Pokeball Costume
Become the ultimate tool for catching Pokémon in this iconic look.
The Poké Ball is the most recognizable symbol of the Pokémon franchise, making it a highly popular and instantly recognizable costume choice. Fans love this look because it can be worn as a funny inflatable suit, a simple color-blocked outfit, or a creative DIY cardboard build. The classic design features a bold red top half, a white bottom half, and a black horizontal band with a central button.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $15–65
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What you need for a Pokeball costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pokeball costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Red top half
A solid bright red t-shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket representing the top half of the ball.
DIY: Use a plain red t-shirt you already own.
White bottom half
Solid white pants, jeans, or a skirt representing the bottom half of the ball.
DIY: Use white sweatpants or a white skirt.
Black belt or sash
A wide black belt or fabric strip worn around the waist to represent the dividing line.
DIY: Cut a strip of black felt or use black duct tape across the middle of your outfit.
Poké Ball button
A circular white emblem with a black border placed right in the center of the black belt.
DIY: Cut a circle out of white cardboard, draw a black inner circle, and pin it to your waist.
Inflatable Poké Ball suit (Optional)
An officially licensed, fan-operated inflatable jumpsuit that keeps a perfect spherical shape.
DIY: Paint a large cardboard circle red on top and white on the bottom, then wear it like a sandwich board.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pokeball costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on your white pants or skirt to establish the bottom half of the Poké Ball.
- 2
Tuck your solid red top into the white bottoms to create a clean, sharp horizontal division.
- 3
Wrap the wide black belt or black fabric sash directly over the seam where the red and white garments meet.
- 4
Attach your DIY or purchased white circular button to the exact center of the black belt.
- 5
If using the inflatable version instead, step into the suit, tighten the drawstring collar, and turn on the battery-operated fan to inflate.
- 6
Carry a small toy Pokémon plush to complete the theme.
Makeup & hair
Keep makeup simple and clean. You can wear a red and white baseball cap or style your hair in sleek, neutral tones to keep the focus on the spherical outfit.
Pokeball for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with someone dressed as Pikachu, Ash Ketchum, or a Pokémon Trainer.
- group
- Have one person dress as a Trainer holding a plush, while others dress as a Poké Ball and various Pokémon like Eevee or Charizard.
- kids
- Use a red baby onesie, white baby pants, and a black felt strip glued around the middle.
- Plus size
- The color-blocked t-shirt and sweatpants method is highly adjustable and comfortable for all body types.
- pet
- A small red and white dog sweater with a black band crocheted around the center.
Tips
- If building a cardboard sandwich-board version, make sure the armholes are cut wide enough for comfortable movement.
- For the inflatable version, bring extra AA batteries to ensure the fan stays powered throughout the night.
- Wear comfortable white sneakers to match the bottom half of the costume seamlessly.
Pokeball costume FAQ
- How do you make a DIY Pokeball costume?
- The easiest way is to wear a red shirt and white pants, then wrap a wide black belt around your waist with a white cardboard circle pinned to the center.
- Is there an official inflatable Pokeball costume?
- Yes, there is an officially licensed inflatable jumpsuit that uses a built-in fan to maintain a large, round Poké Ball shape.
- What goes well with a Pokeball costume for a group?
- It pairs perfectly with any Pokémon character costume, especially Ash Ketchum, Pikachu, or other pocket monsters.
Did you know? The classic red-and-white Poké Ball design was inspired by arcade buttons and the simple, high-contrast color schemes of early Game Boy games.