The 2024 Pokémon World Championships concluded in Honolulu, Hawaii, bringing new updates for fans and trainers across multiple games in the franchise. Read on to learn about everything announced at this year's event.
Pokémon World Championships 2024: Announcements and Updates
The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara took the stage during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships to reveal upcoming content for Pokémon GO, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon TCG, and the recently announced Pokémon TCG Pocket. Additionally, the locations for the next two Pokémon World Championships were announced. Here's a roundup of the announcements and updates made at this year's event:
Pokemon Worlds 2024 Winners Crowned!
As the dust settled on the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, the top trainers across the globe emerged after a weekend of fierce Pokémon competition. The 2024 Pokémon World Championships took place in Honolulu, Hawai’i from August 16-18, bringing together the world’s most skilled trainers. The event featured tournaments for Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), and Pokémon Video Game Championships (VGC). Below is a list of all the winners crowned at this year's event:
• Pokemon UNITE - Team FENNEL
• Pokemon GO - Yekai0904
• TCG Juniors - Sakuya Ota
• TCG Seniors - Evan Pavelski
• TCG Masters - Fernando Cifuentes
• VGC Seniors - Ray Yamanaka
• VGC Juniors - Kevin Han
For our full recap of the results, check out the article at the link below!
Pokémon GO Adds Morpeko
Pokémon GO confirmed the upcoming addition of Morpeko, a Pokémon known for its form-changing ability, in the game. "Coming soon: Morpeko will charge into Pokémon GO, changing the way you battle! Certain Pokémon—like Morpeko—will be able to change form in battle by using a Charged Attack, unleashing new possibilities for you and your battle team."
Additionally, it was confirmed that the game's upcoming new season will feature "big changes, big battles, and…big Pokémon." To lean more about the announcement and new content coming to Pokémon GO, check out the article at the link below!
Trainer’s Pokémon Returning to Pokémon TCG
Trainer’s Pokémon is making its way to Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG)! First introduced years ago, these cards feature iconic Pokémon owned by beloved trainers from across the franchise. Trainer's Pokémon is set to make a comeback sometime in 2025. Featured trainers included the like of N, who will return with fan-favorite Pokémon Zoroark and Reshiram. Check out the article at the link below for more about the announcement and which cards were featured.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Gets Release Date
The ceremony also unveiled more details about Pokémon TCG Pocket, a mobile version of the traditional card-collecting game. Pokémon TCG Pocket confirmed it will officially launch in October 30. The announcement was accompanied by a trailer that teased more Trainer’s cards yet to be revealed. For more about the announcement, check out our article at the link below!
Pokémon Unite New 'Mons and Other Announcements
Three new Pokémon wil be joining the roster of Pokémon Unite: Armarouge, Darkrai, and Psyduck. Amarouge will arrive in the game on September 12, followed by Darkrai in October, and Psyduck sometime around November. For more about the latest Pokémon UNITE news and updates, check out our Wiki guide below!
Pokémon World Championships Confirms Anaheim in 2025, and San Francisco in 2026
The Pokémon World Championships also confirmed where they will be heading next. In 2025, the Pokémon World Championships will be held from August 15-17 in Anaheim, California, before moving to San Francisco, California, on August 28 to 30, 2026.
