Overview
- Eurogamer and Dexerto confirm English NPC dialogue in Lumiose City referencing a Pikachu's tummy troubles and the issue of Pokémon droppings.
- Coverage identifies this as the first direct acknowledgment of Pokémon defecation in a mainline game.
- One child NPC says their Pikachu has been having tummy troubles, aligning with the Japanese lines that first drew attention.
- Another NPC mentions cleaning up droppings left by wild Pokémon, reinforcing the explicit in-game reference.
- Outlets note that no droppings appear on screen and the dialogue does not affect gameplay, even as player screenshots continue to go viral.