Exclusive: PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Pokémon Center Merch Reveal
See a huge selection of Pokémon merch to be exclusively sold at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP pop-up Pokémon Center, including a Steiff Pikachu, a rocket backpack, and more.
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships are approaching in San Francisco, CA, from August 28-30. Along with the championships, PokémonXP and the Pokémon Center are set to unveil special merchandise. These events mark Pokémon's 30th anniversary and are the first official Pokémon fan-convention. Unique collectibles, such as an accessorized Steiff Pikachu, are available through a voucher system upon reserving a store.
Three product lines will be released for the event: the PokémonXP Line, 2026 Pokémon World Championships Line, and the San Francisco Line. The PokémonXP Line features blue space-themed items like a female Pikachu astronaut and a Charizard figure, while the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Line showcases a regal male Pikachu plush with a crown and various other items in orange-red hues.
The San Francisco Line includes eclectic, colorful designs inspired by the city, with elements like Pokémon woven into a playmat and Poké Ball-inspired cable cars.
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