Suntory x Pokémon 30th Anniversary" Tie-up Part 2: Popular Drinks Appear in "Pokémon Evolution Bottles"!
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. is launching the second phase of its tie-up project to commemorate Pokémon's 30th anniversary. From mid-June 2026, 18 types of original package design "Pokémon Evolution Bottles" will be released nationwide for six popular drink brands, featuring designs of Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and other Pokémon, aiming to appeal to a wide range of consumers.
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Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. is implementing various tie-up projects with "Pokémon" throughout the year to commemorate the 30th anniversary of "Pokémon," which was celebrated in February 2026. As the second phase of this tie-up project, a total of 18 types of original package design bottles, the "Pokémon Evolution Bottles," for "C.C. Lemon," "Pepsi BIG ZERO," "Pepsi BIG ZERO LEMON," "POP Melon Soda," "Natchan Apple," and "Natchan Orange" will be released nationwide from mid-June.
Carbonated beverages "C.C. Lemon," "Pepsi ," "POP Melon Soda," and fruit juice beverage "Natchan" are popular Suntory drinks widely supported by both children and adults. By implementing this tie-up with "Pokémon" across these four brands, we aim to have even more customers enjoy our products.
■ About the "Pokémon Evolution Bottle" Original Package Designs
The "Pokémon Evolution Bottles," a tie-up with "Pokémon," will be available in a total of 18 types: "C.C. Lemon" (3 types), "Pepsi BIG ZERO" (3 types), "Pepsi BIG ZERO LEMON" (3 types), "POP Melon Soda" (3 types), "Natchan Apple" (3 types), and "Natchan Orange" (3 types).
For "C.C. Lemon," Pichu, Pikachu, and Raichu were designed, as the brand's yellow color and the pleasant stimulation of its light carbonation evoke "Electric-type" Pokémon.
"Pepsi BIG ZERO," "Pepsi BIG ZERO LEMON," and "POP Melon Soda" feature Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, the first three Pokémon from the game software "Pokémon Red and Green," along with their evolved forms.
"Natchan Apple" features Applin, the "Apple Grass Pokémon," while "Natchan Orange" adopts Pawmo, characterized by its orange body color, with their respective evolved forms designed.
The special original packages arrange the worldview of long-selling brands with motifs of Pokémon's "moves" and characteristics.
■ About Pokémon's 30th Anniversary
Pokémon celebrated its 30th anniversary on February 27, 1996 (Tuesday), with the release of "Pokémon Red and Green." To make this special year even more enjoyable, various projects are being developed along selected themes.
Please enjoy Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
Official website: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/30th/
©Pokémon. ©Nintendo/Creatures Inc./GAME FREAK inc.
Pokémon, Pokémon, and Pokémon are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures, and GAME FREAK.
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▼ "Pokémon Design Label" Product Overview
Product Name, Volume, Suggested Retail Price (excluding tax), Packaging, Release Date
C.C. Lemon Pokémon Design Label
500ml PET bottle, 200 yen, 24 bottles, mid-June 2026
Pepsi BIG ZERO Pokémon Design Label
600ml PET bottle, 200 yen, 24 bottles, mid-June 2026
Pepsi BIG ZERO LEMON Pokémon Design Label
600ml PET bottle, 200 yen, 24 bottles, mid-June 2026
POP Melon Soda Pokémon Design Label
600ml PET bottle, 200 yen, 24 bottles, mid-June 2026
Natchan Apple Pokémon Design Label
425ml PET bottle, 220 yen, 24 bottles, mid-June 2026
Natchan Orange Pokémon Design Label
425ml PET bottle, 220 yen, 24 bottles, mid-June 2026
▼ Release Region: Nationwide
*Excluding vending machines.
*Some stores may not carry the products.
*Original products will be discontinued once stock runs out.
▽ Customer inquiries regarding this matter
Suntory Customer Center https://www.suntory.co.jp/customer/
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