{
  "id": 8020317,
  "title": "Pokémon and Stance are dropping UV-reactive socks with a secret — where to buy this fun collab",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/pokemon-and-stance-are-dropping-uv-reactive-socks-with-a-secret-where",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T11:36:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/life/pokemon-stance-socks-30th-anniversary-collab-where-to-buy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pokémon and streetwear brand Stance have teamed up for their second and final limited-edition sock drop of 2026, launching on September 24 as part of the franchise's 30th anniversary celebration. This comes after their successful first drop earlier in the year, which sold out quickly. The new collection, featuring six distinct character designs based on fan favorites like Pikachu, Meowth, Snorlax, and Arcanine, is available in both adult and kids sizes. In addition to the regular sock pairs, Stance is also offering a limited-edition Pokémon Trainer Box Set containing two exclusive items: the Arcanine Blaze Crew, a fiery colorway exclusive to the box, and the UV-Reactive Poké Ball Crew. This latter pair is truly special, as the threads woven into the socks become UV-reactive when exposed to direct sunlight, revealing hidden Pokémon graphics. With Pokémon merchandise in high demand throughout 2026, this latest drop is expected to sell out rapidly, so fans should plan to purchase quickly upon release exclusively at Stance's online store.",
  "summary": "Pokémon and Stance are teaming up for their second and final 2026 sock collection featuring UV-reactive Poké Balls, Snorlax, Arcanine, and exclusive box sets.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}