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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-08-27 · via The Verge

Fitbit Air gets Pokémon Sleep-themed Pikachu band

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Google's Fitbit Air is receiving a special Pokémon Sleep edition featuring a blue band with a sleeping Pikachu. It costs $129 and ships September 15th, coinciding with Pokémon's 30th anniversary. The screenless wearable integrates with Google Health and can be used with the Pokémon Sleep app.

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The special-edition band marks the second themed release for the screenless Fitbit Air, following a Stephen Curry variant that launched earlier this year. The $129 price represents a $30 premium over the standard $99 model, reflecting the licensed design work. Preorders are open now, with shipments beginning September 15th.

Pokémon Sleep itself supports a broad ecosystem of wearables from Apple, Garmin, and Samsung, though this marks the first Pokémon-branded band for the Fitbit Air. The game's premise involves collecting pokémon at a virtual campsite while users log their nightly rest. The launch aligns with Pokémon's 30th anniversary celebrations, which also include a special-edition trading card collection debuting the same week.

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