The Pokémon Company has confirmed a set of exclusive plushies that will be sold at the Pokémon Center pop-up during PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, both scheduled for August 28–30, 2026, in San Francisco, California.
The limited items are intended for registered attendees visiting the on-site Pokémon Center pop-up at the events.
According to the announcement, four plushies will be available: event-themed mascot Pikachu versions for both PokémonXP and the World Championships, plus a PokémonXP Charizard and a PokémonXP Kirlia.
The company explained that these items are exclusive to the in-person pop-up and will be offered to guests who register for event access.
Restating the official message in journalistic language: The Pokémon Company said attendees who register for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships will have access to a Pokémon Center pop-up where four exclusive plush toys — two event-specific Pikachus, a Charizard, and a Kirlia — will be available for purchase.
The Pokémon World Championships is the series' flagship competitive event, bringing players and fans together each year to celebrate the trading-card game and video-game competitions.
PokémonXP is a companion fan-focused experience that traditionally runs alongside major Pokémon events and pop-ups.
Both events being co-located in San Francisco in late August 2026 provides collectors and competitive players an opportunity to pick up event-exclusive merchandise in person.
For collectors, the key details to note: the plushies are listed as exclusive to the Pokémon Center pop-up at the events; purchases are expected to be limited to registered guests visiting the pop-up on-site during the August 28–30 window.
The Pokémon Center brand operates both online storefronts and physical retail presences, but this announcement specifies the pop-up location as the point of sale for these particular items.
While this news focuses on physical merchandise at the San Francisco events, the broader Pokémon ecosystem continues to be closely associated with Nintendo platforms, including recent mainline titles on Nintendo Switch.
Fans looking for updates on merchandise availability, event schedules, or registration details should monitor official communications from The Pokémon Company and the Pokémon World Championships organizers for any further logistical information.
The limited items are intended for registered attendees visiting the on-site Pokémon Center pop-up at the events.
According to the announcement, four plushies will be available: event-themed mascot Pikachu versions for both PokémonXP and the World Championships, plus a PokémonXP Charizard and a PokémonXP Kirlia.
The company explained that these items are exclusive to the in-person pop-up and will be offered to guests who register for event access.
Restating the official message in journalistic language: The Pokémon Company said attendees who register for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships will have access to a Pokémon Center pop-up where four exclusive plush toys — two event-specific Pikachus, a Charizard, and a Kirlia — will be available for purchase.
The Pokémon World Championships is the series' flagship competitive event, bringing players and fans together each year to celebrate the trading-card game and video-game competitions.
PokémonXP is a companion fan-focused experience that traditionally runs alongside major Pokémon events and pop-ups.
Both events being co-located in San Francisco in late August 2026 provides collectors and competitive players an opportunity to pick up event-exclusive merchandise in person.
For collectors, the key details to note: the plushies are listed as exclusive to the Pokémon Center pop-up at the events; purchases are expected to be limited to registered guests visiting the pop-up on-site during the August 28–30 window.
The Pokémon Center brand operates both online storefronts and physical retail presences, but this announcement specifies the pop-up location as the point of sale for these particular items.
While this news focuses on physical merchandise at the San Francisco events, the broader Pokémon ecosystem continues to be closely associated with Nintendo platforms, including recent mainline titles on Nintendo Switch.
Fans looking for updates on merchandise availability, event schedules, or registration details should monitor official communications from The Pokémon Company and the Pokémon World Championships organizers for any further logistical information.
