Spotlight on... Amiibo!

The Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card was released with the first print run of the game. It can be used to unlock Shadow Mewtwo as a playable character right from the start, though must be scanned every time you start the game. Once you've unlocked Shadow Mewtwo permenantly by completing the requirements in-game the card can then be used like any other amiibo to unlock daily Special Bonuses.

Special Bonuses can be obtained up to fives times per day using any amiibo figure or card from any series. Each individual amiibo can only be scanned once per day. Here is a list of all that can be unlocked:

Titles:
Lucario's Buddy
Pikachu's Pal
Machamp's Chum
Gardevoir's Good Friend
Weavile's Playmate
Suicune's Sidekick
Charizard's Trusted Pal
One of Gengar's Gang
Pikachu Libre's Compadre
Blaziken's Bud
Sceptile's Supporter
Chandelure's Follower
Garchomp's Friend
Braixen's Buddy
Mewtwo's Companion
Fighting Battle Trainer
Raging Battle Trainer
Ferocious Battle Trainer
Catch and Throw
Grappler
Battle Seizer
Paybacker
Counter Attacker
Endurer
Shot Taker
Sure Shot
Legendary Sharpshooter
Hardened Battle Trainer
Unwavering Battle Trainer
Iron-Wall Battle Trainer

Outfits:
Fluffy Muffler
Santa Hat
Santa Claus Costume Set
Star Facepaint 2
Cat Ears

Backgrounds:
Electronic Space
Falling Autumn Leaves
Harvest Festival
Falling Snowflakes
Giant Snowman
Merry Christmas
Happy New Year

Currency:
100 PG - 100,000 PG

Whilst the usefulness of amiibo in Pokkén could be argued I'd still love for a set of Pokkén Fighter figures to be released. They would look so cool striking their fighter poses! I have a Croagunk NFC figure for Pokémon Rumble U which I'm actually quite attached to! I do enjoy playing the game more because of this little lump of plastic! It just makes me think how awesome it would have been to have a Pikachu Libre figure right from the start to record all our progress on and have that partnership represented in a physical form! Maybe they could add extra options to customise your fighter's appearance too, similar to the mirror designs. It would be neat to be able to take your true partner to friends houses or competitions!

Not quite as cute but another option would be to have a Ferrum Battle Trainer amiibo figure or card which you can record all your stats, achievements and customisation on! Again, more amiibo exclusive options would be an added bonus!

Fan-made Amiibo:


How about you, do you like collecting these special bonuses? Have you got them all yet? Did you have some amiibo anyway or have you bought any just for this feature? (I did! Needed an excuse!) Would you like an official Pokkén Tournament amiibo set to be released?

wait amiibos can get you extra stuff in the game?

fuckin' hell I wish I knew that before, I've only used the Shadow Mewtwo card once the whole time I've had Pokken

To be honest, I wish the Amiibos would've done a bit more... I would've loved to use my Link Amiibo and unlock him as a playable character in Pokken Tournament, but that would be too good to be true. {XD}

I think some Pokken Amiibos would be cool, as long as they have a purpose inside of the game, and not just to unlock stuff :P Maybe they could unlock a different challenge? For example, a Machamp Amiibo could unlock a single-player mission where you face off against an expert-level Machamp trainer.