{"rewrite":{"id":"r_8234a671dfcbd66344642f6d","clusterId":"c_64e2103c12033e238bd6a15e","slug":"pokemon-fit-meltan-and-melmetal-plush-toys-to-release-july-11","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Pokémon fit Meltan and Melmetal Plush Toys to Release July 11","summary":"Pokémon Center will release plush toys of Meltan and Melmetal in the palm-sized Pokémon fit series on July 11, 2026. Each toy costs 2,200 yen. Online sales at Pokémon Center Online begin July 9 at 10:00 JST. Meltan is a Mythical Pokémon that first appeared in the mobile game Pokémon GO in 2018. Melmetal is its evolved form. The two are the only Pokémon in the Pokédex that are not assigned to a specific region; they are classified as \"Unknown.\" The Pokémon fit series has previously released plush toys by region, covering Kanto through Alola. This release is unusual because it includes only these two Pokémon rather than a full regional wave. The announcement was made on June 26 via the official Pokémon Twitter account. The plush toys are available at Pokémon Center stores nationwide and through the online shop.","whyItMatters":"Meltan and Melmetal are the only Pokémon classified as 'Unknown' in the Pokédex, and their release as a standalone pair marks a departure from the regional wave format of the Pokémon fit series.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pokémon Company announced on June 26 that Meltan and Melmetal will join the Pokémon fit plush lineup on July 11. The two are the only Pokémon that do not belong to any of the established regions-Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, or Alola-and are instead listed under an \u0026#34;Unknown\u0026#34; category in the Pokédex. Meltan was first discovered in Pokémon GO in September 2018, surprising players because it had no prior appearance in the main series games. Its evolution, Melmetal, was later introduced. The pair also appeared in the anime as companions of Ash in the Alola region and could be transferred from Pokémon GO to the Let\u0026#39;s Go! Pikachu and Let\u0026#39;s Go! Eevee games. The Pokémon fit series has so far released plush toys for every Pokémon from Kanto through Alola, typically in large regional batches. This release of only two Pokémon is a notable exception. Each plush is priced at 2,200 yen, and online pre-orders begin July 9 at 10:00 JST on Pokémon Center Online.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Meltan and Melmetal, the only Pokémon not assigned to a region, are getting Pokémon fit plush toys on July 11. They first appeared in Pokémon GO in 2018 and remain classified as 'Unknown'.","twitterPost":"Pokémon Center is releasing Meltan and Melmetal plush toys as a standalone pair, not as part of a regional wave. Pre-orders start July 9, in-store July 11.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"The Pokémon fit plush series adds two special additions: Meltan and Melmetal, the only Pokémon without a regional classification. They go on sale July 11 at Pokémon Centers and online from July 9.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2120406.html\",\"title\":\"[Pokemon] \\\"Pokémon fit\\\" Meltan and Melmetal to be released on July 11\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606263d\",\"title\":\"Mythical Pokémon Meltan and Melmetal to appear in 'Pokémon fit'. Perhaps because they are the only Pokémon that first appeared in 'Pokémon GO', this time they receive special treatment as 'only two'.\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":5276,"outputTokens":2459,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1782481951,"createdAt":"2026-06-26T13:44:18.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-06-26T13:45:24.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-26T13:45:24.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_64e2103c12033e238bd6a15e","canonicalTitle":"【ポケモン】「Pokémon fit」メルタン・メルメタルが7月11日発売決定","representativeArticleId":"a_fa6f5f25d37f1845cee88003","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Pokémon fit\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"figures\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-06-26T06:09:50.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-06-26T08:52:33.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-06-26T13:45:24.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"GAME Watch (Impress)","url":"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2120406.html","title":"【ポケモン】「Pokémon fit」メルタン・メルメタルが7月11日発売決定"},{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606263d","title":"幻のポケモンのメルタン\u0026メルメタルが「Pokémon fit」に登場へ。初出が『ポケモンGO』という唯一無二のポケモンのためか、今回は“2匹のみ”という特殊な扱い"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Pokémon fit"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"figures","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Pokémon Center will release plush toys of Meltan and Melmetal in the Pokémon fit series on July 11, 2026.","Each plush toy costs 2,200 yen, and online sales begin July 9 at 10:00 JST on Pokémon Center Online.","Meltan and Melmetal are the only Pokémon classified as 'Unknown' in the Pokédex, not assigned to any region.","The Pokémon fit series typically releases plush toys in regional waves, but this release includes only these two Pokémon.","Meltan first appeared in Pokémon GO in September 2018, and its evolution Melmetal was introduced later."]}