Pokemon Balloons: Everything You Need to Know About Decorating Your Party With These Pocket Monsters

Pokemon Balloons: Everything You Need to Know About Decorating Your Party With These Pocket Monsters

Pokemon balloons transform any birthday bash or celebration into a trainer’s dream, and I’m here to tell you exactly how to nail this theme without breaking the bank or losing your mind.

Look, I’ve decorated more Pokemon parties than I can count, and parents always hit me with the same questions: “Where do I find decent Pokemon balloons?” and “Will they actually look like the characters or just sad yellow blobs?”

I get it. Nobody wants to spend money on party supplies that look nothing like what you ordered online.

Why Pokemon Balloons Still Hit Different in 2024

Kids lose their minds over Pokemon. Always have, probably always will.

The thing is, Pokemon-themed balloons do heavy lifting at parties without you needing a degree in party planning. They’re instant atmosphere, zero skill required.

I learned this the hard way after trying to hand-make decorations for my nephew’s 7th birthday. Three hours into cutting out Pikachu faces from cardboard, I gave up and ordered proper Pokemon character balloons.

Best decision I made that week.

Pre-Made Foil Balloons: The Easy Win

Foil balloons (sometimes called mylar balloons) are your best friend when you’re short on time or patience.

These aren’t your grandma’s party balloons. They’re printed with actual character designs that kids recognize instantly.

Popular Character Options

The classic lineup includes:

• Pikachu (obviously – it’s the mascot)
• Charmander (fire types always popular)
• Squirtle (the cool water turtle everyone loves)
• Bulbasaur (underrated, but loyal fans exist)

Party Direct sells a solid 4-pack featuring all these characters. You get variety without buying 47 individual balloons.

I’ve also spotted Eevee, Gengar, and Snorlax balloons floating around. The selection keeps growing because Pokemon never goes out of style.

What Makes Foil Balloons Worth It

Here’s why I always go foil for Pokemon parties:

• They last longer – we’re talking days, not hours
• Colors stay vibrant – no sad, faded Pikachu faces
• They hold helium better – important if you want floating decorations
• They’re reusable – carefully deflate them after the party

The downside? They cost more than latex. But you’re paying for quality that actually looks like Pokemon characters instead of yellow circles with confused expressions.

Latex Balloons: Budget-Friendly Backup Dancers

Don’t sleep on latex balloon options though.

They work brilliantly as filler balloons around your featured foil characters. Think of them as the backup dancers to your main performers.

Grab yellow latex balloons to match Pikachu, red ones for Pokeballs, or mix Pokemon colors throughout your space.

I use latex balloon packs to create balloon clusters with one foil Pokemon character in the center surrounded by matching latex colors. Looks expensive, costs nothing.

Pro tip: Get a few extra latex balloons. Kids will pop them. It’s basically guaranteed.

Where to Actually Buy These Things

You’ve got options, and I’ve tested most of them.

Target

Over 1,700 results for Pokemon balloons. That’s not a typo.

Target carries:

• Foil character balloons
• Latex options
• Complete helium balloon kits

Their advantage? You can see them in person before buying. No surprise disappointments when the package arrives.

Party City Canada

If you’re north of the border, Party City Canada has Pokemon-themed balloon bouquets ready to go. Same-day pickup exists. Same-day delivery too.

They bundle Pikachu with Pokeball balloons and other characters into complete bouquets. Perfect if you don’t want to figure out which balloons work together.

Walmart

Walmart sells 25-piece Pokemon-inspired balloon packs for $12.99. That’s ridiculous value.

The catch? They’re “inspired by” rather than officially licensed. Translation: they’ll look Pokemon-ish but might not have exact character faces.

For budget parties, totally fine. For kids who know their Pokemon inside out, might cause complaints.

Balloons Online

Licensed Pokemon balloon packs with multiple characters ship directly to you. The selection beats most physical stores.

I order from them when I need specific characters that local stores don’t carry.

Shein

Yeah, Shein sells Pokemon foil balloons now. The prices are almost suspiciously low.

Shipping takes forever though. Don’t order from Shein two days before the party and expect miracles.

Helium: Yes or No?

The eternal balloon question.

Helium makes balloons magical. They float, they move, they create that “wow” moment when kids walk into the party.

But helium costs money and finding it can be annoying.

Your Helium Options

• Buy a helium tank: Worth it if you throw parties regularly or need 20+ balloons inflated. Small portable helium tanks exist that handle standard party needs.
• Get balloons filled at stores: Many places fill balloons you purchase from them for free or cheap. Target, Party City, and some grocery stores offer this service.
• Skip helium entirely: Tape balloons to walls, hang them from ceilings, or create balloon garlands that don’t need floating.

I’ve done beautiful Pokemon setups without a single floating balloon. You just need wall hooks and clear fishing line.

DIY Balloon Twisting: For the Brave

Creating a Pikachu balloon sculpture from scratch sounds impressive at parties. Parents will think you’re some kind of balloon wizard.

The reality? It’s beginner-level if you follow instructions.

What You Need

• 260-sized yellow twisting balloons (the long skinny ones)
• A balloon pump