The Pokémon Company made a host of announcements during its Pokémon Day presentation on Friday, AKA Pokémon Day.
In addition to the next mainline games, Pokémon Wind and Waves, the stream also revealed updates for several existing games and revealed characters from Pokémon Pokopia, which releases on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5.
Here’s everything announced during the Pokémon Day 2026 presentation.
Pokémon Wind and Waves
Pokémon Wind and Waves will release on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. In addition to two dressed Pikachu characters wearing their tropical vacation best (Mr. Windychu and Ms. Wavychu), the brief trailer shown Friday also revealed the game’s three new starters: Browt, a grass chicken; Pombon, a fire dog; and Gecqua, a water reptile.
Read more about the reveal here.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduces Mega Garchomp Z
Mega Garchomp Z has made his debut in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC. In honor of Pokémon Day, players can encounter the Dragon-type Pokémon and get a Mystery Gift after defeating him in battle.
Additionally, Z-A will soon be linkable to Pokémon HOME, allowing players to send the Pokémon they’ve caught and trained in-game to the Nintendo Switch version of HOME and add certain Pokémon from past games to their Z-A teams. Unfortunately, the reverse is not true: Z-A Pokémon can’t be transferred to past games.
Those who transfer Z-A Pokémon to HOME on the Switch will receive an alpha Chikorita, alpha Tepig, and alpha Totodile as Mystery Gifts on the mobile version of HOME.
Pokémon Pokopia reveals DJ Rotom, Chef Dente
A Pokémon Pokopia trailer during the Pokémon Day 2026 presentation revealed a first look at Stereo Rotom, a boombox-shaped form of Rotom that other Pokémon refer to as DJ Rotom. As players collect CDs during their adventures in-game, they can give them to Stereo Rotom and he’ll play music.
Additionally, the trailer also showed farming and cooking, the latter taught by a special Greedent known as Chef Dente. Much like in other Pokémon games, each Pokémon has different foods they prefer, and cooking and gifting those dishes will affect their happiness and the player’s bond with them.
The game releases on Nintendo Switch 2 next week on March 5. Anyone who buys the game between now and January 31, 2027 will get a Ditto Rug as an early purchase bonus.
PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships take over San Francisco
During Friday’s Pokémon Day presentation, Pokémon Global Esports and Events Director Chris Brown confirmed that Video Game World Championships competitors will battle in Pokémon Champions. Additional competitors will battle in the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Go, and Pokémon Unite. Finals will be held at the Chase Center in San Francisco, with more than 3 thousand players competing to take the World Champion title.
Simultaneously, the inaugural PokémonXP event will take place at the Moscone Center. This all-ages event will include interactive exhibits, cosplay showcases, panels, workshops, pin trading, and an on-site Pokémon Center store, as well as partner collaborations.
A multi-day pass interest list will open on April 2 and close on April 23. Single-day passes will arrive in early summer. Visit the official Pokémon XP site and the official Pokémon World Championships site for more information.
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Following a flashy slideshow of cards released throughout the Pokémon TCG‘s 30-year history, Friday’s Pokémon Day presentation teased upcoming products commemorating the anniversary. These will be released simultaneously this year.
Pokémon Champions comes to the Switch
The mobile game Pokémon Champions will launch on Nintendo Switch in April. Fans who download the game early will receive a Dragonite in their in-game mailbox.
Additionally, fans can participate in a special campaign to earn Mega Stones for Pokémon that Mega Evolve in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Classic Pokémon titles on Nintendo Switch
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version are now available on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with Pokémon HOME compatibility.
Additionally, the Nintendo GameCube title Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will be available on Nintendo Switch 2 for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers in March. Pokémon raised in Gale of Darkness cannot be transferred to other games, nor can Pokémon from other games be transferred to Gale of Darkness.
Articuno, Zapdos & Moltres join Pokémon Unite
Legendary bird Pokémon Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are joining Pokémon Unite as playable characters. Players can get their Unite licenses through a limited-time event (details available in-game).
Additionally, more Pokémon are scheduled to appear in the future, so stay tuned to in-game news blasts. The Electrode Volleyball World Tour will also begin soon.
Pokémon Masters EX celebrates double anniversary
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon and 6.5 years since its launch, multiple Pokémon Masters EX will appear for a limited time. First up are Red (1996) and Pikachu in their featured sync pair scout from February 27 at 6:20 a.m. PDT to April 12 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.
Florian (Anniversary 2016) and Ogerpon will appear in their featured sync pair scout from February 27 at 10 p.m. PDT to April 8 at 10:59 p.m. PDT. Last but not lease, Juliana (Anniversary 2026) and Terapagos will appear in their featured sync pair scout from March 1 at 10 p.m. PDT to April 8 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.
Players can also complete photo missions to obtain a 30-year celebration photo frame and title, as well as other rewards.
New Pokémon Go, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon Sleep & Pokémon Café Remix content
Not only is 2026 the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, it’s also the 10th anniversary of Pokémon Go. To celebrate, there will be a Kanto-themed event from March 3 to March 6, followed by the return of several Pokémon who have previously appeared in the game between March 7 and March 9.
This weekend (February 28-March 1), the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos – Global event takes over the app. Trainers can receive one free partner Pokémon from the Kalos region with the code GOTOURKALOS, redeemable in the Pokémon Go webstore.
Meanwhile, limited-time missions and special rewards for Pokémon Day will be available in Pokémon TCG Pocket from Friday, February 27 at 6 a.m. PDT to Friday, June 26 at 10:59 p.m. PDT. And for those playing Pokémon Sleep, Mew Research begins today, introducing new missions to the game.
In Pokémon Café Remix, three Pokémon first discovered in Kanto will join the game starting February 28. Players can get even more Pokémon and new chef outfits and customization decorations soon—stay tuned for details.
Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection – Game Boy Jukebox announced
Junichi Masada announced a new audio player, the Game Boy Jukebox, designed to look and sound like an original Game Boy. It comes with 45 cartridges with songs and sound effects from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, allowing players to go on the audio journeys offered by these classic games.
The collection is available starting today via the Pokémon Store.
Watch the full Pokémon Day 2026 presentation below.
