Over the years, Pokémon has offered up new designs of its iconic creatures. From Mega Evolution to Dynamaxing, gimmicks have often been a way to give an old Pokémon a new look. Shiny Pokémon, which were introduced over 25 years ago, allows each and every Pokémon to have at least two designs. And with the introduction of regional variants in Gen 7's Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon, we have seen some truly cool (and often strange) reinterpretations.
Espeon is one of the most iconic Pokémon from Gen 2, so it shouldn't be all that surprising that it's been a regular part of the long-running franchise's marketing since Pokémon Gold and Silver arrived in 1999 (2000 in North America). Espeon and its fellow Eevee evolutions have been featured in pretty much every single Pokémon game that exists, and considering that popularity, it's probably why these Eeveelutions are also a part of major collaborations celebrating the 30th anniversary of the series this year.
The latest new design for Espeon comes via the official Pokémon Center, which has released a number of items for its 2026 holiday collection. In fact, the company is leaning into one of the reasons why...
