On this day in 1996, the most historic thing to ever happen in the history of history happened: the first Pokémon games entered our lives.
A lot of things have changed for the franchise since Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow were released, but fans’ love of Pikachu and all of his friends remains as electric(-type) as ever. In celebration of Pokémon Day, we rounded up 18 of our favorite toys and games for any type of fan. Catch ’em all below!
POKÉMON SYLVEON PLUSH BUNDLE
Kids can expand their Pokémon plush collection with the newest addition to Build-A-Bear Workshop. Sylveon is a fairy-type Pokémon with sky blue eyes, pink and white fur, and ribbonlike feelers. The bundle includes a Sylveon plush, cape, sleeper, and a 5-in-1 Sylveon sound chip.
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POKÉMON TCG: FIRST PARTNER POWER DOUBLE DECK BOX
Kids can prepare for any battle with this double-deck box. The box features a rainbow design starring the first partner Pokémon from numerous regions. Kids can store two decks of 60-sleeved cards and use the box's dividers to keep their collection organized.
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POKÉMON: THE OFFICIAL STICKER BOOK OF THE PALDEA REGION
This sticker activity book features the friendliest faces from all over Paldea. The 126-page book features over 500 stickers, information about all types of Pokémon, and their name pronunciations. The book also includes over 20 vinyl clings and a double-sided reusable art scene.
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LITE-BRITE SUPER BRIGHT HD POKÉMON EDITION
Kids can unleash their inner Pokémon Trainers with the Lite-Brite Super Bright HD. This retro toy features six high-definition Pokémon templates with eye-popping designs like Pikachu, Great Ball, and Poke Ball. With 1000 mini pegs and four light modes, kids can create colorful artwork to bring Pokemon to life!
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MINI POKÉBALL
Display the Pokéball on your desk, shelves, or cabinets! The officially-licensed miniature size Pokéball allows for compact display of an authentic Pokéball. Its built-in, touch-sensing, light-up feature illuminates white, green, or red when the censor is activated. It comes with a unique collectible silver-plated token that features different Pokémon silhouettes for each variant.
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POKÉMON PRIMERS: BOX SET COLLECTION VOLUME 2
Source: Pokémon Center
Source: Pokémon Center
Source: Pokémon Center
Source: Pokémon Center
Early Pokémon players can join Pikachu, Eevee, and all their friends on an educational adventure. This book collection, best suited for younger children and early learners, features over 100 flaps to lift and reveal, a captivating storyline, and each Pokémon named in the books include their pronunciations to help both kids and parents alike. There are…
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POKÉMON TRAINER MISSION
Kids can jump, climb, and crawl to find Pokémon with this electronic screen-free game. The handheld gaming device is packed with voices, music, lights, and movement to help kids power through 40 missions, find up to 65 Pokémon, and win the game.
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POKÉMON WALKIE TALKIES — PIKACHU
These Pikachu-inspired two-way radio walkie talkies feature a 500-foot range so kids can share static-free messages. Designed for Pokémon Trainers ages 3 and up, these battery-operated walkies are durable, brightly colored, and lightweight for indoor and outdoor use.
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CRAYOLA POKÉMON IMAGINATION ART SET
Source: Target
Source: Amazon
Source: Amazon
Source: Amazon
Take friends like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Larvitar, Meowth, and Psyduck on the go! This packable Pokémon art set features 115 art pieces including: 56 Crayons, 15 Short Colored Pencils, 28 Washable Markers, and 15 Coloring Pages. Designed for kids ages 5 and up, it has safe and non-toxic ingredients you can trust.
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ROWLET POKÉMON NANOBLOCK POKÉMON SERIES
Expand your Pokémon collection by catching this Grass/Flying-type Pokémon. This easy-to-build entry-level kit has 170 pieces and is approximately 1.8 inches tall.
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CLEFAIRY SQUISHMALLOWS PLUSH
This 12-inch Squishmallows plush features the pink Pokémon Clefairy with a curly tail and embroidered Pokémon Center Poké Ball logo. The plush is available for preorder now and will ship mid-December.
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TEDDIURSA SQUISHMALLOWS PLUSH
This 12-inch Squishmallows plush features the Pokémon Teddiursa with soft fabric and an embroidered Pokémon Center Poké Ball logo. The plush is available for preorder now and will ship mid-December.
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DETECTIVE PIKACHU RETURNS
Kids can now join Detective Pikachu on a mystery-solving video game adventure across Ryme City in Detective Pikachu Returns for the Nintendo Switch. This game builds on the previous title in the series and includes new and exciting ways to investigate mysteries.
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MEGA POKÉMON CENTER
Create the Pokémon Center with this 648-piece building set, which comes with four buildable Pokémon figures: Pikachu, Chansey, Eevee, and Togepi. Once the set is built, kids can turn a crank to see the characters move.
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POKÉMON DREAMS PLUSH
This Pokémon plush collection is inspired by the new app Pokémon Sleep. Trainers can enjoy a restful night's sleep with their favorite pocket monster, while discovering Pokémon with rare sleep styles in-game.
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POKÉMON SCARLET AND POKÉMON VIOLET
Explore an open world and encounter the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the newest games in the Pokémon franchise. The games are sold separately and made for the Nintendo Switch family of systems.
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POKÉMON STAINED GLASS ART
Use the included, double-tipped markers to color in 18 pieces of Pokémon art that look like stained glass. Then, hang the art in a window to see light pass through it.
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POKÉMON TRADING CARD GAME BATTLE ACADEMY
The latest version of Battle Academy introduces the Pokémon V gameplay mechanic and comes with an updated lineup of Pokémon, including Pikachu, Eevee, and Cinderace.
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POKÉMON TRAIN & PLAY DELUXE PIKACHU
Featuring more than 50 unique reactions, this 4.5-inch Pikachu comes with two interactive berries that trigger reactions when kids hold it to Pikachu’s nose. The figure features light-up cheeks; makes sounds; and has movement in its arms, ears, and tail.
