Pokémon day has just rolled by, and with it a new Pokémon Presents full of news, updates and reveals. We got announcements big and small, ranging from the first proper look at the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A and even a new Pokémon Sleep event reveal. Here’s the key reveals covered in the Pokémon Presents!
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Considering we’ve been waiting since February of last year, it’s about time we got a proper look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Characters, locations and mechanics are shown off in the extended look at the game, as well as the reveal of starter Pokémon, Chikorita, Tepig and Totodile. The extended look ends with a confirmation of late 2025 being the game’s scheduled release window.
Pokémon Champions
A new title, Pokémon Champions, was announced for both Switch and mobile. Pokémon Champions appears to have a strong focus on the Pokémon battles, letting trainers everywhere pit their skills against each other.
Pokémon TCG
Mega Evolutions are coming back to the Pokémon TCG! Mega Evolution Pokémon last appeared in the TCG back in the XY series and Sun and Moon series, and now they return with a first look of the Mega Gardevoir ex and Mega Lucario ex cards.
Pokémon TCG Pocket
A fourth expansion is hitting Pokémon TCG Pocket, with the arrival of Triumphant Light. The expansion includes the powerful Arceus ex card, alongside additional ex cards, new trainer cards, immersive cards and the unveiling of Pokémon with unique Link Abilities.
Pokémon UNITE
New playable Pokémon are coming to Pokémon UNITE, with Suicune, Alolan Raichu and Alcremie joining the roster. Also in UNITE news, Remoat Stadium is returning to ranked matches, and a new type of battle, First to 500, will be available to play.
Pokémon Sleep
Darkrai and Cresselia are coming to Pokémon Sleep in a brand new event pitting the two against each other. Time to catch some Pokémon and some Z’s.
Pokémon Café ReMix
A new apple-based menu item will be appearing in Pokémon Cafe ReMix and, upon completing the corresponding event, Flapple or Appletun will be able to join your staff! Alongside this event, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly will become available. There’s also one final treat, log in bonuses. One day will get you a Pikachu, and three days will get you an Eevee. These login reward Pokémon will be wearing adorable little sweets outfits!
Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX is celebrating its five and a half year anniversary since its release. To mark the celebration, two new Master Sync Pairs will be appearing, May (Champion) and Kyogre, and Brendan (Champion) and Groudon.
Pokémon Concierge
The Netflix stop-motion animated series, Pokémon Concierge, is returning this September with new episodes. Haru and Psyduck are back, working to welcome guests to the Pokémon Resort. For those new to Pokémon Concierge, or for those wanting to rewatch the series, the first four episodes have also been made available to watch for free until the 9th of March!
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Anna has been obsessed with video games since they made a Club Penguin account as a kid. If they're not playing an obscene amount of Final Fantasy 14 they're probably busy 'studying' or chasing after two orange cats.
