Bandai Namco Unveils Fire-Type Pokémon Swing Collection Keychains for 2026 Japan Release

Bandai Namco, Nintendo, and Game Freak have officially revealed the next set in the Pokémon Swing Collection, this time focusing exclusively on fire-type Pokémon. The collection includes five distinct keychains, set to debut in Bandai Namco Gashapon capsule machines across Japan at the end of May 2026.

Each keychain will be priced at 300円 (~$2), offering an affordable collectible option for fans. While no dedicated page exists on the North American Pokémon website yet, similar items have previously been distributed worldwide through retailers like SimplyToyz.

Keychain Design and Pokémon Roster

The fire-type keychains feature a simple yet charming design, with each piece showcasing a fire-type Pokémon attached to a ball chain for easy attachment to keys or bags. The set includes three starter Pokémon at various evolutionary stages:

• Fennekin
• Charizard
• Typhlosion

Additional Pokémon in the collection are:

• Flareon (Eeveelution)
• Victini (Legendary/Mythic, dual-type)

Visual Preview

Bandai Namco, Nintendo, and Game Freak have shared a preview image of the keychains, showing their design and color schemes. The image is sourced directly from the official announcement.

Past Collections and Future Releases

This fire-type collection follows previous releases in the Pokémon Swing Collection series, including:

• Electric-type set: Pikachu, Jolteon, Yamper
• Dragon-type set: Latios, Latias, Dragonite

The upcoming fire-type keychains will be available in Japan starting May 2026, with no confirmed release date for other regions at this time.

Context: Recent Pokémon Games

The announcement coincides with the latest Pokémon titles, including Pokémon Champions (available on Nintendo Switch and set for a 2026 mobile release) and Pokémon Pokopia (exclusive to the upcoming Switch 2).