Brand-New $9,800 Pokemon Release Officially Revealed

A brand-new Pokemon release has been officially announced, and it will cost fans an eye-watering $9,800 to get it. It's not surprising to see a lot of new releases for the series in 2026, as it marks the franchise's 30th anniversary. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen ports were released on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, Pokopia came out, existing games got and are still getting events or promotions, and celebratory items come out every month. A good chunk of new Pokemon releases is merchandise and collectibles, but this doesn't mean the items are any less exclusive.