Pokémon Shirts

Pokémon Shirts
ホーンテッドナイト ゴシック
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Generation	Generation VII
Release date	February 27, 2019 (Japan) October 4, 2019 (United States)
Region	Japan, United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, India, Indonesia, United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

Pokémon Shirts is a line of Pokémon-themed shirts created by Original Stitch (a subsidiary of World Co.) in collaboration with The Pokémon Company. They were first announced on January 18, 2019, and launched in Japan on February 27, 2019 (Pokémon Day), and in the United States on October 4, 2019.

Example of a Pokémon Shirt in Magikarp pattern base fabric and Gyarados collar and sleeve lining

The range consists of a selection of different styles of shirts for men, women and children that can be customised with a range of fabrics featuring patterns inspired by Pokémon. Initially there were 151 different fabric patterns based on the Kanto Pokémon from Generation I. On Pokémon Day 2020, it was announced that the range would be extended to include patterns featuring the 100 Johto Pokémon from Generation II.

History

On January 18, 2019 Pokémon Shirts was announced in Japan and pre-orders for shirts began, although during this period only 20 of the patterns were available. Those that preordered also received a free a buttonhole handkerchief made of a randomly selected fabric. From February 21 to February 24, 2019 a pop-up store opened in Harajuku, Tokyo offering visitors an oppertunity to buy shirts with exclusive fabric patterns from four guest designers, as well as previews of the 151 fabrics that would be available to order online from February 27, 2019.

Following the launch in Japan, on May 24, 2019 Ohta Publishing released issue 59 of Continue magazine which contained a special feature detailing all 151 fabrics available. Following this, from June 7 to June 10, 2019 an exhibition was held at HMV & Books Shibuya that featured the original fabric samples for each design, along with a display of Pikachu plushies wearing different Pokémon Shirts. There was an exclusive poster for sale and visitors who brought along the volume of Continue received an exclusive sticker; those who had brought a copy at HMV & Books Shibuya received a sticker and a badge.

At the Pokémon 2019 Press Conference it was announced that Pokémon Shirts would be making its way to the United States and Europe and on October 4, 2019 they began shipping in the United States. To promote the launch, Hawaiian-style short-sleeve Snorlax, Vileplume, Lickitung and Magikarp shirts were added to Pokémon GO and a pop-up shop opened on October 5 & 6, 2019 in New York City. Visitors could purchase Snorlax, Vileplume, Lickitung, Magikarp and Pikachu Hawaiian style short sleeve shirts and those who made purchases in to store, or online while stocks lasted, received a free bag made of the Pokémon Shirts fabric. All visitors to the store also got a free magnet.

On December 18, 2019 it was announced that shipping would begin to the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, France, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

On February 27, 2020 it was announced that 100 new patterns had been created based on the Pokémon found in Pokémon Gold and Silver, and that 20 of them would be available for purchase in a three-day pre-order event starting that day. Again, a handkerchief was offered to those who preordered a shirt. On the same day it was announced that shirts in children's sizes were now available (up until then there were only adult sizes). On April 3, 2020 casual-style long-sleeved Ledyba, Skiploom, Unown, and Smoochum shirts were added to Pokémon GO.

Fabric patterns

Generation I

Bulbasaur File:Bulbasaur-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Inspired by the two signature features of Bulbasaur, its seed and vines. The energy from the seed on Bulbasaur’s back keeps it healthy and strong." Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Ivysaur File:Ivysaur-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "The bulb on Ivysaur’s back grows as it absorbs nutrients. It looks like it's close to blooming." Design by Saki Okamura	Venusaur File:Venusaur-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "The flower on Venusaur's back emits a bewitching aroma that soothes the emotions of the Pokémon around it. Some Butterfree seem to have been drawn in." Design by Keiko Okawa	Charmander File:Charmander-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Charmander have come to camp with their Trainer! They look like they're having a blast on sleigh log rides and playing hide-and-seek." Design by Keiko Okamura	Charmeleon File:Charmeleon-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Charmeleon goes into an excited state when it encounters a strong foe. Its razor-sharp claws and fiery tail gleam brightly through the darkness." Design by NASU Co., Ltd.
Charizard File:Charizard-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Charmeleon goes into an excited state when it encounters a strong foe. Its razor-sharp claws and fiery tail gleam brightly through the darkness." Design by Ryota Yoshihama	Squirtle File:Squirtle-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Squirtle makes a few splashes as it swims around merrily in the water." Design by Misato Takahashi	Wartortle File:Wartortle-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Wartortle’s tail is recognized as a symbol of longevity. It shows off its beautiful tail as they line up in what seems like a dance." Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Blastoise File:Blastoise-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "The water jets from Blastoise's rocket cannons can punch through thick steel plates. It takes aim with its cannons and waits for the right moment." Design by Etsuya Hattori	Caterpie File:Caterpie-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Caterpie has a voracious appetite, eating a hundred leaves a day. It camouflages itself in paisley patterns as it dreams of its future form." Design by Kotoko Machida
Metapod File:Metapod-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Metapod disguises itself among the leaves, remaining motionless as it quietly awaits its Evolution." Design by Saki Okamura	Butterfree File:Butterfree-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "You can almost hear the cry of Butterfree from this giant flock that has gathered together." Design by Shinya Saitoh	Weedle File:Weedle-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Weedle hides itself and its extremely sensitive nose amidst the strips, vigilantly surveying its surroundings for potential threats." Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Kakuna File:Kakuna-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Kakuna takes on a paisley shaped pattern, concealing itself from predators as it patiently waits for Evolution." Design by Daisuke Takami	Beedrill File:Beedrill-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "The triangles represent the three poisonous stingers on Beedrill's forelegs and tail. It looks as though they're on the brink of an attack." Design by Saki Okamura
Pidgey File:Pidgey-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Pidgey are very docile and prefer to avoid conflict. They live together peacefully in this abundant flock." Design by Shinya Saitoh	Pidgeotto File:Pidgeotto-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png "Pidgeotto can carry prey to their nest over 60 miles away. What is it trying to carry away?!" Design by Saki Okamura	Pidgeot File:Pidgeot-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Rattata File:Rattata-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by Misato Takahashi	Raticate File:Raticate-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by Saki Okamura
Spearow File:Spearow-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by Saki Okamura	Fearow File:Fearow-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Ekans File:Ekans-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by Saki Okamura	Arbok File:Arbok-pokemon-shirts-shirt.png Design by Kotoko Machida	Pikachu Design by Yasuko Takahashi
Raichu Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Sandshrew Design by Naoto Yukawa	Sandslash Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Nidoran♀ Design by The Pokémon Company	Nidorina Design by Saki Okamura
Nidoqueen Design by Saki Okamura	Nidoran♂ Design by The Pokémon Company	Nidorino Design by Saki Okamura	Nidoking Design by Saki Okamura	Clefairy Design by Misaki Yoshikawa
Clefable Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Vulpix Design by Naoko Hayashida	Ninetales Design by Misato Takahashi	Jigglypuff Design by Shinya Saitoh	Wigglytuff Design by Misato Takahashi
Zubat Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Golbat Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Oddish Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Gloom Design by Keiko Okamura	Vileplume Design by Saki Okamura
Paras Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Parasect Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Venonat Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Venomoth Design by Saki Okamura	Diglett Design by Keiko Okamura
Dugtrio Design by Saki Okamura	Meowth Design by Naoto Yukawa	Persian Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Psyduck Design by Kotoko Machida	Golduck Design by NASU Co., Ltd.
Mankey Design by Misato Takahashi	Primeape Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Growlithe Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Arcanine Design by Saki Okamura	Poliwag Design by Shinya Saitoh
Poliwhirl Design by Kotoko Machida	Poliwrath Design by Saki Okamura	Abra Design by Shinya Saitoh	Kadabra Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Alakazam Design by NASU Co., Ltd.
Machop Design by Misato Takahashi	Machoke Design by Shinya Saitoh	Machamp Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Bellsprout Design by Misato Takahashi	Weepinbell File:070 Wheepinbell Pokémon Shirts.jpg Design by Kotoko Machida
Victreebel Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Tentacool Design by Kotoko Machida	Tentacruel Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Geodude Design by Satoko Nakayama	Graveler Design by Naoto Yukawa
Golem Design by Shinya Saitoh	Ponyta Design by Saki Okamura	Rapidash Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Slowpoke Design by Naoko Hayashida	Slowbro Design by Keiko Okamura
Magnemite Design by Saki Okamura	Magneton Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Farfetch'd Design by Wakana Kobayashi	Doduo Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Dodrio Design by NASU Co., Ltd.
Seel Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Dewgong Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Grimer Design by Kotoko Machida	Muk Design by Keiko Okamura	Shellder Design by Misato Takahashi
Cloyster Design by Saki Okamura	Gastly Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Haunter Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Gengar Design by Kotoko Machida	Onix Design by NASU Co., Ltd.
Drowzee Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Hypno Design by Shinya Saitoh	Krabby Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Kingler Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Voltorb Design by Shinya Saitoh
Electrode Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Exeggcute Design by Shinya Saitoh	Exeggutor Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Cubone Design by Keiko Okamura	Marowak Design by NASU Co., Ltd.
Hitmonlee Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Hitmonchan Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Lickitung Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Koffing Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Weezing Design by Saki Okamura
Rhyhorn Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Rhydon Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Chansey Design by Saki Okamura	Tangela Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Kangaskhan Design by Saki Okamura
Horsea Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Seadra Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Goldeen Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Seaking Design by Naoto Yukawa	Staryu Design by Misato Takahashi
Starmie Design by Misaki Yoshikawa	Mr. Mime Design by Naoyuki Okamura	Scyther Design by Saki Okamura	Jynx Design by Keiko Okamura	Electabuzz Design by Saki Okamura
Magmar File:126 Magmar Pokémon Shirts.jpg Design by Saki Okamura	Pinsir Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Tauros Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Magikarp Design by Saki Okamura	Gyarados Design by Saki Okamura
Lapras Design by Saki Okamura	Ditto Design by Keiko Okamura	Eevee Design by Yasuko Takahashi	Vaporeon Design by Mio Mishima	Jolteon Design by Wakana Kobayashi
Flareon Design by Etsuya Hattori	Porygon Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Omanyte Design by Misato Takahashi	Omastar Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Kabuto Design by Kotoko Machida
Kabutops Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Aerodactyl Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Snorlax Design by Naoto Yukawa	Articuno Design by D	Zapdos Design by Game Freak, Inc.
Moltres Design by Game Freak, Inc.	Dratini Design by Saki Okamura	Dragonair Design by NASU Co., Ltd.	Dragonite File:149 Dragonite Pokémon Shirts.jpg Design by Saki Okamura	Mewtwo Design by Game Freak, Inc.
		Mew Design by Tabito Mizuo

Generation II

Chikorita

Bayleef

Meganium

Cyndaquil

Quilava

Pokémon GO

Main article: Style (GO)

To promote each release of Pokémon Shirts, four patterns from each generation have been added to the Style Shop in Pokémon GO. From the Kanto patterns, Hawaiian-style short-sleeve Snorlax, Vileplume, Lickitung and Magikarp shirts were added and from the Johto patterns casual-style long-sleeved Ledyba, Skiploom, Unown, and Smoochum shirts.

Generation I

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  Vileplume male - 200

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  Vileplume female - 200

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  Lickitung male - 200

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  Lickitung female - 200

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  Magikarp male - 200

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  Magikarp female - 200

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  Snorlax male - 200

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  Snorlax female - 200

External links

• Official website for Pokémon Shirts

References

This article is part of Project Merchandise, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on all Pokémon toys, dolls, books, and collectible merchandise.