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.
Pokémon Gold & Silver's 25th Anniversary Merchandise: Available November 23rd, 2024
Exclusively at Japanese Pokémon Centers (Initially)
The Pokémon Company has announced a commemorative merchandise collection celebrating the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver. This exciting range, encompassing home goods and apparel, will debut at Pokémon Center stores in Japan on November 23rd, 2024. International availability is yet to be confirmed.
Pre-orders begin November 21st, 2024, at 10:00 AM JST via Pokémon Center Online and Amazon Japan.
Prices range from ¥495 (approx. $4 USD) to ¥22,000 (approx. $143 USD). Highlights include:
- Sukajan jackets (¥22,000) featuring Ho-Oh and Lugia designs.
- Day bags (¥12,100).
- 2-piece plate sets (¥1,650).
- A wide selection of stationery and hand towels.
Pokémon Gold and Silver, developed by Game Freak and released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color, revolutionized the Pokémon franchise. Praised for its innovative features, the games introduced a real-time clock affecting Pokémon appearances and events, and added 100 new Pokémon (Gen 2) including Pichu, Cleffa, Hoothoot, Chikorita, Umbreon, Ho-Oh, and Lugia. A 10th-anniversary remake, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
