The latest Pokémon Presents showcase, held in July 2025, delivered a wave of exciting announcements for fans worldwide, spanning new game titles, animated series, real-world attractions, and mobile game updates.
The event, kicked off by DJ Pikachu, outlined The Pokémon Company’s ambitious plans for the franchise’s future.
New Game Titles & Major Updates
- Pokémon World Championships (2026): A new game allowing players to import Pokémon from Pokémon Home or catch new ones for online and private battles. It supports single and double battle formats and introduces a new training system for stats and movesets.
- Pokémon Friends (Released): A new puzzle game now available on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
- Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (Switch 2 Update): Significant performance enhancements on Switch 2 with improved framerate and resolution. New Tera Raid events featuring Shiny forms of Wo-Chien, Chien-Pao, Ting-Lu, and Chi-Yu.
- Pokémon Z-A (October 16 Release): This highly anticipated title launches alongside a Switch 2 bundle, bringing major updates including an expanded Lumiose City, Z-A Royale battles, and a dedicated photo mode.
Animated Series & Entertainment
- Pokémon Concierge Season 2 (September 4): The popular Netflix stop-motion series returns with new episodes.
- Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch and Pichu (2027): A brand-new stop-motion TV series from Aardman Animation is set to debut.
Real-World Theme Park
- PokéPark Kanto (2026): Japan’s first permanent Pokémon theme park will open at Yomiuriland, with tickets going on sale later this year.
Mobile Games & Event Highlights:
- Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale (August 23-24): This global event will feature various “Max Pokémon” and the worldwide debut of Eternatus. Players can use the promo code GOFESTMAX for a Gigantamax Pokémon.
Spin-off Mobile Game Updates
- Pokémon Masters EX: Look out for Carmine & Sinistcha arriving in the Poké Fair from July 29 to September 6.
- Pokémon Café Remix: Grab Captain’s Outfit Lapras from July 23 to August 21. Ocean-themed decor and special crew costumes for Alolan Meowth, Totodile, and Minccino are also on the way.
- Pokémon Sleep: Prepare to research Raikou, Entei, and Suicune this September. A new area, Amber Canyon, is also set to debut in November.
- Pokémon Unite: To celebrate its fourth anniversary, Latios joined the roster on July 18, with Latias following on August 8.
What were your favorite announcements from this Pokémon Presents? Share your thoughts on the new games, series, and updates!