Celebrating 25 Years of Pokémon Gold and Silver with Exclusive Merchandise

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of Pokémon Gold and Silver, The Pokémon Company has unveiled new merchandise featuring the Legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh and Lugia. This exciting release is a perfect tribute to the second mainline entry in the beloved franchise.

Exclusive Plushies Now Available

The Pokémon Center website now offers plushies of Ho-Oh and Lugia, priced at $49.99 each. These soft and cuddly companions showcase a unique twist on their normal color schemes, with Ho-Oh and Lugia rendered in almost entirely gold and silver hues, paying homage to the games where they first debuted.

Details and Dimensions

  • Ho-Oh plushie measures 15 and 3/4 inches tall
  • Lugia plushie measures 17 and 1/4 inches tall
  • Both plushies make for impressive display pieces, perfect for any Pokémon fan's collection

A Nostalgic Tribute

Ho-Oh and Lugia played pivotal roles in the narrative of Pokémon Gold and Silver, first debuting in the Pokémon anime. Ho-Oh made its memorable appearance at the end of the first episode, while Lugia took center stage in the animated film The Power of One. As a result, fans had already become familiar with these Legendary Pokémon by the time the games were released.

A Timeless Legacy

Pokémon Gold and Silver are highly regarded among fans, and for good reason. The second Pokémon generation introduced:

  • The new Johto region, featuring 100 new Pokémon, including fan favorites like Scizor, Tyranitar, and Feraligatr
  • A significant post-game quest, allowing players to revisit the Kanto region and battle Gym Leaders like Brock and Misty
  • The concept of Shiny Pokémon, which has become a staple of the collecting experience

A Missed Opportunity

Unfortunately, Pokémon Gold and Silver are not currently playable on modern systems. Although remakes Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver were released on Nintendo DS for the 10th anniversary, and the original versions were made available on 3DS, there is no way to play the originals or remakes on Nintendo Switch.