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Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is shaping up to be a nostalgic explosion, and nothing captures that better than its upcoming collaboration with Adidas. Launching in September 2026, the Pokémon x Adidas collection will give longtime fans a chance to literally walk in the shoes of their favorite creatures. For anyone who grew up trading cards or watching* Pokémon *before school, this is the collab dreams are made of.

Both brands have crossed paths before, but this new partnership takes things up a notch, according to Sole Retriever. Instead of simple apparel, Adidas is going all out with sneaker designs celebrating Pokémon’s original Kanto lineup. Each shoe is a wearable tribute to the world’s most recognizable monsters, making it the ultimate ‘90s throwback that bridges style, comfort, and childhood nostalgia.

Catching Nostalgia as Pikachu, Charmander, and Charmeleon Take Center Stage

The heart of the new collection lies in four Pokémon-themed versions of Adidas’ classic Superstar sneaker. Two pairs are inspired by Pikachu, with one drenched in yellow and black tones and another balancing white, black, and gold. Each features electric details and a clever nod to Pikachu’s lightning-bolt tail, making them an instant standout for fans of the series’ most iconic mascot.

Not to be outdone, Charmander’s Superstar sneakers blaze in warm tones of orange, cream, and shock yellow, echoing the Pokémon’s fiery spirit. The shoe’s signature Three Stripes appear as flickering flames, an inventive touch that brings its elemental power to life. Charmeleon’s edition takes things deeper with scarlet and cream hues, its sharp style symbolizing the heat of Pokémon evolution.

These designs aren’t just colorful tributes, they’re wearable art pieces. Each pair features portraits of the featured Pokémon on the tongue and heel, ensuring every step feels like a trip back to the late ‘90s when catching them all was the only thing that mattered.

Rock Legendary Style with Mewtwo’s Samba Merch

The collection’s crown jewel, however, is the Pokémon x Adidas Samba OG Mewtwo. This pair channels the psychic Pokémon’s power with a sleek “Ice Lavender” and “Violet” palette, capturing the energy and mystique of one of Kanto’s strongest legendaries. A Psystrike-inspired hangtag and subtle violet accents make this shoe both futuristic and nostalgic at once.

Unlike the chunkier Superstar silhouette, the Samba is rooted in sport history, giving Mewtwo’s design a sharper, more athletic feel. It’s a perfect match for the Pokémon’s legendary status—a shoe that feels just as rare and powerful as the creature it’s based on.

Priced at $110 each, the Pokémon x Adidas 30th Anniversary Collection drops in September 2026 both online and in stores. Whether fans were raised on the Game Boy games, the anime, or the trading cards, this collection is a wearable celebration of an era. For every ‘90s kid who never stopped loving Pokémon, this is one collab fans won’t want to miss.

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