Thanks to its compelling story, colorful animation, and lovable characters, Pokemon has developed an enormous fan base over the years. Now, with the help of some creative petcare companies, you can dress up your own little monster in pokemon themed dog outfits. That’s right – on the back of Pikachu’s perennial popularity, Pokemon dog costumes have been designed in all shapes and sizes. To help you find the perfect costume for your pooch, we’ve reviewed a selection of popular options.
Whether you’re looking for cute dog halloween costumes, or an adorably cozy coat for them to wear on chilly walks, we’re confident there’s something on our list for all you nostalgic Pokemon fans with pets.
Kicking off our list of pokemon pet costumes is this adorable pikachu pet costume by PAWZ Road. This fun costume will transform your pooch into pikachu – the most recognizable character in the franchise. Taking the form of a hoodie, the costume is extremely comfortable for pets to wear. It’s sewn from a super soft, fleece-like material, keeping your pet in a snuggly cocoon during wear. This cozy fabric also allows the costume to double up as a jacket for dogs on those cooler days.
Thanks to elasticated cuffs and three easy to fasten poppers, the costume is convenient to put on your dog, too. Once on, you can complete the transformation by pulling up the hood – complete with pikachu’s distinctive pointy ears and rosy cheeks – or leave it down if your dog prefers. To make life easier for pets and owners alike, the costume is carefully designed so that dogs can use the bathroom while wearing it. Owners say it’s well seamed, and looks adorable on any dog – just bear in mind that sizes run a little on the small side.
Pikachu dog costume, available in a range of sizes
Features soft, fleece-like fabric for warmth and comfort
Hoodie with red cheeks and pointy ears completes the look
Stays in place with elasticated cuffs and three poppers
Wide array of sizes available
Easy to take on and off your pet
Dogs can comfortably go to the bathroom in the costume
Cute, iconic appearance
Warm fleece fabric keeps dogs warm
Perfect for many occasions
Sizes run a little small, so barrel chested dogs may struggle to find a fit
May be too warm to wear outdoors in hotter climates
Outfit is missing pikachu’s iconic lightning bolt tail
Next on our list is this cute and fun eevee costume by PAWZ Road – making the company’s second appearance today. She might not be as recognizable as pikachu, but first generation fans will spot eevee in a heartbeat. This adorable pokemon is known for the ability to evolve in to multiple different forms, making a perfect costume for pets who seem to have multiple personae.
These adorable onesie style outfits make great pet halloween costumes for dogs – or cozy coats for winter walking. Sewn from soft coral velvet, the costume is carefully designed to keep pets cozy and comfortable, even for extended periods of wear. With only two sleeves, and a simple popper system, the costume is easy to take on and off your pooch. It’s designed with excellent attention to detail, too, featuring eevee’s large, pointed ears, fox-like tail, and white mane. Owners have successfully placed this stylish and versatile costume on dogs and cats alike. They also say it’s super soft, and made to a high standard of quality.
Pokemon costume for dogs available in 2 sizes
Designed to transform your pet into eevee
Made from cozy coral velvet
Keeps pets warm and comfortable
Easy to place on your pet
Made with excellent attention to detail – including eevee’s tail and mane
Simple to fit to your pet
Suitable for larger cats, too
Great quality
Pets can still relieve themselves while wearing the costume
Less recognizable Pokemon
Design runs a little short on longer-bodied dogs
Rubie’s have also earned themselves a spot on our list, with their simple but cute pikachu pet costume. Portraying the most famous Pokemon of all, the costume features the pointed ears, rosy cheeks, and lightning bolt tail we all know and love. Thanks to its simple, lightweight design, the costume is great for pooches living in warmer climates. It’s made from flannel cloth, known for its softness and durability.
The outfit is easy to put on and take off your pet, too, for added convenience. You can even complete the look by purchasing another Rubie’s outfit for yourself. The company are officially licensed to produce Pokemon costumes, and you’ll find a great selection of heros and villians to choose from for your next fancy dress party.
Pikachu costume for dogs
Available in a range of sizes
Made from soft and durable flannel cloth
Easy to put on and take off
Matching human costumes available
Lightweight fabric is great for warmer climates
Officially licensed costume
Great for warmer climates
Durable, high quality construction
Dogs can relieve themselves while wearing the costume
Limited sizes available
Sizes run a little small
Pikachu’s tail is printed on, only
Pikachu is the order of the day with this soft and comfortable dog costume by PAWZ Road. The adorable fleece is suitable for almost any occasion – from birthday parties, to Christmas, to Halloween – or whenever your canine companion is feeling a little chilly. It’s made from high quality polyester, carefully stitched for optimum durability.
Thanks to its double-layered fabric, the costume is ultra-soft, and comfortable to wear on those chilly days towards the end of the year. The open-backed design is easy to place on your pet: simply feed their front legs through a pair of carefully placed sleeves, before popping closed a few buttons at their stomach. Each PAWZ Road costume also includes a small LED charm, allowing your pet to be seen in the dark, for improved winter safety. Available in six accommodating sizes, it’s the perfect coat and costume for virtually any pooch – as long as they like Pokemon.
Pikachu costume for dogs
Soft fleece fabric
Available in 6 sizes
LED light included
Easy to put on your pet
Keeps dogs cozy during colder weather
Adorable Pikachu design
Too cozy for summer use
Some dogs may find the hooded design uncomfortable
Last, but not least, is this unusual pikachu dog costume by Tonimoz. The fun, crocheted design looks cute on any pooch – no matter their size or breed. Unlike other costumes on the market, pikachu’s iconic face has been woven onto the back of the costume, rather than applied to the hood. This gives the outfit a unique feel, and better displays the Pokemon’s famously cute visage. Pikachu’s face is accompanied by his famous ears, rendered in 3D by some clever crochet techniques. The outfit also includes a full hood, perfect for keeping delicate ears toasty when out and about.
The fabric itself is 100% cotton, for excellent softness and durability. The fabric is also known for being breathable, making this costume perfect for any time of year. This adds up to an outfit that dogs love to wear, since it helps them feel comfortable and safe. The handmade crochet design has been made to an extremely high standard of quality, so you can rest assured the costume will last for wear after wear. To keep the outfit comfortably secured, owners can tie a pretty bow at their dog’s throat. Not only does this offer a sweet finishing touch, it also makes the costume a little more adjustable, for a better overall fit.
Pikachu costume for dogs
Available in 4 different sizes
Unique crocheted design
Made from 100% cotton
Suitable for year-round wear
Features a hood
Durable finish
Striking, cute design
Easy to fit to your dog
Features pikachu’s face and ears prominently
Features pikachu’s face and ears prominently Lightweight and breathable – great for year-round costume parties
Doesn’t represent pikachu’s whole body
Some owners might not enjoy the crocheted design
For us, these five costumes are the best of the bunch, providing pets with a safe, comfortable experience, and owners with an adorable costume companion. We’re confident that all of you Pokemon fans will find the perfect themed outfit for your pet on our list.
If you’ve never dressed up your pet before read on, as we run through some common questions about safe and comfortable canine costumes.
A: Not necessarily. With proper training, most dogs can be taught to have fun with costumes, but not all pooches are comfortable with the idea. Just like us humans, some dogs are a little claustrophobic, and may find it distressing to be put in clothes.
If you introduce your pet to costumes gradually, chances are you can both have fun dressing up. However, if your dog has an anxious disposition, you may need to accept that fancy dress isn’t an activity they can enjoy.
A: Patience is key if you’d like to wear joint costumes with your dog. Below is a basic training structure to get you started:
Dogs will take to costumes much more easily if they begin to wear them from an early age. If you pooch is still quite young, great – start your training as soon as possible.
Safe dog costumes:
The trick to teaching your dog new skills is to reward them for their efforts, and this is no less true when it comes to costume training. Begin by showing your dog their new outfit, offering praise and a little treat when they go to investigate it.
Once your dog is familiar with the outfit, you can gently dress them up. On their first attempt, only leave it on for about five minutes. Cement their positive associations with the outfit by providing plenty of praise and some treats during this time. Over the next few weeks, pop the costume back on your pooch regularly, increasing the time they spend in the outfit gradually until you reach around three hours – enough for the average costume party appearance. Again, reward your dog during dress-up time.
A: This will depend on the costume in question and your dog’s disposition. As a rule of thumb though, your dog shouldn’t wear their costume for more than a few hours.
If you notice any signs of distress, remove the costume as soon as possible. Some signs include:
Topping our list of Pokemon costumes for dogs is this adorable outfit by PAWZ Road. With a variety of sizes to choose from, almost any pooch can be transformed into the iconic pikachu in no time at all. With elasticated cuffs and three easy to seal poppers, your dog will evolve into a spunky electric type Pokemon in no time at all.
Featuring a hood, fitted with pikachu’s iconic pointy ears and rosy cheeks, the outfit can double up as a hoodie to keep pets warm on chilly days. It’s also easy on the skin and comfortable to wear, thanks to the fleece-like fabric it’s made from. Owners report that the costume is well made and cozy, so there’s no need to worry about your little Pokemon accidentally tearing their new outfit.