A giant inflated Pikachu hovered above the Comic-Con exhibit hall, just above the booth for Pokemon card and video games.

Pokemon continued to be popular with the video and card game set, with several costumed Pokemon walking the halls, Pokemon video games, comic books and card games on display at Comic-Con.

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