You need to see Gengar’s scary blanket pillow

Today on things you didn’t know you wanted until now, at this very moment, we have the terrifying Gengar blanket pillow. What the hell does that mean, you ask? Basically, it’s a pillow shaped like Gengar, a first generation Ghost-type Pokémon that can use the “lick” attack. Why is that attack important? Because of the “blanket” part here, which is a giant extendable tongue that is placed inside the monster to keep it safe, but which can be spread out into a comfortable and terrifying cover.

Did the world get you down? Put your head inside Gengar’s mouth and hope for the best.

If you’re a bit confused about how to get the most out of the thing, here are some examples, along with the notification that you can’t get one right now. There is no information on refills, but we can expect:

As many have pointed out, this bears a particular resemblance to the recently introduced Gigantamax form, raising even more questions as to why you would want to stick your head in Gengar’s hideous mouth. Here’s the Pokedex entry from Pokémon Sword:

“It is rumored that his gigantic mouth does not lead to his body, full of cursed energy, but directly to the afterlife.”

I can’t decide if that sounds like a particularly relaxing feeling or not, so let’s go with: no. Especially when you combine it with the Pokedex entry from Pokémon Shield:

“He sets traps, hoping to steal the lives of those he catches. If you stand in front of his mouth, you will hear the voices of your loved ones calling you. “

But in reality, the Gengar blanket pillow is reminiscent of other plus-size Pokémon products: the Metapod Sleeping Blanket, the Snorlax Bean Bag Chair, the giant stuffed animals of Psyduck and Mareep, etc. It’s part of a pattern I’ve seen in Pokémon merchandise in recent years – we’re starting to see more and more things designed to sell to adult fans with disposable income, like business shirts, running tights, jewelry, etc. I can or

A terrifying Gengar pillow blanket stretches a bit over the line. It would work for a kid, but the sheer and intense strangeness, as well as the price, are clearly intended to appeal to adults.