This year has brought a wave of delightful Pokémon merchandise, ranging from a commemorative 30th-anniversary mini jukebox to a stunning Snorlax rug—which, regrettably, is likely destined to remain out of reach. Next on the horizon is a strictly limited edition of the upcoming Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide, scheduled for an August debut. If this premium set is on your wishlist, you will need to secure a copy immediately, as inventory is already dwindling at several retailers.
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide serves as a comprehensive encyclopedia, covering every creature from #1 Bulbasaur to the #1025 Pecharunt. The entries provide insights into their various roles across the trading card game, video games, and animated series. Given its 336-page limit, many of the 1,025 Pokémon share space, though Pikachu fittingly commands its own dedicated chapter.
Image: Pikachu Press, Simon & SchusterLaunching on Aug. 25 with a price tag of $199.99, the limited edition set is housed in a deluxe collector’s box. It includes an array of exclusive extras: a certificate of authenticity tucked into a custom Pikachu envelope, dual prints from both the video games and the animation, and a specialized Pokémon Trading Card Game play mat.
While pre-orders remain active at storefronts like Amazon and Barnes & Noble, availability is rapidly narrowing. Other major outlets, including Walmart and Target, have already declared the item sold out. For the most current list of retailers still accepting pre-orders, check the official Simon & Schuster product page.
For those who miss out on the collector’s box, the standard hardcover version of the Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide hits shelves on the same date for $59.99. While it lacks the bonus accessories, the volume itself remains an exquisite piece, featuring gilded page edges, themed Pikachu endpapers, and an integrated ribbon bookmark.
Source: Polygon
