Gold & Silver 25th: Merch Arrives in Japan

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Gold & Silver with a new line of limited-edition merchandise! Launching November 23rd, 2024, at Pokémon Centers across Japan, this collection boasts a diverse range of items.

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

Available exclusively at Pokémon Centers in Japan (with no current announcements for other retailers), this commemorative merchandise includes home goods, apparel, and more. Pre-orders begin November 21st, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. JST via Pokémon Center Online and Amazon Japan.

Prices range from ¥495 (approx. $4 USD) to ¥22,000 (approx. $143 USD). Highlights include:

• Sukajan souvenir jackets (¥22,000): Featuring Ho-Oh and Lugia designs.
• Day bags (¥12,100).
• 2-piece set plates (¥1,650).
• A wide selection of stationery and hand towels.

A Blast from the Past: Pokémon Gold and Silver

Originally released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, Pokémon Gold and Silver revolutionized the franchise with innovative features. These critically acclaimed games, introducing Generation 2 Pokémon (including Pichu, Cleffa, Hoothoot, Chikorita, Umbreon, Ho-Oh, and Lugia, to name a few), featured a groundbreaking in-game clock affecting Pokémon appearances and events. Their Western release followed in 2000, with a European launch in 2001. A decade later, the Nintendo DS saw the release of the remakes, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.