On February 27th, we celebrated the Pokémon 30th Anniversary. Japan's TAKARA TOMY company's toy brand T-ARTS has also announced its latest Pokémon gashapon, the "Pokémon 30th Anniversary Metal Charm" (tentative translation, ポケモン 30周年 メタルチャームマスコット)! It is scheduled to be released starting March 16, 2026, with a suggested retail price of 300 JPY per capsule, and a total of seven styles to collect.
This highly commemorative "Pokémon 30th Anniversary Metal Charm" collection features the iconic Pokémon from the series' first titles, Pokémon Red/Green: the original starter Pokémon "Bulbasaur," "Charmander," "Squirtle," and their final evolutions "Venusaur," "Charizard," "Blastoise," with the popular "Pikachu" also joining the lineup! Measuring 3.5 cm, these charms are crafted from alloy material, featuring the special 30th-anniversary logo and the Pokémon, with "Pokémon Since 1996" engraved on the bottom. The included silicone ring allows them to be hung on your belongings as a marker. You'll truly want to collect the entire set~!
ポケモン 30周年 メタルチャームマスコット
Suggested Retail Price: ¥300 / capsule, Product Specifications: Approximately 3.5 cm, 7 types in total
Scheduled to be released as gashapon on March 9, 2026
Source: Takara Tomy Arts