Fender and Pokémon have announced a limited collaboration that dresses two of the instrument maker’s most iconic models—the Stratocaster and the Telecaster—in artwork inspired by Pokémon Red and Green.
The release arrives as Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebrations continue, underlining the franchise’s long history on Nintendo hardware that began with the Game Boy.
Background and context
Pokémon Red and Green were developed by Game Freak and launched on Nintendo’s Game Boy in 1996 in Japan, laying the foundation for a franchise that now spans handheld and console generations, including the Nintendo Switch.
Fender’s collaboration taps into that retro legacy with designs that explicitly reference the pixel art and visual language of those earliest titles.
Design details
Fender’s two models are decorated with pixel art scenes across the guitar bodies, complemented by transparent pickguards that feature pixelated edges so more of the artwork remains visible.
Both guitars include Poké Ball inlays on their fretboards and a dedicated toggle that produces an 8-bit tone option, a nod to the chiptune-era sounds associated with classic handheld games.
The collaboration pairs two familiar Fender silhouettes—the Stratocaster and the Telecaster—with these nostalgic touches.
Availability and official wording
Fender and the Pokémon Center list the instruments as part of the anniversary merchandising program and indicate that the guitars will be released next year.
Pre-orders are described on the Pokémon Center as “coming soon,” which the companies present as the current availability status ahead of a formal release date announcement.
Why it matters
Fender’s Stratocaster and Telecaster are among the most recognizable electric guitars in history, and this collaboration joins a wider trend of cross-industry merchandise that celebrates major gaming anniversaries.
For collectors and fans of both music and Pokémon, the pairing ties a storied musical brand to the visual and audible nostalgia of early Game Boy-era Pokémon.
What to watch for
Retail details, pricing and confirmed release dates have not been posted beyond the “coming soon” pre-order notice on the Pokémon Center.
Interested buyers should monitor the Pokémon Center and Fender’s official channels for the formal launch announcement and pre-order window.
The release arrives as Pokémon’s 30th anniversary celebrations continue, underlining the franchise’s long history on Nintendo hardware that began with the Game Boy.
Background and context
Pokémon Red and Green were developed by Game Freak and launched on Nintendo’s Game Boy in 1996 in Japan, laying the foundation for a franchise that now spans handheld and console generations, including the Nintendo Switch.
Fender’s collaboration taps into that retro legacy with designs that explicitly reference the pixel art and visual language of those earliest titles.
Design details
Fender’s two models are decorated with pixel art scenes across the guitar bodies, complemented by transparent pickguards that feature pixelated edges so more of the artwork remains visible.
Both guitars include Poké Ball inlays on their fretboards and a dedicated toggle that produces an 8-bit tone option, a nod to the chiptune-era sounds associated with classic handheld games.
The collaboration pairs two familiar Fender silhouettes—the Stratocaster and the Telecaster—with these nostalgic touches.
Availability and official wording
Fender and the Pokémon Center list the instruments as part of the anniversary merchandising program and indicate that the guitars will be released next year.
Pre-orders are described on the Pokémon Center as “coming soon,” which the companies present as the current availability status ahead of a formal release date announcement.
Why it matters
Fender’s Stratocaster and Telecaster are among the most recognizable electric guitars in history, and this collaboration joins a wider trend of cross-industry merchandise that celebrates major gaming anniversaries.
For collectors and fans of both music and Pokémon, the pairing ties a storied musical brand to the visual and audible nostalgia of early Game Boy-era Pokémon.
What to watch for
Retail details, pricing and confirmed release dates have not been posted beyond the “coming soon” pre-order notice on the Pokémon Center.
Interested buyers should monitor the Pokémon Center and Fender’s official channels for the formal launch announcement and pre-order window.
