The Eevee Tamagotchi is one of the latest digital pets for consumers that is sure to be a hit amongst Pokemon fans seeking a new way to integrate the virtual monsters into their lifestyle.
The digital pet features the aforementioned Pokemon character in a small handheld device that is similar in look and feel to the original Tamagotchi devices. Users can raise their very own digital monsters from the device and evolve them into one of eight different characters to make them a perfect way for fans to live out their fantasy as a Pokemon trainer.
The Eevee Tamagotchi is set to launch in Japan on January 26, 2019 at a cost of about $20, but has not been slated for worldwide availability yet.
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The Eevee Tamagotchi will be Available in Japan in 2019
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