Monster Hunter's Zinogre And Rathalos Are Now Digimon V-Pets

Summary

• Monster Hunter has teamed up with Digimon for a very special line of 20th-anniversary V-Pets.
• Zinogre and Rathalos designs have been revealed and each of them is available for pre-order.
• The devices have LCD color screens and feature 36 creatures from the Monster Hunter series.

Even though the wait for Monster Hunter Wilds continues to be an excruciating one (only five more months to go, hang in there everyone), it has wound up almost being a blessing in disguise that the new game didn't release during Monster Hunter's 20th anniversary year. If it had, Capcom might have leaned on that rather than releasing all sorts of celebratory merch to mark the occasion, like these Digimon V-Pets which may well be the best thing Monster Hunter's creators have done to celebrate the series' birthday so far.

V-Pets were effectively Digimon's take on Tamagotchis when first released in the late '90s, not to mention a way to set the series apart from Pokemon when the rip-off accusations came knocking. Like a Tamagotchi, the premise of a V-Pet is to look after and raise the creature that calls it home. However, Digmon's take on the popular toy included other functions, like battling and evolution, and now a Monster Hunter crossover has put some of Capcom's most iconic monsters into the devices.

Monster Hunter Wilds Pre-Order Guide: Bonuses, Edition, And Release Date

Pre-orders are open for all three editions of Monster Hunter Wilds.

There are two 20th-anniversary Monster Hunter V-Pet models to choose from - Zinogre and Rathalos. Not only does the model you choose dictate which monster will be your virtual pet, but the V-Pet's shell color matches that of the monster inside. Zinogre's V-Pet is largely shades of green and yellow to match the monster's hide, while Rathalos's device is a reddish brown and white. While Zinogre and Rathalos are the main events, the devices are loaded with 36 different creatures from Monster Hunter, Tigrex and Mizutsune among them.

Monster Hunter x Digimon V-Pets Are Avaialble For Pre-Order Now

Will You Choose Zinogre, Rathalos, Or Both?

Unlike your standard V-Pet, Monster's Hunter's crossover devices have LCD color screens. That combined with their scarcity and having to get them shipped means celebrating Monster Hunter's anniversary V-Pet-style is going to cost more than you might expect. The devices are available at Big Bad Toy Store through the links in the box below and are $99.99 each. Pre-orders for both models are already open, but they're not expected to ship until February 2025.

Digimon x Monster Hunter 20th Anniversary Edition V-Pet

Monster Hunter and Digimon have teamed up to put some of the former's monsters into some of the latter's V-Pets. Even though there are only two choices when it comes to selecting your Monster Hunter V-Pet - Zinogre and Rathalos - there are 36 monsters included.

There are cheaper ways to celebrate Monster Hunter turning 20. Capcom has been turning its monsters into plushes throughout 2024 and gradually releasing them on Amazon. There are also far more expensive ways to ring in the series' birthday. Pre-orders for Monster Hunter Wilds opened this week, revealing an Ultimate Collector's Edition which includes a full-sized Monster Hunter bike. Priced at $1,300, it's exclusive to Japan at the moment which means it'll cost even more for anyone in the US due to shipping costs.

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