Pokémon Presents aired earlier today (July 22, 2025). The stream was filled with announcements regarding the highest-grossing franchise’s upcoming games, TV series and more. More information was revealed about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, promo material/prizes for World Championships Participants, TCG cards and Pokémon Friends (a new brainteaser puzzle game).
In addition to a wave of gaming news, fans received an exciting sneak peek at its brand-new stop-motion animated series (in collaboration with British animation studio Aardman). The highly-anticipated show is aptly titled Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, and is set to premiere sometime in 2027.
Pokémon Presents’ impressive lineup does not disappoint its fans
A full rundown of Pokémon Presents broadcast from its original press release reads as below:
Teaser of ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’
Pokémon and Aardman have partnered to create a new stop-motion animated series coming in 2027—a series that offers a unique look into the Pokémon world with the signature Aardman sense of character, comedy and craft. A new teaser for the highly anticipated series can be seen on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
Pokémon Friends, a New Puzzle Game, Available Today
Available today on Nintendo Switch (also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2) and iOS and Android devices, Pokémon Friends is a puzzle game where Trainers can enjoy untangling their minds by solving brainteasers that draw inspiration from the unique world of Pokémon. Players solve puzzles to earn yarn, which can be put into the Plush-O-Matic to create Pokémon plush in the game. The plush-loving residents of Think Town will ask for help via friend quests, and the player can help them out by bringing them plush. Plush toys can also be used to decorate the player’s customizable in-game plush rooms—with options to rearrange furniture and wallpaper to switch up each room’s look and feel.
Developed in collaboration with Wonderfy Inc., Pokémon Friends features over 1,200 puzzles that were designed to bring out the fun in critical thinking. Trainers can also complete friend quests, track daily progress with stamps in their calendar, and collect up to 150 different plush.[3] With up to five separate save files, the game encourages daily play for the whole family to enjoy the fun together. For more information, check the official Pokémon Friends website.
New Cards Coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Mega Evolution Expansion
In anticipation of the September 26, 2025 launch of the Mega Evolution expansion for the bestselling Pokémon TCG, The Pokémon Company group offered a look at more new cards that players can look forward to playing with and collecting, including Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex. In addition, the Mega Evolution expansion includes cards featuring Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur ex that reveal a larger image when connected.
Promo Cards and Prizes for Pokémon World Championships Participants
Trainers from around the world will battle across various Pokémon titles at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships from August 15 to 17 in Anaheim, California. Following the previous announcement of the Worlds Celebration Pikachu card, artwork for the Paradise Resort promo card—given to those competing in the World Championships (while supplies last)—was revealed during the Pokémon Presents. For more information, please visit the official 2025 Pokémon World Championships website.
New experiences and updates were also announced for additional Pokémon titles, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Café ReMix, and ‘Pokémon Concierge.’ Fans can learn more about the latest announcements by viewing the Pokémon Presents in its entirety on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.
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