Looking for a fancy theme for your child’s birthday party? The mystical world of Pokemon might just lend you loads of inspiration to celebrate your kid’s birthday party. After all who doesn’t like the cute little Pikachu and his best friend and Trainer Ash? 

Pokemon Birthday Party Ideas

Throw a one of a kind party with the Pokemon Birthday party theme and let your children have a blast with their friends, for the most unforgettable day ever. We have the most amazing ideas for you - from invitation, decorations, food and games, that will enable you to plan the perfect Pokemon Birthday Party.

So, let’s get started now.

1. Pokemon party invitations

Send out party invites along the lines of the Pokemon Birthday party theme. If you prefer DIY or to take print outs, there are plenty of ideas available

• Give each guest a Pokemon identity and get them involved in the party as well. Let them know which character they are playing by pasting the image on the invite. Simply write that “You are Invited for Pokemon party and have been chosen to play the character of ____” along with rest of the party details. Viola a simple, yet unique DIY party invite is done!

• There are plenty of templates available online if you would like to print out custom-made invitations and send it out to the guests. Try the Pokeball cards, or stick Pokemon characters on the invitation to make them more appealing

2. Pokemon Party Decorations

• DIY Pikachu Balloons - Get a simple yellow balloon, blow it up and use permanent markers to draw eyes, nose and mouth of Pikachu. Turn simple yellow balloons into adorable Pikachus.

• Poke Ball Hangings - The color scheme of yellow, red, white, black and blue will set the perfect theme and decor for your Pokemon birthday party. Use paper lanterns, Pokeball hangings and more to decorate the venue

• Pokemon Party Banner - Create a cool banner along with your kid’s photo and stick in Pokemon characters apt for the theme

3. Pokemon Party Food

When it comes to food, it’s not that hard to incorporate the Pokemon theme onto the foods you will be serving at the party.

• Simple Pikachu & Pokeball cupcakes - Pattern the cupcakes with frosting and cream. These are very easy to replicate

• Traditional Party Food - Serve traditional party and name them with theme-specific names for each dish

• Pokemon Birthday Cake - Get a customized Pokemon birthday cake with figurines of popular characters

4. Pokemon Party Favours

Design your own Party favors or return gifts to put a smile on guest’s face, as they take their token of remembrance back home.

• DIY Party Bags - Make your own goodie bags in Pikachu style and fill in Pokemon treats like wristbands, candy, stickers, Pokemon cards and more

• Pokemon Favours Cups - Thrill your Pokemon lovers with awesome party souvenirs that they can take home and continue their adventure

• Big Favours - Give a Pokemon DVD or game or even Pokemon backpacks

• Thank You Card - Include a thank you card for your guests who have attended the Pokemon Birthday Party. Pop a picture or customized Pokemon thank you notes

5. Pokemon Party Games and Activities

No kid’s party is complete with a round of fun games and activities for the children to do. Let your little heroes’ blast off to play games with Pikachu and Ash! Here are some fun games and activity ideas to make it the best Pokemon birthday party ever.

• Pin the Tail on Pikachu - Pinning the tail games are a must-have in all birthday parties. For the Pokemon theme, have fun pinning the tail on Pikachu. Blindfold the guests, spin them and have them try their luck to pin the tail on Pikachu’s back.

• Pokemon Pinata - Let the children have a battle with the Pinata. Let the kids use their strength and moves to unleash small treats from the Pinata and collect their treats in their favor bags or goodie bags to take home.

• Catch Charizard - Have the kids put on masks and use poke ball stickers to see who catches the elusive dragon, Charizard.

• Poke Ball Treasure Hunt - Set up a treasure hunt around the party venue to let the kids collect as many poke balls as they can

6. Pokemon Dress Up

Party hats, wristbands, ribbons and more - Slip into the Pokemon birthday party spirit with these fun wearables for kids. Whether the kids want to be the trainers or Pokemon, there is something for everyone.

• Pikachu Hats - Make your own Pikachu hats or other Pokemon accessories. Hand them out to your guests as soon as they walk in and let everyone participate in the adventure with Pikachu hats, wristbands and more

• Pika-Perfect - Give the birthday star a very own Pikachu hood and award him the Pokemon Master ribbon to make him feel like a champion

• Pokemon Masks - Give out mystical Pokemon masks to children. There are printable masks available for you to cut out and make on your own

7. Pokemon Birthday Party Photos

Don’t forget to take loads of photos on a special day and share it with your guests. After all, the photo captures the loveable memories and will be a token cherished forever, to remind you of how much fun you had at the Pokemon birthday party.

• Pokemon Hall of Fame - Gather the kids around the Pokemon birthday banner or scene setter, for a round of photo session and catch all the live action. Have all the Pokemon trainers pose their best and capture all the fun in shareable snaps or videos

8. Pokemon Party Table

Balloons, hanging swirls, and streamers are an inherent part of the birthday party decor. However, the decor and Pokemon Theme is incomplete without the center table decked up with all the essentials. The little trainers are sure to have a blast at the table full of Pokemon treats.

• Make the table flash like a bolt - Light up the kid’s faces with fun Pokemon place settings. Start with a Pokemon table cover and deck up the table with mini Pokemon figurines, Pikachu plates, napkins, blowouts and more.

• Pokemon Centre - As the cake is placed in the center of the party table, make sure to turn the attention of all by decorating the party table and turn your party room into a Pokemon center.

Catch the above easy ideas to make your Pokemon Party a big hit amongst all. These tips for cool favors, decorations, games and food will make your Pokemon birthday party stand out. Give your children the most memorable birthday party ever. Go Pokemon!