Pokémon Center Japan Unveils 30th Anniversary Box Art Merch
The lineup spans Pokémon Red & Blue through Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with shorts at ¥3,960 JPY and pins and magnets also included.
Pokémon Center Japan has revealed a new merchandise line marking 30 years of Pokémon games, according to Screen Rant. The collection draws on original box art from titles spanning Pokémon Red & Blue through Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
The lineup includes shorts, collectible pins and magnets. Each shirt is priced at ¥3,960 JPY, roughly $24.65 USD. Pokémon Crystal and Pokémon Emerald feature prominently among the games represented.
At the time of writing, the merchandise line appears to be available only in Japan.
Older games remain in the spotlight
Pokémon Crystal was the expanded version of the generation two Johto games and introduced moving Pokémon sprites. Pokémon Emerald expanded on Ruby & Sapphire in October 2025's wider anniversary context with tweaked gym leaders, an improved story and more post-game content.
2026 marks 30 years of Pokémon, with celebrations running since February 2026. That month's Pokémon Day stream featured Pokémon Winds & Waves, and generation 10 is expected in late 2027 at the earliest. Rumors suggest Switch ports of Ruby & Sapphire could arrive as a surprise on Pokémon Day next February.
Quick answers
How much do the Pokémon 30th anniversary shorts cost?
Each shirt is priced at ¥3,960 JPY, roughly $24.65 USD.
Where can I buy the Pokémon box art merchandise?
At the time of writing, the line appears to be available only in Japan through Pokémon Center Japan.
Which Pokémon games are featured in the merchandise line?
The box art covers titles from Pokémon Red & Blue through Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with Pokémon Crystal and Pokémon Emerald featured prominently.