Pokémon Presents 2025 Unveils New Features

Pokémon Presents 2025, held on February 27, once again delighted fans with a host of exciting news. From unexpected announcements to detailed previews of the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A, new fighters in beloved games, updates on the franchise's TV series, and events across various titles — the presentation was a treasure trove of information for fans.

This article gathers the most important reveals from the presentation.

Table of Contents

• Pokémon Legends: Z-A
• Pokémon Champions
• Pokémon Unite
• Pokémon TCG Pocket
• Other Announcements and News

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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Game Freak unveiled more details about their highly anticipated game, Pokémon Legends: Z-A. The trailer showcase sparked a buzz of excitement among fans, showcasing the beautifully redesigned Lumiose City, inspired by Paris. The city features classic European architecture, narrow streets, outdoor cafés, and a stunning version of the Eiffel Tower. The urban environment is enriched with trees, grass-overgrown streets, and moss-covered buildings, creating a captivating atmosphere. The visuals are particularly breathtaking from above, as trainers can now explore rooftops and even leap between buildings.

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Lumiose City is undergoing a massive reconstruction, funded by the Quasartico Corporation, which aims to create public spaces where humans and Pokémon can coexist harmoniously. However, the ominous demeanor of the corporation's CEO and their secretary suggests that their intentions might not be entirely benevolent.

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A significant gameplay innovation was also revealed: trainers can now move around the battlefield with their Pokémon and dodge attacks in real-time. The interface has been updated to support this dynamic mechanic, and the visual effects are nothing short of spectacular.

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The starter Pokémon were confirmed as Tepig, Chikorita, and Totodile, putting an end to months of speculation. The emphasis on Mega Evolutions suggests they will play a pivotal role in the game, with stunning transformation scenes that feature cracking shells, explosive light, and the emergence of enhanced Pokémon.

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Another intriguing reveal was AZ, the ancient king of Kalos, whose tragic story of reviving his Pokémon and being cursed with immortality adds depth to the game's narrative. Now, he runs a hotel in Lumiose City and plays a crucial role in the storyline.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is set to release at the end of 2025, and fans are eagerly awaiting further updates from Game Freak.

Pokémon Champions

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A brand-new project, Pokémon Champions, was announced with a thrilling trailer featuring epic battles between Mega-Evolved and Terastallized Pokémon. This multiplayer game focuses exclusively on battles, incorporating beloved mechanics such as type advantages, abilities, and moves. It will be available on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices and will integrate with Pokémon HOME, allowing players to transfer Pokémon from other games. While details are still scarce, fans are eagerly anticipating more announcements and gameplay trailers later this year.

Pokémon Unite

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Exciting news for Pokémon Unite fans: new Pokémon are joining the roster! Suicune will arrive on March 1, Alolan Raichu in April, and Alcremie is slated for a "Coming Soon" release. Additionally, the developers briefly mentioned updates to the map and wild Pokémon, though these were not the focus of the presentation.

Pokémon TCG Pocket

One of the most significant announcements for Pokémon TCG Pocket is the introduction of ranked matches, set to launch in March. The day after the presentation, the game introduced the powerful Arceus ex card as part of the "Triumphant Light" booster pack. Although this reveal was not a surprise due to leaks, the set includes several new Pokémon ex with innovative Link abilities.

Other Announcements and News

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The presentation also covered smaller events, including a Cresselia vs. Darkrai battle in Pokémon Sleep. Masters EX celebrated 5.5 years since launch with the addition of Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre. A new Pokémon GO TOUR featuring Pokémon from the Unova region was announced for March 1 and 2. Additionally, Café ReMix introduced a new apple-themed menu.

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A particularly noteworthy announcement was the continuation of Pokémon Concierge, a heartwarming series about Haru, a workaholic who becomes a concierge at a Pokémon resort. New episodes will premiere in September 2025, exclusively on Netflix. This follows the last episode aired in December 2023, and the announcement of new episodes was unexpected.

That concludes Pokémon Presents 2025! The most anticipated highlight was, of course, the trailer and new details about Pokémon Legends: Z-A. However, the entire 20-minute presentation was packed with exciting updates across the franchise. Now, all that’s left is to wait for the biggest release of the year and keep playing our favorite Pokémon games!