Casio's new Pokémon G-Shock comes in a Poké Ball, but good luck getting your hands on one

After being subject to several leaks, Casio’s new limited-edition watch celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary is officially here. It’s packed with Easter eggs and Pokémon-themed details, and comes in a cute Poké Ball-shaped case. 

Unlike previous Pokémon collaborations, which were all based on the compact Baby-G lineup, Casio has picked the oversized GA-110 as the foundation for its latest collab. Much like the recently released Gundam-themed G-Shock, the watch features a clear, translucent resin case and band, while the dial, bezel, buttons, and hands are dressed in Pokémon’s signature RGB (red, green, blue) color scheme inspired by the original 1996 Game Boy games.

However, the Pokémon references don't stop there. The inset dial at 9 o'clock resembles a Poké Ball, with an indicator hand shaped like Pikachu from behind. The resin band showcases 30 Pokémon in total as a tribute to the franchise's 30th anniversary, and includes the starter Pokémon from every mainline generation from Kanto through Paldea, alongside Pikachu and Eevee.

Mew, a Mythical Pokémon, appears on the band keeper, while the case back is engraved with a special Pokémon 30th anniversary logo. Everything comes packaged in a special Poké Ball-shaped case inside a custom outer box that features all 30 Pokémon.

Getting your hands on one won't be easy, though. In Japan, the watch will be sold through a lottery-based pre-order sale. US buyers won't have to deal with a lottery, but they'll still need to act fast, as the limited inventory and Pokémon's enduring popularity will likely see the watch sell out in no time.

Pricing & Availability

The Pokémon x G-Shock GA-110PKM-7A is priced at $270 in the US and ¥33,000 in Japan. Pre-orders open up in the US on Wednesday, July 1, while the Japanese lottery application runs from July 1 through July 6, with the watch scheduled to go on sale on July 17. Casio hasn't confirmed whether it plans to release the watch in other markets, such as the UK and Europe. 

Specifications

• Case/bezel material: Resin
• Band: Clear resin band with 30 Pokémon illustrations and a Mew-themed band keeper
• Glass: Mineral Glass
• Water resistance: 200 meters
• Construction: Shock Resistant, Magnetic Resistant
• Battery: CR1220 (approx. 2 years)
• Compatible wrist size: 145–215 mm
• World time: 29 time zones (48 cities + UTC)
• Stopwatch: 1/1000-second stopwatch with speed measurement
• Timer: 24-hour countdown timer
• Alarms: Five daily alarms (including one snooze alarm)
• Backlight: Amber LED with afterglow
• Calendar: Full auto-calendar (through 2099)
• Accuracy: ±15 seconds per month
• Special features: Red, green, and blue accents inspired by the original Pokémon games, Poké Ball-inspired subdial with Pikachu-shaped indicator hand, 30th anniversary engraved case back, and Poké Ball-shaped collector's packaging
• Price: ¥33,000 (Japan) / $270 (US)