Snapchat’s Pokemon Filter Makes People Pikachus

Jenni Lada

Published: Aug 14, 2017 08:00 am

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A new filters has been added to Snapchat, albeit temporarily. Those who use the chat program will now be able to make themselves look like Pikachu. Between August 14-16, 2017, the Pokemon will be available.

When the Pikachu Snapchat filter is applied, Pikachu’s ears, nose, and cheeks will appear on your face. Should you open your mouth, Pikachu will appear and perform an attack, complete with sound. The official Twitter announcement shows the animation in action.

Take a selfie with Pikachu! ⚡️Our Pikachu Lens is available now on Snapchat for a limited time: https://t.co/hOCWNkQWmB pic.twitter.com/GX8mY7hPYI

— Pokémon (@Pokemon) August 14, 2017

Snapchat is available for Android and Apple iOS devices.

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Jenni Lada

Jenni is Editor-in-Chief at Siliconera and has been playing games since getting access to her parents' Intellivision as a toddler. She continues to play on every possible platform and loves all of the systems she owns. (These include a PS4, Switch, Xbox One, WonderSwan Color and even a Vectrex!) You may have also seen her work at GamerTell, Cheat Code Central, Michibiku and PlayStation LifeStyle.