Hoenn’s Legendary Pokémon Return With New Figures in May 2027

The Pokémon franchise is carrying its 30th-anniversary momentum into a wave of nostalgic releases and announcements. While attention is already turning toward the next-generation games Pokémon Winds and Waves, fans of the Hoenn era have a more concrete reason to look ahead: Bandai Namco is bringing back three Pokémon Scale World figures based on Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald’s signature Legendary trio.

A Collector-Focused Return to Hoenn

The re-release includes Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza, the three Legendary Pokémon most closely associated with the Gen 3 games. Each figure is produced in PVC at a 1/20 scale and belongs to Bandai Namco’s Pokémon Scale World line. The figures were originally released in 2021 and are designed as detailed, non-articulated display pieces rather than toys with moving parts.

Preorders are available through BigBadToyStore, with shipping listed for May 2027. That timing gives Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald fans a new way to revisit the region even as the wider franchise moves toward its next major generation.

Prices Vary Across the Legendary Trio

The three figures do not share the same price. Groudon is listed at $164.99, making it the most expensive option. Kyogre costs $129.99, while Rayquaza is priced at $107.99. The difference may reflect the figures’ varying size and physical presence, although the source does not provide a specific explanation from the manufacturer.

Buyers should also account for a non-refundable down payment ranging from $10.80 to $16.50, described as 10% of each figure’s full price. Shipments to the United States may also include tariff surcharges, so the final cost can be higher than the listed figure price.

Could Hoenn Games Also Come to Switch?

The figures arrive while speculation around Nintendo Switch versions of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald continues. The official Japanese Pokémon Twitter account previously teased Ruby and Sapphire running on Switch, but no ports have been formally confirmed. Earlier leaks also suggested that the Switch versions of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen could run the other Gen 3 games through their emulation setup.

That evidence has encouraged fans to expect more Hoenn releases, but it remains only an indication rather than an announcement. For now, the confirmed 2027 return is the Scale World figure trio, not a new game collection.

Key points

• Groudon, Kyogre, and Rayquaza figures are scheduled to ship in May 2027.
• The figures are 1/20-scale, PVC, highly detailed, and non-articulated.
• Listed prices are $164.99 for Groudon, $129.99 for Kyogre, and $107.99 for Rayquaza.
• Hoenn game ports for Switch remain rumored and have not been officially confirmed.

Pokémon Scale World preorder details

Expert View

This release shows how Pokémon can keep older generations visible without immediately announcing a game remake or port. The Hoenn trio has strong recognition value, and premium figures give collectors a tangible anniversary-era product while speculation around Switch ports continues. However, the merchandise should not be treated as confirmation that Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald are coming to the platform. Its clearest impact is community-facing: it keeps Gen 3 in the conversation and gives nostalgic fans a confirmed purchase ahead of any possible game announcement.