Hey folks, it‘s Ash here! As a long-time Pokémon fan who has played through every game and collected merchandise over the past 20+ years, I‘m thrilled to see the franchise I grew up with continue to thrive.
And with new games, apps and products launching every year, there‘s always something exciting for veteran fans like me and newbies too!
Today, I wanna share a roundup of 5 amazing Pokémon products releasing in 2024 that you simply need to grab as a fan. I‘ve dug deep and curated what I found to be the most unique, value-for-money picks that will appeal to all you Pokémaniacs out there!
So let‘s dive in – here are my top recommendations on Pokémon products worth spending your hard-earned dollars on this year!
1. Pokémon Sleep App
- Release Date: 2023
- Platforms: iOS, Android
- Price: Free
As an innovator in creating fitness habits entertaining, Nintendo is launching Pokémon Sleep – an app that tracks your sleep patterns and syncs it to gameplay. This has instantly piqued my interest as a health-conscious player!
Connecting to the Pokémon GO Plus+ device, the app monitors metrics like total time asleep and sleep quality. Specific gameplay elements are still unclear but I‘m stoked to see how my sleep data will translate into some form of progression!
It seems to integrate gameplay into improving sleep habits, much like how GO encourages walking. As someone struggling with erratic sleep recently, I dig the premise of making sleep more fun! This idea of mixing real-life activities with gaming to motivate better habits is such a smart application of the platform.
Developed with selective pressure, a Pokémon sleep technology firm, I believe Nintendo has something special in the works here. I can‘t wait to be among the first to try Pokémon Sleep and experience the creative implementation!
My verdict: Day one download for me!
2. Pokémon Detective Pikachu Switch Game
- Release Date: March 23, 2023
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Price: $59.99
I thoroughly enjoyed watching the quirky 2019 Detective Pikachu film starring Ryan Reynolds and Justice Smith. It was such a smart move bringing the sassy talking Pikachu to life mixing live action and CGI.
Naturally, I was pumped to hear a new Switch game is on the way to continue the comedy mystery adventures! Instead of the regular battles, this game has you investigate cases by interviewing witnesses, searching environments and piecing evidence to resolve tricky incidents around Rhyme City.
With vibrant cityscapes and life-like graphics adapted from the movie, gameplay seems hugely promising. Anyone who liked the offbeat movie plot will surely enjoy revisiting this origin story. I for one can‘t wait to puzzle out convoluted cases with my pal Pikachu!
My verdict: A must-play for Detective Pikachu film fans!
Pre-order on the Nintendo Shop today to snag double gold points and any early discounts.
3. Hisuian Discoveries Pokémon Figure Collection
- Release Date: Out Now
- Figures: 9 (Kleavor, Wyrdeer, Basculegion etc)
- Height: Approx 7 inches
- Price: $79.99
As a long-time collector of Pokémon figures, I was instantly drawn to the Hisuian Discoveries collection depicting key characters from 2022‘s hit release Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Set in the bygone Hisui region (now Sinnoh), this specially curated set brings ancient Pokémon like the mystical Kleavor and marine Basculegion to life with meticulous detail. I love the way the styling accurately represents Pokémon aiding early civilizations.
What strikes me is the amount of care given to highlight unique traits of each Pokémon down to the texture, from Hisuian Zoroark‘s untamed mane to Wyrdeer‘s grand antlers. As figures go, these are fantastic tributes to the ancient world created in PLA.
For diehard fans who want iconic memorabilia, figures don‘t get cooler than this. The packaging also lets you arrange them into dynamic poses on any display shelf!
Given the popularity of PLA shifting over 13 million copies, I foresee these detailed figures soaring in value over time. This is a set collectors will covet!
My verdict: Must-have collectible for serious Pokémon fans!
Grab this limited run from the official Pokémon Center before it disappears!
4. Pokémon-Themed Home Gym Equipment
Looking to liven up boring home workouts? Well, the Pokémon Center has everything you need from training gloves and dumbbells to resistance bands – all sporting cool Pokémon graphics to keep you motivated!
As a fitness buff constantly looking out for fun new gear, I‘m thrilled they launched equipment featuring popular first partner monsters like Pikachu, Eevee, Grookey and Scorbunny. Now I can train and feel like I‘m with my fave Pokémon pals!
What won me over is the legit quality satisfying even seasoned gym rats. The well-padded training gloves provide ample wrist support and secure Velcro straps. The vinyl kettlebells and dumbbells not only showcase Poké pizzazz but offer excellent grip and calibrated metal weights pushing your limits.
For anyone wanting to gamify workouts or surprise the fitness-loving Pokéfan in their life, this playful gear checks all boxes. Prices run affordable too so I promptly grabbed a few neon sets to upgrade my home gym!
My verdict: Must-buy to pump up exercising with Pokémon power!
Power up your home workouts Pokémon-style via the Pokémon Fitness site.
5. Furret Walk Meme Plush
- Release Date: Out Now
- Height: 100cm / 3.3 feet
- Weight: 1kg / 2lbs
- Price: $99.99
And finally – who could forget the adorable ‘long cat‘ that is the Furret Walk meme! This lanky normal type strutting gleefully to infinite street footage is etched in many a netizen‘s hearts.
As the viral meme encapsulates Furret‘s boundless optimism perfectly, I had to snag this jumbo plush bringing the internet sensation to huggable life! At nearly my height, it never fails to crack me up with its zany features.
What awed me is how soft and realistically textured they made this – it genuinely feels like I‘m squishing a furret friend! Attention to detail like the tailored markings and cute buck teeth constantly makes me smile. I plop this goofy plush at the foot of my bed as a morale booster on tiring days!
For all fellow memers or those who simply love furret‘s meme-famed trot, this XL plush is perfect for home/office laughs. Surprise collectors and friends with this tribute to quirky internet history!
My verdict: Must-buy for the LOLs and giant cuddly furret!
Get this near life-size plush from the Pokémon Center store before it waddles away!
So those are my top 5 Pokémon buys for 2024 spanning games, fitness, figures and pure novelty. I aimed to pick out products fans normally wouldn‘t discover but offer great value. Let me know which ones caught your fancy!
Stay tuned as I continue scouting cool Pokémon-related merchandise and updates to share with y‘all Pokémaniacs!
