With ongoing rumors over the past few months of a major Pokémon 30th anniversary announcement crossover with Adidas, fans have been absolutely hyped to see official images and get a sense of when they can get their hands on their own pair of fresh Pokémon kicks. Speculation surrounding the collaboration has been ramping up throughout the summer as sneaker insiders began reporting that Adidas was preparing an extensive collection celebrating Pokémon’s 30th.
Early rumors suggested the partnership would extend well beyond a simple one-off release, with leaked retailer listings and product codes hinting at multiple silhouettes inspired by some of the franchise’s most recognizable creatures. The earliest leaks centered around Pikachu, Charizard, and Gengar, showcasing textured designs that reflected each Pokémon’s distinctive appearance, but only mock-ups were available so far.
Reports later pointed toward a much larger collection featuring additional fan favorites like Mewtwo, Rayquaza, Haunter, Charmander, and Charmeleon, fueling expectations that Adidas was planning one of Pokémon’s biggest fashion collaborations to date. Now, after months of rumors and hype, Adidas has finally pulled back the curtain with the official reveal of its ambitious Pokémon 30th anniversary sneaker lineup, expected to arrive this September (via Hypebeast).
The Pokémon x Adidas Originals 30th Anniversary Collection has finally been unveiled in full, confirming months of rumors with a lineup of 12 sneakers inspired by some of the franchise’s most iconic Pokémon. The collection spans a variety of classic Adidas silhouettes, each featuring character-specific colors, textures, overlays, and accessories designed to capture the look and personality of their featured Pokémon.
Leading the collection are three Pikachu-themed shoes: a fuzzy yellow Pro Model, a similarly textured Superstar, and a white Superstar covered in Pikachu graphics. The Kanto Starter Evolution line features Superstar editions based on Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard, the latter featuring distinctive wing-inspired flaps over the eyelets. You can take a look at the full lineup below:
Ghost-type fans receive two options with the Adistar XLG 2.0 “Gengar” and Adistar Control 5 “Haunter,” while Mewtwo headlines three different models: the Samba OG, ZX 8000, and Spezial, each incorporating unique design elements inspired by the Legendary Pokémon. Rounding out the collection are two Rayquaza sneakers, including the F50 Tunit Mega and Adistar Control 5, both finished in green-and-black.
Every pair includes themed details such as Poké Ball lace dubraes, character tongue graphics, and custom overlays. The collection will launch globally through adidas.com and select retailers in September 2026, with prices ranging from $110 to $180 USD, depending on the model. These are no doubt going to be a huge hit among fans, and are an incredible way to celebrate 30 great years with the beloved Pokémon franchise.
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