The Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2026 — Pokémon Day and the franchise's 30th anniversary — was hosted by Tsunekazu Ishihara, President and CEO of The Pokémon Company. The presentation covered video games, TCG, and mobile updates. Below is a full breakdown of every announcement and confirmed release date.
Pokémon Presents — February 27, 2026. Hosted by Tsunekazu Ishihara to mark the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Pokémon TCG
The TCG segment opened with a short retrospective video showing cards from across the game's 30-year history, spanning multiple languages. It ended with images of Mewtwo and Mew.
A new celebratory TCG expansion is confirmed for 2026 — the first-ever simultaneously coordinated global launch across participating markets, followed by additional product releases through the year. No set name, card list, or release date has been announced yet.
The TCG segment teased a new global expansion to celebrate 30 years of the card game, with no set name or date yet confirmed.
Video Games
Pokémon Winds & Waves — Generation 10
Developed by GAME FREAK. Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Set across a series of islands. Three new starters revealed: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. No specific window beyond 2027 was given.
The three new starters for Gen 10: Browt (Grass), Pombon (Fire), and Gecqua (Water). Pokémon Winds & Waves launches on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027.
Pokémon Champions
Nintendo Switch version launches April 2026. Mobile version follows later in 2026. Early downloaders receive a Dragonite via in-game mailbox. A campaign to obtain Mega Stones tied to Pokémon Legends: Z-A was also announced. Pokémon HOME connectivity confirmed, date TBA.
Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch
Available now as digital titles on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Priced at $19.99 / £16.99 each. Pokémon HOME compatibility confirmed for a future date — transfers out of FR/LG into HOME are one-way only; Pokémon cannot be returned to the games.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on Switch Online
Coming to Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack via the GameCube – Nintendo Classics app in March 2026. Switch 2 only — GameCube classics are not available on the original Switch. Pokémon transfers to/from other games are not supported.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A — Mega Dimension DLC
New Mega Evolution form: Mega Garchomp Z. A Mystery Gift available from February 27 unlocks a hyperspace distortion where players battle Mega Garchomp Z to obtain a Garchompite Z stone. Pokémon HOME connectivity for Z-A also confirmed as coming.
Left: FireRed & LeafGreen — available now on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 eShop. Right: Mega Garchomp Z, debuting in the Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC.
Pokémon Pokopia
Launches March 5, 2026. Features Stereo Rotom (DJ Rotom) which plays music from CDs found during play, and Chef Dente, a special Greedent that teaches cooking. Supports up to 4-player co-op.
Pokémon Pokopia launches March 5, 2026. DJ Rotom plays music from collectible in-game CDs; Chef Dente teaches cooking recipes for your Pokémon.
World Championships 2026 & PokémonXP
August 28–30, 2026. Finals at the Chase Center, San Francisco — three times the size of the 2025 venue. 3,000 competitors across Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. PokémonXP fan event runs concurrently at the Moscone Convention Center.
Pokémon Red & Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox
Available now from the Pokémon Center website. Miniature Game Boy-shaped device playing all 45 songs from Pokémon Red and Blue via swappable cartridges. Presented by composer Junichi Masuda.
The Game Boy Jukebox — a miniature Game Boy replica with 45 swappable cartridges, one for each track from Pokémon Red and Blue.
Mobile & App Updates
| App | Update | Date |
|---|---|---|
| TCG Pocket | Paldean Wonders (Gen 9) released Feb 26. 30th Anniversary event Feb 27–Jun 26: up to 20 free packs + 360 Pack hourglasses for login & missions. | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Pokémon GO | 10th anniversary. GO Tour: Kalos – Global (Feb 28–Mar 1). Kanto lead-up event Mar 3–6. "All Out" event Mar 7–9 (nearly every Pokémon in the game). | Feb 28–Mar 9, 2026 |
| Pokémon UNITE | Kanto Legendary Birds (Zapdos, Moltres, Articuno) from Feb 27. Johto starters (Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr) coming — no date confirmed. | From Feb 27 |
| Pokémon Sleep | Mew Research missions from Feb 27. Latios and Latias teased for future content. | From Feb 27 |
| Pokémon Masters EX | Red (1996) & Pikachu EX Sync Pair (Feb 27). Florian & Ogerpon (Feb 28). Juliana & Terapagos (Mar 2). Login bonus: 3,000 gems. | Feb 27+ |
| Pokémon Café ReMix | Anniversary event — all regional starters rolling out by region. Kanto starters from Feb 28. | From Feb 28 |
Full Release Timeline
Every confirmed date from the broadcast and surrounding 30th anniversary announcements, in chronological order.
290+ card set, 13 Mega Evolution ex, Mega Attack Rare rarity debuts. Collection box: Pikachu holofoil promo + 3 packs.
Gen 9 booster set released.
Multiple simultaneous releases on Pokémon Day. TCG Pocket anniversary event runs Feb 27–Jun 26.
GO Tour: Kalos runs Feb 28–Mar 1, 10am–6pm local time.
Nearly every Pokémon available in GO for three days.
Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola starter Illustration Rares. Poster Collections include 10 Ascended Heroes packs each.
NSO + Expansion Pack. Switch 2 only. GameCube – Nintendo Classics. No transfers to/from other games.
120 cards. Key cards: Mega Zygarde ex, Mega Starmie ex, Mega Clefable ex, Meowth ex.
Early download bonus: Dragonite. Mobile version follows later in 2026.
6-pack booster bundle.
Next Mega Evolution series expansion. Card details TBA.
Finals at Chase Center. PokémonXP fan event at Moscone Convention Center. 3,000 competitors.
All confirmed for 2026 with no specific dates yet.
Generation 10. Starters: Browt, Pombon, Gecqua. No specific window given.
All Announcements at a Glance
Every announcement from the February 27, 2026 Pokémon Presents broadcast.
| Announcement | Category | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Evolution: Ascended Heroes | TCG | Jan 30, 2026 | Released |
| Pokémon Day 2026 Collection Box | TCG | Jan 30, 2026 | Released |
| TCG Pocket: Paldean Wonders | Mobile | Feb 26, 2026 | Released |
| Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen on Switch | Game | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| Game Boy Jukebox (R&B Music Collection) | Merch | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| Mega Garchomp Z Mystery Gift (Legends: Z-A) | Game | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| TCG Pocket: 30th Anniversary Celebration Event | Mobile | Feb 27–Jun 27 | Live |
| Pokémon UNITE: Kanto Legendary Birds | Mobile | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| Pokémon Sleep: Mew Missions | Mobile | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| Masters EX: Red (1996) & Pikachu EX Sync Pair | Mobile | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| TCG League: Mirror Holofoil Bulbasaur Promo | TCG | Feb 27, 2026 | Released |
| Café ReMix: Starter Anniversary Event (Kanto) | Mobile | Feb 28, 2026 | Released |
| Masters EX: Florian & Ogerpon | Mobile | Feb 28, 2026 | Released |
| Masters EX: Juliana & Terapagos | Mobile | Mar 2, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pokémon GO: GO Tour: Kalos – Global | Mobile | Feb 28–Mar 1, 2026 | Released |
| Pokémon GO: Kanto Lead-Up Event | Mobile | Mar 3–6, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pokémon Pokopia Launch | Game | Mar 5, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pokémon GO: 30th Anniversary "All Out" Event | Mobile | Mar 7–9, 2026 | Upcoming |
| TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection S1 | TCG | Mar 20, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness on Switch Online | Game | Mar 2026 | Upcoming |
| TCG: Mega Evolution — Perfect Order | TCG | Mar 27, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pokémon Champions — Nintendo Switch | Game | Apr 2026 | Upcoming |
| TCG: Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle | TCG | Apr 24, 2026 | Upcoming |
| TCG: Chaos Rising | TCG | May 22, 2026 | Upcoming |
| World Championships & PokémonXP — San Francisco | Event | Aug 28–30, 2026 | Upcoming |
| Pokémon Champions — Mobile | Mobile | 2026 (TBA) | TBA |
| TCG: 30th Anniversary Global Expansion | TCG | 2026 (TBA) | TBA |
| Pokémon HOME Support (FireRed / LeafGreen / Z-A) | Game | 2026 (TBA) | TBA |
| UNITE: Johto Starters (Meganium, Typhlosion, Feraligatr) | Mobile | 2026 (TBA) | TBA |
| Pokémon Winds & Pokémon Waves (Gen 10) | Game | 2027 | 2027 |