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Pokémon and Polaroid Launch Limited-Edition Camera Collection for 30th Anniversary

other · 2026-08-18

In celebration of Pokémon's 30th anniversary, the franchise has teamed up with Polaroid to create a limited-edition collection featuring nine items, including cameras, film, and accessories. This collaboration showcases three camera designs: two compact Polaroid Go models—one adorned with Pikachu and a lightning-bolt lanyard charm, and another inspired by Sylveon, which features a white body with pink and blue details and a ribbon strap. Additionally, there is a larger Polaroid Now Generation 3 designed like a Poké Ball, complete with red accents and a circular lens. Each camera includes shutter buttons shaped like Poké Balls. The collection also offers special i-Type and Go films, depicting various Pokémon. Pre-orders are available on Polaroid's website, with the full launch set for October 5, 2026.

Key facts

  • Pokémon and Polaroid have collaborated on a limited-edition collection for Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
  • The collection includes three cameras: two Polaroid Go versions (Pikachu and Sylveon themes) and one Polaroid Now Generation 3 (Poké Ball theme).
  • The Pikachu camera is yellow with a lightning-bolt-shaped lanyard charm.
  • The Sylveon camera has a white body with pink and blue accents and a ribbon-like strap.
  • The Poké Ball camera features a white body with red accents and a circular lens detail.
  • All cameras have shutter buttons modeled after Poké Balls.
  • Special-edition i-Type film features Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Gengar, Umbreon, and Mimikyu.
  • Go film includes Pikachu and Sylveon-themed frames.
  • Accessories include a camera strap, camera case, and Poké Ball-shaped photo album.
  • Pre-orders are open now, with full release on October 5, 2026.

Entities

Artists

  • Mathieu Galante

Institutions

  • Polaroid
  • Pokémon
  • The Pokémon Company
  • The Pokémon Center
  • PetaPixel

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