The new Pokemon logo for the 30th anniversary

January 3, 2026

The Pokémon Company revealed its official logo for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. It features the evolution of Pikachu since 1996 to the present day, including Pokémon TCG.

As the company celebrates the occasion, the studio will also participate in certain events, like the New York Video Game Critics Circle. The post mentions how 2026 will be the best year for the franchise, implying new announcements.

ポケモン30周年、はじまる！
『ポケットモンスター赤・緑』の発売から30年。
2026年2月27日（金）にポケモンは30周年を迎えるよ。
今年は最高の1年になる予感！
お楽しみに！#ポケモン30周年 pic.twitter.com/iPXR83Ib66
— ポケモン公式 (@Pokemon_cojp) December 31, 2025

More news may arise as Pokémon reaches its official anniversary date on February 27, 2026.

Brandon Williams

Brandon has played games ever since the PS2 like Ape Escape, Rampage Total Destruction, and Crash Bandicoot. His love for RPGs would only grow once he played Persona 3, which made him try other immersive games like Shin Megami Tensei Nocturne and Xenoblade Chronicles. He continues to play on modern consoles like PS4 and Nintendo Switch 2.