In 2021 Pokemon celebrated its 25th anniversary. As part of those celebrations, Pokemon has released multiple new trading cards, a remaster of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl, and some slightly unexpected crossovers, such as one between Pokemon and Converse, which saw the clothing company produce sweaters, t-shirts and shoes for the Pokemon fan looking to add to their wardrobe. Even with 2021 now finished, the Pokemon crossovers seem to be continuing in full force.
Pokemon is a widely known and recognized IP, and is no stranger to collaborations and crossovers. In recent years, fans have even seen the Pokemon IP go to unexpected places, like into the MOBA sphere with Pokemon Unite. The Pokemon x Converse event wasn't Pokemon's first collaboration with a clothing brand in 2021 either. At the beginning of that year Pokemon teamed up with Levi's to create new designs for apparel. Now, it is skateboard designer Bear Walker that's collaborating with Pokemon.
In a new series of skateboards, entitled "An Evolution for Everyone," the nine available skateboards show off the original Eevee, followed by each of the Pokemon's evolutions. Eevee is one of the most recognizable Pokemon from the game series, featuring alongside Pikachu in the Let's Go! games. In the product description on the Pokemon Center website, Bear Walker is described as a "master craftsman of carved wood skateboards," who's partnering "with Pokemon Center to create our fifth series of nine limited-edition 29-inch skateboards."
The skateboards have a unique design for each of Eevee's evolutions, and don't just feature the Pokemon on the skateboard. Alongside having the Eevee or its evolution front and center, skaters will likely appreciate the extra detail put into the surroundings of the Pokemon. Umbreon, for example, features a moon hovering overhead on the skateboard's design, referencing the way Eevee evolves into Umbreon through creating a strong bond with its trainer over nighttime. This isn't Bear Walker's first collaboration with Pokemon either, as the skateboard creator had previously created a custom Pikachu skateboard in January 2021.
Though the 25th anniversary of Pokemon has officially passed, Nintendo still seems to be content with producing more Pokemon content for fans to get their hands on. Later this month will see the release of the highly-anticipated Pokemon Legends: Arceus, and for fans who want more than the games, collaborations come in many forms, from a Pokemon GO event with Ed Sheeran, to skateboards with Eevee on them.