Pokémon Kuttari Plush (2026): Every Sleeping Design
By Dexhaul Team · October 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Pokémon Kuttari plush are a Pokémon Center Japan exclusive line, produced roughly between 2015 and 2018, featuring characters in either a relaxed awake pose or a curled sleeping pose. Fourteen-plus characters across multiple generations were released. None are in current production.
Every listing you find in 2026 comes from the secondhand import market. Prices vary by character, with the cheapest entries around $29–$37 and the rarest Quagsire awake version pushing past $150.
Lucario Sleeping is the most consistently recommended starting point for a display piece, sitting at $69.99 observed October 2026. Zorua Sleeping and Jolteon are the best-value entries under $50.
On this page 9 sections
- Every confirmed Kuttari design
- What "Kuttari" actually means, and why the sleeping name confuses buyers
- How pose variant affects secondary pricing
- Entry points by budget
- Verifying authenticity when buying secondhand
- Display and care for Kuttari plush
- Kuttari vs other Pokémon Center Japan plush lines
- Frequently asked questions
- Find more Kuttari plush
Every confirmed Kuttari design
The table below covers every character confirmed in the line from the current secondhand catalogue. "Awake" refers to the standard seated pose; "Sleeping" refers to the Oyasumi (おやすみ) variant in a curled, eyes-closed position. Prices are observed secondhand market prices as of October 2026 and will vary by seller and condition.
| Character | Generation | Poses available | Price range observed | In stock now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lucario | IV (Sinnoh) | Awake + Sleeping | $57.99–$69.99 | Yes (used) |
| Sylveon | VI (Kalos) | Awake + Sleeping | $48.99–$80.99 | Yes (used) |
| Quagsire | II (Johto) | Awake + Sleeping | $141.99–$151.99 | Yes (used) |
| Cyndaquil | II (Johto) | Sleeping confirmed | $68.99 | Yes (used) |
| Ampharos | II (Johto) | Sleeping confirmed | $69.99 | Yes (used) |
| Mudkip | III (Hoenn) | Sleeping confirmed | $77.99 | Yes (used) |
| Marshtomp | III (Hoenn) | Awake confirmed | $52.99 | Yes (used) |
| Cubone | I (Kanto) | Sleeping confirmed | $95.99 | Yes (used) |
| Jolteon | I (Kanto) | Awake confirmed | $37.07 | Yes (used) |
| Zorua | V (Unova) | Sleeping confirmed | $45.99 | Yes (used) |
| Lilligant | V (Unova) | Sleeping confirmed | $29.99 | Yes (used) |
| Rowlet | VII (Alola) | Sleeping confirmed | $89.99 | Yes (used) |
| Wimpod | VII (Alola) | Awake confirmed | $86.99 | Yes (used) |
| Lycanroc (Dusk Form) | VII (Alola) | Awake confirmed | $50.99 | Yes (used) |
The character selection skews toward fan favorites and Pokémon with distinctive silhouettes. Johto and Alola are overrepresented compared to their share of the main line plush catalog, while Kanto representation is limited to Cubone and Jolteon.
What "Kuttari" actually means, and why the sleeping name confuses buyers
Kuttari (くったり) in Japanese means limp or droopy, describing the relaxed, floppy quality of the plush. It is a line name, not a description of the sleeping pose. The entire product line is called Kuttari, covering both awake and sleeping variants.
The sleeping versions are the Oyasumi (おやすみ) variants. Oyasumi is the Japanese word for "good night," and in Pokémon Center Japan signage these were marketed as the companion piece to the standard Kuttari plush. English resellers typically combine both under the "Kuttari" label, which is why you see both "Cubone Kuttari Plush" and "Cubone Sleeping Ver. Kuttari Plush" in listings, and why searches for "Kuttari sleeping" return only some of what exists.
If you want to search comprehensively, use "Kuttari" alone. The sleeping variants will appear alongside the awake versions rather than in a separate category.
How pose variant affects secondary pricing
The sleeping version does not automatically cost more. Character demand drives secondary market prices more than pose type, which produces some counterintuitive results in the current listings.
For Lucario, the sleeping version sits higher: $69.99 versus $57.99 for the awake version. Lucario's sleeping pose, with its closed eyes and curled body, is considered the more display-worthy variant among collectors who want exactly one. For Sylveon, the opposite is true: the awake version is listed at $80.99 while the sleeping version is $48.99. Sylveon awake shows the ribbon feelers to better effect, which is where the premium sits for that character.
Quagsire is the extreme case at both ends. The awake Quagsire lists at $151.99 and the sleeping at $141.99, both well above every other character in the line. Quagsire has a dedicated collector base in Japan that inflates prices beyond what the rarity alone would justify.
Entry points by budget
Under $40: Lilligant Sleeping ($29.99) and Jolteon ($37.07) are the two accessible entry points. Lilligant is the cheapest sleeping variant in the line; Jolteon is the lowest-priced Eeveelution in the Kuttari catalog.
$40–$70: Zorua Sleeping ($45.99), Lycanroc Dusk ($50.99), Marshtomp ($52.99), Lucario Awake ($57.99), Sylveon Sleeping ($48.99), Cyndaquil Sleeping ($68.99), and Ampharos Sleeping ($69.99) all fall in this range. Most of the line concentrates here.
Over $70: Mudkip Sleeping ($77.99), Sylveon Awake ($80.99), Wimpod ($86.99), Rowlet Sleeping ($89.99), Cubone Sleeping ($95.99), Lucario Sleeping ($69.99), and both Quagsire variants ($141.99–$151.99). These reflect either high character demand or genuine rarity.
Verifying authenticity when buying secondhand
Authentic Kuttari plush carry the Pokémon Center Limited or Pokémon Center Exclusive label in the original hang tag. The tag will include the standard The Pokémon Company International licensing mark and "Made in China" or "Made in Vietnam" with the copyright year printed on the inner tag.
The tag year helps pin the release window. Lucario Sleeping, for example, carries a 2015 copyright date. The Alola-era characters (Rowlet, Wimpod, Lycanroc) carry 2017 or 2018 dates, consistent with Sun and Moon's 2016 launch.
Watch for a few specifics when buying from independent shops:
- The hang tag features rounded corners and a hole punched through the Pokéball graphic. Unlicensed reproductions often use straight-cut corners and a simpler stamp.
- The inner tush tag lists the item number beginning with "701-" for confirmed Pokémon Center Japan releases.
- Listings that say "Kuttari style" without citing "Pokémon Center Limited" or showing the tag are a warning signal. Ask the seller for photos of both tags before purchasing.
Display and care for Kuttari plush
Kuttari plush are approximately 5–7 inches tall depending on the character. The floppy, low-posture design means they work best on flat shelf surfaces rather than in upright stands. Sleeping versions in particular sit in a fully horizontal curl and need a flat base to display as intended.
The plush material is standard polyester fill over a velboa outer fabric. Care instructions on the inner tag typically recommend surface cleaning only: a damp cloth on a spot, not a machine wash. The embroidered eye and nose details are the most fragile feature and will unravel under repeated washing.
For older pieces from 2015, UV fading on the face embroidery is the main risk. Display out of direct sunlight. A sealed display cabinet is not necessary but does limit dust buildup on the pile.
Kuttari vs other Pokémon Center Japan plush lines
Kuttari sits in a specific niche between the larger Pokémon Center All Star Collection and the smaller Pokémon Fit line. The Kuttari size and relaxed pose make them closer to a display piece than a play item, which is also true of the Yurutto plush line, though Yurutto uses a more stylized illustrator-collaboration aesthetic.
If you want something in current production rather than secondhand, the Pokémon Fit (Sitting Cuties) line is the closest active alternative: small, single-character licensed plush sold through Pokémon Center Japan and available through import shops. The Fit line is more broadly available and significantly cheaper for most characters.
Browse the full range of available Pokémon plush from independent shops to compare Kuttari listings alongside current-production alternatives before committing to a secondhand price.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kuttari plush?
Kuttari plush are a Pokémon Center Japan exclusive line of officially licensed soft plush toys, released between approximately 2015 and 2018. The name means limp or droopy in Japanese, describing the relaxed posture. Each character was released in an awake pose and, for most releases, a matching sleeping (Oyasumi) variant.
Are Kuttari plush still being made?
No. The Kuttari line has not received new releases since approximately 2018. All listings in 2026 are used or pre-owned secondhand items from the original production run.
What is the cheapest Kuttari plush?
Lilligant Sleeping is currently the lowest-priced listing at $29.99 observed October 2026. Jolteon follows at $37.07. Both are significantly below the line average and are good entry points if you want a Kuttari without paying a premium character price.
How do I tell a fake Kuttari from a real one?
Check the hang tag: authentic pieces have rounded-corner tags with a "Pokémon Center Limited" or "Pokémon Center Exclusive" designation and a 701-prefix item number on the inner tush tag. The Pokémon Company International copyright text must appear on the inner tag. Ask sellers for tag photos before purchasing if the listing does not show them.
Does the sleeping version cost more than the awake version?
Not always. For Lucario, the sleeping version is $10 more than the awake version. For Sylveon, the awake version is $32 more than the sleeping version. Character demand and the visual appeal of each specific pose drive the price difference rather than a consistent sleeping-versus-awake premium.
For the full range of Kuttari plush and other Pokémon Center Japan exclusive plush available through independent shops, browse the Pokémon plush collection at DexHaul. Listings update as stock changes hands, so prices and availability shift regularly.
Find more Kuttari plush
Browse Pokémon Kuttari and Pokémon Center Japan plush from independent shops.