It’s February 27, which means that it’s Pokémon Day. To celebrate the release ofPokémon RedandGreenin Japan, The Pokémon Company throws a special live stream every year on this day. That’s always a cause for excitement, but this year’sPokémon Presentsshowcase wasespecially intriguing with theNintendo Switch 2right around the corner.
While we didn’t see Nintendo’s new console during the stream, we did at least get a tease of two games likely coming to the system.Pokémon Legends: Z-Agot a new trailer that teased a late 2025 release date, which would likely make it a Switch 2 cross-launch. We also learned thatPokémon Championsis in development, which could likely make its way to Nintendo’s new system. Beyond that, we got updates on the usual line-up of Pokémon mobile games likePokémon Trading Card Game PocketandPokémon Go. If you missed the show, here’s out full recap of what was announced.
Pokémon Champions is a new Stadium game
The Pokémon Stadium series is getting a revival.Pokémon Championsis a new competitive game that is in development for Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices. It also sounds like it could be coming to Nintendo Switch 2 as well, as it’s slated to launch on “the Nintendo Switch family of consoles.” Development is being handled by The Pokémon Works. It will be compatible withPokémon Home, allowing players to bring in creatures from across the series. We only saw a tease of the game during the presentation, but it showed off some familiar arena battles that call back to the classic Nintendo 64 games.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A gets its grand reveal
The Pokémon Company finally lifted the lid onPokémon Legends: Z-Ato close out the showcase. We got a glimpse of its gameplay, which takes the gameplay ofPokémon Legends: Arceusand places it into a Lumiose City. We see clips of a trainer battling on the streets with pals like Lucario and catching monsters freely. After the new trailer, we got a full overview of its story, characters, and gameplay. There are Wild Zones strewn about the city, which explains why trainers catch Pokémon in the city. The battle system has been completely revamped too, as it has a real-time component. Mega evolutions are returning forZ-A,as well.
The only thing we didn’t get is a proper release date. It’s currently slated to release in late 2025, fueling speculation that it could release on Nintendo Switch 2.
Tons of mobile game updates
We got a bunch of quick updates for Pokémon mobile games, so I’ll rattle them off quickly.Pokémon Gois getting a Black and White themed event on March 4. Primal Groudon and Kygore are coming toPokémon Masters Ex.Pokémon Café Remixis getting a new apple-themed event, featuring new recipes and outfits. Cresselia and Darkrai are coming toPokémon Sleep. Suicune, Alolan Raichu, and Alcremie are coming toPokémon Unitethis year, alongside an updated map and a “first to 500” game mode.
Finally,Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocketis getting a new booster pack on February 28 called Triumphant Light, which features Arceus. Mega Pokémon cards are coming to the game as well later this year.
Pokémon Concierge is getting a second season
Netflix’s animated seriesPokémon Conciergeis getting new episodes. Season 2 is currently in production and slated to launch in September 2025. We got a glimpse of a few critters joining the series in the new episodes, including Shinx and Arcanine. The first four episodes of the first season will be available to stream for free on Pokémon’s YouTube channel until March 9.
New updates for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
If you’re still playingPokémon ScarletandViolet, you’ve got some updates coming. The Pokémon Company is giving away a new Rotom phone case in the games. More Terra battles are coming too, featuring creatures like Garchomp and Salamence.
