The annual Pokémon Day festivities arrived with a brand-new Pokémon Presents broadcast. Today, The Pokémon Company unveiled a massive roadmap for its expanding ecosystem of live-service titles and upcoming console releases. As the franchise celebrates its landmark 30th anniversary, the presentation leaned heavily into the nostalgia of the Kanto era while signaling a bold future for the series. Here is a comprehensive breakdown of everything revealed during the February 2026 showcase.
Retro Game Music Collection
The stream opened with a nostalgic tribute: a physical Game Music Collection jukebox dedicated to Pokémon Red and Blue. This standalone player utilizes 45 individual cartridges—reminiscent of the vintage HitClips toys—to play iconic 8-bit tracks. This collector’s item is available starting today, February 27.
2026 Pokémon World Championships and XP Expo
San Francisco will serve as the hub for the competitive Pokémon community from August 28 through 30. Beyond the crowning of new world champions, the event will feature the “Pokémon XP” expo. This massive fan gathering promises interactive installations, family-centric activities, and unique commemorative artwork.
Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Anniversary
The future of the TCG was teased with a special expansion celebrating three decades of the hobby. Releasing later in 2026, the set will feature a blend of classic designs and modern mechanics like Tag Teams, offering a definitive retrospective for long-time collectors and new players alike.
Pokémon Go: A Decade of Adventure
As Pokémon Go approaches its 10th anniversary, Niantic is bringing back several fan-favorite Pokémon from past events. This celebratory period begins in early March. Additionally, the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos starts tomorrow, February 28.
Pokémon Masters EX & Cafe Remix
The mobile battler Masters EX is celebrating a half-year milestone with powerful new Sync Pairs: Red (1996) & Pikachu debut today, followed by Florian & Ogerpon on February 28. Meanwhile, a “Partner Roundup” event is currently live in Pokémon Cafe Remix, beginning with the original Kanto starters.
Expansion of the Digital Library
In a surprise announcement for retro fans, the GameCube cult classic Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will join Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack in March 2026. Furthermore, the GBA remakes Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen are available on the Switch today, featuring full integration with Pokémon Home.
New Horizons: Pokémon Legends Z-A & Generation 10
Owners of the Mega Dimension DLC for Pokémon Legends Z-A can access Mega Garchomp Z starting today. The presentation then concluded with the massive reveal of the tenth generation: Pokémon Winds and Waves. Set in a sprawling tropical region characterized by aquatic architecture and diverse biomes, the games are slated for a global 2027 release on the Switch 2.
