Image: Pokémon Center Take a load off in a round, plump Lechonk, Gengar, or Jigglypuff Pokémon Center has become a leading purveyor of all things round, squishy, and big. First we got the comically large life-sized Spheal. Now the online seller of Pokémon merchandise has released another banger: Pokémon bean bag chairs. As of Wednesday, fans can pre-order from the Pokémon x Yogibo line. Interested buyers have the options to purchase round, plump bean bag versions of Lechonk, Gengar, and Jigglypuff. Yogibo has an established reputation for making comfortable (and fancy) bean bags. Its website t ..read more

Image: Pokémon Center Slowpoke used ‘take my money’... it’s Super Effective! The latest addition to the Pokémon Center’s lineup of plush pocket monsters is unreasonably large and expensive. This massive Slowpoke weighs in at a little over 17 pounds, is 26-inches tall and 59-inches long, which is pretty close to the real deal. This Pokémon Center-exclusive doesn’t ship until November, but if you’ve got the room to accommodate this life-size plush, you can currently pre-order one for $450. Some might call a purchase like this “selfish” or “fiscally irresponsible,” but I dare you to stare into S ..read more

Image: The Pokémon Company This 26-inch Pikachu plush is one of the biggest ever made It’s not the biggest Pikachu plush ever made, but it is big! At 26 inches, or just over two feet, The Pokémon Company’s new big Pikachu plush is available for pre-order on The Pokémon Center website. The $199.99 plush toy is expected to ship in September 2024, according to the product page. “This jumbo-sized Pikachu is big enough to battle, but soft enough to hug,” according to The Pokémon Company. “You can show off your Pokémon pride with one of our largest Poké Plush ever. Embroidered details and soft fabri ..read more

Image: The Pokémon Company Save on the coveted Classic box for a limited time The Pokémon TCG Classic box is the best way to experience the game in its original glory, and it’s currently discounted to its lowest price yet at Target. Originally $399.99, you can pick up this collector’s box for just $292.99, which is nearly $30 cheaper than the previous best discount at Best Buy. The 180 first-gen cards included in this set are sure to bring back memories for some players. However, the rest of what’s included in this set is a more mature approach to the trading card game. The Classic set includ ..read more

Graphic: Julia Lee/Polygon | Source images: The Pokémon Company Sweet baby Ogerpon makes its TCG debut on May 24 Pokémon’s new TCG set, Scarlet and Violet — Twilight Masquerade, is bringing Ogerpon to the card game on May 24. While pre-release events for this set start on May 11, avid collectors will likely want to pre-order it early. Ogerpon is the crown jewel of this set, as there will be several cards featuring the beloved ogre Pokémon donning its different masks. Though Twilight Masquerade was only announced for the western market, TCG experts have noted that this set combines the Japanese ..read more

Image: Build-A-Bear Or at least order one with a lumberjack shirt The latest in Build-A-Bear’s shockingly extensive line of Pokémon plush toys with cute little outfits is the king of Pokémon memes: Bidoof. Fans of the next-to-useless but simultaneously god-like beaver-esque battler can order a Bidoof plush starting today, to receive their very own buck-toothéd buddy, in a bundle with Bidoof-themed accessories. And boy, the accessories are cute. He’s got a lil plaid shirt like a lumberjack! ‘Cause he’s a beaver!! It’s got Pokéball details!!! But you can also keep him naked, if you for some reas ..read more

Image: Modiphius Entertainment $200 worth of rulebooks and other materials to wage your own war of assassins Dune: Part 2 is finally in theaters, and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did (grab extra napkins if you’re buying the themed popcorn bucket). If you’re indulging in the second part of the Denis Villeneuve-directed saga and want even more ways to engage with the Dune universe, we’ve uncovered some awesome deals that pay homage to the house of Herbert. For example, you can currently pick up a comprehensive collection of core rulebooks and supplementary materials for the Dune: Adventure ..read more

Image: The Pokémon Company International “The Pokémon Company International has not developed or approved of Non Fungible Tokens” The Pokémon Company revealed a new virtual card collecting game called Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on Tuesday. After the reveal, fans online expressed concern that the game would contain non fungible tokens (NFTs). However, it now looks like NFTs won’t play any part in the new game. In a statement issued to Polygon, a representative of the Pokémon Company said it has “not developed or approved” any Pokémon NFTs. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a new game fr ..read more

Image: The Pokémon Company Like pack-opening streams, but better! It hasn’t always been easy to get Pokémon card packs over the past several years. During the pandemic, Pokémon cards saw a massive surge in popularity, so big that the Pokémon Company had to take drastic measures, producing more than 9 billion cards over the course of a single year as a way to address the shortage. It’s unclear what caused the boom, but it’s likely a mix of people picking up new (or old) pandemic hobbies and the increase of content creators buying cards and opening packs on streams. Basically, Pokémon cards beca ..read more

Photo composition: Alice Jovanee/Polygon | Source images: Jazwares, Loungefly, The Pokémon Company, PowerA [superimposing a film frame onto a product photo] The best deals and hottest gear from Pokémon Day 2024 Feb. 27 is Pokémon Day, the anniversary celebrating the Japanese launch of the original Pokémon titles for the Game Boy back in 1996. To commemorate the occasion in 2024, the Pokémon Company announced some exciting new games and updates for pre-existing titles. You can also find some excellent discounts on Pokémon gear, like apparel, collectibles, accessories, and more. Below, we’ve rou ..read more