The 2026 Pokémon World Championships are right around the corner in San Francisco, CA. on Aug. 28 - Aug. 30, and that means a new coveted Pokémon merchandise drop at its exclusive pop-up Pokémon Center. This isn’t just any year, though–it’s also Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary and the first-ever official Pokémon fan-convention, PokémonXP. The Pokémon Company is going all-out with the collections this year, and we’ve got an exclusive first look at what to expect at the combo 2026 Worlds and PokémonXP Pokémon Center, including a unique stuffed Pikachu made by the inventors of the Teddy Bear, Steiff.
Before we get into everything else–and trust me, there’s a lot–take a good look at this Steiff 2026 Pokémon World Championships Exclusive Pikachu. This isn’t the classic stuffed toy company’s first take on Pikachu, as they produced one in 2015 and another just this July celebrating Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, but this Steiff Pikachu is the first accessorized edition!
We can’t be certain of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Exclusive Pikachu collectible’s materials and price, but Steiff’s previous Pikachu renditions were made of premium natural mohair and sold for around $400 USD.
Senior director of Pokémon Center and e-commerce Cindy Ruppenthal explains: “As one of the standout items for this year, fans can only receive it via voucher – meaning, those booking a store reservation can opt in to enter the selection process to purchase fan
Like at last year’s Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, CA, PokémonXP and the Pokémon World Championships this year feature three distinct merch lines.
“To celebrate this year’s San Francisco location, Pokémon Center will be releasing three
product lines – the PokémonXP Line, the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Line, and
the San Francisco Line,” Ruppenthal said.
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