ThePokémonfranchise’s annual celebration is right around the corner, and a Pokémon Presents livestream has just been confirmed for the occasion.Pokémon Day 2025is expected to finally bring new information onPokémon Legends: Z-A, and will likely shed light on many other projects, includingPokémon GOupdates, upcomingPokémon TCGsets, and news on the ever-popular and long-running anime.
The next Pokémon Presents has been set for June 04, 2025, at 9am ET/6am PT, according to the officialPokémonX (formerly Twitter) account. For viewers in the U.S., this is on the morning of Pokémon Day itself, which has traditionally taken place yearly on February 27.
The announcement itself provides very little insight into what the Pokémon Presents will entail, simply including a link that redirects toThe Official Pokémon YouTube channel, where the livestream will premiere. The tweet is accompanied only by a short video of Pikachu wandering in and out of frame behind the Pokémon Presents logo.
Pokémon Day 2025 Celebrations Are Already Underway
Pokémon Day Has Been Named A National Holiday
As if Pokémon Day wasn’t celebrated enough, The Pokémon Company International has announced via a separatepress releasethat it has partnered with the National Day Calendar to declare February 27 National Pokémon Day in the U.S. The gesture is a testament to the long-running impact the iconic multimedia franchise has had on American pop culture:“This recognition and elevation of Pokémon Day is a testament to the enduring impact that Pokémon has had on Trainers of all ages, backgrounds and interests for 29 years.”
Although February 27 is the heart of the celebration, especially with the Pokémon Presents airing that morning,the entire month has already been dedicated toPokémon, and2025 is the Year of Eevee, with merchandise themed around the beloved Pokémon releasing throughout the year. There is also an ongoing distribution event, ending on February 27, forPokémon Scarlet and Violetfeaturing a Flying Tera-type Eevee, which has sproutedrumors of a new Eeveelution being revealed on Pokémon Daythis year.
Also ongoing is a specialPokémon GOevent surrounding Eevee. Until Pokémon Day on February 27, participating retailers have Lure Modules active, giving players a chance to catch more Pokémon. Starting February 24, “Glacial and Mossy Lure Modules will be added, giving fans the opportunity to evolve Eevee into Glaceon and Leafeon.”
Pokémon TCGisn’t getting left out either: Play! Pokémon events are already scheduled for participating Pokémon League locations on the 27th. These non-competitive events are designed to give players of all skill levels a chance to play the TCG, and will include giveaways of items like a Sylveon promo card, various other promo cards, demo decks with Pikachu ex and Charizard ex, and a variety ofPokémon TCGaccessories.
What We Expect From The Pokémon Presents On February 27
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is The Suspected Headliner
The Pokémon Company didn’t offer any hints as to what will be included in the Pokémon Day 2025 Pokémon Presents, butthis has long been suspected to be the reemergence ofPokémon Legends: Z-A. The Lumiose City-set follow-up toPokémon Legends: Arceuswas announced at Pokémon Day 2024, but has yet to receive a second trailer.
There is also the potential for a newPokémon TCG Pocketset to be revealedduring the Pokémon Presents, sincedatamining suggests a new set releasing on February 28, which would be the day after Pokémon Day. This is expected to be another mini-set with the designation “A2a,” which would likely make it a similar size to theMythical Islandset. “A3,” the third dual-pack set afterGenetic ApexandSpace-Time Smackdown, is expected in April, and could also conceivably be announced at the Pokémon Presents.
There will likely be announcements pertaining to the physicalPokémon TCGas well, andPokémon GOwill almost certainly make an appearance in some capacity. Those with a larger interest in the franchise can expect some news regarding thePokémonanime or other film and television ventures. With the date and time now announced, though, news will likely be scarce for a week until everything is revealed at thePokémonPresents on February 27.
