On July 22, 2025, The Pokémon Company held a new edition of Pokémon Presents, broadcast live to fans around the world. The 24-minute event brought several updates on the highly anticipated Pokémon Legends Z-A, scheduled to be released in October, and news for other popular titles in the franchise, such as Pokémon Go and Pokémon Unite.
The broadcast, which started at 10am (Brasília time), was preceded by a musical pre-show with DJ Pikachu, creating a festive atmosphere and warming up the audience. The Este event has cemented itself as one of the highlights of the year for the Pokémon community, following the initial announcement of Legends Z-A at Pokémon Day in February.
Among the main announcements, the following stood out:
– Novo trailer for Pokémon Legends Z-A, revealing the mechanics of Mega Evoluções.
– Detalhes about the global event Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale.
– Immediate Lançamento from Pokémon Friends for various platforms.
– Confirmação of new episodes for the animated series Pokémon Concierge.
The community demonstrated great enthusiasm on social media, with discussions and speculation about future connections between the games and the impact of the launch of Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for 2025.
Revelations of Pokémon Legends Z-A
The title Pokémon Legends Z-A, scheduled for release on October 16, 2025, was the central point of the presentation, captivating viewers’ attention with a new trailer. The game takes place in the region of Kalos, bringing back the iconic city of Lumiose, which has been completely redesigned to offer a semi-open environment, mixing dynamic urban zones with wild areas for exploration. One of the big surprises was the introduction of the Rogue Mega Evolution mechanic, where Pokémon wild Megaevoluem in an uncontrolled way, challenging players to collaborate with Team MZ to capture them and obtain the rare Megapedras needed for their own One striking example on display was the Mega Dragonite, which featured a look inspired by the Dragonair, highlighting its enhanced flight capabilities and agility.
Updates for Pokémon Go and mobile games
Pokémon Go received special attention with the announcement of Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale, scheduled for August 23rd and 24th. The new season of the game, titled Dark Skies, will introduce Eternatus, marking the debut of Pokémon Lendário on the mobile platform. Detalhes additional information about this global event and the possible inclusion of Paradox Pokémon will be announced in the coming weeks, generating great anticipation among players.
Additionally, The Pokémon Company confirmed several updates for other mobile games. Pokémon Sleep will have events featuring the three legendary dogs — Entei, Raikou, and Suicune — starting in September, and a new region, Amber Canyon, will be added in November. Pokémon Unite announced new fighters, such as Suicune and Alcremie, as well as the return of the First to 500 mode in Remoat Stadium. Pokémon Café ReMix will present new themed dishes with Flapple and Appletun, enriching the gaming experience.
What’s new in Pokémon TCG Pocket and physical
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, which offers a digital experience of the popular card game, has revealed the Megaevolução expansion. Set to release on September 26, 2025, the new set will include powerful cards like Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex. A special set of Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur ex was also confirmed, notable for forming a connected artwork. TCG Pocket continues to attract players with rare card events and quick duels optimized for mobile devices.
In the physical TCG universe, the Megaevolução expansion was also highlighted, featuring cards with powerful abilities that add strategic depth to matches. An exclusive promotional letter, Paradise Resort, will be distributed to participants of the 2025 Campeonato Mundial Pokémon, which will take place on Esta integration between digital and physical reinforces the competitive and collectible appeal of the card game.
Animations that expand the Pokémon universe
The animated series Pokémon Concierge will have new episodes released on September 4th on Netflix. The trailer shown at Pokémon Presents highlighted the presence of Pokémon as Corphish, Shinx and The production has been praised for its unique aesthetic and contemplative approach.
One of the surprises of the event was the announcement of Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu. Esta new stop-motion series, produced by Aardman, a studio known as The diversification of animated productions demonstrates the franchise’s commitment to reaching audiences of different ages.
Pokémon Friends and PokéPark Kanto surprise the community
One of the most unexpected announcements at the event was the launch of Pokémon Friends, a new puzzle game now available for Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, iOS and Android. The title offers more than 1,200 logic challenges and allows players to collect virtual Pokémon plushies using the Plush-O-Matic machine. Desenvolvido for all ages, the game features family progression with the possibility of creating up to five profiles and collecting more than 150 plushies.
Another novelty that generated great repercussion was the revelation of PokéPark Kanto, an outdoor theme park that will open in 2026 at Yomiuriland Park, located between Kawasaki and With an area of 26 thousand m², the attraction will feature interactive installations and Pokémon spread throughout the park, promising an immersive experience for fans of the franchise.
Pokémon Champions and the future of the franchise
Pokémon Champions, a title focused on competitive battles and announced in February, had new details revealed during the event. The game will allow you to import Pokémon from Scarlet, Violet and Pokémon Home, introducing a system of Recrutamento Teste and Permanente, which will use Pontos from The launch window is confirmed for 2026, with more information expected at future The Pokémon Company events.
With the franchise’s 30th anniversary approaching in 2026, speculation about the tenth generation of games or possible remakes, such as Pokémon Black and White, continues to circulate among fans. The possibility of a surprise teaser for next year has not been ruled out, keeping the community eager for future announcements.
Pre-show with DJ Pikachu and community engagement
The pre-show titled “Everyone Gather! DJ Pikachu Live” brought a festive element to the event, with Pikachu serving as DJ on a virtual stage at 9am. Embora Although no direct announcements were made during this part, the initiative served to engage the community and prepare the public for the news that would be revealed. The image of Pikachu with color-changing glasses sparked speculation about possible musical events in Pokémon Go or even a new rhythm game, although no confirmation has been made.
The fans’ reaction was immediate and very positive, with intense discussions on social media. Mega Dragonite, one of the highlights of the Legends Z-A trailer, and the Pokémon Go Fest event were widely discussed topics. The proximity of Campeonato Mundial to Pokémon, in August, and the promise of exclusive rewards keep the community mobilized and attentive to the franchise’s next steps.
