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Owala’s limited-edition Pokémon tumblers are sold out already — here’s how to get one

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Fernandez, C. (2026, September 16). Owala’s limited-edition Pokémon tumblers are sold out already — here’s how to get one. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/owala-pokemon-collab-target-rcna598026

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Owala released a limited-edition collection of Pokémon-themed FreeSip stainless steel water bottles priced at $29.99 each to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The collection features popular characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Eevee but has sold out online. However, some may still be available in Target stores or can be reserved through Target Circle notifications when restocked online.
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Owala, known for its innovative water bottles, has released a limited-edition collection of Pokémon-themed FreeSip stainless steel tumblers to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. The lineup features popular characters like Pikachu and Charizard, as well as Eevee and Bulbasaur. Each tumbler costs $29.99 and includes a carrying handle with a flip-top lid, keeping drinks cold for up to 24 hours.

Despite the excitement, all online stock is already sold out. However, some local Target stores may still have these bottles available in-store. Owala fans are encouraged to check their nearest Target location or shop through Target's website using a Target Circle membership to maximize any potential discounts or benefits.

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FreeSip NBC Selected Owala Pokémon the Pokemon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration

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The collection includes the popular FreeSip stainless steel water bottle, designed with illustrations of some of the most well-known Pokémon, including Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Bulbasaur and more.
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🔮 The collection is already completely sold out online, but your local Target store may still have some in stock, so be sure to check stores near you.

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Owala, one of our favorite water bottle brands, is always launching something new and exciting, and for Pokémon fans, its latest collab is special. asserted
collab → launch → fans
Today, the brand launch a limited-edition collection of Pokémon-themed water bottles to honor the Pokemon Trading Card Game 30th Celebration. asserted
brand → launch → Celebration
The collection includes the popular FreeSip stainless steel water bottle, designed with illustrations of some of the most well-known Pokémon, including Pikachu, Charizard, Eevee, Bulbasaur and more. asserted
collection → include → Pikachu
The bad news: The tumblers, which cost $29.99, are already sold out online. asserted
which → cost → 29.99
But keep reading to find out how you can still get your hands on one of these fun and colorful designs. asserted
you → keep → designs
The Owala x Pokémon collection includes the 16-ounce FreeSip Water Bottle. asserted
collection → include → Bottle
You can shop bottles with designs of Charizard, Pikachu, Gengar, Eevee and Vaporion and an option that includes Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur. asserted
that → shop → Charmander
The water bottles have a carrying handle, a flip-top lid and they keep drinks cold for up to 24 hours. asserted
they → have → hours
The collection is already completely sold out online, but your local Target store may still have some in stock, so be sure to check stores near you. uncertain
store → sell → you
Additionally, with a Target Circle membership, you can sign in and sign up to be notified when the bottles are back in stock online. asserted
bottles → sign → stock
In the meantime, you can also shop the FreeSip at Owala, in other designs and patterns, including holiday-themed ones and customizable options. asserted
you → shop → ones
I’m a commerce editor at NBC Selected, where I write about deals, sale events and product launches. asserted
I → ’m → deals
I’ve also written about the best reusable water bottles, brand collaborations and more. asserted
I → write → bottles
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