For fans of Pokémon and puzzles, this one is for you.
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Chance Townsend
Assistant Editor, General Assignments
Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master’s in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones.
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Pokémon fans eager for the next big mainline release just got an unexpected treat. 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.
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, but it’ll set you back $9.99 on Switch via the eShop — though that version comes with the Basic Pack DLC included. Just a heads-up: that’s the cheapest part. The two main bundle packs (which include extra puzzles and plushies) cost $25 and $33. If you’re aiming for the full experience — both bundles, two additional puzzle packs, and the Basic Pack — expect to spend around $100 total.
It’s not the next epic trainer journey, but for fans of cozy games and charming collectibles, Pokémon Friends seems to be a delightful little diversion, and it’s available right now.
Assistant Editor, General Assignments
Chance Townsend is the General Assignments Editor at Mashable, covering tech, video games, dating apps, digital culture, and whatever else comes his way. He has a Master’s in Journalism from the University of North Texas and is a proud orange cat father. His writing has also appeared in PC Mag and Mother Jones.
In his free time, he cooks, loves to sleep, and greatly enjoys Detroit sports. If you have any tips or want to talk shop about the Lions, you can reach out to him on Bluesky @offbrandchance.bsky.social or by email at [email protected].
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