{"id":33705,"date":"2026-08-09T02:24:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T21:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33705"},"modified":"2026-08-09T02:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T21:24:06","slug":"pokemon-officially-unveils-stunning-new-rayquaza-redesign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=33705","title":{"rendered":"Pok\u00e9mon Officially Unveils Stunning New Rayquaza Redesign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/pokemon\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em><strong>Pok\u00e9mon<\/strong><\/em><\/a>&#8216;s 30-year anniversary has been packed with several incredible announcements so far, including the exciting reveal for <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/pokemon-winds-waves-first-new-type-13-years\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Pok\u00e9mon Winds &amp; Waves<\/em><\/a>, which will officially launch in 2027. Beyond the next mainline game reveal, <em>Pok\u00e9mon <\/em>confirmed a busy slate of releases, with<em> Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia <\/em>arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 back in March and <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/pokemon-champions-release-date-platforms-free-play\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Pok\u00e9mon Champions<\/em> releasing in April<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>Longtime fans also have the re-releases of <em>Pok\u00e9mon FireRed<\/em> <em>&amp; LeafGreen<\/em> on Nintendo Switch to enjoy, alongside <em>Pok\u00e9mon XD: Gale of Darkness<\/em> joining the Nintendo GameCube Classics library. The franchise&#8217;s trading card game is also receiving a special 30th anniversary expansion in September, while ongoing titles like <em>Pok\u00e9mon GO, Pok\u00e9mon TCG Pocket, Pok\u00e9mon Sleep<\/em>, and <em>Pok\u00e9mon UNITE<\/em> are all celebrating the milestone with limited-time events and exclusive content.<\/p>\n<p>However, in one newly announced and highly-anticipated 30th anniversary collab, one of the most unique Pok\u00e9mon is getting an official redesign, with a new Rayquaza look unlike anything we&#8217;ve seen before (via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thegamer.com\/pokemon-adidas-sneakers-pikachu-charizard-every-design\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Gamer<\/a>). <\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"413\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rayquaza in a destroyed city, screaming to the sky.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/rayquaza-in-a-destroyed-city.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Rayquaza in a destroyed city, screaming to the sky.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Thanks to a new Pok\u00e9mon collaboration, the franchise is getting a fresh slate of new sneakers with Adidas&#8217;s upcoming 30th Anniversary line. The Adidas Originals Pokemon line features 12 new shoe designs based off of iconic &#8216;Mon from across the franchise, with Rayquaza getting an incredible rework like we&#8217;ve never seen before in sneaker form, shown here:<\/p>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon x adidas Originals 30th Anniversary collection features 12 Pokemon-inspired sneakers with designs based on Pikachu, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Gastly, Haunter, Gengar, Mewtwo, and Rayquaza. Aside from Rayquaza&#8217;s unique set, standout pairs include the fuzzy Pikachu Superstars and Pro Models, a winged Charizard Superstar, lavender Mewtwo Sambas and ZX 8000s, and a <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/pokemon-gengar-redesign-adidas-collection\/\" target=\"_blank\">slick new take on Gengar<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Every pair includes Pok\u00e9mon-themed details like character artwork and Pok\u00e9 Ball lace charms, while the full collection is slated for a global release in September 2026 via Adidas and select retailers. Retail prices are expected to range from $110 to $180, though a handful of models have yet to receive official pricing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape mobile-optimized\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:50%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Custom image by Christian Hoffer&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"413\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Shiny Rayquaza in Paldea\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/shiny-rayquaza-hed.png?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Shiny Rayquaza in Paldea<\/figcaption><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Custom image by Christian Hoffer<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Since debuting in <em>Pok\u00e9mon Ruby &amp; Sapphire<\/em> in 2002, Rayquaza hasn&#8217;t seen many major variations to its original serpentine dragon design, with subtle alterations focused in each generation&#8217;s artwork. Its biggest redesign arrived in <em>Pok\u00e9mon Omega Ruby &amp; Alpha Sapphire<\/em> with Mega Rayquaza, adding glowing yellow streamers, expanded head crests, and ornate ring-like markings inspired by ancient mythology.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"w-promotion-offer promo-article-content-3\/4-depth w-promotion-widget\" data-popup=\"false\" data-sentinel-tracking=\"false\" data-promotion-zone=\"TmV3c2xldHRlciBBcnRpY2xlIENvbnRlbnQgV2lkZ2V0\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n                                        <link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/assets\/promotions.099cca01.css\"\/>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Alongside its iconic emerald-green appearance, Rayquaza&#8217;s striking black-and-gold Shiny form has become one of <strong><em>Pok\u00e9mon&#8217;s <\/em><\/strong>most recognizable alternate designs, appearing regularly as a standout across newer games, anime, merch, and promotional artwork. However, this new Adidas Rayquaza design is one that is sure to sell out fast and is a sleek new take on the iconic dragon Pok\u00e9mon. <\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card type-video-game medium\" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"true\" data-include-community-rating=\"true\" id=\"f068-477d-83bbf1ef768f\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column\">\n<p>                        <!--    Rating block community and brand ratings --><br \/>\n                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"n1KNIZf7OF\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2024\/12\/pokemon-ruby-and-sapphire-tag-page-cover-art.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" 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