Bold claim: the official Pokémon pinball machine turns nostalgia into a full-scale collector dream, complete with an animatronic Pikachu and a Master Ball plunger.
At a starting price of $6,999, snagging this exclusive machine is rarer than finding a rare candy in Cerulean City—your odds are better if you’re hunting for a bicycle than purchasing the official Pokémon pinball table. The collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and Stern Pinball delivers a distinctly nostalgic experience, letting players assemble a team featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Pikachu, while pursuing up to 182 different Pokémon (primarily from the Kanto region) with the promise of more to come.
Beyond the thrill of catching ’em all and updating your Pokédex via Stern Pinball’s companion app, players can engage in Gym Battles across four biomes and eventually challenge Team Rocket. The design draws heavily from the original cartoon, including a monitor that streams clips from the show, an animatronic Pikachu, and speakers that blast the iconic theme song.
Stern Pinball offers Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition configurations, with prices climbing up to $12,999. The top-tier Limited Edition is limited to 750 units and includes a Master Ball plunger, a numbered plaque, and a signed certificate of authenticity. For Pokémon enthusiasts who can’t stretch to the highest tier, these machines will increasingly appear in arcades and bowling alleys, extending the chance to experience the magic in social venues.
