Pokémon Presents 2026: A roundup of the announcements from this Pokémon Day celebrating the franchise’s 30th anniversary

Published by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Photos by Cécile de Sortiraparis · Updated on February 27, 2026 at 07:45 p.m.
A new Pokémon Presents was broadcast on Friday, February 27, 2026, in celebration of Pokémon Day. New events, a never-before-seen game—here’s a quick roundup of all the announcements.

Each year, The Pokémon Company hosts a Pokémon Presents — a major online video conference where new games and upcoming events related to the Pokémon franchise are announced. In 2026, this event took place on February 27th at 3 p.m., coinciding with Pokémon Day. This day celebrates the anniversary of the iconic franchise.

This year, the milestone is even more significant: Pokémon is celebrating its 30th anniversary! To mark the occasion, The Pokémon Company has prepared a series of announcements, along with one or two big surprises to make this special birthday truly memorable...

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The Pokémon Presents video ran for over twenty minutes. Most of the announcements focused on upcoming events and updates for existing games. However, the showcase still had a few surprises... Here’s what you didn’t want to miss from this Pokémon Presents.

  • Pokémon Winds and Waves: The next generation set to launch in 2027 on Switch 2 with a new trailer
  • Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen now available on Nintendo Switch
  • Pokémon Champions: The game officially releases in April 2026 on Nintendo Switch
  • Pokémon Pokopia: New trailer unveiled ahead of the game's release, a relaxing life simulation on Switch 2
  • Pokémon Sleep: New missions featuring Mew starting February 27
  • Pokémon Trading Card Game: New products to purchase, fresh missions within the game, and a new card collection
  • Pokémon GO: Regional Pokémon from Kalos make a comeback in the game
  • Pokémon Café ReMix: New outfits for Pokémon and decorations to customize your café

 

Grab your Poké Balls and get ready to catch a whole new lineup of Pocket Monsters! While you wait to dive into your favorite games on mobile or console, revisit all the announcements from this Pokémon Presents showcase.

To rewatch the Pokémon Presents 2026:

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Dates and Opening Time
On February 27, 2026

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