February 27, 2026
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Pokémon Day has arrived, and with it comes a new Pokémon Presents, hosted by Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company. The presentation features news and updates from throughout the world of Pokémon, including information about the upcoming video games Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, as well as updates on Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Pokopia, the rerelease of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version, and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness coming to Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics.
Additionally, there are updates about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Sleep, and Pokémon Café Remix. There were also more details revealed for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, as well as details on the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox.
You can rewatch the Pokémon Presents presentation above and check out this wrap-up to learn more about what was shown.
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We got our first look at the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves games, two upcoming entries in the Pokémon RPG series, coming exclusively to Nintendo Switch 2. In addition to a look at the games’ main characters, we got a peek at a pair of special Pikachu with a brand-new look. Not only that, but the new first partner Pokémon were also revealed. Which of these adorable Pokémon will you choose to accompany you on this new adventure—through an open world of windswept islands and an ocean of glittering waves?
Look forward to the global simultaneous launch of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves in 2027.
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Pokémon Champions is set to launch on Nintendo Switch in April 2026, and fans who download the game early will receive a Dragonite in their in-game mailbox. There will also be a special campaign where players can obtain Mega Stones for Pokémon that Mega Evolve in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. More details regarding Pokémon HOME connectivity and how it affects trained Pokémon, and helpful characters in-game can be found on the official Pokémon Champions website.
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A short Pokémon TCG video segment showcased classic cards from throughout the game’s history. It also teased upcoming products commemorating 30 years of Pokémon that will be released simultaneously this year in participating markets. Watch the video now.
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A new Pokémon Pokopia video was revealed in the Pokémon Presents broadcast. We got a first look at Stereo Rotom, a stereo-shaped form of Rotom that other Pokémon call DJ Rotom. If you give it one of the CDs you find during your adventures, it’ll play music for you. A special Greedent was also shown, who will teach you how to cook and serve dishes that other Pokémon prefer.
You can share the wonders of your town with friends, too. Play with up to three other people and visit their towns—or invite them to your own! Play games such as hide-and-seek or work together to build impressive objects in your world.
Many more activities await in Pokémon Pokopia for you to discover when it launches on March 5, 2026. Visit the official Pokémon Pokopia site for more information.
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Lumiose City is getting another powerhouse Mega-Evolved Pokémon as Mega Garchomp Z makes its debut in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension.
Additionally, Trainers will soon be able to link Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon HOME. Send Pokémon you’ve caught and trained in Pokémon Legends: Z-A to Pokémon HOME and add select Pokémon from past Pokémon video games to your Pokémon Legends: Z-A team.
To get started, Trainers who transfer Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A to the Nintendo Switch version of Pokémon HOME will receive an alpha Chikorita, alpha Tepig, and alpha Totodile as Mystery Gifts on the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.
To learn more, check out the full article featuring Pokémon Day announcements about the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game and the Mega Dimension DLC.
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Pokémon Global Esports and Events Director Chris Brown confirmed that competitors in the Video Game World Championships will battle in Pokémon Champions. Their fellow competitors will battle in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.
All finals matches will be held at the Chase Center, an arena that’s three times the size of the venue where the 2025 World Championships finals took place. Over three thousand players will battle in San Francisco this August to become the next World Champions!
Additionally, the inaugural PokémonXP will take place alongside Worlds at the Moscone Center. Fans of all ages can expect fun activities, including interactive exhibits, pin trading, cosplay showcases, unique panels, hands-on workshops, an on-site Pokémon Center store, and exciting partner collaborations—something for everyone.
To celebrate this new experience, a special art piece illustrates the debut of PokémonXP alongside the highly anticipated World Championships.
The multi-day pass interest list will open to fans on April 2 and close on April 23, with single-day passes coming early this summer. Please visit the official PokémonXP site and the official Pokémon World Championships site to learn more about these incredible events.
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Over 20 years since the 2004 release of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version, Pokémon fans can revisit the beautiful Kanto region with the release of these titles on the Nintendo Switch family of systems. The games return just as they were when they launched on Game Boy Advance, but now Trainers can transfer Pokémon they catch into Pokémon HOME.
Visit Nintendo.com or discover Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version on Nintendo eShop now. Enjoy your adventures across Kanto, Trainers!
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The classic Nintendo GameCube game Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is coming March 2026 to the Nintendo Switch 2 system for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers.
Revisit the Orre region and discover mysterious Shadow Pokémon! Square off against the insidious Cipher organization as you seek the truth about the Legendary Shadow Lugia. Along the way, go head-to-head against countless Trainers and Pokémon that will challenge your battling skills.
Note that you will not be able to transfer Pokémon you have raised in the Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness game to other titles. In addition, you cannot transfer Pokémon you have raised in other games to Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
Get more information on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack memberships at Nintendo.com.
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A new audio player, the Game Boy Jukebox, has been revealed, letting Pokémon fans embark on an audio journey of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue video games that released in 1998 for Game Boy. The Game Boy Jukebox looks and sounds identical to a Game Boy system, and it comes with 45 cartridges that you can insert to listen to songs and sound effects. Look for its arrival at the Pokémon Center soon!
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is dealing out limited-time missions and special rewards for Pokémon Day. From Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. PST to Friday, June 26, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. PDT, log in to Pokémon TCG Pocket to collect your rewards. You can also complete missions to receive accessories celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. Visit the in-game news for more information.
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To mark this momentous occasion, a huge range of Pokémon that have appeared in Pokémon GO will be appearing again—all at once and for three days only, from Saturday, March 7, to Monday, March 9, 2026.
Leading up to this special event, there will also be another event themed around the Kanto region from Tuesday, March 3, to Friday, March 6.
And if that wasn’t enough, a two-day global Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global event will occur from Saturday, February 28, to Sunday, March 1.
Finally, here’s a promo code to receive one of the Kalos region’s first partner Pokémon:
GOTOURKALOS
You can enter this code on the Pokémon GO Web Store now to add this Pokémon to your collection.
For more information on the upcoming events, visit the official Pokémon GO website.
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To celebrate Pokémon Day, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are joining the fray in Pokémon UNITE. This trio of legendary bird Pokémon will be soaring into battle as playable characters. You can get their Unite licenses by participating in a limited-time event. And more Pokémon are scheduled to appear in Pokémon UNITE—keep checking in-game for details.
Also, an Electrode Volleyball world tour is coming soon! Get more info in Pokémon UNITE’s in-game news.
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Pokémon Masters EX will hold a double anniversary celebration to commemorate 30 years of Pokémon and 6.5 years of Pokémon Masters EX!
Three exciting sync pairs are arriving soon in Pokémon Masters EX, bringing back classic favorites and showcasing recently discovered Legendary Pokémon.
Get back to your Kanto roots with Red (1996) & Pikachu, who will appear in their featured sync pair scout from Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:20 a.m. PST to Sunday, April 12, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. PDT.
Then, you can seek out Florian (Anniversary 2026) & Ogerpon in their featured sync pair scout from Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. PST to Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. PDT.
And finally, don’t miss out on Juliana (Anniversary 2026) & Terapagos, appearing in their featured sync pair scout from Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 10:00 p.m. PST to Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 10:59 p.m. PDT.
Photo missions will also be available! You can obtain a special 30-year celebration photo frame and title, as well as additional rewards.
For more information on EX master sync pairs and EX Master Fairs, check the in-game news.
With fun and powerful sync pairs on the way, now’s a great time to hop back into Pokémon Masters EX. To boost your sync pair collection, you can log in to your game to receive a gift of 3,000 gems.
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Mew Research begins tonight! Watch the video introducing this Mythical Pokémon.
For more details, check out the official Pokémon Sleep website and Pokémon Sleep’s in-game news.
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Pokémon with fresh new outfits are coming to Pokémon Café ReMix to help celebrate 30 years of Pokémon. Starting February 28, you can add three Pokémon first discovered in the Kanto region to your game. Then, be on the lookout for more Pokémon and chef outfits coming soon. Spice up your café with customization decorations, too.
Look for Pokémon Café ReMix in the App Store and on Google Play.
Wishing you a glorious Pokémon Day, Trainers!
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