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Amiibo is Nintendo's NFC figurine and card program that works across multiple games. Amiibo work natively with the Nintendo Wii U via the NFC reader in the Wii U GamePad and the New Nintendo 3DS. In 2015, Nintendo will release an accessory for the original Nintendo 3DS that lets players use Amiibo on it as well.
Anthropomorphism is the concept of an object, concept or character that has human qualities or traits, such as speech, a level of intelligence similar or higher than a human's and self consciousness. "Anthro" means "of human" and related to the concept of humanity.
Cartoon characters are personas from cartoons, which are animated moving sequences that are usually drawn but can be computer animated and can come from television, movies, anime or even the web. They can be humans, animals, or even things usually not thought of as living.
A peripheral for the Game Boy Advance that allowed players to scan in cards for extras in various games, or even to play classic NES games.
The type that the series' mascot Pikachu belongs.
Electricity is commonly used as a damage-introducing element causing inanimate objects to become harmful (electrified water, floors, cables, etc). It can also refer to a power wielded by characters that generates sparks, is conductive to metal surfaces, forks or branches, and is often blue in color.
Evolution marks the progression from one stage to the next.
Games based on TV shows, which includes live-action and cartoons.
When players are encouraged to collect all of a large number of characters, creatures or items in a game. Progress is often represented by some sort of bestiary or compendium that is filled out with new entries.
An numeral indication of how much damage a character can sustain. The loss of all hit points results in the death of the character or another penalty.
Jigglypuff is a normal type Pokémon that evolves from Igglybuff, and can into Wigglytuff with a Moon Stone. They love to sing.
Games made for a younger audience, usually between 3-9.
The ability to control the direction and/or behavior of lightning; this may also be connected with the ability to generate lightning. Many games involve characters with lightning element attacks. These are unique because of their potency with water.
A mascot is an iconic character heavily used in the advertising and marketing of a product, franchise, business, or company. Notable mascots include Mario, Sonic the Hedgehog, Ulala, Mickey Mouse, and the Big Daddies.
A mouse is a small rodent with a tail and whiskers.
Pichu is a Pokémon that first appeared in the second generation. Pichu is the pre-evolution of Pikachu, and evolves if its happiness is high enough.
Pokémon are creatures that inhabit the Pokémon universe and can be captured and trained for battle.
Raichu is an electric type (Alolan form is electric/psychic type) Pokémon that evolves from Pikachu with a Thunderstone.
All the Pokémon you get to choose from throughout the Pokémon series goes here. With the exception of Yellow, the three starter Pokémon are always a Grass-type, Water-type, and Fire-type in the main games.
Animals that have the ability of speech and in some cases are anthropomorphic.
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