A new 30th anniversary Pokemon release is on the way for nostalgic Gen 1 fans to pick up in 2027. The Pokemon franchise has already taken fans back to the Kanto Region for the 30th anniversary with re-releases of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen on the Nintendo Switch. Next year, Pokemon fans can relive the Red and Blue story through a special release, officially confirmed for April 2027.
Since 1996, the Pokemon franchise has drastically evolved to become a media empire that expands beyond just the video game series. While Pokemon Winds and Waves will usher in Gen 10 on the video game side of things in 2027, there are more special releases planned to celebrate the series' anniversary across other Pokemon media as well. From new Pokemon TCG sets, TV shows, and even manga, Pokemon fans can enjoy the franchise's 30th anniversary through more than just the games over the next year.
Snorlax officially gets a brand-new design to celebrate Pokemon's 30th anniversary.
VIZ Media has officially confirmed that the Pokemon Adventures: Red & Blue Special Edition Vol. 2 manga set is releasing on April 13, 2027. This second volume comes after Vol. 1...
