On the 8th, Lotte Orix Buffaloes that they will be throwing special Poké Ball-style baseballs signed by the players into the stands before the "Pokémon Baseball Festa 2026 ~30 Years of Memories in a Ball~" event, which will be held during their games against Orix from May 15th to 17th at ZOZO Marine Stadium.

The balls to be thrown this time feature a design of Pikachu wearing a The Marines uniform and Wingull, the team's partner Pokémon, on the underside. On the day of the game, the players will wear special caps combining the team's initial logo "M" with Pikachu, starting from practice.

In addition, Pikachu will make appearances both inside and outside the stadium, adding to the excitement of the event with special effects.

▼ Pokémon Baseball Festa 2026 Overview

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Pokémon Red and Green. As a special project to celebrate Pokémon's 30th anniversary, the 12 professional baseball teams and Pokémon are teaming up to hold special Pokémon-themed games at each stadium, sell original goods featuring newly drawn Pikachu wearing the teams' jersey and designs of each team's partner Pokémon, and hold special Pokémon GO events. Pikachu is also scheduled to appear at each stadium during the special games. Please look forward to this special collaboration between the 12 professional baseball teams and Pokémon! *Events may be canceled without notice in case of inclement weather.