Red doesn’t just want to train Pokémon—he wants to be their friend too. Bulbasaur and Poliwhirl seem game, though independent Pikachu won’t be so easy to win over! But as Red improves as a Pokémon Trainer, so does his competition. And soon Red must team up with his biggest rival, Blue, to defeat a common enemy!

And watch out for Team Rocket, Red… They’re out to get ya!

Story by Hidenori Kusaka, Art by Mato
Release October 27, 2026
ISBN-13 978-1-9747-6938-4
Trim Size 6 1/4 × 9
Length 476 pages
Series Pokémon
Category Manga
Age Rating   All Ages