A few days ago, The Pokémon Company hosted a Pokémon Presents video presentation to mark Pokémon Day, the anniversary of the original Pokémon video games’ release in 1996. The presentation shared updates on upcoming titles and projects, including new information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the reveal of Pokémon Champions, news from Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, upcoming expansions to the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and the return of Pokémon Concierge.
Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International, commented on the announcements, stating:
Pokémon continues to capture the imaginations of longtime fans and new, and Pokémon Day reveals for 2025 and beyond are our way of celebrating with them by continuing to deliver the joy of Pokémon to Trainers around the world. In addition to the reveal of Pokémon Champions and new introductions to the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, we’re looking forward to a ‘Mega’ year as we prepare for the launch of the Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game featuring the mechanic, as well as the introduction of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex to the best-selling Pokémon TCG. We wish a happy Pokémon Day to all!
For ease of access, please find a summary of all announcements made below:
Pokémon Champions
Developed by The Pokémon Works in collaboration with Game Freak, Pokémon Champions will allow players to engage in core game-style battles with Trainers from around the world. The game will also support compatibility with Pokémon HOME, enabling players to use Pokémon from previous titles alongside those obtained in Pokémon Champions.
The game is set to release on both the Nintendo Switch family of systems and mobile devices, with further details to be shared in future updates.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Scheduled for release in late 2025, Pokémon Legends: Z-A takes place in Lumiose City, which is undergoing an urban redevelopment project designed to create a space shared by people and Pokémon. Players will select one of three partner Pokémon—Chikorita, Tepig, or Totodile (Sadly for those who enjoyed the second generation of Pokemon with Cyndaquil, the fire-starter isn’t featured in this game) and explore both the city and nearby wild zones.
Gameplay will feature real-time battles, with Trainers and Pokémon moving freely and executing actions without the traditional turn-based system. Players will need to carefully manage move timing, area of effect, and Pokémon swaps to succeed in battle.
Players will stay at Hotel Z, operated by AZ and his partner Pokémon, Eternal Flower Floette. The hotel serves as a base for various story events and interactions with new characters, such as Urbain and Taunie. The game will also incorporate Mega Evolution, allowing certain Pokémon to undergo this transformation during battles.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
To mark over 100 million downloads of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new themed booster pack titled Triumphant Light has been released.
In celebration of Pokémon Day, players can claim free special booster packs containing at least one ♦♦♦♦ rarity card or higher from 27 February to 30 April 2025. Special missions will also run from now until 27 March 2025, and Ranked Matches are scheduled to begin this month. Additional information will be announced in the future through in-game updates.
Mega Evolution Series Coming to the Pokémon TCG in 2025
The Pokémon Trading Card Game will introduce the Mega Evolution Series of expansions in 2025, bringing back Mega Evolution Pokémon ex such as Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex. These cards will feature increased HP and attack power but will give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out.
New Episodes of Pokémon Concierge Coming September 2025
New episodes of the stop-motion animated series Pokémon Concierge will premiere on Netflix in September 2025. A teaser visual and test footage have been released, highlighting Pokémon making their first appearance in the series.
Until 9 March 2025, the first four episodes of Pokémon Concierge can also be viewed on Pokémon’s official YouTube channel.
Pokemon Masters EX’s 5.5 Year Celebration
Celebrate 5.5 years of Pokémon Masters EX’s 5.5 with new Master Sync Pairs featuring May (Champion) & Shiny Primal Kyogre and Brendon (Champion) & Shiny Primal Groudon!
May (Champion) & Shiny Primal Kyogre is now available to pull until 9 April 2025, while Brendon (Champion) & Shiny Primal Groudon is set to go live today, and to be available until the same date as May.
