50 cool iPhone cases for geeks and nerds

We scoured the internet for the nerdiest and best phone cases for the Apple iPhone X, iPhone XS and iPhone XR. This is what we found.

For starters, check out this pair of Super Mario Bros.-styled cases. The Luigi case is especially perfect for when you're having one of those "Player 2" kind of days.

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This Coach x Namco collaborative iPhone XS Max case is a bit pricey, but we love the look.

Cap may now be old and grey and with Peggy, but you can always relive his glory days fighting Hydra with this badass, officially licensed iPhone XR case.

We love how colorful this Jake phone case is.

Forget those dopey plumbers Mario and Luigi. Super Waluigi Bros. is where it's at.

This iPhone X/XS/XR case also wins love by daylight, so it's a total win-win.

This embroidered My Neighbor Totoro case for the iPhone X/XS/XR is really soft to the touch.

No, wait -- this isn't a Zack Morris phone. It's a silicone case that just looks like a 1980s cell phone.

This transparent Pokemon iPhone case is hella adorable.

Barney the Dinosaur, he's not.

OK, this iPhone X and XS case is actually of this world.

[heavy breathing intensifies]

It's more of a deranged kind of laugh, really.

This clever phone case will get a lot of double takes.

This OtterBox Symmetry Series case for the iPhone X and XS has a raised, beveled edge to help protect your screen, too.

Amazon reviewers say this odd phone case gets them plenty of compliments from strangers, if you're into that sort of thing.

This case combines your love for tacos and for doge memes. It even comes with a matching ring holder.

This simple, lightweight case is "nerdy... without being flashy," says one Amazon reviewer.

Beep bee bee iPhone XR case. Beep beep hard polycarbonate. Boop.

Want to know how this phone case was made? First, they take the dinglebop and they smooth it out with a bunch of schleem. (The schleem is then repurposed for later batches.)

This Gameboy-esque phone case comes preloaded with 36 retro games.

Know how to make this Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild phone case even cooler? Pair it with this wireless Sheikah Slate phone charger from RegisBox.

Fact: Black bears are best. Secondary fact: This iPhone X/XS/XR case is cool.

Show your love for the anime classics with this iPhone X/XR/XS/XS Max case.

This may be the perfect phone case for a Dragon Quest fan... or any run-of-the-mill slime aficionado.

This Harry Potter-inspired case is hella cute, and can be ordered for just about every iPhone model imaginable.

Don't worry -- this is the classic anime Sonic everyone knows and loves, and not the hella creepy CGI Sonic from the coming movie.

There are a handful of neat Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle designs out there, but this stylized Japanese look is one of our faves.

This Wonder Woman polycarbonite phone case shows our favorite DC heroine some love.

This iPhone XR case features a red cloth back with the Captain Marvel logo front and center.

With this case, your iPhone XR will totally last forever, just like Wakanda.

This iPhone XR case is made by OtterBox, so you know it'll hold up to some serious abuse.

This official Game of Thrones case comes in a variety of styles -- there's one available for each house.

This "translucent glow" OtterBox case features a Venom design and is compatible with the iPhone X and XS.

OK, so maybe you'll find a better Doctor Who case somewhere -- there are a LOT of planets out there. But this one is still pretty cool.

This officially licensed Sanrio iPhone XR case is transparent.

This case has a 9H tempered glass back.

So. Ridiculously. Cute. Plus, there's a version for just about any size iPhone you own!

We just want to give this little guy the biggest hug!

Your iPhone X isn't quite as invulnerable as the Man of Steel, so you'd better protect it with a case like this.

There are 10 Steven Universe designs to choose from, so you'll find one you like no matter whom of the Crystal Gems you stan.

This one ticks all the boxes. You know, if one of your boxes is "must have Deadpool on it."

This iPhone XR case is made of TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) and has a raised lip.

A Naruto case for your iPhone XR? Believe it!

If you're looking for neat STEM-inspired designs, this manufacturer also offers a physics case, chemistry case and more.

Great news, anime fans: There are nine different Attack on Titan cases for your iPhone X, XS and XR to choose from.

This official Star Trek case turns your iPhone XS Max into a tricorder -- not that it wasn't already functioning as one already.

Celebrate the classic anime Neon Genesis Evangelion with your choice of 10 different phone case designs.

My Hero Academia is the hottest anime out there right now, so of course you know there are going to be phone cases available.

Whether you love Ezra Miller's Flash or Grant Gustin's Arrowverse Flash, this phone case is a great way to proudly show your fanhood.