Pokemon celebrated its 25th year anniversary in 2015. There is a large selection of Pokemon paraphenelia to choose from, from the Pokemon Spielzeug to merchandise like T-shirts and other collectibles.
Gifts for Pokemon card enthusiasts are plentiful this year. This is especially true with the new products that arrive in the days leading up to Christmas. Although the UK’s official Pokemon Center has just been launched, it’s a great time to gift them all. There are also plenty of Pokemon gifts that you can find outside of the online shop.
We have collected all of the best deals and age brackets on Pokemon TCG or Pokemon merch to help our readers find the best Pokemon gifts.
Pokemon TCG gifts
The latest Pokemon game sets feature reprints and reprints on classic cards. This makes them an ideal gift for long-time Pokemon fanatics. Image: The Pokemon Company
There are many Pokemon Trading Card Game sets that are constantly being updated, but the set most people want right now is The Pokemon TCG 25th Anniversary set.
True to its name this set was released in celebration of the 25th anniversary Pokemon.
The Pokemon Celebrations sets can be viewed alongside the Shining Fates and Champion’s Path expansions. There are also various (and typically much cheaper!) Sword and Shield expansions. Fusion Strike is the most recent expansion.
Pokemon TCG Battle Academy
Battle Academy was designed to be the best place for beginners to the Pokemon game. Image: The Pokemon Company
The Pokemon Battle Academy kit, which includes everything needed to get started in the worlds of Pokemon cards, is a great first step into the world.
It contains beginner rulebooks on how to play Pokemon card games, as well as an advanced guide that will make your battles more exciting. Also included are three 60-card Pokemon TCG cards and a game board for two. The flip-coin can help you get those critical hits and damage counters that keep track of how many HP your Pokemon have.
Pokemon TCG deck boxes
Deck boxes protect Pokemon Cards from damage and allow Pokemon Fans to display their love of the card game.
It is important to keep your deck from becoming bent or torn, so it might be worth gifting one of these licensed Pokemon deck boxes. Every serious card collector will likely have multiple decks, so an additional deck box is always a good gift.
We’ve listed a few Ultra Pro options. They are made of high quality leatherette material and feature an embossed Pokemon character motif. The card holders are strong magnetic and can store upto 100 cards.
If your recipient is willing to accept a late gift, the Ultra Pro Pokemon-25th Anniversary deck box would be a nice gift. The wooden box comes with a laser-etched 25th Celebration Pokemon logo. There is also a mini compartment to store dice, damage counters, or a flip pen.
Sleeves for the Pokemon TCG card
Sleeves are essential for protecting your valuable and rare cards or if you plan to play with your Pokemon cards multiple times.
These Ultra Pro transparent sleeves make excellent stocking stuffers and cost only a few pence. They protect cards against scratches and other damage from play.
Collectors often double sleeve expensive Pokemon cards. If this is the case, then two packs of 100 sleeves would be a decent amount. Ultra Pro also sells sleeves that are Pokemon-themed, such as Sword and Shield’s Scorbunny and Grookey.
Pokemon board games and puzzles
Pokemon-themed versions of classic board game Labyrinth are available.
Back in the late 90s and early 2000s there was a large selection of Pokemon Board Games. You can’t forget Pokemon Master Trainee. While you can still buy it secondhand from a reliable seller on eBay, the price is higher than PS60.
There are still a few Pokemon board games, including Pokemon Monopoly (or Pokemon Labyrinth) and Pokemon Monopoly (or both).
Pokemon plush dolls
A plush Pokemon is the closest thing a Pokemon fan will have to having a real Pokemon. It makes a great gift!
These Pokemon plush dolls could be the perfect collectible for you if you love cute collectibles. You can find a number of sizes and versions of most popular Pokemon characters.
Pokemon figurines, collectibles, and Pokemon collectibles
There are many figurines that you can gift to Pokemon fans, including hundreds of Pokemon from different regions and generations.
Not only are there tons of Pokemon plushies available, but there are also many collectibles or figurines of Pokemon. The Pokemon action figures allow children to reenact Pokemon battles. Additionally, the many statues and collectable figurines make great gifts.
But, be careful to only purchase from authorized retailers. There are many companies that profit from the Pokemon market by selling unlicensed merchandise on websites like eBay.
Other Pokemon accessories and gifts
Pokemon merchandise includes everything you might expect, so there are plenty of gift options for fans.
Do you want something a little more? The world of Pokemon includes everything you could want in gifts. From gold-plated Pokemon jewelry to exclusive collaborations with fashion labels like Gucci and even a huge Gengar armchair.
