Razer Pikachu and Eevee PC Collection Review: Cute Design, Costly Pokémon Premium

Razer’s Pikachu and Eevee PC accessory range has a clear strength: it finally looks like one collection rather than a few regular peripherals interrupted by a character print. Dusty pink covers the keyboard and mouse, while artwork of the two Pokémon runs through the keyboard, palm rest, mouse, mat and headset. For anyone building a warm, pastel desk setup, the visual direction is unusually cohesive.

The awkward part is that the collection’s appeal is almost entirely aesthetic, while its prices sit well above equivalent non-licensed Razer versions. The four-piece set is listed at £319.93 through Razer, and the individual price gaps add up quickly. That does not make the range poor-quality hardware. It does make it a purchase where buyers should separate the value of the peripheral itself from the value they personally place on Pokémon-themed design.

That distinction matters especially because these are not Razer’s flagship, feature-packed models repainted in pink. The range uses more accessible products: the Ornata V3 Tenkeyless keyboard, Cobra mouse, Gigantus V2 mat and Kraken V4 X headset. A lower initial hardware tier can be sensible for an officially licensed collection, since placing the same branding on a far more expensive product would push the final cost even higher. But it also means shoppers should not assume the Pokémon version represents the best technical option in its broader category.

A much stronger design than Razer’s earlier Pokémon desk gear

The Pikachu and Eevee line improves considerably on an earlier Pokémon-themed Razer keyboard whose predominantly yellow chassis and black keys produced a less unified result. Here, the Ornata V3 Tenkeyless has a matching dusty-pink board and key layout, with character art integrated around the keys rather than added as a small token graphic.

The keyboard’s 84-key layout is tenkeyless, meaning it omits the dedicated number pad usually found at the right side of a full-size keyboard. That can reduce its desk footprint and leave more room for a mouse, though people who enter lots of numbers may miss the numpad. It is also low profile: its keys and switches are shorter than conventional full-height keyboard components. That is a form factor preference rather than an automatic upgrade. Some people prefer the reduced key travel and lower hand position; others want the deeper movement and feel of traditional keys.

Razer uses clicky mecha-membrane switches here. In simple terms, mecha-membrane is neither a conventional mechanical keyboard switch nor a basic membrane design; it is intended to combine a membrane-based construction with a more defined, clicky response. The result was described as more satisfying to type on than other low-profile alternatives, even by someone who generally does not favor low-profile keyboards.

The visual centerpiece is the removable magnetic palm rest. It depicts Pikachu and Eevee sleeping amid leaves and yellow flowers, with smaller character details around the directional keys and across the spacebar. This is exactly where the collection earns its appeal: the artwork is not limited to a logo stamped on a familiar device. The pink palette and recurring illustrations make the products read as an intentional desk arrangement.

Yet the keyboard also makes the cost question impossible to ignore. The Pikachu and Eevee Ornata V3 Tenkeyless is priced at £119.99, compared with a £69.99 MSRP for the plain default model. That is a £50 premium for the themed finish and artwork, without a stated change to its underlying keyboard specification.

The mouse offers familiar specs in a more charming shell

The Pikachu and Eevee Cobra mouse follows the same formula. It retains the standard Cobra’s third-generation Razer switches and 8,500 DPI optical sensor, but swaps in the soft pink body and wheel, plus artwork on its left and right buttons. DPI, or dots per inch, is a sensitivity measurement: a higher setting generally means the cursor travels farther on screen for the same physical mouse movement. It is a specification worth knowing, but it should not be treated as a direct quality score. Comfort, shape, button placement and the way a person uses a mouse can matter more than a very high sensitivity ceiling.

The plain Cobra has been available for £40 at full price and was cited at £26.48 in a sale, while the Pikachu and Eevee edition costs £59.99 through Razer and can reach £70 at retailers. At the direct price, that is a £20 difference against the ordinary mouse’s full-price figure; against the cited sale price, the gap becomes far wider. Price comparisons with sales naturally move over time, but the underlying point is stable: the licensed version charges a meaningful premium despite sharing its core hardware.

The mouse’s decoration is more than a novelty if longevity is a concern. The surface art was reported to remain in good condition after extended use. Still, a buyer weighing features rather than theme should note that Razer’s Basilisk V3 is described as offering more RGB lighting zones and programmable buttons for less money. RGB zones are independently controllable lighting areas, while programmable buttons can be assigned particular commands or functions. Those are practical advantages for players who want customization, not merely a different look.

The Gigantus V2 mat is desk-friendly, not enormous

The matching Gigantus V2 mouse mat is 360 x 275 x 3 mm. It is designed for a smaller desk, while still leaving enough space for the Cobra and allowing the keyboard to overlap one edge. Its £34.99 price is another place where the design may matter more than raw dimensions, since larger Razer mats are available at that amount.

Its role within the collection is easy to understand, though. A matching mat turns the setup from a group of individual peripherals into a single visual scene. The artwork has reportedly stayed vibrant despite routine use and accidental coffee exposure, a useful sign for anyone worried that an all-over printed mat will look worn prematurely. Availability may require checking retailers, as Razer’s own stock of this particular version appeared to be depleted.

The headset repeats the pattern: capable, cute and costly

Razer’s Kraken V4 X Pikachu and Eevee edition is priced at £109.99. It has 40 mm Razer TriForce drivers and a retractable HyperClear cardioid microphone, the same stated hardware found in the regular version. A cardioid microphone is designed to prioritize sound from the front while reducing pickup from other directions, which can help focus on the wearer’s voice. The 40 mm figure refers to the diameter of the drivers that produce sound inside the earcups; it is a physical specification, not a guarantee of superior audio on its own.

The standard all-black Kraken V4 X has a £79.99 retail price and was available for £63.85 in a cited retailer offer. The themed model’s £30 premium buys a pink-and-white finish, sleeping Pikachu and Eevee art on the headband, and character images inside the earcups. The execution is consistent with the rest of the set, but it stops short of a fully bespoke design: the exterior still carries the familiar Razer logos rather than Pokémon-specific lighting, and the white boom microphone stands out against the otherwise coordinated colors.

That is not necessarily a failure. The headset has the collection’s strongest requirement: match the other pieces and deliver the standard Kraken V4 X feature set. But someone shopping primarily for sound quality, microphone performance or expanded features should compare alternatives rather than assuming the themed model’s higher sticker price delivers a parallel hardware upgrade.

Who this collection makes sense for

The sensible audience for this range is very specific: a Pokémon fan who values a coordinated pink desk setup and is comfortable paying more for art and licensing. For that person, the keyboard may be the standout item. Its artwork, magnetic palm rest and design coverage make the premium easier to understand than it is on the mouse or headset.

Buying only one or two favorite pieces may also be the more practical route than treating the £319.93 set as an automatic bundle purchase. The full setup is visually strong, but each product carries its own premium, and the same money can otherwise go toward standard peripherals with additional controls, lighting or other performance-oriented features.

For budget-conscious Pokémon fans, the collection presents a classic licensed-hardware compromise. The devices appear functional and thoughtfully decorated, but their technical proposition is largely the same as the regular products underneath. In other words, the pink coating and Pikachu-and-Eevee illustrations are not a free bonus; they are the central thing being sold.

Pokémon fandom spans much more than desk accessories, of course, while Nintendo gaming culture has its own very different technical rabbit holes. For example, an Ocarina of Time bottle glitch with potential speedrun implications is a reminder that the hobby can be as much about systems and tricks as it is about making a setup look adorable.

Razer’s latest Pokémon collection succeeds at the part previous themed gear struggled with: it feels designed for fans from the outset. The deciding question is simply whether that visual coherence is worth the extra £20, £30 or, in the keyboard’s case, £50 over comparable plain hardware. The answer can be yes, but it should be a deliberate yes—not one obscured by the extremely effective sight of Pikachu and Eevee taking a nap on a palm rest.