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Pokémon Declares 2025 the Year of Eevee

Step aside, Luigi. The Pokémon universe has come alive with anticipation as 2025 is now officially the Year of Eevee. This bold proclamation emerged from the UK Pokémon Center website today. Fans in the U.S. eagerly await its appearance on their site as well.

So, what does this all mean? A new wave is breaking in the Trading Card Game (TCG). Pokémon is launching a special set dubbed Prismatic Evolutions. This set is entirely devoted to Eevee, the lovable brown pup, and its eight delightful evolutions. Get ready for a flurry of new card releases throughout the year. To top it off, a treasure trove of fresh Eevee merchandise is hitting the store.

Unveiling New Eevee Merchandise

Now, whispers of a new Eevee evolution are buzzing through the Pokémon community. It’s been a decade since Eevee evolved into Sylveon, its Fairy-type form, in 2014’s Gen VI. For a franchise that began in 1996 with Eevee evolving into Vaporeon, Jolteon, and Flareon, this hiatus is unprecedented. Subsequent generations introduced Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, and Glaceon. That leaves fans wondering, could 2025 finally break the wait?

Although Fairy types are disappearing from the TCG, the video games brim with potential for a new evolution. Fighting, Metal/Steel, and Dragon types are ripe for exploration. Ignoring TCG constraints, Ground, Rock, Bug, Poison, or Ghost types offer even more opportunities. This flexibility suggests Eevee’s journey is far from over.

The Highly-Anticipated Prismatic Evolutions Set

However, the release of January’s Prismatic Evolutions set, unveiled on January 17, provided no new evolution. Sourced partly from reprints and partly from Japanese sets, the set is still a smash hit. Pre-orders have evaporated at lightning speed. My quest to snag an Elite Trainer Box ended in out-of-stock frustration as soon as it debuted.

The excitement is almost palpable. Yet, with fresh releases slated all year, this craze might cool. For now, the UK boasts an enticing array of Eevee plush toys. These plushes—adorable, charming, and unmistakably Eevee—headline the new "Poké Doll" collection. Here lies an Eevee for every taste—except Flareon, mysteriously missing in action. One might wonder about the absence.

Anticipation Rides High for Eevee’s Next Move

As Eevee merchandise expands at breakneck speed, fans can’t help but speculate about what’s next. Imagine a Dragon-type Eevee or any unforeseen twist that might accompany this marketing explosion. Whether or not this speculation bears fruit, one thing’s clear—Eevee is having its moment. Maybe, just maybe, 2025’s looming announcements will fulfill our wildest dreams. Time will tell, but one thing’s certain: Eevee’s star is shining bright this year.