This year, Pokemon celebrated its 25th birthday. There are a wide variety of Pokemon paraphenelia available to purchase, including the Pokemon trading cards and merchandise such as T-shirts and plush dolls.
You’ll be spoilt for choices if you’re shopping for a Pokemon fan this Christmas, with so many new products coming out in the lead-up to Christmas. It’s the perfect opportunity to gift all your Pokemon card fans with the recent launch of the Pokemon Center in the UK. However, there are many other gift options for Pokemon that can be used outside of the online store.
We’ve gathered the best deals for Pokemon TCG and Pokemon merchandise to help you choose the best Pokemon gifts for Christmas.
Gifts for Pokemon TCG
These new Pokemon card game sets are reprints from classic cards and make them the perfect gift for long-time Pokemon enthusiasts. Image by The Pokemon Company
While there are many new Pokemon Trading Card Game sets popping up all the time, the most sought-after set right now is the Pokemon TCG25th anniversary set.
This set, true to its name, was released to commemorate the 25th anniversary Pokemon. It features reprints some of the most legendary and expensive cards in the series, including the original base set Charizard, and Neo’s Shining Margikarp.
You can also find the Pokemon Celebrations sets and the Shining Fates and Champion’s Path extensions, as well as the many (and usually much cheaper) Sword and Shield expands – the latest being Fusion Strike.
Pokemon TCG: Battle Academy
Battle Academy was created to be the best place to start learning about the Pokemon card game. Image: The Pokemon Company
The Pokemon Spielzeug TCG Battle Academy Kit is a great way to get into the world Pokemon cards. It includes everything you need.
The book includes beginner rules about the Pokemon card game, an advanced guide to making your battles more exciting, and three 60-card Pokemon TCG decks. It also contains a two-player game board and three 60-card Pokemon TCG decks. You’ll also find useful accessories that will enhance your game like a flip-coin for critical hits or damage counters to keep track of your Pokemon’s HP.
Deck boxes for Pokemon TCG
Deck boxes are used to protect Pokemon cards and allow Pokemon enthusiasts to display their passion for the game.
You need to protect your deck from being bent or torn so consider giving one of these official licensed Pokemon deck boxes. A deck box with multiple decks is a must for any serious card collector.
Below are a few options from Ultra Pro. These cards holders are made from high-quality leatherette with an embossed Pokemon motif. These card holders can hold up to 100 cards in double sleeves and have strong magnetic closures that will ensure your deck doesn’t fall apart.
The Ultra Pro Pokemon 25th anniversary deck box is available on December 31st and makes a great gift. This handmade wooden box has a 25th Celebration Pokemon logo laser-etched on it. It also includes a mini compartment that can be used for dice, damage counters, and a flip coin.
Sleeves for Pokemon TCG cards
If you plan to handle your Pokemon cards game-after-game, or just to protect your rarer and more valuable cards, sleeves are essential.
These Ultra Pro transparent card sleeves make a great stocking stuffer and are only a few pounds. These sleeves will protect cards from scratches and other damage while playing.
Collectors will double-sleeve a rare or costly Pokemon card if possible. Two packs of 100 sleeves is quite a good amount. Ultra Pro sells sleeves with Pokemon themes, including Sword and Shield’s Scorbunny and Grookey.
Puzzles and board games based on Pokemon
Pokemon-themed versions exist of board games like Labyrinth.
In the late nineties and early 00s, there were a wide variety of Pokemon board games available. The Pokemon Master Trainer is a must-have. It is possible to still purchase it secondhand through a seller on eBay. However, the prices can be high at upwards of PS60.
There are still some Pokemon-themed board games on the market, such as Pokemon Monopoly and Pokemon Labyrinth.
Pokemon plush dolls
A plush is the closest a Pokemon fan can get to having a real-life Pokemon, making it an ideal gift.
These Pokemon plush dolls are a great option for anyone who loves cute collectibles. Many of your favorite Pokemon characters come in a fluffier, cuddlier version. All of these versions are available in different sizes.
Pokemon figurines and collectibles
There are hundreds of Pokemon from all over the world, so you will never run out of figurines to gift a Pokemon fan.
There are many Pokemon figurines and collectibles available, in addition to the hundreds of Pokemon plushies. For serious Pokemon collectors, the statues and collectable figures can be great gifts.
However, a word of caution: Always buy from licensed retailers. Many companies are profiting from the popularity of Pokemon merchandise by selling unlicensed merchandise online, particularly on sites like eBay.
Additional accessories and gifts for Pokemon
You’ll find plenty of Pokemon merchandise to choose from, including the most obvious and the unexpected.
You are looking for something different? You can find everything from Pokemon-themed jewellery made of gold to high-end collaborations with fashion brands like Gucci, and even a gigantic Gengar armchair.
