Pokémon Anniv Merch Hits Japan PokéCenters

Celebrate 25 years of Pokémon Gold & Silver with a new line of limited-edition merchandise! Launching this month in Japan.

Pokémon Gold & Silver 25th Anniversary Merchandise: November 23, 2024 Launch

Available at Pokémon Centers in Japan (and Online!)

The Pokémon Company has announced a special collection of merchandise to mark the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver. This exciting range, encompassing everything from home goods to stylish apparel, will be available from November 23rd, 2024 at Pokémon Centers across Japan. While currently exclusive to Japan, online pre-orders are available!

Pre-orders via Pokémon Center Online and Amazon Japan begin November 21st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. JST.

Prices range from 495 Yen (approximately $4 USD) to 22,000 Yen (approximately $143 USD). Highlights include stunning Sukajan jackets (22,000 Yen) featuring Ho-Oh and Lugia designs, stylish Day Bags (12,100 Yen), charming 2-Piece Set Plates (1,650 Yen), and a wide selection of stationery and hand towels.

Originally released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, Pokémon Gold and Silver revolutionized the Pokémon world. Praised for their groundbreaking features, including a real-time clock affecting gameplay, and the introduction of 100 new Pokémon (Gen 2), these games quickly became classics. The games' influence extended globally, with Western releases following in 1999 and 2001. The enduring legacy of Gold and Silver is further evidenced by their 2009 Nintendo DS remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Beloved Gen 2 Pokémon like Pichu, Cleffa, Hoothoot, Chikorita, Umbreon, Ho-Oh, and Lugia remain fan favorites to this day.