'Pokémon: Let's Go' For Nintendo Switch: Exclusive Pokémon, Other Details Revealed

The Pokémon Company has released a new trailer for “Let’s Go, Pikachu!” and “Let’s Go, Eevee!” The company also revealed new details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch games, including exclusive Pokémon that can be captured in each version of the game.

The Pokémon Company has confirmed that players will be able to capture Oddish, Sandshrew and Growlithe in “Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!” Meanwhile, players of “Let’s Go, Eevee!” will be able to capture Bellsprout, Vulpix and Meowth. What remains unclear is whether each version will get more exclusive Pokémon. “Pokémon Red and Blue” each had six exclusive monsters, so it’s possible that there may be other exclusives in the new “Let’s Go” games, as pointed out by GameSpot.

The new trailer for the “Let’s Go, Pikachu!” and “Let’s Go, Eevee!” also showcased some of the in-game features. This includes customization options for the player’s trainer and partner Pokémon. Players will be able to change the hairstyle, outfits and accessories of their partner Pokémon and trainer.

“At the start of players’ adventures, they will receive their first partner Pokémon, either Pikachu or Eevee. Unlike regular Pokémon, their first partner Pokémon is not interested in evolving and instead prefers to stay out of its Poké Ball,” Nintendo said in a blog post. “It will travel with players throughout their journey by hanging on their shoulder or riding on their head. Players can become best friends with their Pikachu or Eevee and can pet, feed and even tickle them.”

The new trailer also confirms that the new “Pokémon: Let’s Go” games will feature returning characters from the anime, including Professor Oak, Brock and Misty. Brock will be the Gym Leader of Pewter City, while Misty will be the Gym Leader of Cerulean City. Players will be able to battle Brock and Misty in the game, as well as other Gym Leaders across the Kanto region. There’s also a friendly rival character that’s completely new for the “Pokémon: Let’s Go” games.

It’s also been revealed that players will also be able to battle with their friends and other people online or locally. “Players will be able to connect with other players online or via local wireless communication between Nintendo Switch systems to enjoy intense Pokémon battles. They will also be able to trade Pokémon with each other using these communication features to help complete their Pokédex,” Nintendo said. Players will need a Nintendo Switch Online subscription in order to trade and battle with other players online.

“Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!” and “Let’s Go, Eevee!” will be available on the Nintendo Switch on Nov. 16.