Now compare those two Pikachus to the new Gigantamax form that debuts in Pokemon Sword and Shield. It's unmistakably the old "fat Pikachu" design put through modern design sensibilities.

Why? Because it's fat Pikachu. Watch the new Pokemon Sword and Shield trailer below; the chonkster Pikachu appears at the 00:23 mark: Miranda Sanchez is an executive editor at IGN. You can chat ...

New Gigantamax forms are coming to Pokemon Sword and Shield, including fat Pikachu, floofy Eevee, giraffe Meowth, Mothra Butterfree, and even-more-fire Charizard, We react to these strange and ...

Why? Because it's fat Pikachu. Watch the new Pokemon Sword and Shield trailer below; the chonkster Pikachu appears at the 00:23 mark: More like this The 10 Best Pokémon Video Games of All Time ...