Pokemonis an inherently cyclical franchise. Successive games come out every few years, seemingly at increasing speed, bringing a host of new Pokemon for everyone to enjoy. It’s been said that most people’s favorite generation is the first one they play. While that probably isn’t universally true, there’s definitely an age-range for which the fourth generation holds a special nostalgic place in their heart (a fact which makes many of the rest of us feel ancient).
Plushes are one of the most important kinds of merch for a franchise about collecting adorable or otherwise appealing creatures. There are plenty of them for every single generation,many of which we’ve covered before. Today we’re here to bring you some of the best plushes pertaining to the fourth generation, and the Sinnoh region in which it takes place.
Pokemon Piplup Plush
Enormous, adorable eyes
This plush depicts Piplup, the water-type starter from this generation, and one of the most popular ones from a generation where all three of them were quite solid. It’s a cute creature, great to have in your home.
One of the most iconic elements of any given Pokemon generation is its starter trilogy, and Sinnoh has a particularly great one, with three strong and well-loved designs, including this lovable little penguin.The water-type starter from this generation, this creature is the base form of what will eventually become the excellent (and just really, really cool) Empoleon, whose steel typing gives it a defensive edge. This product captures its cuteness perfectly.
Pokemon Chimchar, Piplup, And Turtwig 3-Pack Plushie Set
3 in 1
This three in one bundle gives you plushies of each of the three starters from this generation, all with cute and interesting designs. It’s a good value for fans of the fourth generation.
As stated, the fourth generation had an especially strong starter trilogy. In most generations,there’s a relatively significant difference in popularity between the three starters, with the grass-type often being by far the least popular. Not this time, though. Turtwig is loved for its cute design and the awesome behemoth it evolves into, just as the other starters are similarly beloved.
If you have a hard time choosing which starter to pick in each playthrough, this product is perfect for you. Containing high-quality plushes of all three members of this set, it’ll leave you with three of your favorite Pokemon, and no need to pick between them.
Pokemon Shinx Plush
A great long-term member of many in-game teams
This large, high-quality plush depicts Sinnoh’s electric cat in its earliest and cutest form. It’s soft, squishy, and perfect for snuggling, especially given its increased size.
Most Pokemon generations have references to the franchise mascot Pikachu somewhere in their stock of new Pokemon. Though they’re not as overt as the ones in other generations, Sinnoh has two of these, the electric rodent Pachirisu, and, in a bit of dark humor, the electric cat Shinx.
This adorable little kitten will eventually evolve into a thundering powerhouse, but it’s a useful member of your team throughout your entire journey. With its starter-esque evolution pattern, its power will keep up with your needs as you proceed through the game, and this large plush will allow you to hold this companion in the real world.
Pokemon Gible Plush
A baby dragon with a not-so-baby mouth
The beginning of one of the most popular and threatening evolutionary lines in Pokemon’s history, Gible is a cutie in its own right, and this plushie captures that cuteness very well.
Garchomp is one of the most popular and important Pokemon from the fourth generation, a powerhouse that was banned to ubers mid-generation by Smogen, and which traumatized countless young gamers when Cynthia sicked it on their teams in the championship battle.
Like many first-stage dragon types, Gible does a great job both being cute and capturing a bit of the awesomeness to come. This plush is well-made, and holds just the right combination of cuteness and menace. You can sense its potential deep inside, but it’s cute enough to snuggle in the meantime. The product is also a full foot tall, which is nice.
Pokemon 12" Large Lucario Plush
An iconic powerhouse
One of the most popular Pokemon of all time, this fourth-generation powerhouse boasts unique magical power to go with its offensive excellence. It’s one of the coolest things in the entire Pokedex.
Possibly the most popular Pokemon on this list, Lucario was one of the first fourth generation Pokemon to be revealed, and is still one of the most beloved. With a unique command over mystical “aura” that transcends its type and sets it apart from everything else in the Pokemon world, this creature has a wonderful heroic flavor, and this product is a great way to display your love for it.
This high-quality plush is a full foot tall, and very soft, a perfect protector to bring to bed with you.
Pokemon Riolu Plush
Cute and awesome at once
This high-quality plush depicts Riolu, the pre-evolved form of the aforementioned powerhouse. It does a great job capturing the balance between cute and awesome that this creature so masterfully embodies.
As with most evolutionary lines, especially non-starters, Lucario tends to overshadow the Pokemon that comes before it, Riolu. To be honest, Riolu is one of many Pokemon in that situation that deserves better, and this plush is one small way of showing it some of the appreciation it deserves.
What makes this Pokemon work as a pre-evolved form is the way it captures the idea of a young hero in training, one who already has some power, but hasn’t yet reached its peak. It’s cute while still having the, well, aura, of someone destined for great things.
Pokemon Glaceon Plush
Stay cool
This high-quality plush depicts one of the two new evolved forms of the famous and iconic Eevee that were introduced during this generation. This great-looking ice type, like all the others, manages to carry some power while remaining cute.
Though it’s not as consistent as some of the archetypes that are included in every generation, each new set of games brings with it, at the very least, the possibility that Eevee will gain even more evolved forms. Just its original three are already more than any other Pokemon gets, butthis excellent Pokemonhas only gotten more flexible over time.
Sinnoh introduced two new evolutions, the grass-type Leafeon, and this wonderful creature, Glaceon. This icy creature is very visually appealing, and this plush captures all of that.
Pokemon Rotom Plush
The Ghost-type urge to possess electrical appliances
This plush depicts Rotom, one of the stranger and more interesting legendaries, not just in Gen 4, but in the entire franchise. It holds its upright pose well due to weights in its bottom.
Legendary Pokemon are some of the most popular species out there, but they tend to lean far into the cool side of the cute-cool spectrum of Pokemon designs. As a result, they feature less often in plushes than their popularity would suggest. That said, there are legendaries that manage to pack a bit of cuteness into their designs, allowing them to be made into an attractive plush.
Case in point: This product, depicting Rotom, the strange electrical ghost. This creature is capable of possessing a wide variety of appliances to take various forms, but he also has a default form, depicted here in a high-quality plush. This is the smallest item on this list, but only by a little bit.
FAQ
What is the cutest Pokemon in Sinnoh?
This is obviously a matter of opinion. Several of the creatures on this list are solid candidates, especially Shinx and the starters. Bidoof, Shaman, Manaphy, Phione, and Pachirisu are also strong candidates. This generation stands out for the number of cute legendaries it has. Even its trio, the Lake Guardians, is pretty cute.
Why is Piplup so cute?
The cute reaction is triggered by features that remind us of babies, including disproportionately large heads and eyes, general roundness, and softness. Piplup’s head makes up half its height and its eyes are so big they touch each other. Those are some of the biggest factors for how cute it is.
