On Friday June 5, Pokémon and the French Judo Federation organized an occasion to advertise the brand new extension of the card game : Transcendent Chaos. Three members of the French staff have been current: Amandine Buchard, Luka MKHEIDZE, and essentially the most anticipated: Teddy Riner.
20 Minutes was in a position to communicate with the five-time Olympic champion. The chance to higher perceive the impression of the Pokémon license, even amongst high-level athletes.
When did you uncover Pokémon?
The saga started once I was in center college. I am largely concerned about maps. I like this amassing facet, the very fact of having the ability to have an object that you simply contact, that you simply cherish. I actually favored the cartoon too, which I watch with my son. Even when he has modified rather a lot, there is no such thing as a longer even Sacha, the emblematic character.
You say your son is a Pokémon fan too. Is he additionally concerned about card amassing?
Sure, my son is a whole fan. At dwelling we eat Pokémon. It has Pokémon encyclopedias, battle arenas and maps. And to see him shopping for his albums, sorting the playing cards, typically giving them to his little sister, but when we all know that they aren’t the strongest… I see myself in him. And my position as a father can also be to help him in what he loves.
Have you ever stored your previous card albums?
No sadly. I gave them to please youngsters, however I’ve somewhat remorse. As a result of there is no such thing as a age restrict for Pokémon. I’d have favored to have the ability to present them to my youngsters, I had stunning collections.
Final query, easy however apparent, what’s your favourite Pokémon?
I particularly know the primary era of Pokémon. So my favourite is clearly Pikachu. For me it is the star of the saga, even when I am positive that in keeping with my son it isn’t the strongest. After which clearly I used to be additionally a fan of Charizard and Bulbasaur.
