If you’re wondering what’s next for Pokémon in 2025, the short answer is… a lot. From new games and anime to mega live events and upgraded experiences on Switch 2, Pokémon is going all out this year. Whether you’re a longtime trainer or just casually catching Magikarp, here’s your go-to recap of the biggest announcements from the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast.

🏆 2025 Pokémon World Championships: Anaheim, California

When: August 15–17, 2025

Where: Anaheim Arena

This year’s championship is going big with a full arena for Championship Sunday, promo cards for competitors, and over 20,000 fans expected. Games include:

• Scarlet & Violet
• TCG
• Pokémon GO
• Pokémon Unite

What’s New

• 🌴 Paradise Resort promo card with unique art
• 🎁 Digital code for Toadscruel in Scarlet & Violet
• 🌍 Multi-language livestreams with surprise giveaways

🎬 New Stop-Motion Pokémon Series from Aardman Animation

The studio behind Wallace & Gromit is teaming up with Pokémon to create a quirky, heartfelt series focused on Pokémon themselves. Expect clever visuals, charming comedy, and a very British sense of heart. No release date yet, but the teaser looked incredible.

🏞️ PokéPark Kanto: A Real Pokémon World

Where: Yomiuriland, Tokyo

Opens: Soon (Date TBA)

PokéPark Kanto is the first-ever permanent outdoor Pokémon park built across 26,000 square meters. It’s divided into two areas:

• 🌳 Forest Zone: Watch Pokémon play in natural habitats
• 🏙️ Dream Town: Meet, play, and interact with Pokémon in a town setting

This isn’t just for kids. It’s designed as a peaceful, immersive world for fans of all ages.

📱 Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Get a Free Switch 2 Update

Scarlet and Violet now run better than ever on the Nintendo Switch 2 with:

• 🎮 Smoother movement
• 🖼️ Sharper visuals
• 💎 New Terra Raid events featuring Shiny Ruin Pokémon

Bonus: Players can only catch these shinies after the community defeats each Pokémon 1 million times. Talk about teamwork.

🧢 Pokémon Champions: Coming 2026

A brand new battle-focused title for both Switch and mobile, Pokémon Champions lets you:

• Link with Pokémon HOME to bring in old partners
• Recruit and train Pokémon
• Play ranked or private battles
• Raise Pokémon with custom movesets and styles

Think of it as competitive battling made super flexible for all types of players.

🐉 Pokémon Legends: ZA – Mega Evolves the Franchise

Release Date: October 16, 2025

Platform: Nintendo Switch

Set in Lumiose City, this game blends cozy exploration with high-stakes mega evolution battles. Highlights include:

What’s New

• 🏙️ Open-world city by day, ZA Royale battles at night
• 💃 Join Team MZ and train with characters like Naveen and Lita
• 💇‍♀️ Full character and Pokémon customization
• 📸 Photo spots and chill-time with Pokémon
• 🧠 Mega Evolution returns, plus Mega Dragonite makes its debut
• 🔍 Help with detective work and Pokémon research

This game wants you to live in the Pokémon world, not just battle in it.

🎉 Bonus Drops

• Pokémon Friends – A daily puzzle game on Switch, iOS, and Android
• Electrode Volleyball – A wacky new battle mode for Unite’s 4th Anniversary
• Latios & Latias – Joining Unite as fast-flying teammates
• Eternatus – Debuts in Pokémon GO Fest 2025
• Gigantamax Raid Code – Freebie code offered during the live stream

Which announcement are you most excited about? Would you rather explore PokéPark or survive ZA Royale? Let us know!