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Pokémon Friends Shadow-Drops on Mobile Ahead of Pokémon Presents

Featuring over 1,200 puzzles that reward yarn for craftable plushies, the game immerses players in a story-driven plush-themed town.

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The Pokemon Friends logo surrounded by crocheted versions of Pikachu, Sprigatito, Piplup, and Scorbunny.
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Overview

  • Game quietly released on iOS and Android just before Pokémon Presents, serving as the event’s first live-service–style reveal.
  • Solving over 1,200 puzzles yields yarn for use in a “Plush-O-Matic,” where players craft Pokémon plushies and track them in a catalog.
  • Players can personalize cozy in-game rooms with crafted plushies, furniture, wallpaper and other decorative items.
  • A narrative set in a plush-themed town has players solving puzzles to help residents restore wonder to their community.
  • The Pokémon Company’s shadow-drop strategy continues a recent marketing trend of surprise releases to engage fans ahead of major showcases.