Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 7 August 2026
About the release
Pokémon is turning 30 this year, and adidas Originals is marking the anniversary with one of its biggest collaborative capsules of 2026 — a 14-shoe collection spanning multiple silhouettes and featuring characters including Pikachu, Mewtwo, Charizard, Gengar and Rayquaza. Leading the lineup is this adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' — a proper full-yellow shell toe execution that captures the mascot's electric energy without tipping into novelty. Style code KI2858.
The build drenches the classic Superstar in bold yellow leather from heel to toe, mirroring Pikachu's unmistakable hue. A jagged black-and-red bolt detail is stamped onto the heel as a direct nod to Pikachu's tail. Perforated 3-Stripes sit alongside gold-foil 'Superstar' branding, and a black heel tab plus a co-branded tongue tag bring the adidas Originals and Pokémon worlds together properly. The classic rubber shell toe and solid yellow sole unit keep the shoe rooted in Superstar heritage. It's one of two Pikachu Superstar executions in the wider capsule, sitting alongside a fuzzier plush-material version and a white-based all-over Pikachu graphic pair. Part of the wider adidas x Pokémon capsule.
UK release is Tuesday 1 September 2026 for £100 via adidas and select retailers.
TL;DR – Pokémon x adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' KI2858 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Model: adidas Superstar
- Colourway: Pikachu Yellow
- Style code: KI2858
- UK retail price: £100
- Sizing: Unisex
- Where to buy: adidas and select retailers
- Collection: Part of the Pokémon x adidas Originals 30th Anniversary Sneaker Collection (14 total shoes)
- Key details: Bold yellow leather upper heel to toe, jagged black-and-red bolt heel stamp (Pikachu tail reference), perforated 3-Stripes, gold-foil 'Superstar' branding on side, black heel tab, co-branded adidas x Pokémon tongue tag, classic rubber shell toe, solid yellow sole unit
Release date and price
The Pokémon x adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' releases in the UK on Tuesday 1 September 2026 via adidas and select retailers. UK retail is £100. Unisex sizing across the run.
The pair sits within the wider Pokémon x adidas 30th Anniversary capsule, which spans 14 different shoes across the Superstar, Pro Model and other adidas silhouettes. Multiple characters in the capsule receive dedicated executions, but Pikachu leads the lineup with three total pairs — this Superstar, a plush-material Superstar with face badges and pinned ears, and a white-based Superstar covered in all-over Pikachu graphics. Given the cultural weight of the 30th anniversary and the strong track record of adidas x IP collabs, expect launch-day demand.
Design and details
Character-driven collabs on the Superstar tend to either lean too far into novelty or too far away from the concept. This one lands in a genuine middle ground — the whole shoe reads unmistakably Pikachu, but the design details stay restrained enough that it works as a proper sneaker rather than a costume piece. The Superstar's clean shell-toe geometry gives the yellow palette space to breathe.
Full yellow leather upper
The upper runs in bold yellow leather from heel to toe — a direct pull from Pikachu's own colouring. Rather than mixing yellow with contrasting panels, the shoe stays fully tonal across the main construction, letting the yellow do the character reference work on its own. It's a smart design choice that keeps the shoe wearable outside of just Pokémon fan contexts.
Bolt heel detail
The clearest character reference sits on the heel. A jagged black-and-red bolt detail is stamped onto the heel — a proper nod to Pikachu's tail. The bolt is small enough to read as considered rather than obvious, but distinctive enough that anyone familiar with the character will immediately clock the reference. It's the one part of the shoe that leans directly into iconography.
Perforated 3-Stripes and gold-foil branding
The Superstar's signature 3-Stripes run across the side panels in perforated tonal yellow, keeping them structurally present without overwhelming the character work. Alongside them, gold-foil 'Superstar' branding sits on the side — the gold picking up on Pikachu's brighter accent moments and lifting the shoe's premium tier slightly above a standard Superstar.
Heel tab and co-branded tongue tag
A black heel tab breaks up the yellow at the top of the shoe, creating a small visual anchor point. The tongue tag is co-branded, carrying both the adidas Originals and Pokémon marks — the standard collab branding move that formally ties the two brands' identities together on the shoe. It's the only spot where the collab is announced overtly rather than implied through design.
Shell toe and yellow sole
The Superstar's classic rubber shell toe stays intact — no material changes, no tonal shifts, just the standard construction that defines the silhouette. Underneath, a solid yellow sole unit carries the tonal treatment through to the ground. The shoe reads as one continuous yellow piece from every angle.
Pokémon x adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' images
Credit: adidas / Pokémon
Pokémon at 30 and the wider adidas capsule
Pokémon launched in 1996 on the Game Boy in Japan, and its 30th anniversary this year has driven one of the most extensive brand celebration programmes in gaming history. The adidas Originals collab is a headline moment within that wider anniversary rollout, spanning 14 individual sneakers across the Superstar, Pro Model and other adidas silhouettes. Several characters — including Pikachu, Mewtwo, Charizard, Gengar and Rayquaza — each get dedicated pairs, with Pikachu leading the lineup as the franchise mascot.
Alongside this yellow Superstar, Pikachu also gets a plush-material Superstar with face badges on the heel, consistent plush suede across the upper, and plush ears pinned to the tongue. A third Pikachu Superstar takes a subtler route in white and black, using a wall-to-wall character mosaic across the upper. A Pikachu Pro Model also joins the capsule, wrapped in yellow pony hair with a full-size Pikachu charm on the heel that runs almost the entire height of the shoe. Together, the four Pikachu pairs give collectors multiple entry points into the character.
The yellow leather Superstar sits as the most restrained and wearable of the four Pikachu pairs. Where the plush Superstar and the pony hair Pro Model lean into overt character detailing, this pair keeps the reference language mostly at colour and heel-stamp level, making it the easiest of the Pokémon Superstars to wear outside of a fan context. It's arguably the smart pick for anyone who wants the collab without wanting the costume.
Where to buy
The Pokémon x adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' releases on Tuesday 1 September 2026 for £100 via adidas and select retailers. Browse the full adidas Superstar collection, all Pokémon collabs and other adidas x Pokémon pieces on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Pokémon x adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' UK release date?
The Pokémon x adidas Superstar 'Pikachu Yellow' releases on Tuesday 1 September 2026 via adidas and select retailers.
How much does the Pokémon x adidas Superstar Pikachu cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £100.
What is the style code for the Superstar Pikachu Yellow?
The style code is KI2858.
Is this part of a wider collection?
Yes. The pair sits within the Pokémon x adidas Originals 30th Anniversary Sneaker Collection — a 14-shoe capsule celebrating Pokémon's 30th year. The wider collection features characters including Pikachu, Mewtwo, Charizard, Gengar and Rayquaza across adidas silhouettes including the Superstar, Pro Model and others.
Are there other Pikachu pairs in the collection?
Yes. Pikachu leads the collection with multiple executions — this yellow leather Superstar, a plush-material Superstar with face badges and pinned ears, a white-based Superstar with a wall-to-wall Pikachu character mosaic, and a Pro Model with yellow pony hair upper and a full-size Pikachu charm on the heel. All are unified under the Pikachu Yellow / character-inspired direction.
Does this pair come in kids sizes?
The wider Pokémon x adidas capsule spans both adult and kids sizing across select pairs. Specific sizing availability for the Pikachu Yellow Superstar has not been fully confirmed by adidas — expect further detail closer to launch.
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