Banpresto Pokémon releases for June 2026

New Pokémon prizes from Banpresto have started rolling out in Japanese arcades and game centers! Check out the plushies and other items releasing in June below. As a reminder, Banpresto will sometimes re-release previous items. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily, you don’t have to be in Japan. Our website sponsor Meccha … Read more

Twelve new Pokémon LEGO sets announced for summer 2026

LEGO has officially new Pokémon sets that will be dropping this summer. All of them include the new Smart Play functionality that allows for interactive play, but only the all-in-one sets contain all necessary components to enable it. All of the sets below will be released on August 1, 2026. You can check out some … Read more

Vote now for a LEGO Pokémon TCG Challenge finalist!

The LEGO Pokémon Trading Card Game Challenge: Build Your Card competition challenged fans to build their own Pokémon TCG-inspired sets, with the Grand Prize winner being turned into an official LEGO release. And creative builders certainly delivered! The top five sets have been chosen and feature Joltik, Rowlet, Gyarados, Arceus and Mew, and fans can … Read more

Target previews the second Pokémon collaboration drop

Following the first release of exclusive Pokémon goods, Target is previewing additional merchandise coming early next month! This second drop will feature new Starter jackets, Pokémon-shaped puzzles, posters, outdoor goods and more! These will be dropping in-store and online at 8 a.m. on June 6 and you can get an early look at the goods … Read more

May 2026 Pokémon Banpresto releases

New Pokémon plushies and other goods have been shown off by Banpresto ahead of their May releases! These will be appearing in Japanese arcades and game centers throughout the month. As a reminder, Banpresto will sometimes re-release previous items. Want to buy any of the goods below? Luckily, you don’t have to be in Japan. … Read more