The 16th installment of the “Pokémon” Gashapon series, “Pick Up and Connect Mascots,” will go on sale starting in the fifth week of October 2026.
Squirtle and Yadon, along with their respective evolved forms, will be featured. You can connect them at the bottom using the “Crab Clip” version to display the evolutionary sequence.
・The lineup features Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, as well as Yadon and Yadran
・There are two types each—Ball Chain Ver. and Crab Clasp Ver.—for a total of 10 varieties
・The price is 300 yen per play (tax included)
・They will go on sale sequentially starting in the fifth week of October 2026
Pokémon “Pick Up and Connect Mascots 16” Release Overview
The 16th installment of the popular “Pick Up and Connect Mascots” series—featuring Pokémon in poses that look like they’ve been picked up, which you can connect with carabiner clips to display—is now available.
This installment features Blastoise and Gyarados—evolutions of Squirtle—as well as Slowbro, the evolution of Slowpoke.
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| Product Name | Pokémon: Pick Up and Connect Mascots 16 |
|---|---|
| Release Date | 5th week of October 2026 |
| Price | 300 yen per play (tax included) |
| Number of Varieties | 10 varieties total |
| Recommended Age | Ages 6 and up |
| Product Page | Gashapon Official Website |
| Official X | Gashapon Official (@Gashapon_Bandai) |
*Release dates may vary by region and store
*If there is high demand, we may adjust the quantity and restock
*You can check the list of participating stores at “Where to Find Gashapon?” store list
Yadon is also scheduled to appear starting November 25 in Mr. Donut’s winter Pokémon campaign.
It sounds like a great way to enjoy a Yadon-filled winter by connecting the Yadon and Yadoran figures from the Gashapon.
Lineup for Pokémon “Grab & Connect Mascots 16”
Each of the five Pokémon comes in two versions: a ball chain version with a tab on top, and a lobster clip version with a clip at the bottom for connecting to other mascots.
By linking the lobster clip versions together, you can display the entire evolutionary line from Squirtle to Blastoise in a single chain.
Ball Chain Version
Squirtle
Kameil
Kamex
Yadon
Yadran
Crab Can Version
Squirtle
Camell
Kamex
Yadon
Yadran
Frequently Asked Questions About Pokémon “Pinch and Connect Mascots 16”
When will “Pinch and Connect Mascots 16” be released?
It will go on sale starting the fifth week of October 2026. Release dates may vary by region and store.
Which Pokémon are included?
There are five Pokémon: Squirtle, Wartortle, Blastoise, Yadon, and Yadran. Each comes in both a Ball Chain Ver. and a Crab Clip Ver. (10 varieties total).
Where can I buy them?
Available at Gashapon vending machines nationwide for 300 yen per play (tax included). You can find a list of participating stores on the Gashapon Official Website under “Where to Find Gashapon?”
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