Updated on: Feb 24, 2024
If you are looking for creative Pokémon theme bday party ideas, you are at the right place. The Pokémon franchise has been one of the world's largest game franchises and we have some great Pokémon theme bday party ideas for you to throw the perfect bash. The Pokémon brand has garnered a strong sense of loyalty and popularity over the years. Kids of all ages love Pokémon for many different reasons, making it the perfect party theme for a kid's theme party!
With that being said, if you have a child whose birthday is coming up and they want a Pokémon theme bday party then you have come to the right place. We have come up with a list of 36 Pokémon bday party ideas. Whether you need some inspiration at all parts of the birthday party planning stages or are just looking for a few additional ideas, you are in the right place! Whether it be decorations, gifts, or even games, we have everything you will need. Plus, we even have resources to help you create a party checklist all while on a budget!
Pokémon Theme Bday Party Decorations
1. Pikachu Costumes
This is the perfect time to bust out your best Pikachu costumes. With its soaring popularity, finding a costume poses no problem. Whether it's a onesie, a headpiece, or clip-on tails, make sure to dress the part!
2. Pikachu Balloons
Of course, you can not have a Pokémon theme bday party without Pikachu decorations. Pikachu balloons are a staple item for any Pokémon party. Whether mylar or latex or both, we suggest using a helium tank to make the setup process easier. Balloons are quite versatile, as you can attach them to ribbon and use them as table centerpieces or you can scatter them throughout the room.
3. Pokémon Paper Lantern
If you are feeling crafty, you can put together a Pokéball lantern in just three easy steps! First, you will need to take a white paper lantern and cover the top half in red paint. To create precise lines you can use painter's tape or masking tape. Next, after it dries you will want to cut a black strip that is long enough to cover the circumference of the circle, as well as a black circle and a smaller white circle. Lastly, just apply the black strip and circles in the center of the lantern.
4. Pokémon Themed Banner
Pick from these cute banners to make sure that your guests know exactly what the theme of the party is. This will be a nice addition to your party and also make a great spot for pictures underneath it.
5. Pokémon Centerpieces
Use these centerpieces at each of your table to add a great decoration and also entertain your guests. Which character table will they be sitting at? They'll have fun with it!
6. Pokémon Themed Cutouts
Add these cutouts to the walls of your party space for a great decoration. Like the centerpieces, this will be entertaining for the kids to see their favorite characters on the wall and give your party more of a Pokémon vibe!
7. Pokémon Party Bags
It's not only great to have your guest leave with great memories but also something they can take home. A pokémon bag with Pokémon candies and a Pokémon thank you card will surely make your party more memorable.
Pokémon Theme Bday Party Favors
8. Pokémon Temporary Tattoos
What kid does not love doing temporary tattoos? Well, Pokémon temporary tattoos stay on brand. Give them a whole pack or give a few to each kid, the choice is yours. Just another fun way to get the kids to express themselves and feel special!
9. Pokémon Miniature Figurines
This may sound expensive, but in reality, you can buy a variety pack for a very affordable price. You may even have enough to put several in each goody bag! Considering that there are so many different Pokémon characters, it will give them a chance to collect some that may not already have.
10. Pokémon Card Pack
Naturally, you can not have a Pokémon goody bag without the classic Pokémon trading cards. Give them a pack each or you can buy it in bulk and divide them up between the bags. The kids can play with them and trade them with each other. It can give the kids an opportunity to interact and creatively engage with each other!
11. Pokémon Fruit Snacks
A simple and delicious treat that you can find at any grocery store. Kids love these and it is another easy way to coordinate with the Pokémon theme.
12. To-Go Pokéball Sugar Cookies
You might be thinking this should be a menu idea, but sugar cookies make a delicious party favor to enjoy later at home. To stay on the theme it could be fun to decorate the sugar cookies as Pokéballs.
13. Pokéball Collectible
While Pokémon figurines are fun themselves, it is even more fun when you receive them inside of a Pokéball. Your guests will feel as if they're opening a present when they pop open their Pokéball and discover which Pokémon they scored.
Pokémon Theme Bday Party Menu Ideas
14. Pokémon Birthday Cake
A birthday party is nothing without a birthday cake; hence a pokémon birthday party is nothing without a pokémon birthday cake. It could be a simple rectangular cake with different pokémon characters or we could get creative and have a circular cake with pokémon ball decorations. There are multiple ideas that you can use to make an on-theme birthday cake.
15. Pokémon Candy Apples
The recipe includes a red apple dipped in white icing and lined with black chocolate to create a "pokemon ball". This easy recipe is a good healthy alteration and will surely satisfy a sweet tooth.
16. Pokémon Noodles
A colorful cup of ramen noodles will make a cool addition to your menu. Giving your guests Pokémon-decorated noodles will be a good fit for your party. A Japanese dish for a Japanese anime party!
17. Pokémon Piñata Cake
If you are looking for a showstopping cake then consider a piñata cake. It may look complex to make, but if you decide to make the cake homemade you may be able to find a recipe that can show the process step by step. If not, you can call a local bakery for a custom order. Decorate the outside with your preferred color scheme and Pokémon design, then on the inside fill it with miniature Pokémon figurines and candy.
18. Cake Pops
Cake pops are a delicious treat for kids. Kids love these! To stay on the theme you can simply decorate them as Pokéballs. You will need these sticks to put them on. You can also decorate them as Pokémon characters, such as Pikachu if you are feeling creative.
19. Pokémon Cookies
With these adorable cookie cutters, you will be able to make a variety of Pokémon cookies. Pikachu? Charmander? Bulbasaur? You name it!
20. Pokémon Macarons
Take a classic finger food dessert, like macarons in combination with some edible markers and you can make some classic Pokémon character faces. With the various macaron colors, you could make classic characters such as Pikachu, Charmander, and Bulbasaur. These would look adorable on the dessert table and would look fun in pictures.
21. Pokéball Fruit Tray
Though sweets are delicious on a special occasion, you may also want to incorporate a healthy option as well. A Pokéball fruit tray is really simple to put together. All you would need is a tray filled with strawberries on the top and sliced bananas on the bottom. Then for the center detailing, use blackberries. This makes for a healthy, yet sweet snack.
22. Pokémon Rice Ball
Utilize different Pokémon-shaped molds to create the perfect side dish. Push sticky rice into your mold and pop out a rare Pokémon, Rice-chu! It'll make your rice taste even better.
23. Chocolate-Dipped Pokéball Marshmallows
To create these pokéball marshmallows only takes six simple steps. First, you will need to put the desired amount of marshmallows on each skewer. Then, melt white chocolate. Color one-third of the chocolate black, and color the rest of it red. Dip each marshmallow halfway into the red chocolate. Take the black chocolate and put it into a piping bag. Then just pipe on the black detailing of the Pokéball on each marshmallow. Allow the marshmallows to harden and then they are ready to serve.
24. Pokéball Pizza
Pizza is quite a popular menu option for birthday parties, as most people love pizza! Incorporating the Pokémon theme is very easy. Take your prepared pizza before cooking it and load pepperoni on one half and then in the center create the black Pokéball detailing using black olives.
Pokémon Theme Bday Party Games and Activities
25. Pokémon DIY ears
Entertain your young guests with this easy art and crafts project. Set up a table with paper, crayons, and markers and let their creative juice flow. You could provide reference pictures or templates to make it easier for these special guests if necessary.
26. Pin the Tail on Pikachu
Similar to “pin the tail on the donkey”, the goal is to position the tail in the designated spot on a Pikachu poster or sign as close as possible. This traditional birthday game can be quite fun and humorous for children. Simply just blindfold the child on their turn and then spin them three times. The winner typically wins a special prize.
27. Caterpie Guessing Game
For this guessing game, it is quite simple. Take some gummy worms to resemble the Pokémon character Caterpie, and then put them in a jar. Have the children guess to the best of their ability how many gummy worms they think there are without touching. The child closest to the actual number wins a special prize.
28. Guess Who Pokémon Edition
You may remember the classic Hasbro game “Guess Who?”. Well, this game would be perfect to get the kids to interact with each other and to put their Pokémon knowledge to the test. Simply just use the boards from the original game and create Pokémon character cutouts to fill in the slots on the game boards.
29. Trading Cards
If you're already provide your guests with Pokémon cards as favors, allow your guests to mingle and trade with each other before they leave. Trading cards can be a fun activity to wrap things up!
30. Pokéball Hunt
Similar to an Easter egg hunt, the concept of this is to hide Pokéballs in inconspicuous hiding places. This could be an opportunity to get the kids to move around and play outside. You could entice them with prizes for those who find the most. To create the Pokéballs simply just take ping pong balls and color on the detailing using black and red permanent markers.
31. Make your Own Pokéball
Offer a craft station where the kids can make their own pokéball with whatever colors they choose, using Perler beads on a circle pegboard. Upon completion, the children will need help from an adult to iron their finished product. This is another option in which they can express their inner creativity.
32. Pokémon Theme Piñata
What is more entertaining at a kids' party than a traditional piñata! Pick up your favorite Pokémon piñata. Some options include the classic Pikachu or Pokéball. Fill them with the candy of your choice and then voila you’re done! The kids will be sure to love it!
33. Pokémon Photo Backdrop and Props
Let the kids at the party express themselves Pokémon style in an at-home photo shoot. All you need is a Pokémon theme backdrop and some Pokémon theme props. Some props could include character face masks and headbands, as well as some signs with some iconic Pokémon catchphrases.
Pokémon Theme Bday Party Supplies
34. Pokémon Tablecloths
Plastic tablecloths are a fun way to spice up the appearance of the various tables at birthday parties. Choose solid color tablecloths that go with the Pokémon color scheme or get snazzy and pick some Pokémon print tablecloths. The tablecloths can help tie together the entire look of the party.
35. Pokémon Tableware
A must-have for a Pokémon birthday party are Pokémon-themed paper products. Themed paper products are a simple way to elevate the food table's appearance. The paper products could include cups, plates, bowls, and napkins.
36. Pokémon Cupcake Toppers
If you opt to have cupcakes instead of a big cake, use these adorable Pokémon toppers to add an appealing look to them!
37. Pokémon Birthday Candles
To complement the Pokémon-themed birthday cake, a nice finishing touch could be to add some Pokémon-themed birthday candles.
38. Pokémon Confetti
Search for the right type of confetti that you want at your party. This will be a fun addition to either have laid out on the tables, or to let fall from the ceiling! The kids would love seeing their favorite characters falling as confetti right onto them!
39. Pokémon Balloon Garland
It isn't a party without balloons! Add some balloons to a backdrop or a cake table as additional decor. Who doesn't love balloons?! They can be inflated with a handheld pump or electric pump. No helium is needed!
Pokémon Theme Bday Party Invitations
40. Create Pokémon Card Inspired Invitations
These Pokémon card-inspired invitations are quite creative and will definitely make a statement. The invitations resemble a standard Pokémon card, except the details on the card will be the details of the party. It'll get your guests in the mood before the party even begins.
41. Simple Pokémon Invitations
Are you short on time and would rather just purchase invitations that are quick and easy to fill out? Well, Pokémon-themed invitations from the store could be the easiest and fastest way to do so. Just purchase the desired amount of invitations and get the writing started!
42. Modern Pokémon
If you want a more modern look for your invitations, get invitations with the characters from "Detective Pikachu." These life-like Pokémon characters will be make an adorable invitation.
Pokemon Bday Party Ideas: Conclusion
In the end, there is a multitude of ways to bring the Pokémon theme bday party ideas to life! Planning and designing a well-coordinated party does not have to break the bank. But instead, you just need to brainstorm and research some creative ideas. However, if you are looking for an even easier experience, Easy Event Planning would be more than happy to help! We make theme party planning fast and easy! Contact us for a free quote today.
Written by Caleb MacDonald; Contributors: Jack Leduc, Daisy Gonzalez-Quezada, and Chau Nguyen.