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BELLEVUE, Wash. \u2013 Feb. 27, 2026 \u2013 The Pok\u00e9mon Company group today celebrated 30 years of Pok\u00e9mon with a special Pok\u00e9mon Presents<\/a> video presentation packed with new announcements spanning the massive entertainment franchise, including the unveiling of the next titles in the Pok\u00e9mon video game series, Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Pok\u00e9mon Waves. The video presentation was streamed online to fans around the world on Pok\u00e9mon Day, the annual fan-focused holiday celebrating the launch of the original video games, Pok\u00e9mon Red and Pok\u00e9mon Green, in Japan on Feb. 27, 1996. \u201cPok\u00e9mon has captured the imagination of millions around the world,\u201d said Kenji Okubo, president of The Pok\u00e9mon Company International. \u201cThis Pok\u00e9mon Day is extra special as we kick off the celebration of 30 years of Pok\u00e9mon with exciting announcements for Trainers everywhere. I can\u2019t wait to see \u2018What\u2019s Your Favorite\u2019 as we embark on new adventures together.\u201d Developed by GAME FREAK Inc., the Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Pok\u00e9mon Waves games are the newest entries in the Pok\u00e9mon RPG series and are scheduled for release in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. These new titles feature an open world to explore, with beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves. Pok\u00e9mon Champions Available April 2026 on Nintendo Switch Later this year, Trainers will be able to connect the Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A game to Pok\u00e9mon HOME. By linking Pok\u00e9mon Champions to Pok\u00e9mon HOME, they\u2019ll be able to bring Pok\u00e9mon that appear in both these titles to visit Pok\u00e9mon Champions and battle alongside them as they aim for the title of Champion. Trainers can also claim additional rewards in Pok\u00e9mon Champions, such as a Chesnaughtite stone, Delphoxite stone and Greninjite stone, by transferring these Mega Stones\u2019 corresponding Pok\u00e9mon that were originally obtained in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A into Pok\u00e9mon HOME. On March 5, 2026, the Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, inviting Trainers to embark on a cozy new adventure and build a world for everyone to live in. Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia supports multiplayer[1]<\/a> play with up to three other players. Players can visit one another\u2019s towns, invite friends to their own, and even bring along one Pok\u00e9mon from their town to explore together. Pok\u00e9mon TCG to Celebrate 30 Years with New Celebratory Expansion<\/p>\n To further celebrate 30 years of Pok\u00e9mon, Trainers can look forward to an exciting new Pok\u00e9mon TCG expansion in 2026 \u2014 the first-ever to debut with a simultaneously coordinated global launch in participating markets, followed by additional product releases throughout the year.[2]<\/a> Today, the Pok\u00e9mon FireRed Version and Pok\u00e9mon LeafGreen Version games, remakes of the Pok\u00e9mon Red and Pok\u00e9mon Green games in Japan, are available today on Nintendo Switch as digital titles to celebrate 30 years of the brand. A newly discovered form of Garchomp \u2014 Mega Garchomp Z \u2014 has been unveiled in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A \u2013 Mega Dimension.[3]<\/a>
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[1]<\/a> Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.<\/p>\n [2]<\/a> This Pok\u00e9mon TCG expansion will launch on the same date around the world in participating markets. Exact time on launch day may vary across countries and regions.<\/p>\n [3]<\/a> Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.<\/p>\n
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\nAdditional highlights from the Pok\u00e9mon Presents included new updates for Pok\u00e9monXP and the 2026 Pok\u00e9mon World Championships, Pok\u00e9mon Champions, Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia, the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game (TCG) and more. Trainers were also delighted with the release of Pok\u00e9mon FireRed Version and Pok\u00e9mon LeafGreen Version on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.
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\nThe presentation comes shortly after The Pok\u00e9mon Company International unveiled a massive yearlong campaign celebrating 30 years, titled \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Favorite?\u201d<\/a> This campaign invites fans around the world to share their favorite Pok\u00e9mon through the mobile game sensation Pok\u00e9mon GO, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year as well.<\/p>\n
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\nPlease see below for more details on some of the latest Pok\u00e9mon announcements.
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\nPok\u00e9mon Winds and Pok\u00e9mon Waves Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027<\/p>\n
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\nTrainers will play as the main character of this adventure, where they will have a different outfit depending on the version they are playing. Players will then choose their first partner Pok\u00e9mon \u2014 either Browt, the Bean Chick Pok\u00e9mon; Pombon, the Puppy Pok\u00e9mon; or Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pok\u00e9mon \u2014 before setting off on their journey.
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\nBrowt
\nCategory: Bean Chick Pok\u00e9mon
\nType: Grass
\nHeight: 1\u2032 (0.3 m)
\nWeight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
\nAbility: Overgrow
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\nPombon
\nCategory: Puppy Pok\u00e9mon
\nType: Fire
\nHeight: 1\u20324\u2033 (0.4 m)
\nWeight: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
\nAbility: Blaze
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\nGecqua
\nCategory: Water Gecko Pok\u00e9mon
\nType: Water
\nHeight: 1\u2032 (0.3 m)
\nWeight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
\nAbility: Torrent
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\nBeginning with Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Pok\u00e9mon Waves, Brazilian Portuguese will officially be supported<\/a> as a selectable language for players. By expanding our supported languages, we aim to make Pok\u00e9mon more accessible to players around the world, furthering the brand\u2019s goal of bringing the world together through Pok\u00e9mon.
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\nFor more information on Pok\u00e9mon Winds and Pok\u00e9mon Waves, please visit\u00a0Pokemon.com\/WindsWaves<\/a>.
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\nInterest List for\u00a0Pok\u00e9monXP\u00a0and 2026 Pok\u00e9mon World Championships\u00a0Available\u00a0April 2-23
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\nToday,\u00a0Trainers were able to get a new glimpse at both\u00a0Pok\u00e9monXP\u00a0and the 2026 Pok\u00e9mon World Championships, including the\u00a0official\u00a0event\u00a0artwork\u00a0and\u00a0more details about the\u00a0interest list\u00a0and ticketing information\u00a0for both\u00a0events in\u00a0San Francisco later this year.\u00a0Pok\u00e9monXP\u00a0is an\u00a0all-new fan\u00a0convention\u00a0where Trainers from around the globe\u00a0can celebrate their love of Pok\u00e9mon with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for everyone.
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\nFor both\u00a0Pok\u00e9monXP\u00a0and the 2026 Pok\u00e9mon\u00a0World Championships,\u00a0Trainers can register\u00a0for\u00a0the\u00a0multi-day\u00a0interest\u00a0list from April 2 through April 23\u00a0and\u00a0will be notified if they were\u00a0selected\u00a0at a\u00a0later date.\u00a0Fans\u00a0can\u00a0register\u00a0their\u00a0attendee\u00a0interest for\u00a0single-day\u00a0passes beginning\u00a0early\u00a0this\u00a0summer.
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\nAdditional\u00a0information\u00a0on\u00a0pricing and passes, including the arena experience for Championship Sunday\u00a0and the Pok\u00e9mon Center pop-up store, can be\u00a0found\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0official\u00a0Pok\u00e9monXP\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nTrainers can start battling it out this April in the Pok\u00e9mon Champions game on Nintendo Switch \u2014 and later this year on mobile devices.<\/p>\n
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\nWe look forward to seeing Pok\u00e9mon Champions on the main stage for the Video Game Championships later this year at the 2026 Pok\u00e9mon World Championships in San Francisco.
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\nMore information about Pok\u00e9mon Champions can be found on Champions.Pokemon.com<\/a>.
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\nNew Gameplay Details Unveiled for Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia<\/p>\n
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\nFor more information on Pok\u00e9mon Pokopia, please visit Pokopia.Pokemon.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nMore details about this celebratory expansion will be shared in the future. Fans can stay tuned to the latest Pok\u00e9mon TCG news by visiting Pokemon.com\/TCG<\/a>.
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\nPok\u00e9mon Commemorates Original Video Games with New Gaming and Merchandise Offerings<\/p>\n
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\nIn addition, The Pok\u00e9mon Company group released the Pok\u00e9mon Red & Pok\u00e9mon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox. Modeled after the original Game Boy system from Nintendo, this sound device provides a nostalgic audio tour through the Kanto region, using 45 cartridges to play familiar melodies or sound effects from the original Pok\u00e9mon video games.
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\nIn the U.S., Canada and the U.K., the Pok\u00e9mon Red & Pok\u00e9mon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox is available at Pok\u00e9mon Center, the premier online destination for official Pok\u00e9mon merchandise. Trainers can also enjoy the complementary Opening Scene product collection from Pok\u00e9mon Center, which features various products with artwork inspired by the opening scene of the original Pok\u00e9mon Red and Pok\u00e9mon Green video games.
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\nNew Mystery Gift Unlocks a Route to Mega Garchomp Z in Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A \u2013 Mega Dimension<\/p>\n
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\nMega Garchomp Z
\nCategory: Mach Pok\u00e9mon
\nType: Dragon
\nHeight: 6’3″ (1.9 m)
\nWeight: 218.3 lbs. (99 kg)
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\nStarting today[4]<\/a>, players can claim a new Mystery Gift that will unlock the opportunity to enter a special hyperspace distortion where they must battle and defeat a Mega Garchomp Z to obtain a Garchompite Z stone.[5]<\/a>
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\nFor more information on Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A and Pok\u00e9mon Legends: Z-A \u2013 Mega Dimension, please visit legends.pokemon.com<\/a>.
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\nOther new updates were also announced for various games and apps, including Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/a>, Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game Pocket<\/a>, Pok\u00e9mon Sleep<\/a>, Pok\u00e9mon UNITE<\/a>, Pok\u00e9mon Masters EX<\/a> and Pok\u00e9mon Caf\u00e9 ReMix<\/a>. Trainers can learn about the latest news and announcements by viewing the complete Pok\u00e9mon Presents presentation on the official Pok\u00e9mon YouTube channel<\/a>.
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\nFor more ways to celebrate 30 years of Pok\u00e9mon, fans can visit Pokemon.com\/30<\/a>. In addition, fans can join the conversation online using #Pokemon30 and share their favorite Pok\u00e9mon through the \u2018What\u2019s Your Favorite?\u2019 camera feature in Pok\u00e9mon GO. For more ways to celebrate Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 and to stay up-to-date on the latest Pok\u00e9mon news, please visit Pokemon.com<\/a>.
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\nAbout The Pok\u00e9mon Company International\u00a0
\nThe Pok\u00e9mon Company International manages the Pok\u00e9mon property outside of Asia and\u00a0is responsible for\u00a0brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pok\u00e9mon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pok\u00e9mon website. Pok\u00e9mon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children\u2019s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit\u00a0www.pokemon.com<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0
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\nAbout Nintendo
\nNintendo Co., Ltd., headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, has been providing a wide range of entertainment products and experiences since its founding in 1889, beginning with the manufacture and sale of Hanafuda playing cards. Since the 1983 release of the Family Computer (Famicom) system in Japan, and continuing through Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo\u2019s focus has been the development, manufacturing, and sale of its gaming systems and software. To date, Nintendo has sold more than 6 billion video games and over 870 million hardware units globally, and has created franchises such as Mario\u2122, Donkey Kong\u2122, The Legend of Zelda\u2122, Pok\u00e9mon\u2122, Metroid\u2122, Kirby\u2122, Animal Crossing\u2122, Pikmin\u2122, and Splatoon\u2122. Nintendo\u2019s continuing mission is to create reasons to choose Nintendo for unique, family-friendly entertainment that puts smiles on the faces of everyone it touches. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for operations in the Americas. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company\u2019s website at\u00a0https:\/\/www.nintendo.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n