Santa Cruz and The Pokémon Company International Reunite for 30th Anniversary Skateboard Drop
Santa Cruz Skateboards and The Pokémon Company International are launching a new limited edition skateboard deck and apparel collaboration to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
The Santa Cruz Limited Edition Assorted Pokémon TCG Blind Bag Decks and Apparel collection goes live on Oct. 17, 2026, and follows an earlier Santa Cruz × Pokémon release from 2023.
What’s included in the release
According to the Santa Cruz product page, the collection features 30 different skateboard deck designs.
Each deck is randomized and sold in blind bags, and the set is accompanied by a Limited Edition Pokémon Player’s Guide booklet that showcases all 30 deck designs plus three chase variants.
The drop also includes a range of apparel and Pokémon-branded grip tape.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Santa Cruz’s listing details that collectors can expect 30 distinct, randomized decks in blind bags, and that the collection includes a Limited Edition Pokémon Player’s Guide displaying every design and three rare chase variants.
The page also confirms accompanying apparel and Pokémon grip tape as part of the overall release.
Context and purchasing guidance
This launch is a merchandise celebration tied to the wider Pokémon franchise, which is co-managed by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo and has appeared across Nintendo platforms from the Game Boy line through to the Nintendo Switch.
While the collaboration centers on physical collectibles rather than a game release on Nintendo hardware or the eShop, it will be of interest to collectors and fans who follow Pokémon anniversary initiatives.
Santa Cruz’s website is the official point of sale and the company encourages interested buyers to sign up for notifications ahead of the Oct. 17, 2026 launch.
Given the blind-bag format and limited-edition presentation, collectors should prepare for high demand and limited availability when the collection becomes available.
Source: Santa Cruz Skateboards website
Santa Cruz Skateboards and The Pokémon Company International are launching a new limited edition skateboard deck and apparel collaboration to mark Pokémon’s 30th anniversary.
The Santa Cruz Limited Edition Assorted Pokémon TCG Blind Bag Decks and Apparel collection goes live on Oct. 17, 2026, and follows an earlier Santa Cruz × Pokémon release from 2023.
What’s included in the release
According to the Santa Cruz product page, the collection features 30 different skateboard deck designs.
Each deck is randomized and sold in blind bags, and the set is accompanied by a Limited Edition Pokémon Player’s Guide booklet that showcases all 30 deck designs plus three chase variants.
The drop also includes a range of apparel and Pokémon-branded grip tape.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Santa Cruz’s listing details that collectors can expect 30 distinct, randomized decks in blind bags, and that the collection includes a Limited Edition Pokémon Player’s Guide displaying every design and three rare chase variants.
The page also confirms accompanying apparel and Pokémon grip tape as part of the overall release.
Context and purchasing guidance
This launch is a merchandise celebration tied to the wider Pokémon franchise, which is co-managed by The Pokémon Company and Nintendo and has appeared across Nintendo platforms from the Game Boy line through to the Nintendo Switch.
While the collaboration centers on physical collectibles rather than a game release on Nintendo hardware or the eShop, it will be of interest to collectors and fans who follow Pokémon anniversary initiatives.
Santa Cruz’s website is the official point of sale and the company encourages interested buyers to sign up for notifications ahead of the Oct. 17, 2026 launch.
Given the blind-bag format and limited-edition presentation, collectors should prepare for high demand and limited availability when the collection becomes available.
Source: Santa Cruz Skateboards website
