The February 2025 Pokémon Presents livestream announced several Pokémon-related news topics in conjunction with Pokémon Day, an annual celebration of the launch of the original videogames 29 years ago on 27th Feb 1996.
Here’s a quick rundown on the many things revealed:
Pokémon Champions
This newly announced title aims to focus on the battling aspects that fans have come to love over the decades, and it will be playable on IOS, Android and Nintendo Switch with further compatability with Pokémon HOME, allowing players to bring in Pokémon from other titles such as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet as well as Pokémon GO.
I will be excited to see if this will be a Lite version of Pokémon battles in the main-line game or if it will be a full-fledged system that could even become the next big competitive Pokémon game.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Scheduled for release in late 2025, Trainers first saw this title’s reveal on Pokémon Day 2024. Now Trainers have more information about this upcoming title, with new gameplay footage revealing the first partner Pokémon that players will befriend in Lumiose City: Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile.
Playable language – Latin American Spanish
Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions will be some of the first titles to be playable in Latin American Spanish at launch, marking the 10th supported playable languages in Pokémon games. This support even expands to the Trading Card Game (TCG) starting with the next expansion, Scarlet & Violet – Journey Together. Now, more players can enjoy Pokémon in their own native language!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket reveals New Triumphant Light Themed Booster Pack
A new themed booster pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket will be playable beginning 28th Feb, 2025, titled Triumphant Light. In addition to that, Ranked matches will be coming starting March 2025. Trainers can expect additional details to comewhen it is implemented into the game.
Return of Mega Evolution to the Pokémon TCG!
This year, Trainers can expect Mega Evolution to return to the Pokémon TCG, marking the return of Pokémon that give up 3 prize cards when Knocked Out. The first 2 Mega evolution cards to be revealed are Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex, and Trainers can expect these new cards to shake up the TCG in a big way!
New Episodes of Pokémon Concierge Coming September 2025
New episodes of the beautiful stop-motion animated series Pokémon Concierge are scheduled for release in September 2025 exclusively on Netflix.
Until March 9, 2025, Trainers can also watch the first four episodes of Pokémon Concierge on Pokémon’s official YouTube channel.
New experiences and updates were also announced for various games and apps, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, and Pokémon Café ReMix.
Fans can learn more about the latest announcements by viewing Pokémon Presents in its entirety on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
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