{"rewrite":{"id":"r_22a71d608696c24e96636188","clusterId":"c_064f6a595228feb316d4b678","slug":"crocs-pokemon-30th-anniversary-collection-launches-august-28","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Crocs Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection Launches August 28","summary":"Crocs will release the \"Crocs Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection\" starting August 28 at the official Crocs online store, Crocs direct stores nationwide, and select retailers. The first wave centers on the Monster Ball motif, including the Pokemon Monster Ball Classic Clog in adult (11,550 yen), kids (8,800 yen), and toddler (7,250 yen) sizes. The clog features red and white contrast on the upper, a black center line, enamel Jibbitz charms of Pikachu, Eevee, and Psyduck, and a Monster Ball-shaped rivet on the back strap. Two 5-piece Jibbitz charm sets, the Pokemon II 5 Pack and Pokemon III 5 Pack, each priced at 2,420 yen, feature Pokemon from various regions. A second wave introduces three clogs inspired by Pikachu (13,200 yen), Gengar (13,200 yen), and Jigglypuff (13,750 yen), each with three-dimensional face molds and themed soles. The Pikachu clog uses a vivid yellow with a lightning graphic, the Gengar clog a deep purple with mist-like sole graphics, and the Jigglypuff clog a pink base with a 41mm platform sole embossed with musical notes. The collection marks Pokemon's 30th anniversary and lets fans customize their footwear.","whyItMatters":"The collaboration extends Pokemon's 30th anniversary merchandising into footwear with a two-wave rollout, and the second wave's three character clogs show Crocs betting on collectible, character-driven designs beyond the initial Monster Ball theme.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKids Pikachu Classic Clog (sizes 18cm to 21cm) is priced at 8,500 yen, below the adult Pikachu and Gengar models.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvery second-wave clog pairs its face mold with a Monster Ball-shaped enamel rivet and the Pokemon logo on the back strap, matching the Monster Ball clog\u0026#39;s hardware.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe adult Monster Ball clog spans sizes 22cm to 31cm; kids sizes run 18cm to 21cm; toddler sizes run 14cm to 17.5cm.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnime Anime calls the enamel Jibbitz charms \u0026#34;premium\u0026#34; and notes the Monster Ball clog\u0026#39;s back strap is adjustable for a customized fit.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe second-wave clogs are described by GAME Watch as expressing \u0026#34;the individuality\u0026#34; of Pikachu, Gengar, and Jigglypuff, not just their colors.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnime Anime ties the Pikachu mold to \u0026#34;electric-like energy,\u0026#34; the Gengar sole graphic to \u0026#34;mysterious mist,\u0026#34; and the Jigglypuff musical notes to \u0026#34;dreamy\u0026#34; motifs.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGAME Watch positions both waves as a \u0026#34;special edition\u0026#34; built around the Monster Ball as the main motif for the 30th anniversary.\u003c/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll listed prices include tax, and the copyright line credits 2026 Pokemon, Nintendo, Creatures, and GAME FREAK.\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Crocs Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection spaces the Monster Ball clog launch before the Pikachu, Gengar, and Jigglypuff waves, so the first drop tests demand on the basic motif alone.","twitterPost":"Crocs Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection sells the Monster Ball clog first, then the character molds, so the base design carries the opening wave.","threadsPost":"Crocs Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection staggers its rollout: the Monster Ball clog and charm sets arrive August 28, while the Pikachu, Gengar, and Jigglypuff clogs come in a second wave. That puts the pressure on the plain red-and-white design to carry the launch before the character pieces arrive.","newsletterBlurb":"Crocs celebrates Pokemon's 30th anniversary with a two-wave footwear collection starting August 28. The first wave features Monster Ball clogs and Jibbitz charm packs, while a second wave adds Pikachu, Gengar, and Jigglypuff character clogs with prices up to 13,750 yen.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2135994.html\",\"title\":\"\\\"Crocs Pokemon 30th Anniversary Collection\\\" to be released from August 28\"},{\"source\":\"Anime Anime\",\"url\":\"https://animeanime.jp/article/2026/08/27/102412.html\",\"title\":\"Pokemon Pikachu and Monster Balls Get Crocs! 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