Secretlab’s new Pokémon drop is pure Gen 1 nostalgia — and my wallet is already screaming.

Secretlab Pokémon collection of gaming chairs
Secretlab just announced three new Titan Evo designs featuring Gen 1 Pokémon. (Image credit: Secretlab)

Secretlab's award-winning gaming chair just received a new set of designs that had my editor and me gleefully messaging this morning. The newly announced Pokémon Collection from Secretlab features Pikachu, Gengar, and Eevee.

I don't consider myself a genwunner, but I do have fond memories of the original 151 Pokémon, so this collection hits close to home.

Secret Titan Evo Pokémon Edition
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Secret Titan Evo Pokémon Edition: $684 at Secretlab

Secretlab's Pokémon collection includes three different versions of the Titan Evo gaming chair. All three designs have small details that are nods to three of the most iconic Pokémon from Gen 1.

Secretlab's Eevee gaming chair features one of the franchise's honorary starter Pokémon. (Image credit: Secretlab)

My intro probably seems a bit hyperbolic, but the Secretlab Titan Evo genuinely is one of the best gaming chairs. Our colleagues at PC Gamer even joke about one day finding something to replace Secretlab's entry on that list since it's held the top spot for so long.

"Yes, the best gaming chair, based on hundreds of human hours of testing myriad different chairs, remains one that we've been recommending for years: the Secretlab Titan Evo. And there's good reason for that. It isn't a cheap chair, for sure, but it is more affordable than the best office chairs, and still delivers a great level of comfort and support. And, almost as important, it's incredibly durable, too. Our Titan Evo has been in the office, and well-used for 40 hours a week, all year round, and still looks as good today as the day it arrived."

The Secretlab Titan is comfortable, well-built, and holds up well over time. While it is more expensive than some of its competitors, it has earned a solid reputation for longevity.

Secretlab's Pikachu looks lovely, though I wish it included the iconic fat Pikachu. (Image credit: Secretlab)

The Pokémon Collection versions of the Secretlab Titan Evo have microsuede and velour. They also have the cold-cure foam, pebble seat base that guides you toward the middle of the chair, and softweave plus fabric.

The four-way lumbar support of the Secretlab Titan Evo chairs should help you remain comfortable during long gaming sessions or when working at your desk.

The chairs from the Pokémon collection have some small details that Pokémaniacs will appreciate, such as the Pokédex numbers of Pikachu, Eevee, and Gengar on their respective chairs. Secretlab also snuck in the Pokémon type symbols into the designs.

"Even the subtle line art on the side wings have a lot more depth than what might initially meet the eye. If you look closely, you’ll find that each Pokémon is depicted with a range of poses, expressions and details. We arranged every single one of them by hand to create a one-of-a-kind pattern made specially for fans," said Secretlab.

The Gengar and Eevee chairs also feature other members of their respective evolution lines, including all eight Eevee evolutions. The Pikachu chair lacks Pichu, or either form of Raichu, instead opting for the franchise mascot in different poses. But Raichi always gets done dirty by The Pokémon Company.

A banner that reads "It's Poll Time" and shows a graphic with a dial on it pointing to a mid-range hue on a gradient.

I’m still holding out hope for a 'Fat Pikachu' retro edition, but which of the original 151 would you instantly pre-order if Secretlab gave them the Titan treatment? Give me your best (or most obscure) picks in the comments.


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Sean Endicott is a news writer and apps editor for Windows Central with 11+ years of experience. A Nottingham Trent journalism graduate, Sean has covered the industry’s arc from the Lumia era to the launch of Windows 11 and generative AI. Having started at Thrifter, he uses his expertise in price tracking to help readers find genuine hardware value.

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