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The entire year of 2021 is set to be celebrated as '''Pokémon's 25th Anniversary''', as '''February 27, 2021''' marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the [[history of Pokémon|original Japanese release]] of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], and therefore the twenty-fifth anniversary of the [[Pokémon]] media franchise as a whole. | The entire year of 2021 is set to be celebrated as '''Pokémon's 25th Anniversary''', as '''February 27, 2021''' marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the [[history of Pokémon|original Japanese release]] of [[Pokémon Red and Green Versions]], and therefore the twenty-fifth anniversary of the [[Pokémon]] media franchise as a whole. | ||
The 25th anniversary logo was revealed during the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} on November 26, 2020. | The 25th anniversary logo was revealed during the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} on November 26, 2020.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-Pokemon-Teases-Upcoming-25th-Anniversary-Celebrations ''Pokémon Teases Upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebrations'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | ||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
{{main|P25 Music}} | {{main|P25 Music}} | ||
A yearlong campaign titled P25 Music was created as a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company International]] and {{wp|Universal Music Group|Universal Music Group and Brands}} for the 25th anniversary. | A yearlong campaign titled P25 Music was created as a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company International]] and {{wp|Universal Music Group|Universal Music Group and Brands}} for the 25th anniversary. Participating artists include {{wp|Katy Perry}} and {{wp|Post Malone}}.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-UNVEILS-VIRTUAL-MUSIC-CONCERT-WITH-POST-MALONE-TO-CELEBRATE-25 ''Pokémon Unveils Virtual Music Concert With Post Malone To Celebrate 25th Anniversary'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | ||
==Trading Card Game== | ==Trading Card Game== | ||
A collection of {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} featuring {{pkmn2|starter}}s was released throughout the year. The cards are all reprints of their respective Pokémon's first released card with the 25th Anniversary logo added. A {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|First Partner Collector's Binder|binder}} to hold them was the first item released on February 26 and included the Pikachu card. {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|First Partner Packs}} were released in subsequent months, with three cards per pack, ordered by generation. | [[File:25th Anniversary key art.png|thumb|200px|25th anniversary key art]] | ||
A collection of {{TCG|Jumbo cards}} featuring {{pkmn2|starter}}s was released throughout the year. The cards are all reprints of their respective Pokémon's first released card with the 25th Anniversary logo added. A {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|First Partner Collector's Binder|binder}} to hold them was the first item released on February 26 and included the Pikachu card. {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|First Partner Packs}} were released in subsequent months, with three cards per pack, ordered by generation.<ref name="Activations" >[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-CELEBRATES-25-YEARS-WITH-MASSIVE-MUSIC-PROGRAM-AND-ACTIVATIONS ''Pokémon Celebrates 25 Years With Massive Music Program And Activations Across The Franchise'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | |||
From February 9, in the United States, {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2021}} was included in McDonald’s Happy Meals.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/collect-25th-anniversary-pokemon-tcg-cards-in-mcdonalds-happy-meals/ ''Collect 25th Anniversary Pokémon TCG Cards in McDonald’s Happy Meals'' - pokemon.com] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | |||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
A limited edition [[Pokémon Center X Bear Walker Collection|Bear Walker]] skateboard was made for the anniversary. It was available for pre-order from {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store|PokémonCenter.com}} starting January 19. | A limited edition [[Pokémon Center X Bear Walker Collection|Bear Walker]] skateboard was made for the anniversary. It was available for pre-order from {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store|PokémonCenter.com}} starting January 19.<ref name="Activations" /> | ||
{{wp|Levi Strauss & Co.}} and The Pokémon Company International launched the ‘90s-inspired Levi's x Pokémon collection on February 15, 2021 to celebrate the anniversary.<ref>[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/LEVIS-X-POKEMON ''Levi's x Pokémon'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | |||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
[[ | * [[Pokémon Day]] | ||
* [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]] | * [[Pokémon 10th Anniversary]] | ||
* [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] | * [[Pokémon 20th Anniversary]] | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [https://25.pokemon.com/en-us Official website for the Pokémon 25th Anniversary] | * [https://25.pokemon.com/en-us Official website for the Pokémon 25th Anniversary] | ||
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[[Category:Pokémon meta]] | [[Category:Pokémon meta]] | ||