Pokémon Reveals 151 New Designs Covering the Entire Original Pokédex
Image by James RichardsonPokémon is returning to its original generation with a huge new collection featuring 151 individual designs, giving every creature from the original Pokédex its own dedicated appearance.
The Pokémon Company has officially released 151 new LINE themes, allowing users of the popular messaging app to customize their conversations and interface with their favorite Pokémon from the original Kanto region.
Image by Charlotte DavisThe collection covers every Pokémon introduced in the original Pokémon Red and Green games, from Bulbasaur at Pokédex number 001 through to the mythical Mew at number 151.
Pokémon first launched in Japan in February 1996, with Red and Green introducing players to the Kanto region and the challenge of catching all 151 Pokémon.
Three decades later, the franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a wide range of new products revisiting the original generation, including a huge 62-piece collection from Japanese lifestyle retailer 3COINS featuring artwork of the original Pokémon across bags, homeware, stationery and accessories.
Image by James RichardsonThe new LINE collection takes a digital approach, with each Pokémon receiving its own LINE theme that changes the appearance of the app, including conversation backgrounds and other interface elements.
LINE is one of Japan’s most popular communication platforms, combining messaging, voice calls, and social features with a large selection of downloadable themes and other customization options.
The new designs also extend to screens such as the app’s passcode entry interface, creating a more complete visual makeover centered around the selected Pokémon.
Each theme is individually numbered according to its Pokémon’s position in the original Pokédex, with titles such as “0025 Pikachu,” “0133 Eevee” and “0151 Mew” identifying the featured character.
Another recent 30th anniversary collection from ZOZOTOWN went even further than the new LINE collaboration, featuring T-shirt designs for all 1,025 Pokémon introduced across the franchise’s generations.
All 151 Pokémon LINE themes officially launched in Japan on November 9, 2026, priced at ¥370 each (approximately $2.33 / £1.74).
The designs are available to purchase individually through The Pokémon Company’s official LINE STORE page and the LINE app’s built-in Theme Shop, with pricing and availability outside Japan dependent on regional LINE STORE support.
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