Additional Updates from the Pokémon Presents – News

Boy oh boy, Big Pikachu really had a lot to dish out, didn’t it? Here’s my take — somewhat scattered, maybe, but bear with me.

So, besides the usual Z-A jazz and a Pokemon Go shindig, the Pokemon Presents was basically a fireworks show of announcements. Oh, and speaking of fireworks, guess what’s outta the bag early? Yep, a new game called “Pokemon Friends” slipped its way onto the iOS App Store before it was even supposed to. Classic move, right? It’s one of those games where you solve puzzles to make plushies—kinda fun, kinda weird, if you ask me. It’s going to be on Switch and Android too. And they want you to cough up microtransaction bucks for more puzzles. Because why wouldn’t they? Ten bucks though, that’s what’ll get you started, at least.

Oh, and before I forget, let’s chat about the 2025 World Championships, slated for mid-August. The “Championship Sunday” will rock the Honda Center in Anaheim. I’ve been there once. Not for hockey—think it was a concert? Or maybe a circus? But yeah, lots of ice vibes still.

Anyway — wait, where was I? Yeah, so the Pokemon Concierge on Netflix is back with season two on September 4. How they manage to keep things fresh, I’ll never know. And you gotta love Aardman—the geniuses behind Wallace & Gromit. They’re dropping a series too, about Sirfetch’d & Pichu—sounds odd in a good way, right?

Oh, and Tokyo is getting a PokePark Kanto in 2026. Get ready to party for Pokemon’s 30th birthday! Speaking of parties, Pokemon Masters EX is letting Carmine from Scarlet and Violet’s DLC mix things up at the end of July.

There’s an ocean-themed party at Pokemon Cafe Remix with costumed Lapras and Totodile. Picture them sipping lattes on a surfboard—that’s the vibe they’re going for, I guess.

And don’t overlook Pokemon Unite adding Latias. Plus, Electrode Volleyball? Surprisingly satisfying. Just me?

Let’s not forget about those trading cards. The Mega Evolution set—already gone! People are wild about them, huh?

Raid battles in Scarlet and Violet kick off tomorrow. Take down those “Treasures of Ruin” legendaries about a million times—not exaggerating—and you might get some shiny versions. Fingers crossed.

Oh, and Pokemon Champions? Renting Pokemon, modding effort values, and natures—in 2026. It’s like customizing a car, only less engine oil and more berries. Seems pretty cool, right?

Okay, I think that’s everything bouncing around my head right now. There was more, probably, but, you know, brain fog.