Man, those Pokémon folks just never stop, do they? Big Pikachu really had his hands full with chatter this time around.
Let’s see… alongside some fresh Z-A tidbits, there’s a wild Pokémon Go event brewing. Oh, and get this: they accidentally leaked a new puzzle game, “Pokémon Friends,” on iOS before the big reveal at Pokémon Presents. Classic move, right? So, it’s gonna be on Switch and Android too. Basically, you solve puzzles to make Pokémon plushies, and yeah, they’re selling extra puzzles as part of the microtransaction deal. It’s $9.99 on the eShop, or whatever that is in your local currency.
Oh, speaking of battles, they spilled the beans on the 2025 World Championships. August 15-17, mark it down if you’re into that scene. Championship Sunday? It’s hitting the Honda Center in Anaheim—used to be called the Arrowhead Pond. Oh, the memories! The place where the Anaheim Ducks play, if you follow hockey.
On to shows, the Pokémon Concierge series on Netflix dives into season two on September 4. And if you’re into quirky animation, there’s more on the horizon with “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu” from those creative folks at Aardman. That’s set to drop in 2027.
Now, for the thrill-seekers, PokePark Kanto is opening in Tokyo in early 2026. Probably to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon craziness. Pokémon Masters EX is shaking things up with Carmine from the Scarlet and Violet DLC joining the roster on July 30. If cafes are more your vibe, Pokémon Cafe Remix is diving into an ocean-themed bonanza filled with Lapras and Totodile in costumes. Picture that!
Okay, let’s not forget Latias joining Pokémon Unite on August 8, and there’s this “Electrode Volleyball” mode happening now. If trading cards are your poison, brace yourself for the Mega Evolution set—which apparently sold out faster than lightning.
Oh, and there’s a raid battle in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet where you battle the “Treasures of Ruin” legends a whopping million times to unlock their shiny versions. Sounds intense, huh? There’s also some mass outbreaks thing, all themed and whatnot.
Lastly, Pokémon Champions is offering rentals—Pokémon rentals, that is, for battling. Plus, it’s got options to tweak effort values and nature come 2026. Finally, some control over those tricky stats!
Did I get it all? Who knows. They’ll probably announce more by tomorrow!
