Pokemon Is Officially 30 Years Old: Here Are 10 Things Every Collector Should Have

Pokemon Is Officially 30 Years Old: Here Are 10 Things Every Collector Should Have

Believe it or not, today marks the 30th anniversary of Pokemon, which debuted all those years ago in its Japanese game form. Since then, generation after generation has seen everything from games, cards, toys and books to board games, TV shows and clothing.

There is no shortage of Pokemon swag out there, but finding quality items that aren’t knock-offs or from sketchy third-party sellers can be challenging. So I’ve curated a list of 10 items, some of which are on sale for a limited time. Because if you can’t sport a cooler shaped like a Poke Ball, then what’s the point?

Why play traditional Monopoly when you can play the Pokemon version? Instead of properties, you’ll find locations to explore for Pokemon. The money is Poke Balls, and the tokens are Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly and Pikachu.

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Though by no means cheap, this epic Lego set has 2,050 pieces to keep you entertained for hours as you build Pikachu and a Poke Ball.

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Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, this snuggly 18-inch Bulbasaur plushy pillow is perfect for nap time.

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Commemorate the 30-year mark with this special double set that includes a foil promo Pikachu card, a metallic coin with the 30th anniversary emblem, and three booster packs of Pokemon TCG expansions.

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Life is too short to eat your lunch from a boring insulated bag. This version is perfect for when you are on the go.

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There may not be a single item of clothing more suited to being cozy, chill and pretty snuggly than this Snorlax Sherpa hoodie from Loiter.

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This exclusive crossbody bag collab between Loungefly, Pokemon and GameStop features a soft pastel scene of Pikachu and Eevee having a picnic.

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Treat yourself or that Pokemon-obsessed kid in your life to this sweet little mini-figurine set, which includes Captain Pikachu, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Charizard and a Fire Missile accessory.

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Funko collectibles come in all shapes and sizes but this little sitting Pikachu is just waiting for your loving home.

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You can tell a lot about a person from their socks, and these scream “trainer.” Sizing is for the equivalent of men’s shoe sizes 8 to 12.

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