Best Pokémon Backpacks

Pokemon is the most popular IP in the world, and there's good reason for that. Capturing the childlike wonder of exploring the world for the first time, and the wonderful relationship people can have with animals, there is a lot to love. Pokemon come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, from the massive Snorlax and Wailord to the teeny Pikachu, and a whole lot more.

Because Pokemon is so popular with kids, Pokemon-themed merch is always a hit. There are tons of great Pokemon backpacks out there, so you can show off your love for this pocket-sized monsters as you go on your own adventures in the great, big world.

Bulbasaur, Pokemon #001, is a well-loved tiny little onion flower dinosaur. Get one on your backpack from Loungefly, made of faux leather with an inner lining, adjustable shoulder straps, and a carrying handle.

This great, official backpack from Pokemon has a brightly-colored red bag with Pikachu on the back. Pikachu's ears stick out from the smaller back pocket, and there are mesh side pockets on each side for drinks, snacks, and more.

This faux leather bag from Loungefly has two shoulder straps, separate pockets in the inner lining, and sleep-themed decorations on the back and inside.

If you want a Pokeball-themed backpack that can carry your own, real animal (or a stuffed animal companion), look no further. This bag has a side-hole to let your pet out and a 180-degree window for them to look out of.

This mini backpack from Pokemon is all about everyone's favorite multi-evolutionary cat, Eevee. It has long ears around a back pocket, and it's made out of PU.

The way Pikachu is depicted in the Pokemon manga is iconic, and this backpack channels that (Electric) energy in a fun and stylish way.

This full-formed Gengar backpack depicts everyone's favorite Pokemon ghost, complete with two shoulder straps and a zipper on the back for a little storage.

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