The Detective Pikachu movie's Pokémon Trading Cards are wonderfully hideous Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The Detective Pikachu movie's Pokémon Trading Cards are wonderfully hideous A Lucariotive business. News by Emma Kent Contributor Updated on 22 May 2019 5 comments Part of the Detective Pikachu movie's appeal is, I think, its slightly grotesque interpretation of what Pokémon would look like in the real world. When you combine this with the gaudiness of the Pokémon Trading Cards, you get a real treat. To build (yet more) hype for the upcoming Detective Pikachu film, The Pokémon Company has revealed some of the tie-in merch for the movie. Along with the usual toys (and a rather fabulous Detective Pikachu hat), three sets of Pokémon Trading Cards have been unveiled. Take a look at the first images here: Serebii Update: First look at Detective Pikachu inspired Pokémon Trading Card Promos https://t.co/NWlAdnmI2o pic.twitter.com/oXmfwChjpN- Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) January 17, 2019 To see this content please enable targeting cookies. Manage cookie settings Each "case file" has a separate theme - either Detective Pikachu, Charizard or Greninja - which features a Detective Pikachu-inspired card based on the named Pokémon, along with other booster pack goodies. I detect an absolute steal. Apparently this is only the start of the collection, as 26 Detective Pikachu-themed cards are planned in total. Keep your eyes peeled for Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Jigglypuff - who are also due to be introduced to the card game. For now, the first wave of Pokémon TCG cards will be available from 5th April. The main event, meanwhile, is due to release early this summer - 10th May, to be precise. If there's one thing I can't wait for this year, it's Deadpool as a sassy Pikachu. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Modder dives into Demon's Souls files following PS5 jailbreak, discovers fabled Ring of the Chieftain Who knows what's nexus? 4 Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 11 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Sennheiser's legendary HD 599 open-back headphones are just £70 at Amazon in the Prime Early Access Sale Comfortable with neutral sound and a wide sound stage. Preview Football Manager's new Console edition is the best you'll get without a PC Getting Touch-right. 1 Splatoon 3 Amiibos will be out next month Ink-coming! 3 Fans think Phil Spencer's shelf is teasing the Xbox Game Pass streaming box UPDATE: Xbox confirms old Keystone prototype. 61 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store