The Pokémon Company and adidas are reportedly preparing a high-profile sneaker collaboration to coincide with Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
The Pokémon franchise, which began in 1996 on Nintendo’s Game Boy and has since become a cornerstone of Nintendo platform releases including titles on the Nintendo Switch developed primarily by Game Freak, marks three decades of cultural and commercial influence in 2026.
This collaboration follows a long tradition of brand partnerships that celebrate Pokémon’s global reach beyond games.
According to reports, the new adidas lineup is planned for release in September 2026 and will include 13 distinct designs inspired by iconic Pokémon.
The collection is said to feature multiple entries for Pikachu and Charizard alongside designs themed to Gengar, Mewtwo and Rayquaza.
Reportedly, the shoes will be sold through adidas’ official website and at select retail partners.
In journalistic terms: sources indicate The Pokémon Company and adidas will offer a 13-piece shoe range in September 2026, with models drawing on franchise flagship characters and distributed via adidas’ online storefront and select retailers.
Preview images circulating with the report identify specific silhouettes and character tie-ins.
The catalog reportedly includes:
- Pokémon x adidas Superstar “Charmander” and “Charmeleon”
- Pokémon x adidas Superstar Vintage “Charizard”
- Multiple Pikachu variants across Superstar and Pro Model silhouettes
- Pokémon x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Haunter”
- Pokémon x adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 “Gengar”
- Pokémon x adidas Samba OG, Spezial and ZX 8000 interpretations for “Mewtwo”
- Pokémon x adidas Adistar Control 5 and F50 Tunit Mega styled for “Rayquaza”
For fans tracking Pokémon merchandising alongside mainline releases, this collaboration underscores how the franchise continues to intersect with fashion and lifestyle brands.
The purported September 2026 timing lines up with broader 30th-anniversary celebrations for Pokémon, marking a multi-platform commemoration that spans games, merchandise and events.
Confirmed buying details remain limited to the reported adidas website and select retailer distribution; fans should watch official channels from The Pokémon Company and adidas for formal announcements, pricing and exact launch windows.
This release will likely attract collectors and fans of both the franchise and sneaker culture when it arrives later in 2026.
The Pokémon franchise, which began in 1996 on Nintendo’s Game Boy and has since become a cornerstone of Nintendo platform releases including titles on the Nintendo Switch developed primarily by Game Freak, marks three decades of cultural and commercial influence in 2026.
This collaboration follows a long tradition of brand partnerships that celebrate Pokémon’s global reach beyond games.
According to reports, the new adidas lineup is planned for release in September 2026 and will include 13 distinct designs inspired by iconic Pokémon.
The collection is said to feature multiple entries for Pikachu and Charizard alongside designs themed to Gengar, Mewtwo and Rayquaza.
Reportedly, the shoes will be sold through adidas’ official website and at select retail partners.
In journalistic terms: sources indicate The Pokémon Company and adidas will offer a 13-piece shoe range in September 2026, with models drawing on franchise flagship characters and distributed via adidas’ online storefront and select retailers.
Preview images circulating with the report identify specific silhouettes and character tie-ins.
The catalog reportedly includes:
- Pokémon x adidas Superstar “Charmander” and “Charmeleon”
- Pokémon x adidas Superstar Vintage “Charizard”
- Multiple Pikachu variants across Superstar and Pro Model silhouettes
- Pokémon x adidas Adistar Control 5 “Haunter”
- Pokémon x adidas Adistar XLG 2.0 “Gengar”
- Pokémon x adidas Samba OG, Spezial and ZX 8000 interpretations for “Mewtwo”
- Pokémon x adidas Adistar Control 5 and F50 Tunit Mega styled for “Rayquaza”
For fans tracking Pokémon merchandising alongside mainline releases, this collaboration underscores how the franchise continues to intersect with fashion and lifestyle brands.
The purported September 2026 timing lines up with broader 30th-anniversary celebrations for Pokémon, marking a multi-platform commemoration that spans games, merchandise and events.
Confirmed buying details remain limited to the reported adidas website and select retailer distribution; fans should watch official channels from The Pokémon Company and adidas for formal announcements, pricing and exact launch windows.
This release will likely attract collectors and fans of both the franchise and sneaker culture when it arrives later in 2026.
