The Pokémon Presents livestreamOn Tuesday, new games, updates, and a preview of a new Pokémon animated television series were unveiled.
Pokémon Presents is a gathering organized by The Pokémon Company to reveal new games, television series, and other updates related to the franchise.
The event took over from the Pokémon Direct format in 2020 and has been ongoing, with the July 2025 live stream marking the second one this year, according toThe Pokémon Company website.
Here are the announcements from the Pokémon Presents live stream.
2025 Pokémon World Championship news
The 2025 Pokémon World Championship is scheduled to take place in Anaheim, California, from August 15 to 17, as reported by aPokémon news release.
It is anticipated that over 20,000 fans, alongside participants, will attend to experience the Pokémon games and celebrations.
The design for the Paradise Resort promotional card, which will be distributed to participants at the World Championships, was unveiled during Pokémon Presents, thenews release states.
The card will be distributed to attendees as long as stock remains.
Game updates
Pokémon Friends, a fresh and relaxing puzzle game, is now available today on iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch platforms, thenews release states.
The game includes more than 1,200 puzzles that players can tackle, gather yarn, and use to create Pokémon stuffed toys.
New information has been disclosed regarding Pokémon Legends: Z-A, set to release in October 2025 for the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, thenews releasestates. Players will have the opportunity to explore Lumiose City and uncover newly introduced Mega-Evolved Pokémon, including Mega Dragonite.
More details are available on thePokémon Legends: Z-A website.
Pokémon Champions is anticipated to launch in 2026 for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android platforms, thenews releasestates. The game includes three distinct combat modes and the option to enlist Pokémon
More details are available on thePokémon Champions website.
Additional experiences and updates were also revealed for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, and other titles.
Animated series update
The stop-motion animated Pokémon series, “Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,” launched ateasertoday on the Pokémon YouTube channel.
The show is anticipated to debut in 2027, as reported by thenews release.
Pokémon Trading Card updates
The Mega Evolution expansion for Pokémon is scheduled to be released on September 16, thenews release states.
The company introduced new cards in the live stream that include Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Mega Venusaur, and others. The cards display bigger images when they are linked, as reported.news release.
Where can you stream Pokémon Presents?
Pokémon Direct is broadcast live on thePokémon YouTube channeland shared following the conclusion of the event.
A summary of the announcements can also be found on thePokémon website.
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