adidas x Pokémon (2026): Every Shoe in the Collection
By Dexhaul Team · October 6, 2026
adidas launched a full Pokémon collaboration on September 22, 2026, with a second wave dropping September 24: five character lines, eight silhouettes, and retail prices anchored at $110 for most pairs.
This is not a single capsule or a two-pair drop. It is a structured product line where each Pokémon is assigned a silhouette that matches its character.
The Charmander arc spans three Superstar variants. Mewtwo occupies two lifestyle classics. Rayquaza gets the performance runner.
If you know which character you want, the silhouette choice follows from it.
Complete Collection Overview
Every shoe in the adidas x Pokémon 2026 lineup, with retail price and availability at launch:
| Character | Silhouette | SKU | Colorway anchor | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikachu | Superstar II | KI2857 | White/Core Black/Gold | $110 |
| Pikachu | Superstar II | KI2858 | Yellow/Core Black | $110 |
| Pikachu | Pro Model (High) | KI2862 | Yellow/Black | $110 |
| Charmander | Superstar II | KI2855 | Cream White/Shock Yellow | $110 |
| Charmeleon | Superstar II | KI2856 | Preloved Scarlet | $110 |
| Charizard | Superstar Vintage | KI2861 | Pure Tangerine/Equipment Green | $180 |
| Mewtwo | Samba OG | KI8221/KI8222 | Ice Purple/Grey | $110 |
| Mewtwo | Handball Spezial | KI8213 | Ice Lavender/Violet | $120 |
| Gastly | Adistar Control 5 | KI8??? | Ghost purple | $146 |
| Haunter | Adistar Control 5 | KI8??? | Lavender/Grey | $130 |
| Gengar | Adistar XLG 2.0 | KJ5609 | Violet/Black | $150 |
| Rayquaza | Megaride F50 | KI5325 | Sky Green | €200 |
| Rayquaza | Adistar Control 5 | KI8179 | Sky Green/White | €130 |
| Rayquaza | ZX 500 RS | KI??? | Sky Green | €90 |
The Charmander Line: Three Stages, Three Superstar Silhouettes
The Charmander evolutionary arc is the most deliberate section of the collection. Each stage maps to a Superstar variant, and the price climbs with the evolution.
Charmander (KI2855) arrives in Cream White with Shock Yellow accents: the same dusty orange Pokéball colors translated into leather. It is the entry pair at $110. Charmander has been a Superstar II design since an earlier adidas x Pokémon collab, and the 2026 version updates the shape to the Superstar II last.
Charmeleon (KI2856) takes the same Superstar II shape but shifts to Preloved Scarlet: the warm red tone mirrors Charmeleon's actual skin color. A subtle detail, but the colorway was clearly chosen to match the Pokémon rather than to complement wardrobe neutrals.
Charizard (KI2861) breaks the pattern entirely. It gets the Superstar Vintage in Pure Tangerine/Equipment Green: orange body, green wings, and a wider shell toe with a higher sidewall than the standard Superstar II. The jump from $110 to $180 mirrors the jump from Charmeleon to Charizard.
Pikachu: The Superstar in Two Colorways, Plus a High-Top
Pikachu is the face of the franchise and gets the face of the adidas archive: the Superstar II. Two colorways are available, KI2857 (white with gold metallic tongue and Three Stripes in black) and KI2858 (full yellow with black stripes and sole). The white pair is more wearable day-to-day; the yellow pair makes no attempt to disappear.
The third Pikachu shoe is the Pro Model (KI2862): a high-top basketball silhouette in yellow and black. It sits above the Superstar II in the archive hierarchy, and above it in price. Most retailers list it in the $175-$510 range depending on resale markup.
Mewtwo: Two Lifestyle Silhouettes, One Character
Mewtwo is the only Pokémon in this collection assigned to two lifestyle silhouettes simultaneously. That placement is significant: both the Samba OG and the Handball Spezial are retro court shoes with strong archive credibility, and both are positioned above the entry Superstar II tier in terms of collector attention.
The Samba OG (KI8221/KI8222) comes in a muted Ice Purple with grey suede detailing. The Handball Spezial (KI8213) goes deeper: Ice Lavender with Violet, an overtly purple palette that leans into Mewtwo's psychic typing. Both retail around $110-$120.
The Gastly Line: Three Adistar Variants for One Ghost Evolution
The Ghost-type evolution line gets the Adistar platform across all three stages. It is the only character arc in the collection where every stage uses a different version of the same silhouette family, rather than entirely separate shoes.
Gastly and Haunter both use the Adistar Control 5, a low-to-mid profile sneaker, in slightly different purple colorways. Gengar steps up to the Adistar XLG 2.0 (KJ5609): a chunkier, taller platform with a more pronounced midsole stack.
The design logic mirrors the evolution. Gengar is physically larger and more imposing than Haunter, and the XLG 2.0 is a bigger shoe than the Control 5.
The Gengar Adistar XLG 2.0 retails at $150-$170, making it one of the premium non-Rayquaza pairs in the line. Some colorways sold through quickly at launch and are now primarily available through specialist boutiques above retail.
Rayquaza: The Performance Tier
Rayquaza gets three silhouettes across different performance categories, the widest range of any single Pokémon in the collection.
The Megaride F50 (KI5325) is the headline pair: a running-inspired performance silhouette in Sky Green, priced at around €200. This is the only shoe in the entire collaboration built on a running last rather than an archive lifestyle base. Given that Rayquaza is a sky Pokémon built around speed and atmospheric flight, the choice of a running silhouette over a court shoe is the most on-character piece of design decision-making in the whole collection.
The Adistar Control 5 (KI8179) and ZX 500 RS round out the Rayquaza trio at lower price points. The ZX 500 RS is the most affordable entry into the Rayquaza line at around €90, making it the accessible starting point for buyers who want Rayquaza without the F50 price tag.
Kids Sizes and Apparel
Several Superstar II pairs are available in infant and grade school sizing: Charmander (KJ5619, KJ5618) and Pikachu youth sizes shipped alongside the adult launch. If you are buying as a gift for a younger Pokémon fan, the youth Charmander Superstar II is one of the more accessible entry points in the collaboration, with grade school pricing around $80-$90.
adidas also released a small Pokémon jersey line alongside the footwear, with Charmander, Charizard, and Gengar designs in the $70 range. Those are sold separately and are not footwear, but they complete the outfit if you are building a character-specific look around a pair.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did the adidas x Pokémon collection release?
The collection launched September 22, 2026, at select adidas stockists globally, with a second wave of styles releasing September 24, 2026. Not all retailers stocked every silhouette.
What is the retail price for most pairs?
The Superstar II variants (Pikachu, Charmander, Charmeleon) retail at $110 USD. Charizard (Superstar Vintage) retails at $180. The Handball Spezial is $120, the Gengar Adistar XLG 2.0 starts at $150, and the Rayquaza F50 Megaride is approximately €200.
Which pairs are easiest to find in stock?
The Pikachu and Charmander Superstar II pairs (KI2857, KI2858, KI2855) have the widest retail distribution and the most seller availability. The Gastly/Haunter/Gengar Adistar pairs and the Rayquaza F50 have narrower distribution and are more likely to require a specialist boutique.
Are there kids sizes available?
Yes. Charmander Superstar II is confirmed in infant (KJ5619), grade school (KJ5618), and toddler elastic-lace formats. Check the product listings for current size availability.
Is this the same collection as the older adidas x Pokémon Superstar?
No. The 2026 collection is a new collaboration distinct from earlier adidas Originals x Pokémon releases. The 2026 line uses updated SKU codes (KI-prefix for adult, KJ-prefix for kids) and introduces entirely new silhouettes: the Megaride F50, Adistar XLG 2.0, and Adistar Control 5 had no prior Pokémon collab versions.
Shop all available adidas x Pokémon pairs and other licensed Pokémon apparel at dexhaul.com/collections/collectibles/limited-edition, where independent sellers list current stock across every character and silhouette in the collaboration.