We're only a couple of weeks into 2026, but in that short time, I've become a real big fan of carrying around my Nintendo Switch 2 in this Hori Vault Case, part of the Pokémon Gengar and Mimikyu collection.
The Nintendo Switch 2 case isn't doing anything I haven't seen before. It's a hardshell case with some game and accessory storage, and has a handle on the top to make lugging it around a lot easier. But as a Pokémon fan of around 27 years and one with a preference for spooky types, it's the combined quality of what this case does right and the frighteningly good design that's made it one of my first favorite accessories I've tested this year.
This Hori case is exactly what I like to see when it comes to licensed Switch 2 accessories and tech of any caliber. Instead of the R.D.S Industries Mario Kart World case available for $19.99 at Amazon US, which just reuses the same, boring boxart showing Mario and all the racers digging up the dirt on some race track, Hori put more thought into the design of this officially licensed case.
The hardshell exterior features brand-new art of Gengar and a line of adorable Mimiky surrounding him. It uses light, subdued pastel colors to make it look more delicate and unique. The light pastel purples and creamy yellows used in its design give a more professional and adult appeal, which feels right up my street as a 30-something-year-old fan.
With art this good, it's a shame it's only found on the top portion of the case. The bottom part drops any art for a plain purple colorway with no other Pokémon details to be found. A Gengar motif on the zippers, or even a logo on the back, would have tied it altogether. At least the interior isn't all black like plenty of other licensed cases I've looked at in the past. The internal flap, which can store up to 10 physical games, features the same pastel color, as does the mesh accessory pocket above it.
It's a simple choice, but the red of the Switch 2 carts contrasts nicely with the purple, and I like how it ties into the Gengar and ghost-type theming of the case. I'm also a fan of its construction, as Hori made the simple yet handy decision to add a tiny velcro strap to keep the game flap secure when opening the case. Any time you want to pull up the game storage, the overhang of the mesh pocket can be used to keep it up and out of the way. I'm not entirely sure if that was it's itnention, but I'm glad Hori included it either way.
Of all the Hori Gengar and Mimikyu products and Switch 2 cases out there, this case isn't the most feature-full (the Belkin Charging Case still wins that award), but it's definitely earned a spot as one of my favorite-looking Switch 2 cases on the market today. Naturally, you have to be a Pokémon fan that's privy to Ghost Types to get the most enjoyment from it, but my little over a week lugging around my Ninty handheld in it has been a joy, and has me eagerly awaiting to test the entire collection later in the year.
If Gengar isn't your thing, you'll be glad to know that Hori launched the Eevee Cottage Core line of Switch 2 accessories that start from $22.09 at Best Buy last year. It features a range of accessories that combine the iconic Gen 1 Pokémon with a dainty aesthetic that feels equally fitting for adult fans and collectors. I've been fortunate enough to be supplied with some of the Eevee accessories, so check back in to see how I get on with the collection, and the Gengar and Mimikyo Switch 2 goodies if you're as keen to Poké-ify your Switch 2 setup this new year as much as I am.
- Hori Gengar and Mimiku Switch 2 Adventure Pack | $36.99 at Best Buy
- View all Hori Nintendo Switch 2 accessories | at Best Buy
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