As Pokémon continues its year-long 30th Anniversary celebration, the franchise has been giving fans several fun new announcements, games, and more. Whether someone enjoys playing the popular trading card game, watching animated shows, or playing the various video games featuring the familiar pocket monsters, there’s been a lot going on this year. And, of course, 2026 isn’t even over yet.
Among the official announcements and reveals for the 30th anniversary, there have been several exciting collaborations. These include many companies that you wouldn’t normally expect to see alongside Pokémon, including ones like Polaroid, Secretlab chairs, and more.
Earlier this year, one of those collaborations was formed with Stance to create a line of crew socks featuring many of the beloved starter Pokémon characters. That collection was incredibly successful and sold out far too quickly for many fans to be able to get their hands, or feet, in this case, on them. However, now Stance and Pokémon have announced they are teaming up once again for the second and final collaboration of 2026.
Launching on September 24, 2026, on Stance.com, Stance and Pokémon have unveiled a new limited-edition sock drop of nostalgic Pokémon characters blended with Stance’s bold look. The set features six sock designs, including one for Pikachu, one with Meowth, one with Snorlax, and one with Arcanine.
Additionally, there is a Pokémon Trainer Box Set for collectors, which will also include special exclusive designs like the Arcanine Blaze Crew and a UV-reactive Poké Ball Crew. The UV-reactive Poké Ball Crew features hidden Pokémon graphics that will only be revealed in direct sunlight.
While most of these are only in adult sizes, the set will also feature children’s sizes for Pikachu and Meowth designs, allowing Trainers of all ages to enjoy the collaboration.
Pokémon fans and collectors are sure to love this new set, particularly when combined with things like the recent ColourPop cosmetics and accessories collaboration that took place featuring Eevee. In fact, numerous clothing companies have joined the party celebrating the beloved franchise’s big anniversary, and it’s hard not to want to catch them all.
Pokémon is already a franchise that is focused on collecting, as eager Trainers attempt to fill their Pokédex, pull all the best cards, and get the shiny variants of everything. Plus, with so many favorite characters, including my personal favorite, Snorlax, represented on Stance’s new footwear, these designs are sure to sell out quickly.
This limited-edition collaboration set launches later this month, on September 24, 2026, on the Stance official website for all Pokémon lovers.
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Pokémon
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Pokemon Red and Blue, Pokemon Yellow, Pokemon Gold and Silver, Pokémon Crystal, Pokemon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokemon Sapphire, Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, Pokemon Platinum, Pokemon Black and White, Pokemon Black and White 2, Pokemon X and Y, Pokemon Sun and Moon, Pokemon Sword and Shield, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon Winds and Waves, Pokemon Legends Arceus, Pokemon Legends Z-A
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Pokemon: The First Movie
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Pokémon
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Pokemon Red and Blue
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RPG
Pokémon is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, launched by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures in 1996. Centered on fictional creatures called Pokémon, the series spans video games, trading cards, animation, films, merchandise, and competitive events. Players assume the role of Trainers who capture, battle, and trade Pokémon. It is one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises in history.
