Summary
New information gleamed from online leaks revealed that a newPokemon-themed Squishmallow will likely be available to purchase soon, with the next plush featuring a widely-beloved Dragon-type Pokemon that has been a favorite among fans since the very first generation ofPokemontitles. ManyPokemon-themed Squishmallows have been extremely popular among fans of the franchise over the past few years, with two new products becoming available back in November.
Pokemonfans seeking to collect these adorable Pokemon plushies should already begin making space for new additions, though, as new products appear to be inbound just months after the release of the previous ones. This shouldn’t come as much of a surprise though, not only due to the popularity of this line of Squishmallows, but also due to the fact thatofficialPokemonmerchandisegenerates the bulk of The Pokemon Company’s overall revenue. Annual profits made by the sales of licensedPokemonproducts has risen continually over the past few years, with such products generating around 11.6 billion dollars in sales throughout 2022 according to a report fromLicense Global.
It seems like the nextnewPokemonSquishmallowisn’t far from release, with a page on Walmart accidentally revealing a look at the product alongside a full list of details. This information was recently pointed out on Reddit by the user Britzaaaa, which confirms that this upcoming plush will feature Dragonite, one of the very first Dragon-type Pokemon originally introduced way back in the classic Gen 1 titles. The Pokemon remains a solid favorite among the franchise’s massive community, and is prominent in countless other pieces of officialPokemonmerchandise thanks to its popularity. While the original product page on Walmart has since been removed, the 10-inch plush was listed to be available at a price of $14.97 when purchased online.
The popularity ofPokemonmerchandise has seemed to soar even higher since the release of the latest core-series titles,Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, which introduced a significant variety of new creatures, regional variants, characters, and more. Though the Gen 9 games have received their fair share of criticism from the gaming community due to their technical shortcomings, the extensive content introduced byScarlet and Violet’sHidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC implemented even more new Pokemonwhich will no doubt be found among a range of merchandise in the future as well.
What Pokemon Fans Can Expect in 2024
WithPokemon Scarlet and Violetseemingly wrapped up with its epilogue DLC earlier in January, fans have been left craving details on what’s to come in 2024. While rumors suggest that the nextPokemongames will see fans revisiting the iconic Johto and Unova regions, the exact nature and full details regarding the next games will almost certainly be discussed during thePokemon Presents confirmed for Pokemon Dayon February 27.
Pokemon
Pokemon is a franchise that needs no introduction. One of the most successful media empires in history, Pokemon spans games, television, films, manga, merchandise, music, and more.
