Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
The easiest gift to get a Pokemon fan this year is Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, a new pair of Pokemon games released in November. While these are technically new games, they’re remakes of Pokemon Diamond and Pokemon Pearl, a pair of Pokemon games released 15 years. That means these games are perfect for either current Pokemon fans or lapsed fans of the franchise who need a new game to play during the holiday season. While Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are technically different games, there’s only minor differences between the two. You can buy either game without worrying too much about which game to buy.
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $59.99
New Pokemon Snap
A sleeper hit of 2021, New Pokemon Snap is the long-awaited sequel of the classic Nintendo 64 game Pokemon Snap. The game is a combination puzzle/picture game, in which players travel through set routes while taking pictures of Pokemon. The puzzle aspect comes from figuring out how to unlock additional routes and lure Pokemon out of hiding. The game is an easygoing blast to play, with tons of replayability and loads of surprises to discover. A free DLC addition added even more routes and Pokemon earlier this summer, which makes this game even more of a “must play.”
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $59.99
Pokemon Cards
Another easy Pokemon purchase are Pokemon cards. There are a ton of different Pokemon card products, ranging from single booster packs to boxes with multiple booster packs and promo cards. The most recent set released in 2021 is “Fusion Strike,” which is the largest Pokemon card set ever. Look for “Fusion Strike” booster packs if you’re not sure what to buy. We also recommend looking for Celebrations products, which contain special anniversary cards released to celebrate the game’s 25th anniversary.
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: Various:
Pokemon Chess Set
If you’re looking for a cool gift for an older Pokemon fan, we recommend this newly released resin chess set. Each piece is modeled after a different Pokemon, ranging from powerful Dragonite to…not so powerful Magikarp. The board itself comes with a Poke Ball design made to resemble a Pokemon battlefield. This is a unique gift that’s perfect for older Pokemon fans who might be too old to appreciate most Pokemon merchandise, but still enjoys the franchise and characters.
Where to Buy: Pokemon Center
Price: $199.99
Pikachu Loungefly Backpack
A perfect gift for teen or pre-teen Pokemon fans, this Loungefly Pikachu backpack is a classy way to show off your Pokemon fandom. Made with faux leather and faux suede trim, the backpack shows a Pikachu chilling in a field of flowers. Loungefly is a hot brand right now, so this gift is perfect for someone who wants to be trendy and loves Pokemon.
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $69.99
Pokemon Mega Construx
If you have a Pokemon fan who also loves Legos and similar block-building sets, you might want to check out the Mega Construx line of Pokemon toys. There are tons of different Pokemon Mega Construx products, but we recommend this Mega Construx Building Box that contains multiple Pokemon sets and building ideas. The building box is perfect for younger Pokemon fans, but there are also sets that are geared towards older fans.
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $29.99
Surprise Attack Game
There are tons of Pokemon toys, including a series of Surprise Attacks games by JazWares. Each game comes with two Pokemon figures, two Poke Balls, and multiple discs that are used in the game itself. The Jazwares figures are pretty great looking, and the game itself gives fans an easy Christmas activity to keep kids occupied.
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $19.99
Pokemon Adventures
The Pokemon franchise is more than just video games, cartoons, and merchandise. It also has a long-running manga series hailed as the closest representation to how creator Satoshi Tajiri envisioned the world of Pokemon. The manga series has been translated into English, with storylines that mirror the video games. Our personal recommendation is a boxed set of the first seven Pokemon Adventures volumes, which run through the original Pokemon Red and Blue games.
Where to Buy: Amazon
Price: $74.33
