18 Pokemon Halloween Costumes If You're a Forever Fan
You can catch 'em all with these easy ideas.
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Some childhood passions never die. When you think of Halloween costume trends from your childhood, what do you think of? Perhaps your favorite superhero costume that you dressed up in with your best friend from fourth grade. Or maybe that favorite Disney princess costume that you wore for three years in a row?
There's one fandom that still going strong, and that's Pokemon. Whether you were a Squirtle fan or were obsessed with Charmander, there's a chance that part of you still wants to dress up like your favorite Pocket Monster from childhood. The great thing about Pokemon is that you can never be too old to appreciate the little creatures — it's a cross-generational fave that can be enjoyed by all. If you want to dress as your favorite Pokemon this Halloween, below are 18 easy Pokemon costumes for all ages.
For more Halloween ideas, be sure to check Good Housekeeping's Halloween guide on recipes, party decorations, movie recommendations and more.
If you wanna take it up a notch on the classic Pikachu costume, this ensemble makes you stand out, in the cutest way. And yes, it comes with the matching socks!
You can still dress the part without going all out: this unisex hoodie is cozy and comes in sizes S-3XL. You can even wear it post-holiday to casually display your Pokemon fandom pride.
Your child can make the cutest Pokeball with this handmade tutu costume. The top is made of stretchy crochet, and the Etsy shop makes an adorable matching crochet headband, sold separately.
Complete with a molded mask that secures comfortably with an elastic backing, this costume will instantly transform your little one into the beloved half-squirrel, half-turtle Pokemon.
Not only do you get to dress as the star of the show, buy you also get to be super warm in this full-length yellow onesie.
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If you're trying to coordinate with a friend or partner, a cute idea is to dress up as the villainous Team Rocket. Note: make sure to purchase your own boots for this one because the set doesn't include a pair.
Or for a more casual (and stylish!) approach, you can pair this crop hoodie with a white skirt or pants, depending on whether you wish to portray Jessie or James.
This Etsy shop offers a few Pokemon dresses in baby and toddler sizes, including characters like Gengar, Squirtle, Charmander and Giggly Puff.
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To complete the look, carry around some plush Pokemon to serve as your "patients" you nursed back to health.
Dress up your dog in this super-soft fleece jacket that comes with leg holes for your pup. Many sizes are available, including extended sizes.
It doesn't get any cuter than this dress and mic combo. Make sure to hand wash or spot clean only.
A slightly cuter option than an inflatable pokeball (unless you're into that!). You can also check out this Pokeball sweatshirt if you'd rather stay warm.
Unfortunately, this costume doesn't have evolving capabilities, but it will keep her cute as she trick-or-treats through the night.
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And here's a more mature option for teen and women. The kit comes with a headband, collar and tail.
According to the product description, the one-size set should fit adults and kids (excluding baby), and the ears have built-in wires that can easily be manipulated in any form you wish.
One reviewer wrote that the one-size thorn headband fit both her five-year-old and herself just fine. Note that the headband, tail and wings are each sold separately.
This Bulbasaur hoodie is perfect for when your child wants to dress up for Halloween but would rather not wear an uncomfortable, full-body costume.
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You don't need to stick strictly to Pokemon for your costume. You can also dress up as Ash Ketchum, the aspiring Pokemon Master known for his blue hoodie, red hat and green gloves.
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