Pokémon fit Meltan and Melmetal Plush Toys to Release July 11
Meltan and Melmetal are the only Pokémon classified as 'Unknown' in the Pokédex, and their release as a standalone pair marks a departure from the regional wave format of the Pokémon fit series.
Reporting from 2 sources: GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer.
Pokémon Center will release plush toys of Meltan and Melmetal in the palm-sized Pokémon fit series on July 11, 2026. Each toy costs 2,200 yen. Online sales at Pokémon Center Online begin July 9 at 10:00 JST. Meltan is a Mythical Pokémon that first appeared in the mobile game Pokémon GO in 2018. Melmetal is its evolved form. The two are the only Pokémon in the Pokédex that are not assigned to a specific region; they are classified as "Unknown." The Pokémon fit series has previously released plush toys by region, covering Kanto through Alola. This release is unusual because it includes only these two Pokémon rather than a full regional wave. The announcement was made on June 26 via the official Pokémon Twitter account. The plush toys are available at Pokémon Center stores nationwide and through the online shop.
The Pokémon Company announced on June 26 that Meltan and Melmetal will join the Pokémon fit plush lineup on July 11. The two are the only Pokémon that do not belong to any of the established regions-Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, or Alola-and are instead listed under an "Unknown" category in the Pokédex. Meltan was first discovered in Pokémon GO in September 2018, surprising players because it had no prior appearance in the main series games. Its evolution, Melmetal, was later introduced. The pair also appeared in the anime as companions of Ash in the Alola region and could be transferred from Pokémon GO to the Let's Go! Pikachu and Let's Go! Eevee games. The Pokémon fit series has so far released plush toys for every Pokémon from Kanto through Alola, typically in large regional batches. This release of only two Pokémon is a notable exception. Each plush is priced at 2,200 yen, and online pre-orders begin July 9 at 10:00 JST on Pokémon Center Online.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 2 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- GAME Watch (Impress) 【ポケモン】「Pokémon fit」メルタン・メルメタルが7月11日発売決定
- Denfaminicogamer 幻のポケモンのメルタン&メルメタルが「Pokémon fit」に登場へ。初出が『ポケモンGO』という唯一無二のポケモンのためか、今回は“2匹のみ”という特殊な扱い