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Tim Cook posted a playful video showing Pikachu wandering around Apple Park during a visit from The Pokémon Company’s Tsunekazu Ishihara and incoming CEO John Ternus; Cook joked that the day’s agenda was to introduce Ternus, discuss gaming, and politely keep Pikachu out of the pond, a light moment set against Apple’s ongoing notes about weaker mobile gaming affecting App Store growth.
Tim Cook, nearing his CEO transition, introduces incoming CEO John Ternus to Pikachu at Apple Park. A video shows Pikachu roaming the campus, dancing under the rainbow arch, and picking an apple as the two leaders discuss gaming with the Pokémon team. The visit’s purpose isn’t explained, but Cook had previously met Pikachu in Tokyo in 2025, and Pokémon games remain available on Apple platforms.
Pokémon and Polaroid are teaming up to release limited-edition cameras inspired by Pikachu, Sylveon, and a Poké Ball (Pikachu and Sylveon editions are color- and art-based variants of Polaroid Go Gen 3; a Poké Ball edition is a Polaroid Now Gen 3). The lineup also includes Pokémon-themed film packs. Pre-orders start August 25, 2026, with shipping beginning September 29, 2026, available via Polaroid and Pokémon Center sites.
Pokemon China announced the 'Artistic Touch: 30th Anniversary Pikachu Figure Set' for Sept. 16 at 88 yuan (~$13). Each box includes one of 13 Pikachu figures based on 30th Celebration card art, a holo card, a stand with card holder, and a 30th Celebration pack; eight designs have been revealed so far, with the 13th figure serving as a secret rare at roughly 1-in-143 odds.
Polaroid is releasing a Pokémon 30th‑anniversary collection that includes two limited‑edition Go Gen 3 and Now Gen 3 instant cameras with Pikachu and Sylveon designs, three Pokémon‑themed instant films, and Poké Ball–themed accessories. Preorders start August 25 in the US, Canada, and the UK, with a global release around October 5. Prices: Go Gen 3 for $99.99, Now Gen 3 for $139.99, Go Color film packs $24.99, and Color i-Type film $22.99, plus themed camera cases, straps, and photo albums.
A Kotaku writer recounts a Fourth of July gathering where a Pikachu-branded firework named Peek-a-boom erupts in a dramatic finale, spinning and showering sparks from multiple points. The firework delivers a surprising show, Pikachu survives the burst, and even a later SUV bump doesn’t stop the mythical moment from becoming a humorous look at fireworks culture.
The Pokémon Company International announced details for the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration expansion, launching Sept. 16, 2026, featuring a new Futuristic rare rarity with YOSHIROTTEN artwork, one Pikachu rare per booster, and 30 returning classic cards. Featured products include the Elite Trainer Box, Poster Collection, Tech Sticker Collection, Pokémon ex Box, and Knock Out Collection, with additional products to follow. Players can also access early play in Pokémon TCG Live starting Sept. 15, 2026 at 10 a.m. PDT with in-game bonuses; more info at Pokemon.com/TCG.
Pokémon GO is hosting Professor Willow’s Birthday Research on July 21, 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00 local time, introducing a costumed Professor Willow’s assistant Pikachu across free Timed Research, Field Research tasks, snapshot surprises, and raids with a possible shiny encounter. A free Timed Research will reward encounters with Pikachu, Lucky Eggs, Star Pieces, and more, but all tasks must be claimed by July 27, 2026, 8:00 PM local time.
Shimamura Park opened pre-orders for a 1/1-scale reprint of Pikachu's original, chunkier 1997 plush to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The plush is about 40 cm tall and 28 cm wide, priced around $43, with worldwide shipping and shipments slated for late June to mid-July 2026.
Japan's 30th Celebration set for the Pokémon TCG will put a Pikachu card in every booster, with each six-card pack being foil; 30 Pikachu variants exist, and the set is expected to be revealed within about a week, with a September 16 Japanese release and a simultaneous global rollout around that window. The line is also tied to a new rarity and will include a 30th Celebration Premium Deck Set featuring Espeon & Umbreon, though details remain subject to change.
To mark its 30th anniversary, Pokémon unveiled nostalgia-heavy merchandise—box-art charms, Kanto-starter camping gear, a Fat Pikachu plush, and a pixel-perfect Pikachu plush modeled on the original Game Boy sprite—shown at a Japan event ahead of a livestream; US availability remains uncertain and import costs could be high, with more reveals planned for Pokémon Day.
Japan's first permanent outdoor Pokémon theme park, PokéPark Kanto, is set to open in Yomiuriland, Tokyo, on February 5, 2026, featuring attractions like a Pokémon Forest, Sedge Town, and shows including Pika Pika Paradise with Pikachu, with ticket lotteries starting in December.
CMLL's collaboration with Pokémon for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A event on September 25 has been highly successful, with tickets nearly sold out, highlighting Pikachu's popularity. The event will feature lucha-inspired Pokémon characters and will be streamed on CMLL's YouTube channel, promising an entertaining crossover for fans of both wrestling and Pokémon.
A new Pokémon TCG card, the Pikachu ex Special Illustration Rare, is currently selling for $500, driven by its debut in the ex-era and its appealing artwork. Despite its high price, experts advise against purchasing cards immediately after release due to typical price spikes followed by declines. The card's popularity is part of a self-perpetuating cycle of demand and rarity, with other cards in the set also seeing high prices. The upcoming Prismatic Evolutions set, featuring Eeveelutions, is expected to further fuel the Pokémon TCG market frenzy.
Players have been using Dragon's Dogma 2's character creator to recreate familiar faces such as Kratos and Pikachu, as well as experimenting with unusual physique options. The character creator was released by Capcom last week, allowing players to create their Arisen and pawn before the game's release on March 22nd. Some players have managed to create highly accurate versions of characters from other games, while others have opted for more humorous and unconventional creations.