Pokémon and REALFORCE Reveal New Official Pikachu Gaming Keyboard Collab
Image by Charlotte DavisPikachu is getting its own premium gaming keyboard, with Topre unveiling a new Pokémon edition of its REALFORCE GX1 Plus during Tokyo Game Show 2026.
The collaborative “REALFORCE GX1 Plus Keyboard Pikachu Edition” gives the Japanese-made keyboard a custom gray, black, and yellow appearance filled with smaller references to Pokémon’s mascot.
The reveal comes during Pokémon’s 30th anniversary year, which has recently produced a collection of 30 different Pikachu plushies alongside ZOZOTOWN’s enormous range of 1,025 anniversary T-shirts covering every Pokémon in the series.
REALFORCE comes from Japanese manufacturer Topre and has spent decades building a reputation around its electrostatic capacitive keyboards, initially finding a strong following among professional typists and programmers before expanding further into PC gaming.
The GX1 Plus is one of the brand’s newest gaming models, launching earlier in 2026 as an upgraded version of the original GX1 with faster polling, a detachable cable, and expanded customization through the REALFORCE Connect software.
Topre has also increasingly used the GX1 Plus for character and gaming collaborations, with previous editions based on franchises including Mobile Suit Gundam and STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT alongside several VTuber releases.
Image by Charlotte DavisThe new Pikachu model uses a predominantly gray and black color scheme, with bright yellow accents immediately breaking up the otherwise restrained appearance.
Seven yellow replacement keycaps are included for the letters P, I, K, A, C, H and U, allowing “PIKACHU” to be picked out directly across the keyboard.
Pikachu references continue across several individual keys, with the Enter key featuring the Pokémon’s back and tail while the Escape key uses a small footprint motif.
Other details include electrical graphics, Pikachu silhouettes, and its National Pokédex number “0025,” giving the keyboard plenty of Pokémon references without covering every key in character artwork.
Underneath the custom design, the keyboard retains the performance features of the GX1 Plus, including Topre’s electrostatic capacitive non-contact switches and an 8,000Hz polling rate intended to reduce the delay between a key press and the resulting input reaching the PC.
Its Rapid Trigger and adjustable actuation features allow users to change how deeply individual keys need to be pressed or released before an input is registered, something aimed primarily at games where quick repeated movements can make a noticeable difference.
The Pikachu Edition uses a compact Japanese 91-key layout and PBT keycaps, with full N-key rollover, a detachable USB cable and switches rated for more than 100 million presses.
REALFORCE Connect adds further customization on Windows 11 PCs, including multiple keymaps, lighting presets, macros and settings that can be saved for different games or situations.
The Pikachu keyboard is one of several pieces of gaming hardware being revealed around Tokyo Game Show 2026, with GALLERIA also unveiling 16 Final Fantasy 40th Anniversary PCs covering every numbered game from Final Fantasy through Final Fantasy XVI.
ATLUS and GALLERIA have also revealed a separate Persona 4 Revival gaming PC, using custom case artwork, Midnight Channel-inspired details, and internal lighting based on the upcoming remake.
Fans attending Tokyo Game Show 2026 can currently see the Pikachu Edition in person at Topre’s REALFORCE booth, where it is being displayed alongside new collaboration keyboards based on Hololive talents Koyori Hakui and Kanade Otonose.
Topre hasn’t yet announced a price or exact release date for the “REALFORCE GX1 Plus Keyboard Pikachu Edition”.
Japanese pre-orders are scheduled to begin through major electronics retailers in late December 2026, with further sales and release details expected closer to reservations opening.
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