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'''amiibo''' (Japanese: '''アミーボ''' ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figures and cards by [[Nintendo]]. Each amiibo figure or card contains an NFC chip in its base, which allows it to interact with multiple games on both the [[Wii U]] and [[New Nintendo 3DS]] consoles using near field communication. Pokémon amiibo are the franchise's second venture into NFC collectibles, following 2013's [[Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures]]. | '''amiibo''' (Japanese: '''アミーボ''' ''amiibo'') are a line of interactive figures and cards by [[Nintendo]]. Each amiibo figure or card contains an {{wp|Near field communication|NFC}} chip in its base, which allows it to interact with multiple games on both the [[Wii U]] and [[New Nintendo 3DS]] consoles using near field communication. Pokémon amiibo are the franchise's second venture into NFC collectibles, following 2013's [[Pokémon Rumble U NFC Figures]]. | ||
Several Pokémon characters have been announced or released as part of the [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] line. These figures are intended for use with the eponymous game. They also unlock minor content in games such as {{smw|Super Mario Maker}}. In a [[Nintendo Direct]] on November 12, 2015, a card featuring Shadow Mewtwo, a bonus boss character from [[Pokkén Tournament]], was revealed to be included in first print retail copies of the game. | Several Pokémon characters have been announced or released as part of the [[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]] line. These figures are intended for use with the eponymous game. They also unlock minor content in games such as {{smw|Super Mario Maker}}. In a [[Nintendo Direct]] on November 12, 2015, a card featuring Shadow Mewtwo, a bonus boss character from [[Pokkén Tournament]], was revealed to be included in first print retail copies of the game. | ||