12 gift ideas for Pokémon fans this holiday season

Pokémon has run our lives since we were born, which makes Pokémon-themed present perfect for anyone’s holiday gift list.

You and your childhood pals might have caught them all when you were first meandering the Kanto region in Pokémon Yellow (sorry, Red and Blue, we’re just partial to Yellow). Since your childhood, The Pokémon Company has added hundreds of new powerful creatures, and your friends have been struggling to catch up with your Pokedex logs ever since.

With Pokémon: Detective Pikachu coming out next year, your friends have already unearthed their Pokémon collection and have booted up their old Gameboy Color. While you could get them some game-specific guidebooks to help them navigate those maze-like caves in the original Pokémon games, the internet is pretty helpful in assisting their feigning memories. Thankfully, we have several suggestions for Pokémon-themed gifts that will surprise any Pokémon-obsessed relative, friend or coworker on your holiday gift list this season.

Caption: Pokémon – My Friend Pikachu Plush Toy – Yellow. Image via Best Buy.

My Friend Pikachu Plush Toy – Yellow

Everyone loves Pikachu. If someone claims they don’t, they can’t be trusted, and they probably never made it to your exclusive holiday shopping list at all. Since your friends probably denied any Pokémon plushies during their rebellious teenage years, they’ll be happy to decorate their room with an adorable Pika plushie now — complete with light up cheeks.

Price: $19.99

Pokémon Ugly Sweater T-Shirt Fan Made Christmas gift V-Neck Style by LeRage Shirts WOMEN’S Navy Blue. Image via Walmart.

Pokémon Ugly Sweater T-Shirt

You’ve seen ugly sweaters, but now there’s an ugly sweater T-shirt fit for the biggest and best Pikachu fan in your life. The ugly holiday T-shirt also pays homage to all of Pikachu’s evolutions, including Pichu and Raichu.

Price: $19.95

Espeon & Umbreon Starry Constellations Fleece Throw – 50 In. by 60 In.. Image via The Pokémon Center.

Espeon & Umbreon Starry Constellations Fleece Throw

We all need an astronomy and Eeveelution-themed fleece throw blanket in our lives, and your gift-getter is no exception. Your Pokémon collecting pal might love all the Eeveelutions, but they probably spent the extra game time to get their Eevee to evolve into either Espeon or Umbreon (before they used their ditto to breed multi Eevees later).

Price: $39.95

Gift Pro 2 Pcs Pokémon Bulbasaur Flowerpot Modern Ceramic Art Pots. Image via Amazon.

Pokémon Bulbasaur Flowerpot

Do you know a plant parent in your life who also conveniently chose grass type starter Pokémon? Obviously, this adorable Bulbasaur flowerpot is perfect for them. You could also complete the gift with a succulent or basil plant to get the true Bulbasaur effect.

Price: $9.99

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! Image via GameStop.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee!

If your friend has a Nintendo Switch, then Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! would be an excellent addition to their game collection. Depending on how much of a budget you have per person, you could also gift your Switchless friend the gaming system to go along with this game. Plus, it’ll give you more of an excuse to hang out with them (as if you needed one anyway).

Price: $59.99

Loungefly x Pokémon Trainer Duffle Bag. Image via Loungefly.

Pokémon Trainer Duffle Bag

Now, your friend or your younger sibling can feel like a real Pokémon Gym Leader when they go to a regular old, non-Pokémon-themed gym. If a duffle bag isn’t your friend’s style, Loungefly has a few other Pokémon-specific options, from an Eevee crossbody bag to a Pikachu-themed crossbody bag.

Price: $65

Pikachu Finding Ditto Journal – ThinkGeek Exclusive. Image via ThinkGeek.

Pikachu Finding Ditto Journal

Despite the name, the Dittos disguised as Pikachus are obvious to spot. However, this Pikachu-covered journal is an evergreen gift. After all, who doesn’t need to take notes?

Price: $9.99

Pokémon Pokeball Serving Bowl Set. Image via TOYNK.

Pokémon Pokeball Serving Bowl Set

Who says all your dishware needs to be formal? Giving your friend a Pokeball serving bowl set can effortlessly bring their fandom into every room of their house or apartment. Did we mention that they’re dishwasher safe?

Price: $29.99

Pokémon GO Ultra Ball 16 oz Ceramic Molded Coffee Mug with Lid. Image via Target.

Pokémon GO Ultra Ball 16 oz Ceramic Molded Coffee Mug

The kitchen Pokémon gifts don’t end with the above serving bowl set. This ultra ball coffee mug is an ultra gift for any coffee aficionado in your life. Since this mug has a built-in lid, it will help insulate coffee and tea for longer because the heat doesn’t escape as quickly.

Price: $15

Light up Pokémon Terrarium. Image via Oborlo on Etsy.

Light up Pokémon Terrarium

You already have your Pokémon-loving plant parents covered in this list, but this light-up artificial terrarium would be perfect for your friend who has a less-than-effective time raising a houseplant. After all, taking care of a plant is difficult, and this terrarium would be a unique addition to anyone’s mantle.

Price: $28.88 – $33.88

Pokémon Letterman Mighty Fine Snap Jacket. Image via FYE.

Pokémon Letterman Mighty Fine Snap Jacket

Move aside Ash Ketchum. This letterman jacket will let everyone know your friend is a devoted Pokémon trainer. The only addition this jacket is missing is gym badges pinned to the front. However, we’re sure your enthusiastic friend also have those ready to finish the look.

Price: $69.99

Pokémon Pokedex Print Backpack. Image via Hot Topic.

Pokémon Pokedex Print Backpack

This Pokémon backpack is perfect for when your friend needs to pack for a quick vacation or they just need to lug their laptop to a local coffee spot. The backpack might not showcase every Pokémon, because that would be impossible, but it’s decorated with some of the original art styles from the games and movies.

Price: $34.90

Your Pokémon-loving friend might deserve a Snorlax-sized gift—and if you can afford a Snorlax beanbag chair, then that’s a practical gift option—but we know any of the items on this list will appeal to anyone’s Pokémon card-trading childhood self.