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Since the introduction of Pokemon X and Y, Pikachu has used it's anime voice as it's cry in every main series game. Followed by Eevee in Pokemon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and Gigantamax Meowth in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
According to a Nintendo Dream Interview, Flygon was intended to get a Mega Evolution, being designed by Ken Sugimori. It never got past the design phase due to art block, it was originally planned to appear in Pokemon X and Y.
Gigantamax Pikachu may be inspired by/pay homage to Pikachu's original sprite design, being rounded in shape and having an elongated tail, the body/face shape also resembles its Pokemon Yellow design.#SwshFacts
Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble Dreamworld/Pokémon Center art. These are ripped directly from the twitter accounts from the past few days.
Concept art of Solgaleo and Lunala from the Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Essentials Concept Art Book.
Mallow's school bag in the anime is based on the Forage Bag from the video games. This item is given to the player by Mallow to put ingredients in during their Lush Jungle Trial.
It was common speculation that Sun & Moon's codename was "Niji" (Rainbow). This title may be based on real life Hawaii, the Alola Region's inspiration. Hawaii is often associated with rainbows being shown in photographs, art and even license plates. This is reflected in the games
The Sun and Moon Series of the anime is the only time Ash does not wear a form of jacket or hoodie. It is also the first time he wears shorts and no gloves, the second time being in the New Series.
Official images drawn by horror manga artist, Junji Ito, of Gengar and Banette. This collaboration with the The Pokemon Company was done in 2014 for a kowapoke promotion.
Info on Kowapoke can be viewed here: https://t.co/VdwhaCCUKb
In an Earlier interview, Sugimori has also stated that Hoothoot was his favorite Pokemon back in 2000. It reminded him of his pet bird who stood on one leg. He also created Hoothoot.