1. Pokémon Legends: Z‑A (October 16, 2025)
Diving deep into Lumiose City: The trailer revealed an urban sprawl with daytime wild zones (featuring alpha Pokémon) and nighttime “Z‑A Royale” battle zones, where trainers face off in promotion-style duels . Team MZ unveiled: You’ll start aligned with Urbain or Taunie and meet allies like detective Emma and lab director Mable, who bring side-quests and story depth . Rogue Mega Evolutions: Wild Pokémon are Mega evolving on their own due to some shady corporate meddling by Quasartico Inc. Battling them earns Mega Stones . Mega Dragonite debut: This fresh Mega form features a serene, Dragonair-inspired design and promises high-flying action . Plus, character customization and a new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle were highlighted .
2. Pokémon Champions (2026)
A major battle-focused spinoff with cross-platform support (Switch + mobile):
Includes Trial and Permanent Recruitment systems via Victory Points Features three modes: Ranked, Casual, and Private Battles Supports Pokémon Home integration and even Mega Evolutions .
3. Pokémon Friends (Out Now)
Released immediately as a cozy daily puzzle game:
Over 1,200 brain‑teasing puzzles, earn yarn to craft plushies Up to 150 beanie-style Pokémon to collect and decorate your plush room Available free on iOS/Android, $15.99 on Switch, with optional $53.99 Combo Bundle .
4. Animation Updates
Pokémon Concierge Season 2 lands on Netflix on September 4, 2025 . Aardman Studios is producing Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, a stop-motion series debuting in 2027 .
5. Mobile & Multiplayer Events
Pokémon GO: Dark Skies event with Eternatus debuting during Go Fest’s finale in August . Scarlet & Violet: Shinies of Wo‑Chien, Chien‑Pao, Ting‑Lu, and Chi‑Yu will appear in the Tera Raid Treasure of Ruin series . Pokémon Sleep: New Pokémon (Entei, Raikou, Suicune, Trapinch) and the Amber Canyon zone arrive in November . Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions expansion due September 26, bringing cards like Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex . Updates also hinted for Pokémon UNITE, Masters EX, and Café ReMix .
6. Bonus Beat: DJ Pikachu
A surprise pre-show cameo featuring “DJ Pikachu” brought music and hype—though it was more fun than substance .
Final Thoughts
Yesterday’s Pokémon Presents leaned heavily on updates rather than major new titles—but what it did reveal is solid and exciting:
Pokémon Legends: Z-A has the most depth, with its urban setting, Mega mystery, and bundle options. Champions positions itself as the next competitive Pokémon battler, and Pokémon Friends is a chilled way to keep fans engaged daily. Plus, those upcoming animated projects and in-game events show the brand’s wide-reaching momentum.