When Japan’s soccer team heads to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, they’ll be accompanied by their own team of Pokemon.

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Pikachu has been named Japan’s official mascot for the 2014 World Cup, and will be accompanied by several other notable Pokemon, including Charmander, Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Chespin, and more, Soccerly reported. The Japan National Football team's official kit (uniform) designer Adidas announced the partnership with Nintendo earlier this week.If you haven't had the chance to catch the new Pokemon that are accompanying Pikachu and the rest of Japan's team to Brazil, Nintendo has a special deal that could get you a free copy of Pokemon X or Pokemon Y.Which video game character would you want to be the mascot of your sports team?

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