New Pokémon 30th Anniversary Prize Lottery Features an Exclusive Pikachu Plush
Bandai Spirits has revealed the full prize lineup for a new Ichiban Kuji dedicated to the hugely popular Pokémon video game and anime series.
“Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th ANNIVERSARY vol.1” commemorates thirty years of the iconic series by highlighting the starter Pokémon from the Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, and Sinnoh regions alongside the beloved mascot Pikachu.
Ichiban Kuji operates as a no-lose prize lottery system where every ticket purchased guarantees a piece of exclusive merchandise from a tiered prize list.
This new Pokémon Ichiban Kuji features several different plush toys and practical lifestyle goods specifically designed for the anniversary celebration.
Fans can collect their favorite early-generation partners, commemorate the milestone with an acrylic clock, and try for a massive Pikachu plush holding a commemorative logo.
The full prize lineup for the lottery is as follows:
- Prize A: 30th Anniversary Acrylic Clock
An 18cm clock featuring the starter Pokémon from the first four regions.
- Prize B: Pikachu 30th Anniversary Plate
A 19cm plate designed with a stylish silhouette of Pikachu.
- Prize C: Kanto Region Starter Plushies
Three selectable 15cm plushies featuring the original starter Pokémon.
- Prize D: Johto Region Starter Plushies
Three selectable 16cm plushies of the second-generation partners.
- Prize E: Hoenn Region Starter Plushies
Three selectable plushies ranging from 13cm to 16cm from the third generation.
- Prize F: Sinnoh Region Starter Plushies
Three selectable 15cm plushies of the fourth-generation starters.
- Prize G: 30th Anniversary Glass
Three selectable 14cm glass varieties celebrating the milestone.
- Prize H: Hand Towel
Five selectable 23cm towels featuring regional designs and a shining Poké Ball motif.
- Prize I: Rubber Collection
Six selectable options, including 13cm rubber ties and 8cm coasters.
- Prize J: 30th Anniversary Metal Charm
Twelve random 4cm charms equipped with a long ball chain to attach to bags or the prize plushies.
- Last One Prize: Pikachu (Male form) 30th Anniversary Plush
A large 50cm plush of Pikachu holding a special 30th-anniversary logo plate, awarded to the customer who buys the final ticket.
- Double Chance Campaign: Pikachu (Male form) 30th Anniversary Plush
An additional opportunity to win the same 50cm Pikachu plush via a secondary online lottery.
The lottery will be available at various retail locations, including bookstores, hobby shops, drug stores, official Ichiban Kuji shops, and Pokémon Center locations.
“Ichiban Kuji Pokémon 30th ANNIVERSARY vol.1” is scheduled to launch across Japan on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
The price for a single ticket is ¥750 (approx. $4.85 / £3.85).
The lottery may appear at a later date with international retailers and hobby goods stores, including in the US, UK, and Europe, that are authorized to stock Bandai’s Ichiban Kuji lotteries.
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