The Pokémon Day 2026 Pokémon Presents, hosted by The Pokémon Company President and CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, revealed the next mainline Pokémon games, several releases and rereleases, anniversary merchandise, and updates across the franchise’s games and events. The Pokémon Company International’s recap, published February 27, 2026, described some items as future plans and others as activities already underway; the dates below reflect what was announced at the broadcast.
Upcoming games and rereleases announced
The presentation included games for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, as well as a new title available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. The table summarizes the platform and timing stated in the February 27 recap; it does not imply that a planned release subsequently took place.
| Game | Platform or access | Timing announced |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Nintendo Switch 2, exclusive | Global simultaneous launch planned for 2027 |
| Pokémon Champions | Nintendo Switch | April 2026 |
| Pokémon Pokopia | Not stated in the recap | March 5, 2026 |
| Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version | Nintendo Switch family of systems | Not stated in the recap |
| Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness | Nintendo Switch 2, through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack | March 2026 |
Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves
The two announced entries in the Pokémon RPG series share a platform and a planned 2027 global simultaneous launch. The first look showed the protagonists, two specially designed Pikachu, and the new first partner Pokémon. The setting was described as an open world of windswept islands and an ocean of glittering waves.
The recap did not specify version-exclusive Pokémon, locations, or features. It is therefore too early to distinguish the games on those grounds; the confirmed comparison is that both are planned for Nintendo Switch 2 and the same launch window.
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Pokémon Champions
The announcement included an early-download bonus: Dragonite was to be delivered through the game’s in-game mailbox. A campaign was also planned to let players obtain Mega Stones for Pokémon that Mega Evolve in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. For details about Pokémon HOME connectivity and trained Pokémon, the recap directed players to the official Pokémon Champions website.
Pokémon Pokopia
The presentation introduced Stereo Rotom, a stereo-shaped Rotom form that plays CDs found during adventures, and a special Greedent that teaches cooking and serving Pokémon their preferred dishes. Players can visit one another’s towns or invite up to three other people, with activities including hide-and-seek and building together.
Pokémon FireRed, Pokémon LeafGreen, and Pokémon XD
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version were announced for the Nintendo Switch family of systems in their Game Boy Advance-era form. The recap said Pokémon caught in these games could be transferred into Pokémon HOME.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness was announced separately for Nintendo Switch 2 via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack. Pokémon raised in XD cannot be transferred to or from other games.
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its Mega Dimension DLC
Mega Garchomp Z debuted in the Mega Dimension DLC. The broadcast also announced an upcoming Pokémon HOME link for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Players would be able to send Pokémon from Z-A to HOME and add select Pokémon from past games to their Z-A team.
As a Mystery Gift reward in the mobile version of Pokémon HOME, transferring Pokémon from Z-A to the Nintendo Switch version of HOME was to unlock alpha Chikorita, alpha Tepig, and alpha Totodile.
PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships
The 2026 World Championships finals were planned for August at San Francisco’s Chase Center. The Video Game Championships were to use Pokémon Champions; the other competitions were to feature the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.
PokémonXP, an inaugural fan experience, was announced for the Moscone Center alongside Worlds. The planned activities included interactive exhibits, pin trading, cosplay showcases, panels, hands-on workshops, an on-site Pokémon Center store, and partner collaborations.
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Pokémon Red and Blue Game Boy Jukebox
The Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox is a physical audio player styled like a Game Boy. It comes with 45 cartridges containing music and sound effects from the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue games. The recap said to look for it at Pokémon Center but gave no price, stock status, or Amazon availability.
Trading Card Game anniversary news
The presentation showed classic cards and teased anniversary products planned for simultaneous release during 2026 in participating markets. It did not announce the final product list or confirm retailer availability, so the segment was a preview rather than a full product reveal.
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Pokémon TCG Pocket
Limited-time Pokémon Day missions and special rewards included accessories celebrating Pokémon’s 30th anniversary. The recap gave the reward period as February 27 through June 26, 2026, with times specified in Pacific time.
Pokémon GO
The broadcast outlined three events: Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global, February 28–March 1; a Kanto-themed event, March 3–6; and a three-day event featuring a broad range of Pokémon, March 7–9. It also announced a promo code for a Kalos first partner Pokémon.
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Pokémon UNITE
Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres were announced as playable characters through a limited-time event. The broadcast also announced an Electrode Volleyball world tour.
Pokémon Masters EX
A double anniversary celebration featured the sync pairs Red (1996) & Pikachu, Florian (Anniversary 2026) & Ogerpon, and Juliana (Anniversary 2026) & Terapagos. The recap also listed photo missions and a 3,000-gem login gift, and supplied individual scout periods for the featured pairs.
Pokémon Sleep
Mew Research was announced as starting in Pokémon Sleep.
Pokémon Café ReMix
Three Pokémon first discovered in Kanto were slated to join from February 28, with additional Pokémon, chef outfits, and customization decorations to follow.
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What the presentation established—and what it left open
The biggest forward-looking reveal was the Switch 2-exclusive pair Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, with a shared planned launch year and no announced version-exclusive details. Other announcements ranged from dated game releases to returning older titles, a planned subscription-library addition, anniversary merchandise, competition plans, and live-service events. For the latter, the Pokémon Company International’s February 27 recap provides the announcement details, but where it gives no final product list, retailer, or version difference, those specifics remain unstated.
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