A brand-new Pokemon release has been officially announced, and it will cost fans an eye-watering $9,800 to get it. It's not surprising to see a lot of new releases for the series in 2026, as it marks the franchise's 30th anniversary. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ports were released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Pokopia came out, existing games got and are still getting events or promotions, and celebratory items come out every month. A good chunk of new Pokemon releases is merchandise and collectibles, but this doesn't mean the items are any less exclusive.
A good example is a new Pokemon 30th anniversary release officially confirmed for December, and it's a series of art books going over all generations of games with exclusive content, such as cut or changed designs and developer interviews. Then, there have been multiple rumors and leaks about Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire ports on Switch and Switch 2, so it's possible that these games will be made available on modern consoles in the next few weeks. There is a lot to look forward to for Pokemon fans, though an upcoming release is priced at almost $10,000.
In a surprising twist, fans...
