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Celebs Celebrate 30 Years of Pokémon Super Bowl Ad
9 Feb
Summary
- Celebrities like Lady Gaga and Trevor Noah starred in a Pokémon Super Bowl ad.
- The ad celebrated Pokémon's 30th anniversary with favorite Pokémon.
- New Pokémon game 'Pokopia' and 'PokéPark Kanto' facility were announced.
As Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary, a star-studded commercial aired during Super Bowl Sunday, featuring celebrities sharing their favorite Pokémon. Trevor Noah, Lady Gaga, and Blackpink's Jisoo were among the notable figures appearing alongside animated versions of their cherished Pokémon.
Lady Gaga performed a duet with Jigglypuff, singing the Pokémon's iconic lullaby. Trevor Noah discussed his deep, lifelong connection to the franchise, particularly his favorite, Psyduck, drawing parallels to his neurodivergent upbringing and the theme of unlikely heroes.
The celebration extends beyond the advertisement, with the announcement of a new life simulation game, 'Pokopia,' set for release on March 5 on the Nintendo Switch 2. Additionally, the first-ever Pokémon outdoor facility, PokéPark Kanto, opened its doors in Tokyo this month.
