Pokémon Gold & Silver 25th Anniversary Merch Launches November 23, 2024Available at Pokémon Centers in Japan
As officially announced today by The Pokémon Company, Pokémon Gold and Silver merchandise launches to commemorate the games' 25th anniversary. A range of themed items, from home goods to apparel, will be available starting November 23, 2024 at Pokémon Center stores in Japan. However, no announcements have been made regarding other retailers. Pre-orders for Pokémon Gold & Silver's 25th anniversary merchandise begin November 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. JST via Pokémon Center Online and Amazon Japan.
Items range in price from 495 Yen (approx. 4 USD) to 22,000 Yen (approx. 143 USD). The Sukajan souvenir jackets, priced at 22,000 yen, feature Ho-Oh and Lugia designs. Other items include Day Bags (12,100 yen), 2-Piece Set Plates (1,650 yen), various stationery items, hand towels, and more!
Pokémon Gold and Silver are Pokémon games developed by Game Freak, released in 1999 for the Game Boy Color. Critically acclaimed for their innovative features, the games were released internationally the following year, and in Europe in 2001. Pokémon Gold and Silver introduced an in-game clock affecting Pokémon appearances and events. Additionally, Gold and Silver added 100 new Pokémon (Gen 2), including Pichu, Cleffa, Hoothoot, Chikorita, Umbreon, Ho-Oh, Lugia, and many more. A 10th-anniversary remake, Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, was released for the Nintendo DS in 2009.
