Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will give Pokémon players a neat freebie

Eevee for Smash? Not quite - but the true star of Pokémon Let's Go is due to make some sort of debut in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

If you have a Pokémon Let's Go save on your Switch, Nintendo is giving you a little Christmas bonus, as you'll be able to claim either a Pikachu or Eevee partner spirit when Super Smash Bros. Ultimate releases on 7th December.

Spirits are a new addition to Smash, and function in a similar manner to the old sticker system from Smash Bros. Brawl. They work as behind-the-scenes stat boosts, and are split into two types: primary (which raises attack power) and support (which provide protection and special abilities). You can acquire one of the many spirits by winning spirit battles, and they can be levelled up in a gym or with food. Huh, that sure sounds familiar.

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