Pokémon (Premium)

Pokémon (Premium) is the mid-tier model of Stern Pinball's Pokémon, revealed in February 2026 in collaboration with The Pokémon Company International. The game brings the thrill of catching, battling, and training Pokémon to pinball for the very first time, casting players as aspiring Pokémon Trainers working their way toward the top.

Running on Stern's SPIKE 3 platform with a large LCD display, the machine features a large Poké Ball, an animatronic Pikachu, and Team Rocket's Meowth-shaped hot air balloon on the playfield. Video clips from the original Pokémon animated series play throughout the game, backed by custom voiceovers - including Team Rocket leader Giovanni - and the unmistakable 'Pokémon Theme' song.

The Premium edition carries an MSRP of $9,699, slotting between the Pro and the 750-unit Limited Edition. With two flippers and three ramps, it shares the full mechanical feature set of the upper-tier models, making it the sweet spot for home buyers who want the complete Pokémon experience without the LE's collector pricing.