Pokemon Day 2025: Biggest Reveals

As one of the biggest annual events for Pokemon fans, Pokemon Day is always guaranteed to bring exciting news and surprising reveals coming to the franchise in the future. Pokemon Day 2025 was no different, showcasing plenty of enticing events and details for current and future games.

While plenty of announcements were made during the broadcast, the community was quick to latch onto some of the greatest pieces of news released. Beyond the fun inclusion of Pokemon Concierge, Masters EX, Cafe ReMix, and Sleep information, the main series titles are easily the focus of any Pokemon Presents. With all the news showcased during Pokemon Day 2025, the five biggest reveals and highlights are clear. Here’s the breakdown.

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TCG Pocket And TCG Additions

Ranked Matches And More

For TCG Pocket players, the addition of a new card set spells new cards to collect — and one was announced at the event. The Triumphant Light set, themed around Arceus, is already available for players to access. Beyond that, Ranked Matches will be introduced shortly.

In the real-life Trading Card game, the return of Mega Evolutions is perfect as the release date for Pokemon Legends: Z-A has been confirmed for the end of 2025. With how beloved Mega Pokemon are, both in terms of battle prowess and design, the continued presence of Megas now that they’re back is exactly what most players have been looking for.

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Pokemon Unite Additions

Even More Licenses

In Pokemon Unite, the upcoming Suicune license was further showcased, along with Alolan Raichu and Alcremie being revealed for release in later months. Additionally, for players to celebrate Pokemon Day, a redemption code for trying any and all available Pokemon in the new First To 500 game was unlocked.

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With the giftcode “POKEDAY25,” players will receive the Platinum Suicune Boost Emblem, along with full access to the entire roster only to be used in First To 500, with no stated limits. The code does expire on March 31, making this unlimited access somewhat temporary for players unaware.

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Pokemon Go Might And Mastery

Introducing Kubfu And Urshifu To Go

Following the ongoing Unova Tour event in Pokemon Go, the next event will revolve around the Wushu Pokemon, Kubfu and both of its evolved Urshifu forms. Running from March 4 to June 3, 2025, players in need of these VGC menaces need to look no further to obtain them in the game.

In addition to the upcoming season change, the current event in Pokemon Go has plenty of rewards for players in need of Generation Five legendary and mythical Pokemon, along with dozens of opportunities for shiny variants from Unova. With constantly cycling raids, any player with access to a gym can make the most out of Pokemon Go right now.

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Pokemon Legends: Z-A Trailer

A Year In The Making

This was by far the most awaited section of Pokemon Presents, and something players have been waiting one year for. The first proper trailer for Pokemon Legends: Z-A has finally revealed some base knowledge as to what this entry in the Legends series may have in store. The game features Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile as the starters, and seems to take place during a time period relatively soon after the events of X and Y. The renovations within Lumiose City are shaping up to be a promising setting for the newest game.

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Retaining some elements from Arceus, the unique battling mechanics seem to have evolved in Z-A, suggesting that it will be possible to dodge attacks and catch fainted Pokemon. On top of that, old Mega Evolutions were shown off, including the deadly Mega Kangaskhan, though no new Megas have appeared quite yet. Given previous patterns, it’s likely the “new” starters will receive Mega forms, along with Charizard’s gimmick X and Y Megas being completed with a Z Mega. There may even be the chance of Mewtwo also appearing.

While the full story of Z-A isn’t known yet, the return of AZ and his immortal, death-defying Floette alongside Zygarde roaming around the city suggests a continuation of ideas seen in XY, specifically revolving around the choices AZ made thousands of years ago. Now that the first real trailer has been released, the upcoming months could showcase even more and reveal more tantalizing details.

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Pokemon Champions

A Battle Revolution

A completely unexpected announcement during Pokemon Presents, Pokemon Champions appears to be the official response to the popularity of Pokemon battle simulators, specifically within a VGC format. At this point, Pokemon Champions is confirmed to have smartphone and Nintendo Switch compatibility, ranked matches, HOME connectivity, and battle mechanics like Mega Evolution and Terastalization at the same time. Players who love to battle online seem to be in for a treat.

While it has been stated that not all Pokemon will be usable in Champions immediately at launch, eventually this multi-platform battle sim will have every catchable Pokemon as an option for players to use, though their viability is debatable. Since Mega Evolution, the oldest in-battle temporary gimmick, and Terstalization, the latest gimmick, are both available, it is entirely likely Z-Crystals and Dynamaxing will also return.

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