Pokémon Presents 2025, held on February 27, once again delighted fans with a host of exciting news. Unexpected announcements, details about the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, new fighters in beloved games, updates on the franchise’s TV series, and events across various titles — all of this was covered. This article gathers the most important reveals from the presentation.
Table of Content
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A
- Pokémon Champions
- Pokémon Unite
- Pokémon TCG Pocket
- Other Announcements and News
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Game Freak shared more intriguing details about their new game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The trailer showcase sparked a flurry of excitement, with fans expressing shock, thrill, and amazement.
We got our first look at Lumiose City, inspired by Paris, featuring classic European architecture, narrow streets, outdoor cafés, and a striking Eiffel Tower replica. The city is beautifully integrated with nature, with trees blending into the urban environment, streets overgrown with grass, and moss-covered buildings enhancing the atmosphere. The visuals are stunning, particularly from above, as trainers can now explore rooftops and even leap between buildings!
Lumiose City is undergoing a massive reconstruction, funded by the Quasartico Corporation, which aims to create public spaces where humans and Pokémon can coexist harmoniously. However, the ominous demeanor of the corporation's CEO and their secretary suggests a more complex narrative may unfold.
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A significant gameplay innovation was introduced: trainers can now move alongside their Pokémon on the battlefield, dodging attacks in real time. The interface has been updated to support this dynamic mechanic, with visually stunning effects.
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Speculation about the starter Pokémon has finally been put to rest. The confirmed starters are Tepig, Chikorita, and Totodile. With a strong emphasis on Mega Evolutions, they are expected to play a pivotal role in the gameplay. The transformation scenes are breathtaking, with the shell cracking, exploding, and a radiant light revealing the enhanced Pokémon.
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Another reveal was AZ, the ancient king of Kalos, whose tragic story of reviving his Pokémon and enduring immortality and loneliness is central to the game. Now an old and sorrowful figure, he runs a hotel in Lumiose City and plays a crucial role in the storyline.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to release at the end of 2025, and fans are eagerly awaiting further updates from Game Freak!
Pokémon Champions
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A brand-new project in the Pokémon franchise was announced, accompanied by energetic, electrifying music and an epic battle featuring Mega-Evolved and Terastallized Pokémon. While details are scarce, it's clear that this multiplayer game will focus exclusively on battles, incorporating beloved mechanics like type advantages, abilities, and moves. Available on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices, it will integrate with Pokémon HOME, enabling Pokémon transfers from other games. Fans are eagerly awaiting more announcements and gameplay trailers later this year.
Pokémon Unite
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New Pokémon are joining Pokémon Unite! Suicune will arrive on March 1, Alolan Raichu in April, and Alcremie is slated for a "Coming Soon" release. The developers also mentioned updates to the map and wild Pokémon, though these were covered briefly.
Pokémon TCG Pocket
------------------A major announcement for Pokémon TCG Pocket is the introduction of ranked matches, set to launch in March. The day after the presentation, the powerful Arceus ex card was added to the "Triumphant Light" booster pack, though this was not a surprise as it had leaked earlier. The set includes several new Pokémon ex with innovative Link abilities.
Other Announcements and News
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The presentation also highlighted smaller events, such as a Cresselia vs. Darkrai battle in Pokémon Sleep. Masters EX celebrated 5.5 years since launch with the addition of Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. A new Pokémon GO TOUR featuring Pokémon from the Unova region was announced for March 1 and 2. Additionally, Café ReMix introduced a new apple-themed menu.
A particularly noteworthy announcement was the continuation of Pokémon Concierge, a heartwarming series about Haru, a workaholic who becomes a concierge at a Pokémon resort. New episodes will premiere in September 2025, exclusively on Netflix. The last episode aired in December 2023, and the new season was not expected so soon.
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That concludes Pokémon Presents 2025! The highlight was undoubtedly the trailer and new details about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but the entire 20-minute presentation was packed with exciting updates across the franchise. Now, all that’s left is to wait for the biggest release of the year and continue enjoying our favorite Pokémon games!