28 years of Pokémon is nothing to sneeze at, which is why Pokémon Day 2024 is worth celebrating!
On Wednesday we learned that two new games are on the way, as well as updates for Pokemon: Scarlet and Violet, Pokemon Sleep and Pokemon Go — just to name a few.
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Here’s everything that was announced at the Pokemon Presents this year!
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We are returning to Kalos! By far the biggest announcement of the day was news of the next Pokémon Legends game.
The short teaser features a blueprint-styled look at Lumiose city, which we know and love from Pokémon X & Y! The return of Mega Evolutions was hinted as well, which had fans running wild in the live chat.
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There isn’t much more to share at this stage, except that the title is slated for a worldwide release date in 2025.
Upcoming Tera Raid Battle Events
New Tera Raids are coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet!
Mighty Venasaur, Mighty Blastoise, and Mighty Charizard will feature as Tera Raid Events in Scarlet and Violet starting tomorrow.
Pokemon Go x Pokemon Horizons Series Collaboration Event
Pokémon Go is still going at full speed, with a special Pikachu coming to the game.
A Pikachu wearing Cap’s hat makes its debut, alongside Charcadet, Armarouge, and Ceruledge too.
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Raikou, Entei, and Suicune Join Pokemon Sleep
These three legendary doggos will arrive in March 2024 to Pokemon Sleep!
Entei, Raikou and Suicune all first featured in the second generation of Pokémon, namely Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Pokemon Masters
Pokémon Masters fans, this is for you! Geeta, Glimmora, Silver and Tyranitar will appear beginning February 28th and March 1st respectively.
Sygna Suit Gladion and Magearna will also make an appearance. In addition to Riley & Lucario having the chance to join your team.
But that’s not all, the long-awaited photo creator is coming!
Pokemon Cafe Remix
Pokémon Cafe Remix is getting new content, including Gimmighoul Coin puzzles!
You will also be able to add to your cafe the Paldean starters and Koraidon up until March 14th, and Miraidon starting March 14th through to April 1st.
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Pokemon Unite
Pokémon Unite has some new pals joining the game. Miraidon, Falinks, and Ceruledge have been confirmed.
Miraidon will be available to obtain as a free license during a special event starting today, Falinks will be available in April, and Ceruledge is slated as ‘coming soon.’
Pokemon Trading Card Game (TCG) Pocket
Finally! Collect cards, trade with friends, and battle in Pokémon TCG for mobile. The highlight of this new app has to be the featured artwork cards that are explorable like a new world; you literally leap into the world of the artwork a la Super Mario 64. The gameplay will include two free packs per day for players to open and collect, which hints at the possibility of microtransactions.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket is coming this year to iOS and Android. KEEN!
That’s everything that was announced! For more details you can watch the 12 minute livestream below.
Pokémon Presents full livestream
What was your favourite announcement? Let us know!
