Best Gifts for Pokemon Fans
April 18, 2026 · 4 min read · By the Anime Cabinet team
Pokemon spans generations — parents who played Red and Blue, kids on Scarlet and Violet, and everyone in between. The through-line is wanting to be a trainer. These gifts make that real.
Our top picks
Pokemon fans are easy to shop for in theory and impossible in practice — they already own the obvious merch. Start with something they can't buy anywhere else, then layer in a few classics.
- Custom Pokemon Portrait (Anime Cabinet) — draw them as a Pokemon trainer with their actual pet as their partner Pokemon — or solo in full trainer gear. The gift that makes every Pokemon fan cry happy tears.
- Pokemon Scarlet/Violet or latest mainline game — if they don't already own it.
- Elite Trainer Box or booster packs for the TCG collector.
- Large plush of their favourite Pokemon (Eevee, Pikachu, Lucario).
- Pokemon Center exclusive merch — region-specific items feel special.
How to pick the right gift
Include their favourite Pokemon and starter choice in the order notes. If they have a dog or cat, the pet-as-partner portrait is the nuclear option for emotional impact.
Timing tip
Order a custom portrait at least a week before you need it — standard preview delivery is within 48 hours, plus revision time. Add priority delivery (+$10) if you're cutting it close. A framed print makes the reveal even better.