Pokemon Teams With Polaroid for 30th Anniversary Camera Line
The collaboration marks Polaroid's largest collection in its history, bringing the analog instant photography experience to Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration.
Reporting from 2 sources: KAI-YOU, Anime Anime.
Pokemon is collaborating with Polaroid for its 30th anniversary, offering nine items including three specially designed instant cameras featuring Pikachu, Sylveon, and Poké Ball motifs. Reservations open August 26, 2026, with general release scheduled for October 6 at multiple retailers across Japan.
Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration extends into analog photography with a new Polaroid collaboration. The collection includes three specially designed cameras from the Polaroid Go Generation 3 series, featuring Pikachu, Sylveon, and Poké Ball designs, alongside limited-edition film with dark slides.
The lineup also includes Poké Ball-themed accessories: a camera strap, camera case, and photo album. Film designs draw from the initial Pokemon of 'Pokémon Red and Green' and Pikachu, as well as Pikachu and Sylveon.
Reservations open at noon on August 26, 2026, through the Polaroid Japan Official Shop, Bic Camera.com, and Yodobashi.com. The collection releases October 6 at retailers including Amazon, Yodobashi Camera, Bic Camera, Edion, and Loft.
- Polaroid Go Generation 3 Pikachu Special Design: Camera featuring Pikachu motif
- Polaroid Go Generation 3 Sylveon Special Design: Camera featuring Sylveon motif
- Polaroid Now Generation 3 Poké Ball Special Design: Camera featuring Poké Ball motif
- Limited-edition film with dark slides: Designs featuring initial Pokemon from 'Pokémon Red and Green' and Pikachu, plus Pikachu and Sylveon
- Camera strap: Poké Ball design
- Camera case: Poké Ball design
- Photo album: Poké Ball design
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