Get ready, Trainers and baseball fanatics! The iconic Pokémon franchise, hitting its monumental 30th anniversary tomorrow, June 27th, just dropped a bombshell announcement: a massive cross-over event with all 12 Japanese Professional Baseball (NPB) teams! Dubbed the "Pokémon Baseball Carnival 2026," this epic collaboration will see each team roll out special games and exclusive merchandise to celebrate Pokémon's big three-oh all season long.
This newly unveiled "Pokémon Baseball Carnival 2026" is no small feat – it’s a league-wide extravaganza! Throughout the entire season, expect to see Pikachu, decked out in the uniforms of all 12 teams, making appearances at stadiums across Japan. Get ready for some serious hype as the electric mouse Pokémon pumps up the crowd during game performances and live events!
But wait, there's more! Each team has also meticulously hand-picked a special "partner Pokémon" – one of 12 unique Pokémon – to perfectly embody their team's image and signature colors.
Pacific League
Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters: Vulpix (Alolan Form)
Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles: Braviary
Saitama Seibu Lions: Pyroar
Chiba Lotte Marines: Wingull
Orix Buffaloes: Tauros (Paldean Form)
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks: Staraptor
Central League
Hanshin Tigers: Elekid
Yokohama DeNA BayStars: Marill
Yomiuri Giants: Scorbunny
Chunichi Dragons: Komala
Hiroshima Toyo Carp: Magikarp
Tokyo Yakult Swallows: Swellow
And that's not all! The six Pacific League teams are going all out, not only with special games and exclusive merch but also with a sweet Pokémon GO collaboration! Head to the stadiums, and you'll unlock limited-time gameplay features, letting both baseball fans and Trainers alike get in on the fun.
This massive "Pokémon x NPB" crossover is hitting every base, from electrifying stadium events and must-have limited merchandise to awesome in-game collaborations. Seriously, 2026 is going to be absolutely jam-packed for both baseball enthusiasts and Pokémon Trainers!
via： PR TIMES