Additional Highlights from the Pokémon Presents Event

Whoa, so, Pikachu’s got news, and a lot of it! Seriously, where do I even begin? There’s this whole mix of stuff from Z-A details (no clue what that is, but sure) to some mega event in Pokémon Go happening soon. Like, grab your phones, people!

And get this, there’s a new puzzle game called “Pokémon Friends”—randomly popped up on the iOS App Store before anyone even mentioned it officially. Oops? It’s also headed for Switch and Android. Fun fact, you build Pokémon plushes by solving puzzles. You know, buy more puzzles for more fun or frustration, who can say? Anyway, it’s yours for a cool $9.99.

Now, switching gears, there’s this buzz about the 2025 World Championships—Championship Sunday’s at the Honda Center in Anaheim. Hockey and Pokémon? Why not! I mean, that’s where the Anaheim Ducks quack it up, right?

Oh, and let’s not forget about Pokémon Concierge over on Netflix. Season two drops on September 4. Also, those quirky folks at Aardman are whipping up a new series about Sirfetch’d and Pichu. Sounds like a wild adventure waiting for 2027.

Plus, there’s this brand-new theme park, PokePark Kanto, coming to Tokyo in early 2026. Perfect timing for the 30th Pokémon anniversary, yeah? And, Pokémon Masters EX fans, look out for Carmine from Scarlet and Violet’s DLC showing up on July 30.

On another note, ever thought of an ocean-themed party in Pokémon Café Remix? Because that’s happening now with Lapras and Totodile in, like, cute outfits. Adorable overload!

And for those going crazy on Pokémon Unite, mark August 8 on your calendars for Latias. Plus, something called “Electrode Volleyball”? Makes me oddly curious.

Meanwhile, the card game’s Mega Evolution set’s got some new cards out—though good luck finding them, they sold out in a blink.

Oh right, raid battles in Scarlet and Violet kick off tomorrow. Defeat those “Treasures of Ruin” legendaries like Chien-Pao, Wo-Chien, and their buddies a million times. Yes, really, a million… teamwork, folks! You do that, and shiny versions magically appear for everyone.

And last but not least-did-you-read-this-far, Pokémon Champions will, like, let you rent Pokémon. Plus, you can tweak your Pokémon’s stats right away when it hits in 2026. Neat, right?

I mean, if that’s not Pokémon madness, I don’t know what is.