Pokemon is celebrating its 30th anniversary today, and of course, there are a number of events happening all around the internet to mark the occasion. The official festivities kicked off this morning with a Pokemon Presents live stream unveiling several announcements for the Pokemon video games and trading card series, including the reveal of the next mainline Pokemon games, Pokemon Winds and Waves, coming to Switch 2 in 2027. Of course, Pokemon has always been more than just a video game franchise, From the launch of new Lego sets to special Trading card Game collector's editions, there's a lot to look forward to, and today is seeing numerous big product launches, including new Lego sets, manga box sets, Pokemon TCG releases, and more. To help you find the best, we've rounded up some of the biggest Pokemon Day merch drops below.
The official Pokemon Center online store has two new merch lines available, one featuring the Pokemon 30th Celebration logo on apparel, glasses, mugs, and Pokemon TCG accessories. The other new merch line is the Opening Scene collection, which recreates the iconic opening battle cutscene between Gengar and Nidorino as seen in the first generation Pokemon games, Pokemon Red and Blue.
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You'll also want to keep an eye on Walmart, as the retail chain is offering a ton of Pokemon merchandise at a discounted price. The sale includes pretty much everything related to Pokemon, like videog games, TCG box sets apparel, plushies, and more.
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Lego unveiled three Pokemon sets earlier this year, and they're now available to purchase online. There are three main sets available, all themed around Kanto region pocket monsters, including a 587-piece Eevee for $60, a 2,050-piece Pikachu for $200, and the massive 6,836-piece Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise diorama, which is a pricy $650 (and currently backordered at Lego's online store). Additionally, Lego is offering a bonus Mini Pokemon Center set as a reward for Lego Insiders. Insiders will need at least 2,500 points to redeem the bonus set. The Lego Insiders program is free to join.
A new Pokemon Day 2025 TCG Collection box also released this week in honor of the franchise's anniversary. The set includes a foil promo card with a Pokemon Day stamp that features Pikachu, a metallic Pokemon coin, and three Pokemon TCG booster packs from different expansions. One thing to note is that the booster packs may differ from those shown in the picture above.
Unsurprisingly, the Pokemon Day 2026 TCG Collection was bought up quickly, and is sold out at numerous online retailers. However, you can find copies available at Amazon and Best Buy from third-party sellers--albeit for substantial markups. But if your set on owning this box set, those are your best options for now.
Time Magazine usually features noteworthy people on its covers, but this year, Pokemon are in the spotlight. This special-edition magazine chronicles the 30-year rise of Pokemon, beginning with the original 1996 Game Boy titles and examining the history and influences behind the franchise. It also offers a closer look at Pokemon GO, the trading card game, and more, all printed on high-quality matte interior paper. You can also choose between several covers, as the magazine features alternate covers of Charizard, Mega Charizard, Rayquaza, and the Legendary birds Ho-Oh and Lugia.
For many of us, our first taste of Pokemon came with the hit animated and manga series. One of the big new releases on the way is the official manga adaptation of Pokemon Sun and Moon, as it's being gathered into a 12-volume mini-manga set priced at $68.36. That's over 1,100 pages in total, and the collection includes a double-sided foldout color poster, but you'll have to wait until September to get it.
If you need something Pokemon-themed to read right now, then Pokemon Adventures comes highly recommended. Every mainline Pokemon generation has had a Pokemon Adventures tie-in manga series, and we've gathered several of the available box sets below for you to check out.
Just like the manga, Pokemon animated series has also accompanied the mainline games, and the majority of these followed Ash Ketchum on his journey to become a Pokemon master. Getting a complete collection can be tricky, but most of the Pokemon anime have made it onto DVD, and you can pick these up at a discounted price. We've listed them below, as well as several of the tie-in movies.
Since it has been around for so long, vintage Pokemon merchandise and limited-edition drops have become very sought-after by collectors over the years. If you're looking to grab some of this retro loot, then you'll want to check out eBay's 30/30 Collection Auction, as the online platform will host auctions for sealed copies of the classic games, rare trading cards, a super-limited-edition Seiko SBPY162 Blastoise wristwatch, and more. The full event takes place on February 27 from 8 AM to 5 PM PT / 11 AM to 8 PM ET.
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Two GBA classics--Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen--launch as downloadable eShop titles for Switch and Switch 2 consoles today, and you can pick these games up for $20 each. However, if you're really dedicated, you can catch a flight to Japan to snag a $127 special edition of these rereleases, as the physical release includes reproductions of the original Game Boy Advance packaging, download codes in the box, and a special case that holds three glass Poke Balls depicting the Kanto starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. For now, this looks like it'll be exclusive to Japan. Luckily, you can save on some other Pokemon games instead.
Several Pokemon games for Nintendo Switch are discounted at multiple online retailers this weekend. Some of the best deals are available at Woot and Best Buy, but Walmart has a few discounts as well. Note that these deals are only available for a limited time and may sell out quickly. Check out our full Pokemon Day game deals round-up to see all the best discounts.
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Pokemon 30th Celebration Merch at Pokemon Center
The official Pokemon Center online store has two new merch lines available, one featuring the Pokemon 30th Celebration logo on apparel, glasses, mugs, and Pokemon TCG accessories. The other new merch line is the Opening Scene collection, which recreates the iconic opening battle cutscene between Gengar and Nidorino as seen in the first generation Pokemon games, Pokemon Red and Blue.
See all Pokemon 30th Celebration merch
Pokemon Merch Drops at Walmart
You'll also want to keep an eye on Walmart, as the retail chain is offering a ton of Pokemon merchandise at a discounted price. The sale includes pretty much everything related to Pokemon, like videog games, TCG box sets apparel, plushies, and more.
See all Pokemon deals at Walmart
Pokemon Lego Sets
Lego unveiled three Pokemon sets earlier this year, and they're now available to purchase online. There are three main sets available, all themed around Kanto region pocket monsters, including a 587-piece Eevee for $60, a 2,050-piece Pikachu for $200, and the massive 6,836-piece Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise diorama, which is a pricy $650 (and currently backordered at Lego's online store). Additionally, Lego is offering a bonus Mini Pokemon Center set as a reward for Lego Insiders. Insiders will need at least 2,500 points to redeem the bonus set. The Lego Insiders program is free to join.
- Lego Pokemon: Eevee (587 Pieces) -- $60
- Lego Pokemon: Pikachu and Poke Ball (2,050 Pieces) -- $200
- Lego Pokemon: Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise (6,838 Pieces) -- $650 (Backorder, ships by March 19)
- Lego Pokemon: Mini Pokemon Center (233 Pieces) -- Lego Insider reward
Pokemon Day 2026 TCG collection
A new Pokemon Day 2025 TCG Collection box also released this week in honor of the franchise's anniversary. The set includes a foil promo card with a Pokemon Day stamp that features Pikachu, a metallic Pokemon coin, and three Pokemon TCG booster packs from different expansions. One thing to note is that the booster packs may differ from those shown in the picture above.
Unsurprisingly, the Pokemon Day 2026 TCG Collection was bought up quickly, and is sold out at numerous online retailers. However, you can find copies available at Amazon and Best Buy from third-party sellers--albeit for substantial markups. But if your set on owning this box set, those are your best options for now.
- Amazon -- $38.35 (third-partry seller)
- Best Buy -- $50 (third-partry seller)
- Target -- $18 | Sold out
Time Magazine 30th Anniversary Pokemon Issues
Time Magazine usually features noteworthy people on its covers, but this year, Pokemon are in the spotlight. This special-edition magazine chronicles the 30-year rise of Pokemon, beginning with the original 1996 Game Boy titles and examining the history and influences behind the franchise. It also offers a closer look at Pokemon GO, the trading card game, and more, all printed on high-quality matte interior paper. You can also choose between several covers, as the magazine features alternate covers of Charizard, Mega Charizard, Rayquaza, and the Legendary birds Ho-Oh and Lugia.
- Pikachu -- $8.55 ($15)
- Charizard -- $15
- Mega Charizard -- $15
- Ho-Oh & Lugia -- $15
- Rayquaza -- $15
Pokemon Manga & Blu-ray Deals and Preorders
For many of us, our first taste of Pokemon came with the hit animated and manga series. One of the big new releases on the way is the official manga adaptation of Pokemon Sun and Moon, as it's being gathered into a 12-volume mini-manga set priced at $68.36. That's over 1,100 pages in total, and the collection includes a double-sided foldout color poster, but you'll have to wait until September to get it.
If you need something Pokemon-themed to read right now, then Pokemon Adventures comes highly recommended. Every mainline Pokemon generation has had a Pokemon Adventures tie-in manga series, and we've gathered several of the available box sets below for you to check out.
Just like the manga, Pokemon animated series has also accompanied the mainline games, and the majority of these followed Ash Ketchum on his journey to become a Pokemon master. Getting a complete collection can be tricky, but most of the Pokemon anime have made it onto DVD, and you can pick these up at a discounted price. We've listed them below, as well as several of the tie-in movies.
Pokemon manga deals
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 1 (Vol. 1-3) -- $18 ($20)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 2 (Vol. 4-6) -- $18 ($20)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 3 (Vol. 7-9) -- $16.19 ($20)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 4 (Vol. 10-12) -- $16.19 ($20)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 5 (Vol. 13 -15) -- $16.19 ($18)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 6 (Vol. 16-18) -- $16.19 ($20)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 7 (Vol. 19-21) -- $15.66 ($18)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 8 (Vol. 22-24) -- $16.73 ($18)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 9 (Vol. 25-27) -- $16.73 ($18)
- Pokemon Adventures Collector's Edition No. 10 (Vol. 28-29) -- $12.59 ($18)
- Red & Blue Box Set: Volumes 1-7 -- $38.48 ($75)
- Gold & Silver Box Set: Volumes 8-14 -- $58.27 ($75)
- Ruby & Sapphire Box Set: Volumes 15-22 -- $67.38 ($85)
- FireRed & LeafGreen / Emerald Box Set: Volumes 23-29 -- $59.22 ($75)
- Diamond & Pearl Adventure Box Set: Volumes 1-8 -- $73.91
- Diamond & Pearl/Platinum Box Set: Volumes 1-11 -- $78.88 ($115)
Pokemon anime deals
- Pokemon: The Arceus Chronicles (DVD) -- $12.90
- Pokemon Black & White: Four-Movie Collection (Blu-ray) -- $16.84 (
$25) - Pokemon Black & White: Rival Destinies (DVD) -- $30 (
$60) - Pokemon Detective Pikachu (Blu-ray) -- $8.12 ($15)
- Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Battle Dimension - The Complete Collection (DVD) -- $28.79 (
$45) - Pokemon Diamond & Pearl: Four-Movie Collection (Blu-ray) -- $12.31 (
$20) - Pokemon Indigo League Season One (Blu-ray) -- $31 (
$50) - Pokemon Master Journeys: The Complete Season (DVD) -- $25
- Pokemon Sun & Moon Ultra Adventures (Blu-ray) -- $27.39 (
$50) - Pokemon Sun & Moon Ultra Legends: The Complete Season (DVD) -- $39.47 (
$60) - Pokemon the Movie: I Choose You (Blu-ray) -- $10.24 (
$19) - Pokemon the Movie: The Power of Us (DVD) -- $9
- Pokemon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (DVD) -- $12
- Pokemon Ultimate Journeys: The Complete Season (DVD) -- $37 (
$60) - Pokemon XY Kalos Quest: The Complete Season (DVD) -- $35 ($
60) - Pokemon XYZ: The Complete Season (DVD) -- $43 (
$60)
Pokemon eBay Auction
Since it has been around for so long, vintage Pokemon merchandise and limited-edition drops have become very sought-after by collectors over the years. If you're looking to grab some of this retro loot, then you'll want to check out eBay's 30/30 Collection Auction, as the online platform will host auctions for sealed copies of the classic games, rare trading cards, a super-limited-edition Seiko SBPY162 Blastoise wristwatch, and more. The full event takes place on February 27 from 8 AM to 5 PM PT / 11 AM to 8 PM ET.
See at eBay
Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen
Two GBA classics--Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen--launch as downloadable eShop titles for Switch and Switch 2 consoles today, and you can pick these games up for $20 each. However, if you're really dedicated, you can catch a flight to Japan to snag a $127 special edition of these rereleases, as the physical release includes reproductions of the original Game Boy Advance packaging, download codes in the box, and a special case that holds three glass Poke Balls depicting the Kanto starters: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. For now, this looks like it'll be exclusive to Japan. Luckily, you can save on some other Pokemon games instead.
Pokemon Game Deals
Several Pokemon games for Nintendo Switch are discounted at multiple online retailers this weekend. Some of the best deals are available at Woot and Best Buy, but Walmart has a few discounts as well. Note that these deals are only available for a limited time and may sell out quickly. Check out our full Pokemon Day game deals round-up to see all the best discounts.
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