Pokémon Rumble U brings Skylanders-style toys to Wii U in August (gallery)

Collecting ’em all is about to get a bit more expensive.

Nintendo revealed today that it is bringing Pokémon Rumble U to North American Wii U consoles on Aug. 29 exclusively through the console’s eShop for $18. This new pocket-monsters title follows the adventures of a group of toy Pokémon that get washed away down a river and have to embark on a Toy Story-style adventure to return to their store. On the way, the Pokémon will unravel a mystery that explains why the toy Pokémon are fighting each other.

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