Exciting News! Pokémon Launches Charming New Puzzle Game for Mobile and Switch

Pokémon fans eager for the next big mainline release have been treated to a delightful surprise. During today’s Pokémon Presents event, The Pokémon Company stealth-launched Pokémon Friends — a cozy, casual puzzle game now available on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
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Developed by Wonderfly, Pokémon Friends invites players into a whimsical world of crafting and collecting. The game features more than 1,200 puzzles centered around creating plush versions of your favorite pocket monsters. You’ll connect bulbs, lay down minecart tracks, and redirect flowing water — all to stitch together the perfect Pokémon plush, which you can proudly display in-game.

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The base game is free on mobile, and for Nintendo Switch, it is available for $9.99 through the eShop — this version includes the Basic Pack DLC. Just a gentle reminder: that’s just the beginning. The two main bundle packs, which offer extra puzzles and plushies, are priced at $25 and $33. For those looking to enjoy the complete experience — which includes both bundles, two additional puzzle packs, and the Basic Pack — anticipate around $100 in total.
While it may not be the next epic trainer journey, for fans of cozy games and charming collectibles, Pokémon Friends offers a delightful diversion that you can enjoy right now.