Pokémon Presents premiered this July 2025 with a series of announcements for Pokémon Fans worldwide! Read on to learn more about the presentation’s schedule and announcements.
Pokémon Presents July 2025 Announcements At a Glance
Biggest Announcements
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals Mega Dragonite in Gameplay Deep Dive
Pokémon Champions Reveals 2026 Release Window
New Reveals
Pokémon Friends, The Pokémon Puzzle Game, Now on Switch and Mobile!
Pokémon x Aardman Collaborate in New Stop-Motion Series, Pokémon Tales
Poképark Kanto Unveiled as a Massive Outdoor Pokémon Attraction Coming in 2026
New Content and Updates
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Will Receive New Nintendo Switch 2 Updates!
Latios and Latias Speed into Pokémon UNITE for its 4th Anniversary
Pokémon GO Fest Max Finale 2025 Welcomes Eternatus
Pokémon TCG Brand New Mega Evolution Cards Releasing on September 26
Pokémon Sleep Welcomes Raikou, Entei, and Suicune
Captain Lapras Weighs Anchor in Pokémon Café Remix on July23
Other Announcements
New Pokémon Concierge Episodes Releasing on Netflix on September 4, 2025
Pokémon World Championships 2025 is Coming to California
Biggest Announcements
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Reveals Mega Dragonite in Gameplay Deep Dive
Pokémon Legends: Z-A trailer was finally unveiled, featuring footage of intense Pokémon battles, new evolutions, and gameplay mechanics never before seen in other mainline Pokémon games! Go head-to-head with Lumiose locals through the Z-A Royale, a Pokémon battle royale that will have players climbing from Rank Z to A to face off against even stronger Pokémon trainers.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A also marks the debut of the highly anticipated Mega Dragonite! While Mega Dragonite was the only new Mega Evolution revealed in the trailer, the looming conflict in Lumiose City might just bring us more Mega Evolutions. In the trailer, players were seen battling wild Mega Evolutions "gone rogue." To stop the wild Pokémon from wreaking havoc, it will be up to the players and the rest of Team MZ to quell their anger in fierce battles between Mega Evolutions.
For players who need a break from the Z-A Royale and the threat of rogue Mega Evolutions, Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be introducing more elaborate customization options, allowing trainers and their Pokémon to strut around Lumiose City in style. Various side quests will also be scattered throughout the city for players to find. Rake in more rewards and make the most out of your Lumiose City experience by interacting with the many locals!
Last but not least, the Pokémon Research Lab will have an even bigger role to play in your journey to becoming the top dog of the Z-A Royale. Mable, the acting director of Lumiose City’s Pokémon Research Lab, will be enlisting your help for her research. Catch different Pokémon found in Lumiose City and receive a wealth of rewards in exchange, such as Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs) to make your Pokémon even stronger.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be available for Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders begin on October 16, 2025.
Pokémon Champions Reveals 2026 Release Window
Pokémon Champions announced a release window of 2026, as well as revealing a sneak peek into its gameplay. The game is set to launch on the Nintendo Switch line and on iOS and Android devices.
The game will include compatibility with Pokémon Home, allowing players to freely recruit Pokémon for various engagements. Players will enjoy Single or Double Ranked Battles with other Trainers around the world through online play, or duel against your family and friends in Private Battles.
Pokémon Champions will also introduce an extensive but flexible and convenient mechanic for raising and training Pokémon that lets players enjoy battles at a greater level. Teach your Pokémon the moves that you find interesting with the quick touch of a button, and then train to make the most out of it!
New Reveals
Pokémon Friends, The Pokémon Puzzle Game, Now on Switch and Mobile!
Pokémon Friends is the newest Pokémon-themed puzzle game, now available to play on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android! Trainers can enjoy some fun brainteasers straight out of the world of Pokémon, which reward them with yarn. Earned yarn can then be fed through the Plush-O-Matic to create dozens of adorable Pokémon plushies!
These Pokémon plush toys can then be used to decorate their in-game rooms to their liking, along with options for customization with furniture and wallpaper to make it feel like home—or they can be used to help out the plush-loving residents of Think Town, who may send in some friend quests every once in a while.
With over 1200 puzzles to solve and 150 different Pokémon plushies to collect, Pokémon Friends is sure to make itself a relaxing staple in your daily life.
Pokémon x Aardman Collaborate in New Stop-Motion Series, Pokémon Tales
As revealed through a cute trailer featuring a Wooloo and our very active protagonists in the background, Pokémon and British animation studio Aardman (of Wallace and Gromit fame) bring in a new animated series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu.
This new production with Aardman’s signature style will feature some "very special Pokémon front and center as the heroes of our show [...] set in a region which is very close to our hearts." It aims to give a unique view of the world, told from the perspective of the Pokémon themselves.
It is set to release sometime in 2027, so stay tuned for the tales of Sirfetch’d and Pichu coming soon!
Poképark Kanto Unveiled as a Massive Outdoor Pokémon Attraction Coming in 2026
Gear up, Poké fans, the great outdoors await in Poképark Kanto, the first-ever permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction set to open its doors to visitors of Japan’s Yomiuriland Amusement Park.
Boasting a massive footprint of 26,000 square meters, Poképark Kanto can be divided into two major areas: the charming Sedge Town area and the Pokémon Forest, where you can either meet up with Pokémon trainers or find Pokémon out in the wild, respectively.
Poképark Kanto will have its grand opening sometime in 2026, but tickets will be available to purchase as early as late 2025.
New Updates and Content
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Will Receive New Nintendo Switch 2 Updates!
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be getting more Nintendo Switch 2 updates. Players who already own both games on the Switch 2 will notice improvements to the overall smoothness of the gameplay. Players will also enjoy "even sharper graphics". Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will also be hosting a new series of Tera Raid Battles starting July 23, 2025. The Shiny Treasures of Ruin Event Raid will feature Shiny Wo-Chien, Shiny Chien-Pao, Shiny Ting-Lu and Shiny Chi-Yu on the following dates:
⚫︎ Shiny Wo-Chien: July 23 to August 3 UTC
⚫︎ Shiny Chien-Pao: August 4 to August 17 UTC
⚫︎ Shiny Ting-Lu: August 18 to August 31 UTC
⚫︎ Shiny Chi-Yu: September 1 to September 14 UTC
Note that players will only be able to add these Pokémon to their teams after they have been defeated "1,000,000 times" during the event period.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will also be hosting a new series of Mass Outbreak Events alongside the Tera Raid Battles. Shiny Pokémon for the following types will be available on these dates:
⚫︎ Grass Types: July 23 to August 3 UTC
⚫︎ Ice Types: August 4 to August 17 UTC
⚫︎ Ground Types August 18 to August 31 UTC
⚫︎ Fire Types: September 1 to September 14 UTC
Lastly, Tracksuit Apparel items will be available for players to grab via Mystery Gift! The design of the tracksuit will differ depending on which game the player owns. Use the following codes to obtain your tracksuit!
Latios and Latias Speed into Pokémon UNITE for its 4th Anniversary
Pokémon UNITE is kicking off its 4th anniversary celebration with the introduction of Latios and Latias to its ever-expanding roster. Built to dominate the skies and now the battlefield, with their blinding speed, both Latios and Latias can fly quickly to one another to turn the tide of battle to their favor.
To make sure everyone gets to try out Latios and Latias, all players can claim special commemorative in-game gifts, including a limited-time license to play Latios and a Platinum Boost Emblem for both Pokémon. Although Latios was added to the game back in July 18, 2025, Latias will be following close after when it joins the fray on August 8, 2025.
Available now, however, is a new battle mode called Electrode Volleyball, where players can toss an Electrode around like a volleyball to score points. And if that’s not enough new Pokémon UNITE for you, a new roster addition with the Pawmi evolution line was teased at the end of the game’s segment.
Pokémon GO Fest Max Finale 2025 Welcomes Eternatus
From August 23 to August 24, the Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale event will be held. In this event, Max Pokémon will be appearing one after the other ready for the taking, as well as the grand global debut of the Gigantic Pokémon, Eternatus.
Ahead of the Finale event, there is a redeemable promo code, GOFESTMAX, that allows players to encounter one Gigantamax Pokémon of their choice after entering the code of the Pokémon GO Web Store through Timed Research. Please take note that this promo code will expire on August 3, 2025, and the Timed Research tasks must be completed and their subsequent rewards claimed before they expire on August 24, 2025.
Pokémon TCG Brand New Mega Evolution Cards Releasing on September 26
Pokémon TCG welcomes new special illustration rare cards, namely Mega Lucario EX, Mega Kangaskhan EX, Mega Gardevoir EX, and Mega Venusaur EX, which are set to release on September 26, 2025, in a new Mega Evolution booster pack.
The rest of the Bulbasaur line, Bulbasaur and Ivysaur, also get their own illustration rares that connect with each other into a lovely picture when placed side-by-side.
Pokémon Sleep Welcomes Raikou, Entei, and Suicune
Pokémon Sleep is on a roll with new content! Starting September 2025, Trainers can research the three Legendary Beasts, Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. Then, in November 2025, a new area will be available to head to—the Amber Canyon.
They were only briefly revealed during the event, and more details about the exact release dates and event information will come in the near future.
Captain Lapras Weighs Anchor in Pokémon Café Remix on July 23
Arr, matey! Lapras is making landfall in Pokémon Café Remix this July 23 with its 5-star Captain Lapras outfit, with sea-themed decorations coming to the game’s Café customization options soon after.
No captain is without their crew; however, that’s why Alolan Meowth, Totodile, and Mincinno will be showing up with their own high-seas crew-themed threads one after the other in that order after Lapras. And if that wasn’t enough, you can now recruit Jigglypuff in their summer fun outfit just by logging in.
What are you waiting for? Open up Pokémon Café Remix and sail the high seas on July 23, 2025.
Other Announcements
New Pokémon Concierge Episodes Releasing on Netflix on September 4, 2025
After two years, the new Pokémon Concierge episodes are finally here! The livestream brought us a brand new trailer, set to the smooth, sunny tune of ONOMATOPE ISLAND by Tatsuro Yamashita. In the new episodes of Pokémon Concierge, Haru, the show’s protagonist, will be getting an unexpected run-in with her ex-boyfriend while Tyler’s uncle, Dan, arrives with his mischievous Sealeo in tow. The trailer promises more Pokémon shenanigans and heartwarming stories to keep fans company during the summer.
Episodes 5 to 8 of Pokémon Concierge will be available to watch on Netflix on September 4, 2025.
Pokémon World Championships 2025 is Coming to California
Pokémon World Championships is coming to Anaheim, California this 2025 from August 15 to 17, and they’ve got a lot in store for the over 20,000 Trainers coming to visit! Spanning different tournaments from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon Unite
Aside from the celebratory Pikachu card, the artwork for the Paradise Resort promo card was also revealed. This promo card will be available to competing Trainers while supplies last. However, in-person attendees will not leave empty-handed as they will receive a special digital code to obtain the Pokémon Toadstool for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
Championship Sunday will be held in an arena for the first time ever in Pokémon World Championship history. Elite Trainers from across the planet will duke it out in a series of matches in their respective games, and those who are able to prove themselves to be the best will earn amazing prizes, including the much-coveted Champions line of official merchandise.
Overseas and fans at home, don’t fret! You can all tune in to the action live via the livestream broadcasts, which will be available in multiple languages. Take note that some of these streams will have some special giveaways planned, so be sure to check in and cheer for the Trainers striving to be this year’s World Champions!
Everything We Know About Pokémon Presents July 2025
The July 2025 Pokémon Presents digital event was officially announced back in May, sparking a wave of speculation about what the future holds for the franchise, especially with the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A on the horizon.
While the spotlight is expected to remain on the highly anticipated title, the event may still hold a few surprises. Whether directly tied to Legends: Z-A or branching out into other areas of the Pokémon universe, here’s a look at what might be in store for this upcoming presentation.
Mega Evolutions Are Likely to Steal the Show
Since Pokémon Legends: Z-A was confirmed to take place in Lumiose City, speculation around the return of Mega Evolutions has steadily grown—initially a hopeful murmur among fans, and now one of the title’s defining features following the official announcement that many classic Mega Evolutions will return.
Looking ahead to the July 2025 Pokémon Presents, it’s highly likely the event will spotlight additional Mega Evolutions, whether brand-new or long-requested favorites that haven’t yet been revealed. While there’s no official word on which Pokémon will receive the spotlight, expectations are high that at least one new Mega Evolution will make its debut during the presentation, with hope held out for more.
New Updates, Content, and Merch for Pokémon’s Current Titles are Likely
In addition to spotlighting upcoming features, the July 2025 Pokémon Presents is also expected to deliver updates for the franchise’s ongoing live-service and mobile titles—an increasingly common fixture of these presentations.
Fans can likely look forward to new content or seasonal updates for games such as Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon Café ReMix, and Pokémon GO. While a brand-new mainline title announcement is unlikely with Legends: Z-A taking center stage, these events often come with surprises, whether small additions or unexpected reveals that keep the broader Pokémon ecosystem active and evolving.
We’re Still Waiting on Pokémon Concierge Season 2 and Champions
With Pokémon Concierge Season 2 already confirmed for a September 2025 release, fans are eager for a more specific premiere date. The July Pokémon Presents would be a fitting opportunity to shine a light on Netflix’s charming stop-motion adaptation of the Pokémon world—even a brief update could build momentum as the release window draws near.
Meanwhile, Pokémon Champions has remained under wraps since its initial reveal during Pokémon Day 2025. Given the early excitement surrounding this upcoming title, the upcoming presentation would be the perfect time to revisit it with fresh details and give fans a clearer idea of what to expect from one of the most anticipated entries in development.
Pokémon Presents Went Live on July 22, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET
The Pokémon Presents presentation went live on July 22, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. PT/9:00 a.m. ET, streaming on YouTube for the English and Japanese languages.
The event ran for 24 minutes, the longest Pokémon Presents has ever run in two years, showcasing new announcements for their current and upcoming titles.
Please refer to the table below for the streaming schedule using your local timezone:
| Region | Local Release Time |
|---|---|
| United States (ET) | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 a.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 6:00 a.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 2:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| New Zealand | Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 2:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 11:00 p.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| Japan | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 10:00 p.m. |
| Philippines | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 9:00 p.m. |
| South Africa | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 3:00 p.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 10:00 a.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, July 22, 2025, 1:00 p.m. |
What is Pokémon Presents?
The Pokémon Presents event is a digital presentation format used by The Pokémon Company to share news and updates related to the Pokémon franchise. It was first introduced in June 2020 as a replacement for live events and traditional press conferences, particularly in response to the shift towards virtual announcements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modeled similarly to Nintendo Directs, Pokémon Presents showcases serve as a centralized platform for major announcements concerning the franchise. These can include new game reveals, updates on existing titles, mobile app developments, anime projects, merchandise, and anniversary celebrations.
While the frequency and length of these presentations vary, they are typically held at key points in the year, such as around Pokémon Day (February 27) or near major industry events like E3 or Gamescom.
