2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, and one company is giving fans the chance to celebrate it in a strange way, as a giant maze has appeared in the United Kingdom depicting some of the most popular creatures in the franchise.
While Pokémon games list 1995 as the original copyright date for the franchise, Pokémon Red & Green didn't actually launch until 1996 in Japan, due to last-minute delays. International fans had to wait a few more years, as Pokémon Red & Blue reached North America in 1998, and Europe in 1999. As such, it's only the original Japanese fans who can truly appreciate being around for thirty years.
The Pokémon Company has been hosting various celebratory events and selling merchandise for the 30th anniversary, but other companies are getting in on the action. One business in the United Kingdom, called Skylark Events, is taking it back to Greek mythology, with a giant Pokémon maze.
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Maze Has Appeared In England
Skylark is hosting a Pokémon-themed Maize Maze in Wimblington, Cambridgeshire, from July 18 to September 1, 2026. The maze is built across 13 acres, and from the sky, it depicts Pokémon like Pikachu, Charmander,...
