
Welcome to the jungle, we’ve got fun and games Pokémon!
Today, The Pokémon Co. released the first English-language trailer for its 23rd animated movie, Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle. The movie will be released next year and follows Koko, a young boy Ash encounters who has been raised as a Pokémon by the Mythical Pokémon Zarude. According to the official description: “When danger threatens the Forest of Okoya, the bonds between Pokémon and human—as well as the love between parent and child—will be put to the test.”
The Pokémon Center site already has two plush Pokémon for sale that are inspired by the film: a 10-inch Shiny Celebi Poké Plush ($16.99) and a 16-inch Zarude Poké Plush ($44.99).
Speaking of Zarude, this Mythical Pokémon also makes its Pokémon TCG debut in the latest expansion, Sword & Shield—Vivid Voltage, which is available today at participating retailers and Pokémon Center. Trainers can also receive Zarude in their Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield game by signing up for Pokémon Trainer Club emails by Nov. 20.