Pokémon Official Drops Star-Studded Special Video! Global Icons Share Their “Personal Favorites”

The road to Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary is getting legendary. On February 9, 2026, the Pokémon Official YouTube channel released a brand-new special feature titled “What’s Your Favorite?” With the massive 30th-anniversary milestone coming up on February 27, the video features a powerhouse lineup of global stars—from K-pop royalty and world-class athletes to Hollywood A-listers—sharing the stories behind their favorite Pokémon. The message is simple but hits home: “Everyone has that one special Pokémon. So, what’s yours?” The community is already buzzing, with fans flooding the comments to share their own “forever favorites.” Let’s take a look at what these icons picked and the Japanese Pokémon TCG cards you should be hunting to match their style.

Note:The provided text is a disclaimer in Japanese. Here is the English translation.
Note:All dates and times mentioned are in Japan Standard Time (JST).

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JISOO: Eevee

K-pop sensation JISOO keeps it classic and chic with the fan-favorite Eevee.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Eevee ex SAR [SV8a 224/187] (High-Class Pack Terastal Fest ex): ¥4,800~

• Eevee AR [SV5a 078/066] (Crimson Haze): ¥2,300~

• Eevee (AR-style) [MC 755/742] (Start Deck 100 Battle Collection): ¥9,000~

LAMINE YAMAL: Zygarde

The Spanish soccer prodigy opts for the complex and powerful Zygarde.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Mega Zygarde ex MUR [M3 117/080] (Expansion Pack Munix Zero): ¥27,000~

• Zygarde EX [XY-BEST 177/171] (High-Class Pack THE BEST OF XY): ¥30,000~

• Zygarde GX SSR [SM8b 225/150] (High-Class Pack GX Ultra Shiny): ¥3,100~

CHARLES LECLERC: Arcanine

F1’s golden boy Charles Leclerc chooses the majestic and speedy Arcanine.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Arcanine ex SR [SV1V 092/078] (Violet ex): ¥1,800~

• Arcanine Promo [PROMO338 S-P] (Pokémon Center 2,000 Yen Purchase Bonus): ¥1,200~

• Arcanine Promo [SV-P 003]: ¥1,900~

YOUNG MIKO: Gengar

The Puerto Rican star Young Miko goes for the ultimate mischievous vibe with Gengar.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Mega Gengar ex SAR [M2a 240/193] (High-Class Pack MEGA Dream ex): ¥31,500~

• Gengar CHR [s10a 074/071] (Dark Phantasma): ¥2,200~

• Gengar VMAX [SGG 002/019] (High-Class Deck Gengar VMAX): ¥1,800~

LADY GAGA: Jigglypuff

Pop icon Lady Gaga picks the pink diva herself, Jigglypuff—a perfect match for her theatrical energy.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Mega Lopunny & Jigglypuff GX (Alt Art) [SM12 104/095] (Alter Genesis): ¥14,500~

• Jigglypuff C (Master Ball Mirror) [SV2a 039/165] (Pokémon 151): ¥1,500~

• Jigglypuff (Classic Japanese Back) [PMCG2 No.039] (Expansion Pack Jungle): ¥1,000~

MAITREYI RAMAKRISHNAN: Luxray

Never Have I Ever star Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shows love for the cool and electrifying Luxray.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Luxray GL LV.X Promo [S8a-P 017] (25th Anniversary Edition): ¥1,000~

• Luxray R [SV2D 021/071] (Clay Burst): ¥1,000~

• Luxray V RR [s10D 021/067] (Time Gazer): ¥7,000~

TREVOR NOAH: Psyduck

Comedian and host Trevor Noah vibes with the perpetually confused but lovable Psyduck.

via: 【Official】What’s Your Favorite? Special Feature – YouTube

Featured Cards:

• Psyduck AR [M2a 199/193] (High-Class Pack MEGA Dream ex): ¥1,000~

• Misty’s Psyduck AR [SV9a 071/063] (Hot Air Arena): ¥2,000~

• Psyduck AR [SV2a 175/165] (Pokémon 151): ¥1,199~

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