The Pokemon franchise is about to get a brand-new official Ditto form design with an upcoming release. The series' 30th anniversary has been front and center for the entirety of 2026, as The Pokemon Company has released new products, games, spin-offs, collaborations, in-game events, and in-person events to celebrate with fans. Among the many new Pokemon releases in 2026 were the Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ports in February, multiple major events in Pokemon GO, the 30th Celebration set for Pokemon TCG, and more.
The year is not over, though, and more celebratory releases are bound to come out before 2027 rolls over. Interestingly, Pokemon is hinting at a mysterious release on November 30, with social media posts serving as a countdown, and fans speculate this could be the planned launch date for Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire ports on Switch and Switch 2. It could very well be something else entirely, though, and the breadth of collabs with Pokemon in 2026 is a testament to the endless possibilities for the franchise, going from LEGO sets to Fender guitars.
A brand-new Pokemon 30th anniversary release is officially confirmed for December 18, 2026.
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