Recently,Pokémonrevealed its latest collaboration with Bear Walker, showing offfour brand-new skateboardsfeaturing iconic Pokémon: Dragonite, Garchomp, Tyranitar, and Dragapult. These skateboards showcase these various powerful Pokémon in dynamic poses accompanied by vivid, colorful backgrounds. However, this is not the first timePokémonhas collaborated with Bear Walker to create cool skateboards such as these.
Since the year 2020, Bear Walker has created many skateboards featuring numerous Pokémon. These designs have ranged from the tiny, adorable starter Pokémon to massive, powerful Legendaries.Nearly 40 total skateboards have been createdsince the start of the collaboration, but only certain skateboards can be considered the very best in terms of their designs.
10Genesect
Originally Released In October 2021
Genesect is the mysterious fifth-generation Mythical Pokémon that is said to have existed over 300 million years ago before it was modified by Team Plasma. This bipedal insectoid Pokémon immediately stands out due to its purple metal body, large cannon, and big red eyes, appearing more like aman-madePokémoncreationthan a wild animal.It immediately gives off the vibe of being a dangerous and powerful robotic creationthat shouldn’t be messed with.
The Genesect skateboard is immediately striking due to its bright red background color, which matches the Pokémon’s menacing eyes.The design of the background clearly resembles the solid metal plates of its body, reflecting its Steel typing. Combined with Genesect’s dynamic pose, with its cannon armed and ready to fire, this skateboard is a certain standout in the entirePokémonx Bear Walker collection.
9Umbreon
Originally Released In January 2022
Eevee and its many evolutionsare incredibly popular with countlessPokémonfans all over the world, so it makes sense that they would eventually all have their own unique skateboards. Out of all of them, Umbreon is a clear standout due to its beautiful visual elements.The portrait of Umbreon is surrounded by a beautiful purple background that is complete with a crescent moonand various stars, hinting at how Umbreon is often seen lurking around at night.
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Unfortunately, despite its popularity, this board (along with the ones featuring the other Eeveelutions) are currently sold out on the official website. Hopefully, with enough time, this board can come back into stock in thePokémon Centershop. Until then,it can be found on third-party websites such as eBay, but often for much more than it originally cost.
8Gengar
Originally Released In January 2020
The Ghost-type Pokémon Gengar is known to be a menace, and this skateboard from 2020 is a wonderful reflection of its trickster tendencies. The deep purple background manages to almost completely hide Gengar from view, with its signature broad smile and bright red eyes clearly visible. This is likely in reference to the fact thatGengar is known to slip into nearby shadows and wait to scare its prey, ultimately finding delight in scaring others.
The design of the wood border is rather unique, as it seems to swirl around Gengar in a way that perfectly frames it, highlighting its presence among the shadows. The border also seems to resemble creepy wisps, seeminglyreferencing the shadows that Gengar uses to cloak itself. This ultimately adds a great, haunting aesthetic to the skateboard that is perfect for those who love all things spooky.
7Charizard
Originally Released In February 2024
Charizard is anincredibly popular Gen 1 Pokémonthat has actually received not one but two Bear Walker skateboards over the years. The most recent skateboard, from 2024, showcases the massive fire lizard letting out a loud roar, ready for battle as it seeks out tough opponents.It is a clear display of immense ferocity and power, which is certainly befitting of such a strong, fully-evolved starter Pokémon.
In addition to being one of the three Gen 1 starters, Charizard’s immense popularity likely also stems fromAsh’s Charizard in thePokémonanime.
One other great detail found within the skateboard’s design is in the background. The skateboard shows many vibrant colors surrounding Charizard, resemblinglarge rivers of flowing lavaand also small floating embers. Combined with the fierce, dynamic pose that Charizard is shown to be in, this skateboard is certainly one that many Pokémon fans will want to get their hands on.
6Tyranitar
Originally Released October 2024
As an incredibly powerful, fully-evolved Ground-type, it only makes sense that the skateboard depicting Tyranitar properly showcases its sheer strength. The Pokédex states thatTyranitar is so strong that it can change the entire landscape around it. It is clear from looking at the design created by Bear Walker that this immense power to reshape the land is conveyed to all who lay eyes upon it.
The border of this particular skateboard is incredibly unique, resembling many massive jagged stones jutting out of the ground all around Tyranitar.It’s almost as if a singular stomp from this Pokémon is generating a massive creviceto destroy a mountain. This will make skateboarders feel very powerful as they perform stunts, while also allowing them to show off the sheer strength of their favorite Pokémon.
5Mewtwo
This skateboard from 2020 is a perfect representation of how Mewtwo is described in the Pokédex,as having an overwhelming amount of power, along with a savage heart, indicating that it is a threat that is not to be messed with. Its psychic power is overtly referenced by the brilliant bright blue orb floating in front of it, while its so-called savage heart is indicated by the menacing glare present on its face.
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The colors of the skateboard are incredibly striking, providing a great visual element that makes it stand out from many of the other Bear Walker skateboards.The purple background serves to reference Mewtwo’s Psychic powers, while simultaneously giving Mewtwo a mysterious vibe. The light blue orb also immediately stands out, indicating that Mewtwo is about to unleash a powerful attack at any moment, and no one should dare to stand in its way.
4Garchomp
Originally Released In October 2024
With how popular Garchomp is in thePokémoncommunity, it was only a matter of time before it finally appeared on a Bear Walker skateboard. Garchomp is known to be an incredibly powerful Dragon-type, andthe artwork clearly depicts that power by making it appear as if Garchomp’s claws have slashed through the skateboarditself. The numerous lightning bolts also provide a dynamic, visually interesting backdrop that ties everything together really well.
On thePokémon Centerwebsite,the price of this skateboard is currently listed at $300 USD. Considering the fact that this skateboard is only available for a limited time, it is certainly worth the high price. Anyone who wants to get their hands on this well-designed skateboard should look to get it while they still can.
3Rayquaza
Originally Released In September 2020
Rayquaza is primarily known as the immensely powerful Gen 3 Legendary dragon that holds dominion over the skies, and recently had a ton of unconfirmednew lore info leaked. According to the Pokédex, though,it is said to reside high up in the Earth’s ozone layer, staying out of sight unless it needs to quell the fighting between Kyogre and Groudon. The Bear Walker Rayquaza skateboard makes ample reference to this fact, depicting Rayquaza flying high over the world, looking down at it from space.
Rayquaza’s sheer size is made evident, as its body appears to go even past the skateboard’s borders. The other great little detail is that the border includes the circular symbols covering Rayquaza’s body. This, in turn, not only makesa clever subtle reference to Rayquaza’s design, but also frames Rayquaza in a way that effectively draws attention to it in the center.
2Pikachu
Pikachu has featured on multiple Bear Walker skateboards over the years, but this one from 2020 is definitely the most striking. This particular skateboard depicts Pikachu leaping forward with a determined expression on its face as numerous lightning bolts surge around it.It is a very dynamic depiction of the iconic Electric-type rodent, portraying it as a wild, powerful creature that can pack a punch despite its small size and cute appearance.
Although the skateboard itself doesn’t have many colors,it proves that sometimes less is more. The edges of the skateboard appear black, but turn a bright gold color the closer it gets to Pikachu, as if it is illuminating the surrounding scenery with its electric power. This helps Pikachu to stand out on the board even more, providing a very visually interesting design that is sure to attract many people’s attention.
1Toxtricity
Toxtricity is already a very flashy and eccentric Pokémon with the appearance and persona of a rockstar, and its Bear Walker skateboard is a perfect reflection of that. Its pose already makes it appear to be playing an electric guitar, referencing the various Pokédex entries. With sound waves surrounding it from all sides, it gives the skateboard a truly epic appearance that is very eye-catching andperfect for anyone looking for a stylish board.
Although so many amazing skateboard designs have been created thanks to the collaboration with Bear Walker, it is clear that Toxtricity’s is the best of the best. With such a visually striking and dynamic design, it seems perfect for any fan who also loves to skate. With such amazing designs still being created today, one can’t help but wonder what otherPokémonwill be put onto skateboards in the future.
