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In short: The best Pokémon gifts show the person's favourite Pokémon and end up in daily use instead of a drawer. Under 15 euros, the Charizard cereal bowl or the Pikachu glasses work well, up to 25 euros a 3D mug, a Funko Pop figure or the Pikachu and Eevee cushion. If you want to go big, pick the Squirtle teapot, the Pikachu knitted sweater or the Eevee Evolution hoodie.
Pokémon turned 30 this year. The first games came out in Japan on 27 February 1996 and since then practically every generation has had its own favourite Pokémon. That makes gifting easy and tricky at the same time: you rarely go wrong with Pikachu, but someone who has been Team Bulbasaur since 1999 will be far happier with a Bulbasaur.
So I have sorted these Pokémon gifts by budget and packed in ideas for lots of different Pokémon. From a little stocking filler to the kind of gift that leaves even a Champion speechless for a moment. You will find even more in our Pokémon merch.
Pokémon gifts under 15 euros
Small gifts for Secret Santa, as a little something or for a homemade advent calendar. Here it is all about instant recognition.
1. Pikachu and Poké Ball straws. The straw set with Pikachu and Poké Ball comes as a pair, one in Poké Ball design and one with Pikachu. The cheapest gift on this list and still one that gets used every day.
2. Eevee coaster. Eevee protects your table from coffee rings. The Eevee coaster has a non-slip cork base and sits perfectly next to any mug on this list.
3. Starter lunchbox set. Three boxes in three sizes, one for each starter. The Starter lunchbox set of 3 is the ideal gift for anyone who takes lunch to the office or to school.
4. Charizard cereal bowl. A fiery start to the day. The Charizard cereal bowl holds 600 millilitres, enough for cereal, ramen or a big portion of Christmas cookies.
5. Pikachu glasses. The Pikachu glasses set of 2 are among our best-selling Pokémon gifts. One glass shows Pikachu, the other a Poké Ball, and both hold 500 millilitres.
6. Pikachu ice cube mould. The Pikachu silicone mould makes eight Pikachu-shaped ice cubes. A small gift with a big effect at the next party.
Pokémon gifts up to 25 euros
This price range is home to the classics: mugs, figures and cuddly things. It is especially worth asking about the favourite Pokémon first.
7. Pikachu 3D mug. The Pikachu 3D mug is bright yellow, holds 500 millilitres and looks at you with big eyes while you drink your coffee. Perfect for anyone who needs a morning jolt.
8. Eevee Evolutions mug. On the Eevee Evolutions heat-changing mug, Eevee and its evolutions only appear once something hot is poured in. Perfect for everyone who still cannot decide between Vaporeon, Flareon and Umbreon.
9. Snorlax 3D mug. For everyone whose inner Snorlax wins every morning. The Snorlax 3D mug is the most honest gift for anyone who loves a lie-in.
10. Funko Pop figure. For the shelf there are Pokémon Funko Pop figures, for example Lapras, Dragonite, Eevee, Gengar and of course Pikachu. They come in a window box and are ready to gift.
11. Pikachu and Eevee cushion. The Pikachu and Eevee cushion has both of them embroidered on the front and the Pokémon logo on the back.
12. Pikachu plush. A classic nobody is too old for. The Pikachu plush is 20 centimetres tall, soft and has embroidered details. Ready for the sofa, the shelf or the bed.
13. Gengar watch. Time for some mischief. On the black Gengar watch, the Ghost-type Pokémon grins from the analogue dial. A great gift for anyone who likes to wear their Pokémon love subtly.
14. Pikachu college T-shirt. The black Pikachu college T-shirt has a large college-style front print and goes with everything.
Pokémon gifts up to 40 euros
A little bigger, a little more special. Gifts nobody already has three of on the shelf.
15. Vintage starter T-shirt. Charmander, Squirtle or Bulbasaur? The question from Professor Oak's lab has kept fans busy for 30 years. The Katakana vintage T-shirts show the starters with a large front print and their Japanese name: Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Charmander.
16. Eevee plush. The Eevee plush is 23 centimetres tall and super soft. For Grass-type fans from day one there is the Bulbasaur plush in almost the same size.
17. Japanese plate set. Our Pokémon bestseller of the past few months. The Japanese plate set contains four plates, 21 centimetres across, designed in Japanese style with Gyarados, Gengar, Flareon and Mew. Perfect for ramen nights, sushi or cake.
18. Pikachu advent calendar. If you are quick, you can still gift the Pikachu Happy Holidays advent calendar before 1 December. Behind its 24 doors are 16 Pokémon figures and 8 accessories. You will find more calendars in my post on advent calendars for adults.
The big Pokémon gift
For Christmas, milestone birthdays or simply for people you really like. These gifts make an impression.
19. Squirtle teapot. Squirtle uses Water Gun, this time with hot tea. The Squirtle teapot holds 850 millilitres and is my personal favourite on this list.
20. Poké Ball cookie jar. Catch cookies instead of Pokémon. The Poké Ball cookie jar is a classic red and white Poké Ball that guards cookies, sweets and other loot. My tip: fill it before you gift it.
21. Pikachu knitted sweater. The Pikachu knitted sweater is an ugly Christmas sweater with Pikachu in a Santa hat, plus a Nordic pattern of Poké Balls and lightning bolts. The outfit for every Christmas party.
22. Eevee Evolution hoodie. Eevee on the front, the whole evolution family from Vaporeon to Sylveon on the back. The Eevee Evolution Katakana hoodie is one of our most popular Pokémon gifts of all.
23. Pikachu waffle maker. The Pikachu waffle maker bakes waffles with Pikachu's face. The gift everyone gets something out of in the end.
24. Sleeping Espeon. Curled up and completely relaxed: the sleeping Espeon is a plush for everyone who wants to look exactly like that after a long day.
Finding the favourite Pokémon
The best Pokémon gift depends less on the budget than on the right Pokémon. If you do not know it, three questions help.
First: which starter? Anyone who grew up with Red, Blue or Yellow has a firm opinion on Charmander, Squirtle or Bulbasaur. Second: Team Eevee? Eevee now has eight evolutions and almost every fan has a favourite. Third: cute or spooky? People who roll their eyes at Pikachu are often delighted by Gengar.
If nothing else helps, go with Pikachu. And if someone knows Pokémon mainly from the anime, my post on the cosy anime room has more ideas. For fans of several worlds, my post on Secret Santa gifts for fans is worth a look too.
Pokémon gifts FAQ
What do you give a Pokémon fan?
Ideally something with their favourite Pokémon that gets used every day. Mugs, bowls, cushions and T-shirts go down especially well because fans see them daily.
Which Pokémon gifts are under 15 euros?
Under 15 euros there is, for example, the Charizard cereal bowl, the Pikachu glasses, the Pikachu ice cube mould, the Starter lunchbox set and the Eevee coaster.
Are Pokémon gifts suitable for adults?
Yes, many fans grew up with the first games in the 1990s. For adults, everyday items such as the Japanese plate set, the Gengar watch or the vintage T-shirts work especially well.
Which Pokémon is the most popular?
Pikachu is the best-known Pokémon and a safe gift. With us, Eevee, Charizard, Gengar and the three first-generation starters are firm favourites too.
What should I give if I do not know the favourite Pokémon?
Pick a gift with several Pokémon or a Poké Ball, for example the Japanese plate set, the Poké Ball cookie jar or the advent calendar.
Now: wrap it up
Gotta catch 'em all, or at least one. With the right Pokémon, the gift is already half won. All these ideas and lots more are waiting in our Pokémon merch.
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