Pokémon Day 2025 was truly special thanks to tons of news and announcements made during the Pokémon Presents broadcast. This includes more information about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, the all-new Pokémon Champions game, and so much more.
The major news and several announcements from Pokémon Presents has been compiled by Final Weapon below:
Pokémon Presents 2025 News and Announcements
Pokémon Champions
The Pokémon Company and The Pokémon Works announced Pokémon Champions, a new battle-focused game for Nintendo Switch, Android via Google Play, and iOS via App Store. The game features cross-platform play, and players can bring classic Pokémon from the Pokémon HOME application.
Here’s a description of the new game, via The Pokémon Company:
Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike. It’s not just familiar mechanics—you’ll be able to bring in classic Pokémon from Pokémon HOME, too! Look forward to cross-platform battles alongside your favorite Pokémon on Nintendo Switch and mobile, with a variety of different modes available for your desired experience.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
The Pokémon Company and Game Freak announced Pokémon Legends Z-A will launch in late 2025 for Nintendo Switch. A new trailer for the game was shown as the Pokémon Presents broadcast, revealing more information and the starter Pokémon.
As previously announced, the new game takes players back to the Kalos region, the setting of Pokémon X and Y from Nintendo 3DS. Specifically, the game is set inside Lumiose City, which undergoes a major redevelopment plan by the large corporation Quasartico Inc. At the center of the city is its major symbol, Prism Tower.
When players arrive in the region, they stay at an old hotel named Hotel Z. The hotel is run by AZ, a man who is nine feet tall and claims to be over 3,000 years old. Additionally, the player’s rival is Urbain or Taunie, depending on the appearance players choose at the beginning of the game.
The starter Pokémon for Pokémon Legends Z-A are Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile. In combat, players can now move and dodge with their Pokémon, giving them more control. The player character can also wear a bracelet that allows Pokémon to unleash their Mega Evolutions. Lumiose City has designated “wild zones” using cutting-edge technology. In these zones, players can battle Pokémon and catch them by throwing Poké Balls.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and Pokémon TCG Expand Playable Languages to Include Latin American Spanish
Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions will be playable in Latin American Spanish at launch, marking a new milestone in localization for the region. With the addition of Latin American Spanish, the Pokémon series will soon support 10 playable languages. The globally popular Pokémon TCG will also soon expand language support to include Latin American Spanish with the launch of the next expansion, Scarlet & Violet—Journey Together, ensuring that millions of fans can enjoy Pokémon in their regional language and connect with the global Pokémon community like never before.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Celebrates 100 Million Downloads with Reveal of New Triumphant Light Themed Booster Pack
The Pokémon Company announced the new Triumphant Light expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket will be released worldwide on February 28. The announcement celebrates 100 million downloads on Android and iOS following its launch late last year.
Before the Triumphant Light booster pack is available in the Pokémon TCG Pocket app, fans can log in to receive special booster packs at no additional cost. The booster packs are guaranteed to include at least one card of ♦♦♦♦ rarity or higher. Players can redeem the booster packs anytime between now and April 29, 2025 at 10:59 p.m. PST.
Moreover, special missions will be available in Pokémon TCG Pocket from February 27 at 10:00 p.m. PST to March 26 at 10:59 p.m. PDT. Players can also look forward to Ranked Matches in March 2025, and more details will be shared at a later date via in-game notices and official channels.
Mega Evolution Series Coming to the Pokémon TCG in 2025
In 2025, fans can look forward to the new Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Series of expansions, marking a new era for the globally popular trading card game with the return of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex. Mega Evolution Pokémon ex have increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex, but they give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out.
New Episodes of Pokémon Concierge Coming September 2025
The Pokémon Company and dwarf studios announced stop-motion animation series Pokémon Concierge will continue with new episodes in September 2025 on Netflix. The first four episodes are streaming now on YouTube.
