adidas x Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collection

Pokémon Takes Over the Samba and Superstar

Adidas is celebrating Pokémon's 30th anniversary with more than ten footwear designs spanning familiar silhouettes such as the Samba and Superstar II. Each pair focuses on a particular Pokémon or evolution line instead of repeating one anniversary graphic across every shoe. The range covers full family sizing, with prices from $60 to $180 and pairs available now.

Mewtwo Shimmers, Charmander Breathes Fire

A gold embroidered Pokémon x adidas logo links the collection, while individual artwork does the real character work. The soft-purple Mewtwo Superstar has an iridescent finish and a tag referencing Psystrike. A Charmander Samba places a full image of the Pokémon blowing Ember into the Three Stripes. Other designs follow evolution families or spotlight icons such as Pikachu, giving buyers room to choose by creature, color, or shoe shape.

Small References Make the Collection Work

Each sneaker includes a token-like lace charm featuring its Pokémon's face, and the designs pull in types and moves rather than relying only on familiar character portraits. That extra specificity helps the anniversary feel considered. The collection is limited, so particular sizes and popular characters may move faster than the rest. For fans, the fun is that no single pair has to represent all three decades; the lineup treats Pokémon's cast as large enough for many distinct shoes.