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Puma Unveils Pokémon Basketball Collection for April 2 Release

The tie-up channels 30th‑anniversary nostalgia to bridge Puma Hoops with Pokémon culture.

Overview

  • Puma confirmed an April 2 on-sale date with the full lineup set for Puma.com, flagship stores, and select retailers, with apparel priced between $45 and $75.
  • The headliner is a Pikachu-themed All-Pro NITRO 2 basketball sneaker in bright yellow with lightning-bolt details and custom accents, listed at $140.
  • The range spans jerseys, shorts, hoodies, and tees, highlighted by a Mewtwo basketball jersey with a galaxy print, a Poké Ball badge, and “0150” on the back.
  • Additional character designs cover Mew, Squirtle, Espeon, Umbreon, and Mimikyu, with reworked Puma silhouettes such as the Mostro, the Inverse, and the Fade NITRO.
  • The launch is promoted through an “Into Another World” campaign that mirrors Espeon and Umbreon and arrives in family sizing to serve both players and fans.