Pokémon has finally sent Pikachu to the stars, and the merchandise proves it. The Pokémon Company International and the European Space Agency (ESA) have partnered on a collection of space-themed items, and it is now live at the Pokémon Center.
The range includes plushies, pins, patches, and apparel, with some items exclusive to the US website. The collaboration marks a notable step toward realizing the longstanding wish for a game set entirely in space — though the dream of a full space Pokémon title remains unfulfilled, fans can at least dress like astronauts while waiting.
Pikachu in Astronaut Gear
The centerpiece of the collection is a pair of Pikachu plushies dressed as astronauts. The male variant is white, while the female is a crisp dark blue.
The plushies are described as the most adorable things the company has ever released. They steal the show in a range that also features other space-themed Pokémon like Lunatone, Minior, and Cosmog.
Pins, Patches, and Other Pokémon
The collection extends beyond plushies. Pins and patches feature Pikachu in its space suit, alongside Lunatone, Minior, and Cosmog. None of these Pokémon would look out of place floating in the cosmos.
For fans who prefer wearing their merchandise, there are plenty of options. The ESA dark-blue bomber jacket pairs well with the ESA light-blue T-shirt, which features a design of Pikachu wading through the stars.
What Is Available Now
The collection is available immediately, with some items exclusive to the Pokémon Center’s US website. The plushies, pins, patches, and T-shirt are all on sale now.
The only items fans will need to wait for are the decorative astronaut Pikachu figure and the 1,000-piece space Pikachu puzzle set. Neither The Pokémon Company nor ESA has said when fans can expect to buy them, so keep a close eye on the Pokémon Center shop for updates.
The Inspiration Goal
The collaboration is explicitly aimed at inspiring the next generation of explorers. The ESA partnership adds weight to the collection, and the space theme gives Pokémon fans a tangible connection to the final frontier.
The Full Collection
The full collection is available now at the Pokémon Center. Fans should run — or should we say float — there ASAP to secure their favorites.
| Item | Availability |
|---|---|
| Pikachu plushies (male white, female dark blue) | Available now |
| Pikachu pins and patches | Available now |
| ESA dark-blue bomber jacket | Available now |
| ESA light-blue T-shirt | Available now |
| Astronaut Pikachu figure | Not announced |
| 1,000-piece space Pikachu puzzle set | Not announced |
What We Make of It
This collection is pure fun. Pikachu in astronaut gear is a ridiculous image, and the plushies are the clearest proof of that.
The apparel options are a nice addition. A bomber jacket and T-shirt featuring Pikachu wading through the stars is a stylish way to wear your fandom.
The waitlist items are the only bummer. Fans will need to check the Pokémon Center shop regularly until The Pokémon Company or ESA announces release dates.
A Final Word
The collection is a reminder that merchandise can capture attention. A Pikachu plushie in astronaut gear might not teach rocket science, but it can grab a child’s imagination.
Fans of all things space and Pokémon now have a reason to celebrate. The collaboration celebrates World Space Week, which takes place from Oct. 4 to Oct. 10, and the collection is available now.
Here is a quick rundown of what is available:
- Pikachu plushies (male white, female dark blue)
- Pikachu pins and patches
- ESA dark-blue bomber jacket
- ESA light-blue T-shirt
- Astronaut Pikachu figure (not announced)
- 1,000-piece space Pikachu puzzle set (not announced)
Run to the Pokémon Center, or float there, before the collection sells out. The merchandise is literally out of this world.
Source material: “New Pokémon Merch Is Literally out of This World,” Polygon.
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