In a special Pokémon Presents broadcast streamed globally today, The Pokémon Company unveiled a wave of exciting announcements across its expansive universe. The showcase featured fresh details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions, the debut of the puzzle game Pokémon Friends, a teaser for the upcoming stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, and more.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Coming to Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on 16 October 2025
Set in a newly revitalized Lumiose City, Pokémon Legends: Z-A invites players to explore vibrant cityscapes by day and engage in challenging battles by night.
Highlights include:
- Z-A Royale: A nighttime battle arena where Trainers rise through the ranks, facing off against powerful opponents—including Corbeau, boss of the Rust Syndicate.
- Alpha Pokémon: Wild, glowing-eyed Pokémon with formidable strength that roam the wild zones of Lumiose.
- Detective Missions: Join Emma in solving cases involving missing Pokémon and mysterious events throughout the city.
- Research Collaboration: Assist Mable, acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab, in studying Pokémon behavior in exchange for TMs and rewards.
- Team MZ: Players can align with either Urbain or Taunie to join Team MZ, joined by stylish allies Naveen (fashion designer with Scraggy) and Lida (dancer with Staryu).
- Rogue Mega Evolution: Wild Pokémon are mysteriously Mega Evolving on their own. Investigate and calm these rampaging creatures to earn Mega Stones.
- New Mega Evolutions: Mega Dragonite debuts with Dragonair-inspired features, including winged head fins and a tail pearl, enabling it to soar faster and farther than ever.
More details are available at the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website.
Pokémon Champions
Coming 2026 to Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android
Pokémon Champions introduces a strategic twist to Pokémon battles with a deep team-building and training system.
Key Features:
- Trial Recruitment: Temporarily add Pokémon to your team to experiment with strategies before making permanent decisions.
- Victory Point (VP) System: Earn VP from battles to permanently recruit Pokémon or enhance their stats and Abilities.
- Multiple Battle Modes: Choose from Ranked, Casual, or Private Battles in both Single and Double formats.
Visit the official Pokémon Champions website for more information.
Pokémon Friends
Available Now on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android
This all-new puzzle title blends brainteasers with the charm of Pokémon plush.
- Solve over 1,200 puzzles inspired by Pokémon mechanics.
- Earn yarn to craft Pokémon plush via the Plush-O-Matic.
- Complete Friend Quests for Think Town’s residents and decorate customizable in-game plush rooms.
- Track daily progress with stamp calendars and collect up to 150 different plush.
- Developed with Wonderfy Inc., the game features five separate save files for family-friendly play.
More information is available at the official Pokémon Friends website.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu
Aardman Collaboration, Coming 2027
Aardman, the beloved animation studio behind Wallace & Gromit, has partnered with The Pokémon Company to produce a stop-motion animated series. A new teaser promises a comedic and heartwarming journey through the Pokémon world with the studio’s signature charm.
Mega Evolution Expansion – Pokémon Trading Card Game
Launching 26 September 2025
New cards revealed from the upcoming Mega Evolution TCG expansion include:
- Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex
- A connected-art set featuring Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur ex
World Championships 2025 Promo Cards
With the Pokémon World Championships set for 15–17 August in Anaheim, California, players can look forward to exclusive cards such as:
- Worlds Celebratory Pikachu
- Paradise Resort promo card (available while supplies last)
More information is available on the official Pokémon World Championships 2025 website.
Additional updates were announced for ongoing titles including Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Café ReMix, and Pokémon Concierge.
Fans can view the Pokémon Presents broadcast in full on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
