Lady Gaga and Jigglypuff in Pokémon's 30th Birthday Ad

Pokémon is celebrating 30 years with a new Super Bowl ad. Singer Lady Gaga is in it, singing with the character Jigglypuff. Many other famous people also share their favorite Pokémon.
By Newsroom | Entertainment, Gaming |

A recent Super Bowl commercial has marked the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. The advertisement, which aired during Super Bowl LX, prominently featured singer Lady Gaga alongside the popular Pokémon character Jigglypuff. This spot is part of a larger campaign by The Pokémon Company to celebrate three decades of the franchise.

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A Celebration Across Media

The 30th anniversary of Pokémon is being marked with a series of events and promotions. While a new game, "Pokémon Pokopia," is slated for release next month, the anniversary itself is officially recognized on February 27th, the date of the original Pokémon Red and Green game releases. The Super Bowl advertisement is a key component of these celebrations, bringing together notable figures from various fields.

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Celebrity Endorsements and Favorite Pokémon

The Pokémon Super Bowl ad included a diverse cast of celebrities who shared their favorite Pokémon.

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  • Lady Gaga specifically sang about and praised Jigglypuff, noting its "impressive 12-octave range."

  • Other participating celebrities and their chosen Pokémon include:

  • Trevor Noah (Psyduck)

  • Jisoo (Eevee)

  • Charles Leclerc (Arcanine)

  • Lamine Yamal (Zygarde)

  • Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (Luxray)

  • Young Miko (Gengar)

Some celebrities drew parallels between their chosen Pokémon and their own traits; Jisoo suggested Eevee resembled her, while Maitreyi Ramakrishnan noted her similarity to Luxray's sleeping habits.

Fan Reception and Future Outlook

While the ad has been described as "fun" and a way to kick off the anniversary celebrations, some reports suggest it might not fully align with the expectations of more dedicated fans. The anniversary is also being marked with digital initiatives, such as encouraging Pokémon Go players to share photos of their favorite Pokémon using the hashtag #Pokemon30. Further announcements regarding the future of Pokémon video games are anticipated around Pokémon Day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the ad for?
The ad is to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon. It was shown during the Super Bowl.
Q: Who is in the ad?
Singer Lady Gaga is in the ad. She sings with the Pokémon character Jigglypuff. Many other famous people are also in it.
Q: What is Pokémon's birthday?
Pokémon's birthday is February 27th. This is the day the first games came out 30 years ago.
Q: What else is happening for the birthday?
There are other events and a new game called 'Pokémon Pokopia' is coming soon. People playing Pokémon Go are asked to share photos.