Pokémon Presents live blog: tune in to catch all of the biggest announcements
It's Pokémon's 30th anniversary today!
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9:28 AM: Okay, after skipping the recent mainline games, I think I might return with Pokémon Waves and Winds. That looks like a bigger leap than before, plus I need to main Pombon. A great way to end the show! Happy birthday, Pokémon!
9:26 AM: Oh, this looks like Gen 10! It’s certainly an upgrade in scope and scale visually, while retaining the current artstyle. And look, new starter Pokémon: Browt, Pombon and Gecqua! The game is called Pokémon Waves and Pokémon Winds. It’s out in 2027.
9:23 AM: We’ve got one final video to end the show. What could it be? We’re seeing what looks to be some gorgeous hand-drawn artwork. And now two fashionable Pikachus?
9:21 AM: Pokopia also supports multiplayer, and you can play hide and seek by transforming into objects. You can build massive structures by working together, including a giant Ditto, and lose hours of your life to Pokopia. It’s out on March 5 for Nintendo Switch 2.
9:18 AM: Pokopia is up next, and this could be a sleeper hit for Nintendo and The Pokémon Company. You can use a DJ Rotom to play soundtracks from previous games, so you can liven up your town with new music. Remember, you play as a Ditto and work alongside other Pokémon to develop the town. It looks like an intriguing mash up of Stardew Valley, Animal Crossing and Minecraft.
9:15 AM: More information about the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC now. The DLC is already out but players can now unlock Mega Garchomp Z.
9:15 AM: A flashy trailer for Pokémon Champions and a release date for the Nintendo Switch 2 version. It’s out in April 2026.
9:13 AM: Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen will support Pokémon Home in the future, which means you can transfer your Pocket Monsters into other games and vice versa.
9:12 AM: Alright, this is a better reveal. Pokémon Gale of Darkness XD is coming to Nintendo GameCube as part of the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack on Switch 2. It’s available in March, so not long to wait.
9:10 AM: Pokémon Sleep, an app I admittedly haven’t used, is getting Mew missions. The legendary bird Pokémon Zapdos, Moltres and Articuno are also coming to Pokémon Unite.
9:08 AM: Pokémon that previously appeared in Pokémon Go are returning. That’s great news for those who missed out before. Phew, the announcements are coming thick and fast. Pokémon Cafe is getting new outfits, Pokémon from the Kanto Region, and more.
9:06 AM: A quick look at the upcoming Pokémon Championships, but now it’s time to focus on The Pokémon Trading Card Game. It seems the next packs focus on Mew and Mew 2. They’re coming out this year.
9:04 AM: Oh, this is nice. A small player inspired by the original Game Boy lets you replay the original 45 tracks from Pokémon Red and Blue. It seems like each cartridge represents one track, which is kind of mad. Yeah, I’m probably going to buy that. It’s out today.
9:03 AM: The show kicks off with some lovely nostalgia, as we get glimpses of past games in the series as well as more recent entries. Lovely stuff. Ishihara-san is now explaining how the first two titles featured 151 Pokémon, but now there’s 1,025 Pokémon to discover!
8:54 AM: Consider this your five-minute warning. It’s almost time to see what’s in store for Pokémon fans around the world!
8:41 AM: We’re getting closer to today’s Pokémon Presents showcase. It feels like the perfect time to tease the next Gen 10 Pokémon game that will come to Switch 2. Even just revealing the name will probably be enough for most people. Anyway, not long to wait now.
7:39 AM: I can tell some of you don’t believe me regarding the save file. I could barely believe it myself. I’ve purchased enough Game Boy and Game Boy Color games to know that the battery usually needs to be replaced. But here’s proof! And yes, I may have used the Rare Candy glitch to max out my team. Don’t pretend you didn’t either.
7:27 AM: Can you remember your first Pokémon game? I was lucky enough to find my original Pokémon Red and Blue copies that were hidden away in the attic for a few decades. Amazingly, the save file still loads! Since then, I’ve slowly built my collection back up. You could say I’m a fan of the OG Pokémon…
Welcome to our Pokémon Presents live blog!
7:09 AM: Happy Pokémon Day 2026! In a few hours, The Pokémon Company is hosting a special Pokémon Presents live stream that’s expected to feature plenty of Pocket Monster related announcements. Why does it promise to be special? Well, it’s Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, an incredible milestone for a franchise that continues to grow in popularity. Refresh this page once the event begins to stay up to date on all the latest Pokémon news.
How to watch today’s Pokémon Presents
The Pokémon Presents live stream begins at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm GMT / 3pm CET. You can catch it on YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok, and with updates being shared on Instagram. However, you’re best sticking with our live blog for all the announcements and insightful commentary.
How long is today’s Pokémon Presents?
The show is expected to last for 25 minutes, which makes it one of the longer Pokémon Presents, tied only with the 2023 event for the longest runtime.
What can we expect from today’s Pokémon Presents?
The Pokémon Company and Nintendo already revealed that Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are coming to the Nintendo Switch eShop today, February 27. The Game Boy Advance games aren’t part of Nintendo Switch Online, so you’ll need to part with $19.99 if you want to experience the Pokémon remakes again.
In terms of other announcements, it’s likely we’ll see more of Pokémon Champions, updates to Pokémon Go, and new information on The Pokémon Trading Card Game. Hopefully, we’ll also get a tease of the next big Pokémon Gen 10 game that’ll be coming to Nintendo Switch 2.
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Adam Vjestica is The Shortcut’s Senior Editor. Formerly TechRadar’s Gaming Hardware Editor, Adam has also worked at Nintendo of Europe as a Content Marketing Editor, where he helped launch the Nintendo Switch. He also runs a retro gaming YouTube channel called Game on, boy! Follow him on X @ItsMrProducts.