Pokémon Center Launches New Fighting Type Merch Collection
The Pokémon Center is ready to help fans break a sweat with a brand-new merchandise lineup dedicated to the hard-working Fighting-type Pokémon of the franchise.
The new “Training” series of goods celebrates the disciplined and often humorous daily lives of Pokémon who live for the grind.
The new merchandise features illustrations by popular manga artist and illustrator Takahashi Kino, known for the “Neko no Boo-chan” series and her distinctively soft, expressive art style.
A standout piece is a plush toy of Machamp designed with a hidden mechanism that causes its arms to move up and down whenever its feet are squeezed, mimicking a repetitive training exercise.
The “Training” series includes a variety of practical and quirky lifestyle goods.
Kitchen tasks get a power boost with a magnetic bottle opener featuring a brawny Machamp, while the apparel line offers a stylish way to represent the Fighting-type spirit.
The long-sleeved T-shirts feature “training tool” graphics printed down the sleeves and detailed embroidery on the chest and back for a premium feel.
For a more casual or “street-style” look, fans can pair the shirts with Scraggy-themed loose socks cleverly designed to look like the Pokémon is pulling up its skin for defense.
Let’s take a look at the full collection!
- Muscular! Posing Plush Toy Training Machamp – 3,850 yen (approx $25 USD / £18 GBP)
- Slacker Cushion Training Croagunk – 3,850 yen (approx $25 USD / £18 GBP)
- Posing Mascot Training Primape / Hitmonlee / Lucario / Hawlucha – 2,310 yen (approx $15 USD / £11 GBP)
- Wind Jacket Training Lucario – 8,910 yen (approx $58 USD / £43 GBP)
- Long Sleeve T-Shirt Training – 4,400 yen (approx $29 USD / £21 GBP)
- 2-Way Pouch Training Lucario – 2,200 yen (approx $14 USD / £10 GBP)
- Training Tote Bag – 2,970 yen (approx $19 USD / £14 GBP)
- Training Face Towel – 1,540 yen (approx $10 USD / £7 GBP)
- Headband Training Lucario – 1,650 yen (approx $10 USD / £8 GBP)
- Training Clear Bottle – 2,750 yen (approx $18 USD / £13 GBP)
- Magnetic Bottle Opener Training Machamp – 2,750 yen (approx $18 USD / £13 GBP)
- Smartphone Stand Figure Training Lucario – 3,300 yen (approx $22 USD / £16 GBP)
- Training Mini Acrylic Stand Collection – 770 yen (approx $5 USD / £4 GBP)
- Training Toothbrush Holder Mienshao – 1,980 yen (approx $13 USD / £9 GBP)
- Training Rubber Magnet Hook Hitmontop – 1,870 yen (approx $12 USD / £9 GBP)
- Training Clip Mascot Bewear – 1,540 yen (approx $10 USD / £7 GBP)
- Training Hitmonlee Ruler – 770 yen (approx $5 USD / £4 GBP)
- A4 Clear File Set of 2 – 550 yen (approx $4 USD / £3 GBP)
- Masking Tape Set of 2 – 660 yen (approx $64 USD / £3 GBP)
- Sticky Notes Set – 990 yen (approx $6 USD / £5 GBP)
- Die-cut Sticker Set of 2 – 550 yen (approx $4 USD / £3 GBP)
- Assorted Stickers – 660 yen (approx $4 USD / £3 GBP)
- Training Scraggy Loose Socks – 660 yen (approx $4 USD / £3 GBP)
- Medium Socks Training Primape & Hawlucha – 495 yen (approx $3 USD / £2 GBP)
- Medium Socks Training Machamp – 495 yen (approx $3 USD / £2 GBP)
- Medium Socks Training Hitmonlee – 495 yen (approx $3 USD / £2 GBP)
- Medium Socks Training Lucario – 495 yen (approx $3 USD / £2 GBP)
The new collection is set to launch on the Pokémon Center Online at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 19th, with physical store locations following suit on Saturday, February 21st.
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