BODY: Leave it to Ditto, the Pokémon famous for becoming anything, to transform into your Switch 2 carrying case. Peripheral maker HORI has announced two new Ditto-themed accessories for Nintendo's latest console, both arriving in Japan this July.
The first product, the "All-in-One Storage Bag for Nintendo Switch 2 (Ditto)," is built to swallow your entire setup. True to its name, it's designed to hold the Switch 2 console along with games, cables, and assorted accessories in one squishy pink package—channeling Ditto's bottomless, shapeshifting nature.
The second item, the "Plush Pouch for Nintendo Switch 2 (Ditto)," leans into cuteness over capacity. Modeled on the gelatinous blob Pokémon's signature blank-eyed grin, the soft pouch offers a cozy, plush home for your handheld when you're on the move.
Both accessories carry a price tag of ¥5,480 (roughly $35–37 USD, depending on exchange rates) and are slated for a July 2026 release. As officially licensed Pokémon merchandise, they slot neatly into HORI's growing lineup of character-themed gear timed to the Switch 2's ongoing momentum.
The insider take
Ditto has quietly become one of The Pokémon Company's most merchandise-friendly mascots, and the reasons are practical as much as sentimental. Its formless pink shape is cheap to mold, instantly recognizable, and—crucially—its whole identity is "becoming other things," which makes it the perfect mascot for storage and carrying goods. Here in Tokyo, Ditto plush and pouch items are a fixture at Pokémon Center stores, often selling out faster than flashier flagship characters. HORI pricing these at ¥5,480 signals they're aimed at the gift and collector market rather than budget commuters—expect them to move quickly among fans who've already lined up for a Switch 2.
Originally reported by GAME Watch (Japanese).