# Avery The Poke Kid’s dad pleads for Pokemon legacy

> Avery The Poke Kid’s father asks Pokemon Company to honor his son’s legacy after death.
- Title: Avery The Poke Kid’s dad pleads for Pokemon legacy · Dexerto
- Summary: Avery The Poke Kid’s father asks Pokemon Company to honor his son’s legacy after death.
- Keywords: avery the poke kid, pokemon company, trading card game, pancreatic cancer, jirachi special illustration rare, silver play button, Dexerto
- Source: Dexerto — https://dexerto.com/pokemon/avery-the-poke-kids-dad-breaks-silence-after-death-with-plea-to-pokemon-company-3425558
- Author: Zackerie Fairfax
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:38:19+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: avery the poke kid, pokemon company, trading card game, pancreatic cancer, jirachi special illustration rare, silver play button, gaming, sports
## Avery’s death and legacy
Avery The Poke Kid died aged 12 after an eight-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
## Family’s tribute to Avery
His family shared footage of his final pack opening where he pulled a Jirachi Special Illustration Rare card.
## Father’s plea to Pokemon Company
Christian Garcia asked The Pokemon Company to create a card that lets fans 'chase our son' while opening packs.

> chase our son
## Key takeaway

Avery The Poke Kid’s father requests The Pokemon Company to create a trading card that allows fans to 'chase his memory' after his death at age 12.