Beats has teamed up with Pokémon to give its popular Beats Pill speaker a special edition makeover, featuring Pikachu and Mimikyu in a new design set to launch on October 15th.
The cooperation brings two Pokémon characters to the speaker grill, with Pikachu appearing alongside a grayscale version of Mimikyu. The gray speaker also features protruding lightning bolts, giving the familiar Beats Pill a playful new look without changing its core hardware.
The Pokémon theme extends beyond the speaker itself. Beats designed special packaging with Pikachu and Mimikyu’s ears sticking out, making the box part of the display rather than something customers will immediately throw away.
For the first time, Beats is also including lanyard charms with the Pill. The set features three designs: a Poké ball, a lightning bolt and the famous Beats ‘b’ logo, adding another collectible for Pokémon fans.
Cosmetic changes aside, this is still the same Beats Pill that returned in 2024. That means buyers get up to 24 hours of battery life, along with IP67 dust and water resistance, making it suitable for outdoor listening.
The speaker also supports both iPhone and Android devices, while its USB-C connection enables lossless audio playback when connected to a compatible device.
It’s a pretty simple collaboration, but one that makes sense given the popularity of both characters. Pikachu has been the face of Pokémon since the franchise launched in 1996, while Mimikyu, introduced much later, is known for masquerading as Pikachu in hopes of making friends.
The special edition Beats Pill will be available starting October 15 for $149, the same as the standard model. It will be sold through Apple Stores and Target in the US and Apple and Argos in the UK.
