This nearly-650-piece set is a challenge to build, but when it’s done they’ll have a Pokémon center that opens to a play set and has lots of features like a rotating door or a platform to stand on that makes the figures look like they’re moving. “It had a lot of cool things you could do with it, like spin a Poké Ball around in a machine,” one 8-year-old tester said. “I liked the characters that came with it too.” Ages 8+

For those kids (or adults?) who’ve always dreamed of resting against a snoozing Snorlax, they finally have their chance now that the ultra-collectible and super-squeezable Squishmallows plush has a Pokémon line. They come in several sizes and also other Pokémon forms, including Dragonite, Fuecoco, Belibolt and others. Ages 3+

It’s the classic family board game of Labyrinth, but with a Pokémon twist! Instead of collecting treasures inside the maze, this time players have to catch their favorite Pokémon to win. It still requires the same strategy and critical-thinking skills befitting the best Pokémon trainers. Ages 7+

Jolteon, Flareon and Vaporeon provide the inspiration for this set of ultra-shiny lip gloss. It’s part of the Colourpop Pokémon collection, which also has eyeshadows, blushes, lip masks and other fun Pokémon-inspired cosmetics.

Use Pokémon as a sneaky way to get kids into a creative art project. This book comes with special sheets of Pokémon origami paper and instructions to make 10 different Pokémon. It’s a great activity to have on-hand for a rainy day. Ages 7+

The retro fun of Lite-Brite meets the Pokémon world in one super-fun toy. Kids can use templates to make different Pokémon-themed designs, or just follow their own creativity. Ages 6+

This collector’s box is sure to please fans who love to collect the cards, since it comes with nine booster packs and a full-art foil promo card. The also set comes with loads of goodies for card players, including card sleeves, damage-counter dice, and acrylic status markers. Ages 6+

For kids who are interested in learning how to play the trading card game, this set breaks the rules down step-by-step, and even walks players through the first few turns. It also comes with three decks, so they can dive into gameplay right away. A previous version of the game, with older decks, won a Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award in 2021, and an even more simplified version for beginners, My First Battle, offers easy rules for beginners. Ages 6+

With their cool colors, rounded details and adorable eyes, these Pokémon plush bring just the right amount of style to a stuffie collection. They even won a Good Housekeeping Best Toy Award, with testers praising the look, the size and how cuddly they are. There are more than 20 Soda Pop Plush to choose from, including favorites like Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Eevee, Bounsweet and Mudkip.

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If they’ve always felt their pet has special abilities, you can have to get them a customized pet Pokémon card! You’ll get both a physical version to gift and a digital version, so they can post it online. You can use a photo or give it a “painted” effect, choose if you want to make it a holographic card, and even specify all the types and moves you think the pet would do (or they can figure all those details out for you, if you want).

One way to jazz up a boring breakfast? Turn waffles into Poké Balls! The outside of this waffle maker looks like a standard Poké Ball — and it makes the waffles inside look like one, too. You can also get ones that make the waffles look like Pikachu, Squirtle, Charizard, Bulbasaur, Charmander or Eevee.

Whether you get them in adult sizes or in kids’ sizes, in clog form or sandal form, you’ll be able to walk to the nearest Pokémon Center in style in comfort with these Pokémon-patterned Crocs. Don’t forget to accessorize with Pokémon Jibbitz shoe charms, which come with tons of other creatures.

If you’re looking for just-a-little-something as a pick-me-up for the Pokémon fan in your life, this little set could be just what they need. It comes with two booster packs — one from Scarlet and Violet, and one from Paldea Evolved — plus a character eraser featuring one of two Paldean Pokémon, either Smoliv or Lechonk. Ages 6+

If they’re the type of fan that needs to know everything about every Pokémon, this all-encompassing, new-in-2024 encyclopedia will tell them all they need to know about more than 1,000 Pokémon, including move sets, evolutions and regions. Be warned: It’s heavy! Ages 7+

There are more than 75 pieces in this case designed to get their creativity flowing. They can color in their favorite characters, and then adorn their creations with Pokémon stickers. It comes with 24 crayons, 20 markers, 16 coloring pages, three character standees and more. Ages 5+

Bulbaur is a grass type; it’s only fitting that it would make a perfect planter. At about four inches high, it’s the right size for a succulent or an air plant.

They’ll always want to be on time when they get to wear this stylish Pokémon kids’ watch! When they press the button on the side, lights spin around the watch bezel. It’s also easy to set and read.

This little Pikachu packs a whopping 50 unique reactions, including movements, sounds and lights, so it really feels like it’s responding to its training. It also has different reactions when you give it one of its two different berries. Ages 4+

Teenage builders who want more of a construction challenge can try this Nanoblock set, which makes pixelated-style versions of their favorite dragon types. You can also get Nanoblock building kits for individual Pokémon. Ages 15+

Water and electricity don’t mix — except when it comes to this hooded towel. The 3D ears are a hit with kids, and the 24″ x 50″ size makes it big enough to wrap around kids up to around the age of 7.