Pokemon Presents February 2024: All The Biggest Announcements

What's next for the world of Pokemon? A new Pokemon Presents livestream aimed to answer all of your burning questions today, as The Pokemon Company promised "exciting" news when it first teased this event. This short but informative broadcast was heavily focused on current Pokemon projects, as well as the various mobile games that have been released over the last couple of years. Pokemon Masters EX, Pokemon Sleep, and Pokemon Unite were all in the spotlight, but one of the biggest announcements here was the reveal of Pokemon: Trading Card Game Pocket.

Out later in 2024, this will be a more streamlined approach to the mega-popular trading card game, and will be a collaborative effort between Creatures Inc, DeNA, and The Pokemon Company. Special emphasis is being placed on the design of these cards, as they'll be utilizing the mobile medium to create immersive and unique works of art to admire when you're not enjoying a quick battle. The other big reveal wasn't a Pokemon Black and White remake, but a new game inspired by Pokemon X and Y instead!

The Pokemon Company teased Pokemon Legends Z-A, a new game set in Lumiose City inside of the Kalos region. The trailer offered a quick glimpse of the Paris-inspired city and it centers around an urban redevelopment plan to make the metropolis more inhabitable for both people and Pokemon. You can see all of the announcements below, and for a closer look at what to expect from Nintendo's third-party partners this year, you can check out all the highlights of the February 2024 Nintendo Direct.

A new collaboration event is kicking off on March 7 in Pokemon Go, as the mobile game will cross over with Pokemon Horizons. A few pocket monsters from the Paldean region will be appearing in Pokemon Go, and players can expect to encounter Scarlet and Violet's starter Pokemon, alongside others like Armarouge and Charcadet.

Pokemon Go Adding New Paldean Pokemon With Horizons Event

Pokemon Sleep will soon add new visitors--including the Legendary Johto hounds, Entei, Suicune, and Raikou--and users can earn a free gift consisting of 10 Poke Biscuits and 1,000 diamonds when they log in to the app.

The big reveal of Pokemon Presents was Pokemon Z-A, a new game headed to Switch in 2025. Beyond a brief teaser trailer featuring Pikachu hopping through Lumiouse City from Pokemon X and Y--currently under redevelopment in this game--it looks like this next game in the Legends spin-off series is going to be a mysterious new entry until more details are shared.

Pokemon Legends Z-A Announced For Switch, Releasing In 2025

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet players can gear up for some challenging new fights, as Tera Raid versions of Pokemon Red and Blue's starters will be available to battle and catch soon.

• Venusaur -- February 28-March 5
• Blastoise -- March 6-12
• Charizard -- March 13-17

As part of its celebrations, mobile game Pokemon Masters EX will give players a chance to challenge Glitta and Glimmora starting February 28. Shiny and Silver Tyranitar will be added to the game on March 1.

The charming Pokemon Cafe Remix is getting some new content, as you can grab new outfits for your Paldean starters Quaxly, Sprigatito, and Fuecoco. New puzzles will also give you a chance to earn rare Gimmighoul coins.

In the mood to grow your Pokemon Unite roster? Then you can expect to add these Paldean Pokemon to your lineup soon:

• Miraidon -- February 27
• Falinks -- April
• Ceruledge -- Coming soon

The Pokemon Trading Card Game has been a huge tabletop hit globally, and now Nintendo is digitizing the game for iOS and Android devices later in 2024. Like the physical game, you'll be able to packs, collect cards, and trade with other users. DeNA is working with Creatures Inc and The Pokemon Company on this game, and the studios are aiming to utilize the digital space to give these cards unique and immersive.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Announced For Mobile Devices