Pokemon Center is bringing a themed plush lineup to this year's biggest competitive event. Confirmed via Pokemon Center's official reveal, four exclusive plush are launching for the 2026 Pokemon World Championships and its companion event, PokemonXP, running August 28-30, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

This is a confirmed reveal with a locked event window, so here's what's included.

What's Confirmed About the Plush Lineup

Pokemon Center's official reveal confirms the following:

  • Event window: August 28-30, 2026, in San Francisco
  • A male Pikachu plush wearing a regal cape and crown
  • A female Pikachu plush wearing a spacesuit with a Cosmog badge
  • A Charizard plush wearing goggles and a jetpack
  • A Kirlia plush dressed for traveling, with a suitcase and a Butterfree-decorated hat
  • Available only at the pop-up Pokemon Center store within the event
  • Prices not yet announced

Why Two Distinct Pikachu Designs Stand Out

Giving the male and female Pikachu plush entirely different themes, regal royalty versus space exploration, rather than a matched pair, lets collectors choose based on personal preference instead of feeling obligated to pick up a uniform set.

Event-Exclusive Access Only

With all four plush confirmed as exclusive to the pop-up store inside the event itself, rather than available through Pokemon Center's regular online storefront, attending in person or arranging a proxy purchase are the only confirmed ways to secure these designs.

Once pulled from the pop-up store, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case keeps the plush dust-free and displayed together.

For safely shipping or storing plush after the event, EVORETRO's poly bubble mailers add cushioned protection.

Common Mistakes Collectors Make

  • Assuming these plush will be available through Pokemon Center's regular online store after the event
  • Confusing the male and female Pikachu designs given how different their themes are
  • Not planning proxy purchase options ahead of time for those not attending in person
  • Shipping plush home without cushioned protection after the event

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where does this event run?

August 28-30, 2026, in San Francisco.

How many plush are included?

Four: two Pikachu designs, a Charizard, and a Kirlia.

Are these available online?

No, only at the pop-up Pokemon Center store within the event.

Has pricing been announced?

Not yet.

Final Thoughts

This plush lineup gives 2026 Worlds and PokemonXP attendees a genuinely themed, event-exclusive set worth planning around. With no online availability confirmed, attending in person or arranging a proxy is the only sure path to these designs.

Having protective storage ready means every plush pull stays in great condition on the trip home.

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