The Pokémon Company has teamed up with skateboard brand Santa Cruz for a blind bag skateboard deck collection celebrating the Pokémon series 30th anniversary.
The collaboration shines a spotlight on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, pairing collectible skate decks with 30 highlight TCG cards across type-specific backgrounds.
The full collection launches worldwide on 17 October at 2pm BST / 3pm CET / 9am EST / 6am PST.
What to expect
- Each blind bag deck features one of 30 highlight cards, ranging from classic TCG staples such as the original Venusaur, Blastoise and Charizard art to modern fan favorites like the Moonbreon card from the 2021 Evolving Skies expansion.
- The set includes three rare gold decks, marketed as 'Chase Decks', which are decorated with multiple card images and intended as harder-to-find premium pieces in the blind bag run.
- Beyond decks, the collaboration also offers apparel and griptape, allowing collectors and skateboarders to display the crossover in multiple forms.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Santa Cruz has added a 'Get notified' option on its website to alert customers when the collection becomes available, reflecting the expectation that limited drops may move quickly.
In addition, the collaboration's inclusion of three rare gold decks emphasizes the collectible nature of the release and the potential for high demand among both TCG enthusiasts and skateboard collectors.
Context and platform relevance
The Pokémon franchise remains closely associated with Nintendo platforms, and while this release is physical merchandise tied to the Trading Card Game, Pokémon's broader presence on Nintendo hardware such as the Nintendo Switch keeps the brand front of mind across gaming and lifestyle audiences.
This Santa Cruz drop follows a pattern of high-profile crossovers that link Pokémon collectibles with established lifestyle brands.
Availability and buying tips
The collection is set to go live globally on 17 October at the listed regional times.
Collectors interested in securing items should consider using Santa Cruz's notification tool and monitoring official retailers.
Coverage and previews of the decks have been reported by outlets such as Nintendo Life, which provided early images and a sneak look at several designs.
This collaboration marks another milestone in the Pokémon 30th anniversary calendar, marrying the TCG's visual legacy with Santa Cruz Skateboards' heritage in skate culture.
The collaboration shines a spotlight on the Pokémon Trading Card Game, pairing collectible skate decks with 30 highlight TCG cards across type-specific backgrounds.
The full collection launches worldwide on 17 October at 2pm BST / 3pm CET / 9am EST / 6am PST.
What to expect
- Each blind bag deck features one of 30 highlight cards, ranging from classic TCG staples such as the original Venusaur, Blastoise and Charizard art to modern fan favorites like the Moonbreon card from the 2021 Evolving Skies expansion.
- The set includes three rare gold decks, marketed as 'Chase Decks', which are decorated with multiple card images and intended as harder-to-find premium pieces in the blind bag run.
- Beyond decks, the collaboration also offers apparel and griptape, allowing collectors and skateboarders to display the crossover in multiple forms.
Rewritten statement for clarity
Santa Cruz has added a 'Get notified' option on its website to alert customers when the collection becomes available, reflecting the expectation that limited drops may move quickly.
In addition, the collaboration's inclusion of three rare gold decks emphasizes the collectible nature of the release and the potential for high demand among both TCG enthusiasts and skateboard collectors.
Context and platform relevance
The Pokémon franchise remains closely associated with Nintendo platforms, and while this release is physical merchandise tied to the Trading Card Game, Pokémon's broader presence on Nintendo hardware such as the Nintendo Switch keeps the brand front of mind across gaming and lifestyle audiences.
This Santa Cruz drop follows a pattern of high-profile crossovers that link Pokémon collectibles with established lifestyle brands.
Availability and buying tips
The collection is set to go live globally on 17 October at the listed regional times.
Collectors interested in securing items should consider using Santa Cruz's notification tool and monitoring official retailers.
Coverage and previews of the decks have been reported by outlets such as Nintendo Life, which provided early images and a sneak look at several designs.
This collaboration marks another milestone in the Pokémon 30th anniversary calendar, marrying the TCG's visual legacy with Santa Cruz Skateboards' heritage in skate culture.
