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Gizmodo reviews Stern Pinball’s Pokémon Pinball machine unveiled for Toy Fair 2026, praising its multi-biome playfield, animatronic Pikachu and show-voice lines, while noting it’s the first real-life Pokémon pinball and comes with steep prices (Pro about $7,000; Premium around $9,700; Limited about $13,000) and limited availability, targeting major collectors and hardcore fans.
Stern Pinball, in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International, is releasing an official Pokémon-themed pinball machine featuring an animatronic Pikachu, a Master Ball plunger, a show monitor with clips from the animated series, and four biomes for Gym Battles, plus a Pokédex-tracking app and the ability to catch up to 182 Pokémon (mostly from Kanto) and challenge Team Rocket; available in Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition models from $6,999 to $12,999, with the LE option limited to 750 units that include a Master Ball plunger, a numbered plaque, and a certificate of authenticity.
To celebrate Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, Stern Pinball revealed a Pokémon-themed pinball machine now shipping in Pro ($6,999), Premium ($9,699), and Limited Edition ($12,999; 750 units). The table guides players through four biomes with Gym Battles and a final arena, includes video clips from the animated series, and, via Stern’s Insider Connected app, tracks caught Pokémon across machines. Premium and Limited editions add an electromagnet for chaos in the battle arena.