Pokémon Day Video Presentation Packed with New Updates Across the Franchise, Including PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and More
Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version Released Today in Commemoration of the Original Pokémon Video Games
BELLEVUE, Wash. – Feb. 27, 2026 – The Pokémon Company group today celebrated 30 years of Pokémon with a special Pokémon Presents video presentation packed with new announcements spanning the massive entertainment franchise, including the unveiling of the next titles in the Pokémon video game series, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. The video presentation was streamed online to fans around the world on Pokémon Day, the annual fan-focused holiday celebrating the launch of the original video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in Japan on Feb. 27, 1996.
Additional highlights from the Pokémon Presents included new updates for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon Pokopia, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and more. Trainers were also delighted with the release of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.
The presentation comes shortly after The Pokémon Company International unveiled a massive yearlong campaign celebrating 30 years, titled “What’s Your Favorite?” This campaign invites fans around the world to share their favorite Pokémon through the mobile game sensation Pokémon GO, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year as well.
“Pokémon has captured the imagination of millions around the world,” said Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International. “This Pokémon Day is extra special as we kick off the celebration of 30 years of Pokémon with exciting announcements for Trainers everywhere. I can’t wait to see ‘What’s Your Favorite’ as we embark on new adventures together.”
Please see below for more details on some of the latest Pokémon announcements.
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027
Developed by GAME FREAK Inc., the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves games are the newest entries in the Pokémon 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.
Trainers 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 Pokémon — either Browt, the Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Puppy Pokémon; or Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pokémon — before setting off on their journey.
Browt
Category: Bean Chick Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 1′ (0.3 m)
Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Ability: Overgrow
Pombon
Category: Puppy Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1′4″ (0.4 m)
Weight: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
Ability: Blaze
Gecqua
Category: Water Gecko Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1′ (0.3 m)
Weight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
Ability: Torrent
Beginning with Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, Brazilian Portuguese will officially be supported as a selectable language for players. By expanding our supported languages, we aim to make Pokémon more accessible to players around the world, furthering the brand’s goal of bringing the world together through Pokémon.
For more information on Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, please visit Pokemon.com/WindsWaves.
Interest List for PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Available April 2-23
Today, Trainers were able to get a new glimpse at both PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, including the official event artwork and more details about the interest list and ticketing information for both events in San Francisco later this year. PokémonXP is an all-new fan convention where Trainers from around the globe can celebrate their love of Pokémon with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for everyone.
For both PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Trainers can register for the multi-day interest list from April 2 through April 23 and will be notified if they were selected at a later date. Fans can register their attendee interest for single-day passes beginning early this summer.
Additional information on pricing and passes, including the arena experience for Championship Sunday and the Pokémon Center pop-up store, can be found on the official PokémonXP website.
Pokémon Champions Available April 2026 on Nintendo Switch
Trainers can start battling it out this April in the Pokémon Champions game on Nintendo Switch — and later this year on mobile devices.
Later this year, Trainers will be able to connect the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game to Pokémon HOME. By linking Pokémon Champions to Pokémon HOME, they’ll be able to bring Pokémon that appear in both these titles to visit Pokémon Champions and battle alongside them as they aim for the title of Champion. Trainers can also claim additional rewards in Pokémon Champions, such as a Chesnaughtite stone, Delphoxite stone and Greninjite stone, by transferring these Mega Stones’ corresponding Pokémon that were originally obtained in Pokémon Legends: Z-A into Pokémon HOME.
We look forward to seeing Pokémon Champions on the main stage for the Video Game Championships later this year at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.
More information about Pokémon Champions can be found on Champions.Pokemon.com.
New Gameplay Details Unveiled for Pokémon Pokopia
On March 5, 2026, the Pokémon 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. Pokémon Pokopia supports multiplayer[1] play with up to three other players. Players can visit one another’s towns, invite friends to their own, and even bring along one Pokémon from their town to explore together.
For more information on Pokémon Pokopia, please visit Pokopia.Pokemon.com.
Pokémon TCG to Celebrate 30 Years with New Celebratory Expansion
To further celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, Trainers can look forward to an exciting new Pokémon TCG expansion in 2026 — the first-ever to debut with a simultaneously coordinated global launch in participating markets, followed by additional product releases throughout the year.[2]
More details about this celebratory expansion will be shared in the future. Fans can stay tuned to the latest Pokémon TCG news by visiting Pokemon.com/TCG.
Pokémon Commemorates Original Video Games with New Gaming and Merchandise Offerings
Today, the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games, remakes of the Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games in Japan, are available today on Nintendo Switch as digital titles to celebrate 30 years of the brand.
In addition, The Pokémon Company group released the Pokémon Red & Pokémon 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 Pokémon video games.
In the U.S., Canada and the U.K., the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox is available at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Trainers can also enjoy the complementary Opening Scene product collection from Pokémon Center, which features various products with artwork inspired by the opening scene of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green video games.
New Mystery Gift Unlocks a Route to Mega Garchomp Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension
A newly discovered form of Garchomp — Mega Garchomp Z — has been unveiled in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension.[3]
Mega Garchomp Z
Category: Mach Pokémon
Type: Dragon
Height: 6’3″ (1.9 m)
Weight: 218.3 lbs. (99 kg)
Starting today[4], 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]
For more information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension, please visit legends.pokemon.com.
Other new updates were also announced for various games and apps, including Pokémon GO, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX and Pokémon Café ReMix. Trainers can learn about the latest news and announcements by viewing the complete Pokémon Presents presentation on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
For more ways to celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, fans can visit Pokemon.com/30. In addition, fans can join the conversation online using #Pokemon30 and share their favorite Pokémon through the ‘What’s Your Favorite?’ camera feature in Pokémon GO. For more ways to celebrate Pokémon Day 2026 and to stay up-to-date on the latest Pokémon news, please visit Pokemon.com.
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About The Pokémon Company International
The Pokémon Company International manages the Pokémon property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing and marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children’s entertainment properties in the world. For more information, visit www.pokemon.com.
About Nintendo
Nintendo 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’s 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™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Pokémon™, Metroid™, Kirby™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™, and Splatoon™. Nintendo’s 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’s website at https://www.nintendo.com.
[1] Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
[2] This Pokémon 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.
[3] Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
[4] To access the hyperspace distortion where Mega Garchomp Z can be encountered, Trainers must first complete one or more hyperspace adventures in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC.
[5] Players do not need to purchase the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC (sold separately) to claim this Mystery Gift. However, the DLC is required to detect this special hyperspace distortion.