BODY: Fans always argue about which Pokémon is best. This collection skips the argument by giving every one of them its own shirt.
ZOZO, the company behind Japan's big fashion shopping site ZOZOTOWN, has announced the "Pokemon 30th Anniversary 1025 T-shirt Collection presented by ZOZOTOWN." The line celebrates three decades of the series, and it includes a separate T-shirt for each of the 1,025 Pokémon in the National Pokédex, from Bulbasaur at No. 0001 all the way to the newest additions.
Orders open on September 18 at 12:00 JST and close on December 15 at 11:59 JST. Every design costs ¥3,960 including tax, which is roughly US$27. The shirts are made to order, so there's no need to rush on launch day. You have almost three months to pick, and nothing sells out the way limited merch drops usually do.
The line is part of the anniversary celebrations that started when Pokémon turned 30 on February 27, 2026. That date marks three decades since Pocket Monsters Red and Green came out on the Game Boy in Japan. Offering all 1,025 Pokémon is a big part of the appeal. Fans of less popular Pokémon rarely get official clothing, and this time they can get a shirt for their favorite too.
International fans should note that ZOZOTOWN is built mainly for shoppers in Japan. Overseas buyers will probably need a proxy shopping or package-forwarding service. Check sizing carefully, because Japanese sizes usually run a size smaller than US or European sizes.
The insider take
In Tokyo, Pokémon clothing is usually either kids' wear or collabs that focus on Pikachu and the Kanto starters. This collection is different because it's on ZOZOTOWN, where adults in their 20s and 30s shop for everyday clothes. That makes it look aimed at people who grew up with Red and Green and are now paying for their own wardrobes. The made-to-order format also suits a market where fans hate losing a limited release to resellers. Expect a lot of social media posts by people in Japan showing off their "partner Pokémon" shirts around the holidays, and plenty of friendly arguments over which Pokémon has the best design.
Originally reported by GAME Watch (Japanese).