When the very first Pokémon games were released in Japan on February 27, 1996, Nintendo initially shipped only around 200,000 copies to retailers, believing the games would likely appeal only to a smaller audience.
Of course, nobody could have imagined the worldwide phenomenon Pokémon would soon become.
Just a few years later, in 2001, PEZ introduced its very first Pokémon PEZ series featuring five dispensers — dispensers that have since become beloved classics within our collections.
And now, the Pokémon PEZ adventure continues once again!
New Pokémon PEZ Dispensers Arrive in 2025
PEZ has officially secured the Pokémon license again for 2025, bringing collectors an exciting brand-new assortment that both American and European collectors can look forward to during the second quarter of the year.
We are especially excited to give you a first look at the upcoming PEZ Pokémon 2025 collection.
The new lineup will include:
👻 Gengar — featuring an entirely brand-new mold
😉 Eevee — returning with a playful wink
⚡ Pikachu — now appearing in a cheerful “Happy” version
For longtime Pokémon PEZ collectors, it’s always exciting to compare the old versions with the new releases.
To help collectors easily identify the differences between previous Pokémon dispensers and the upcoming 2025 versions, we have also prepared a helpful pictorial comparison guide.
There is definitely a lot to look forward to with this new assortment, and honestly… if only the wait until release wasn’t so long! 😊
Happy Collecting!
October 7, 2024
