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5 Pokemon Gifts for the Pokemon Lover in Your Life

5 Pokemon Gifts for the Pokemon Lover in Your Life

Posted by admin on Jun 26, 2018

From Japan all the way here to the states, Pokemon has had a massive impact on popular culture, leaving an undeniable mark on children across the world. Starting out as a video game, Pokemon soon expanded into trading cards, then anime, then all of the Pokemon merchandise that fans enjoy today. But with so many options, you might be wondering: what are some of the best gifts that I can buy for those in my life who love Pokemon? Let’s dive into the 5 best Pokemon gifts below for the one who wants to catch ‘em all.

1. The Pokemon Center 2023 Stand Up Calendar

Pokemon gifts: A Pokemon stand-up calendar featuring Eevee

While there are a lot of gifts out there that are toys or accessories collectors can enjoy and proudly display, there are plenty of functional gift ideas for the more practical collector. One excellent Pokemon gift idea is the Pokemon Center 2023 Stand Up Calendar. With a size of 16 x 10 x 5cm and a range of popular Pokemon in stunning pastel colors, this exciting stand-up calendar is easy to set up on a desk, a shelf, or a table so that the Pokemon lover can easily keep track of their week and make sure they don’t miss anything important.

2. The Pokemon Center Original Fluffy Family Backpack Wooloo

Pokemon gifts: A Wooloo Backpack

Are you getting a gift for a kid who’s just starting to really get into the world of Pokemon? Or are they a grown-up Pokemon fan looking for something adorable they can carry with them to festivals and conventions? No matter who you’re shopping for, Pokemon merchandise like the Pokemon Center Original Fluffy Family Backpack Wooloo is always an excellent gift idea. Adorable and comfortable, this backpack measures approximately 31 x 30 x 14cm with shoulder straps that are 5cm wide and 37-73cm long. Modeled after the adorable Wooloo, this is a gift that’s sure to be a favorite. If you want Pokemon gifts that make an impression, this is a great choice!

3. The Takara Tomy A.R.T.S Pokemon PokePeace House - Pikachu & Pichu in the Living Room

Pokemon gifts: A miniature living room with Pikachu and Pichu

There are a lot of collectors who love having Pokemon merchandise to display in their space. So far, we’ve covered some functional Pokemon gifts that Pokemon lovers can use. But what about things that are just meant to be cute?

One stellar gift idea is the Takara Tomy A.R.T.S Pokemon PokePeace House - Pikachu & Pichu in the Living Room. This mini room display (measuring 15 x 15 x 15cm) features a Pikachu and Pichu standing in a yellow living room surrounded by mini furniture like a Pikachu TV set, a Pikachu couch, and other mini furnishings.

This set is exciting all on its own, but the fun doesn’t stop there. This is only one mini room in the series. When you collect all of these Pokemon gifts, you can make a tiny house featuring other themed rooms with Pokemon like Piplup, Scorbunny, and more!

4. The Pokemon Card Game Sword & Shield S8a 25th Anniversary Collection Booster Pack Box

Pokemon gifts: A box of Pokemon cards

Given that Pokemon has been around for so long, you can expect there to be some Pokemon products that commemorate the history of the franchise and allow collectors to celebrate alongside the creators. One of these Pokemon gifts is the Pokemon Card Game Sword & Shield S8a 25th Anniversary Collection Booster Pack Box

While this box doesn’t feature any promo cards, it does come with 16 card packs, each including five guaranteed Holo cards. There are a total of 28 different cards in this set, and there are secret rares that collectors can get their hands on! The best part? The cards from this collection box are only in Japanese, giving them that truly authentic feel that Pokemon lovers will appreciate.

5. The Pokemon Center Original Plush Doll Pokemon fit Pikachu

Pokemon Gifts: A Pikachu plush

We couldn’t make a list of the best Pokemon gifts for Pokemon lovers without including a plush! Plushies are always great Pokemon merchandise to give given that they’re easy to use for decorations, put on display, or even carry around with you (in the case of keychain plushies). If you’re shopping for a child who’s expanding their stuffed animal collection with Pokemon toys or you need something for a collector they might not have yet, you can always begin with the Pokemon Center Original Plush Doll Pokemon fit Pikachu. This adorable Pikachu plush is approximately 12 x 12 x 8cm and can easily fit into any space. More importantly, it’s already sitting down, making it easy to display on a shelf. 

Start Your Gift Shopping Journey Here at Plaza Japan

If you’re looking for Pokemon gifts or other exciting gifts for birthdays, major milestones, or beyond, look no further than Plaza Japan! We offer a wide range of authentic Japanese toys, figurines, apparel, and beyond to help collectors get their hands on high-quality products. More importantly, we offer fast shipping directly from Japan so you get authentic Japanese products to your doorstep even faster. No matter what you’re looking for, you’re sure to experience Japan here!

Ready to get started? Shop our extensive collection of Japanese toys now or reach out to us if you have any questions!


Author Bio

PJ Chan

PJ-Chan is the pocket-sized powerhouse of Plaza Japan and the undisputed anime figure aficionado of the team, making sure every shelf is filled with heroes and villains alike. When she’s not immersed in the world of anime, PJ-Chan can often be found with a slice (or two) of delicious cake. She has been part of the Plaza Japan family since 2009 and at the tender age of 99, she assures us retirement is not in her vocabulary.