April 2026 Pokémon releases from Banpresto

Banpresto will start their April roll out of Pokémon prizes in Japanese arcades and game centers soon — check out what’s on the way!

As always, a reminder that Banpresto will sometimes re-release previous items.

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Pokémon releases from Banpresto in April

A Mecha Mofugutto Espeon plushie will be released on April 8.
The Color Selection Blue plushies featuring Mudkip, Azurill and Popplio will also release on April 8.
Mofugutto Pichu and Yamper plushies will be releasing on April 9.

Poké Ball clear bags will be released on April 9. There are three Poké Ball and two Great Ball design versions — the inserts can also be removed for a totally clear bag to show off Pokémon plushies or other collectibles.

A Mecha Mofugutto Tepig plushie will be released on April 9.
The Poké Ball Figure Collection Vol. 2 will also be released on April 9, with a total of 8 available.

A Mecha Mofugutto Jigglypuff (Singing Ver.) plushie will be released on April 14.
A Color Selection Blue Manaphy plushie will be released on April 16.
Hope Pita Clefairy, Cyndaquil and Fennekin plushies will be released on April 16.

Mofugutto Shippo Mite! Mite! Raichu and Mew plushies will be released on April 16.
Kyogre and Piplup Color Selection Blue plushies will get an April 21 release.
A Mecha Mofugutto Ampharos (Winking Ver.) plushie will also be released on April 21.

Ironna Okao Psyduck and Sobble plushies featuring expressive faces will be released on April 21.
Poké Peace bands featuring Pichu, Rowlet, Espurr and Tandemaus will also be released on April 21.
Jolteon, Emolga and Morpeko plushies will also get an April 21 release.