Ramakrishnan chooses Luxray, Yamal picks Zygarde, and Younger Miko’s companion is Gengar. Shockingly, The Pokémon Firm managed to not put Pikachu on this advert wherever (besides within the emblem, in fact)!

The advert ends with all of the celebrities asking the viewers, “What’s your favourite?” This query is the beginning of a year-long marketing campaign placed on by The Pokémon Firm in celebration of its thirtieth anniversary. Along with the advert, The Pokémon Firm is kicking issues off by introducing a brand new digital camera characteristic to Pokémon GO (which is in some way ten years previous this yr!) that permits customers to take part within the marketing campaign.

Moreover, The Pokémon Firm has promised numerous occasions together with “Day Out” and “Evening Out” experiences designed for followers to have a good time Pokémon, with daytime occasions extra family-focused and nighttime occasions extra for adults who grew up with the collection. The Pokémon Firm has additionally already introduced different celebratory occasions, equivalent to a themed TCG assortment and Pokemon LEGO units.

Pokémon’s thirtieth is a giant second for the franchise, and we’re anticipating them to have a good time in model. Traditionally Pokémon has thrown a giant digital showcase entitled Pokémon Presents on or round Pokémon Day (February 27), the place the corporate lays out its plans for the yr throughout video video games, the TCG, and merchandise. Followers are eagerly hoping for the announcement of a brand new Pokémon recreation, maybe a remake of beloved DS video games Black and White, or the kick-off for the following era of Pokémon, Gen 10. Heck, at this level, I’d simply be glad to have the traditional video games on Nintendo Change On-line!

Rebekah Valentine is a senior reporter for IGN. Obtained a narrative tip? Ship it to rvalentine@ign.com.