Big news dropped during the July 2025 Pokémon Presents, with reveals spanning Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon Unite, the Trading Card Game, and upcoming Pokémon titles. Eternatus is will challenge trainers in Pokémon GO Fest 2025, while Mega Dragonite and other Mega Evolutions are confirmed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Curious about what’s coming? Let’s unpack it all!
Eternatus Arrives in Pokémon GO Fest 2025
The Pokémon GO Fest 2025: Max Finale will take place August 23–24, 2025, and it’s preparing up to be a real challenge. Eternatus will make its first-ever appearance in Pokémon GO as the main event boss. Trainers will need to team up to take down this formidable foe, with all current Gigantamax Pokémon playable during the event.
Plus, you can grab a free Timed Research by using the code GOFESTMAX in the Pokémon GO Web Store. This research lets you pick a path featuring Gigantamax Rillaboom, Cinderace, or Inteleon. Choosing right will matter since these Pokémon will be key in future Max Battles. Eternatus is expected to be the toughest battle so far, so get your Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon ready!
Mega Dragonite Confirmed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Rumors about Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A were spot on. Mega Dragonite is officially confirmed and heavily featured in the reveal trailer. Its design pulls inspiration from Dragonair, sporting elegant wings on its head and a glowing pearl on its tail, while still keeping Dragonite’s iconic body prepare. What do you think of this fresh look? I kinda dig the ethereal vibe it gives off.
Other Mega Evolutions teased include Eternal Flower Floette alongside AZ and classic Kalos favorite Furfrou. Players will get to choose between two main characters, each with distinct day and night modes for the adventure. Oh, and pre-order bonuses were also announced but details are still under wraps.
Pokémon Concierge Returns September 4th
If you loved the original Pokémon Concierge series, prepare for more adorable content arriving September 4th. Psyduck is expected to steal the spotlight again, which honestly makes me smile every time. This new series promises more lighthearted fun for fans.
Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu
A collaboration with Aardman Animations, the UK studio behind Wallace and Gromit, will bring a stop-motion Pokémon series focused on Sirfetch’d and Pichu. Scheduled for release in 2027, this quirky project looks like a fun twist on Pokémon storytelling. Can’t wait to see those two in clay form!
PokéPark Kanto Opens Early 2026
Imagine a real-life Pokémon park! PokéPark Kanto will open in Tokyo’s Tama Hills at Yomiuriland in early 2026. This outdoor attraction will feature over 600 Pokémon across a lush forest area, letting visitors experience Pokémon in the real world. Tickets go on sale late 2025, and I wouldn’t be surprised if this becomes a must-visit spot for fans worldwide.
Pokémon Sleep’s Amber Canyon Arrives November 2025
A new region called Amber Canyon is coming to Pokémon Sleep this November. The area looks like a desert and mountain mix, with Trapinch highlighted as a featured Pokémon. Plus, a special event will bring back the Legendary beasts Entei, Raikou, and Suicune. Sleep fans, this one might be worth staying up for!
Two New Pokémon Games Announced
Pokémon Friends
This puzzle game is available now on mobile and Switch. Your goal? Solve puzzles to collect Pokémon plushies. Cute and casual, perfect for quick gaming sessions.
Pokémon Champions
will be released soon on Switch and mobile, Pokémon Champions focuses on battles and lets you bring Pokémon from HOME into the game. It offers three battle modes across two formats, with team-building as you progress. Competitive fans might find this one interesting.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Expansion
The Trading Card Game will get a Mega Evolution expansion dropping September 26. It includes:
- Over 180 cards
- Almost a dozen Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
- More than 15 Trainer cards
- Over 50 cards with special illustrations
The card art looks crazy good, so collectors should keep an eye on this release.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Update and New Tera Raid Battles
A free update aimed at Switch 2 will improve graphics and gameplay for Scarlet and Violet. Starting July 23, a new Tera Raid Battle event featuring Shiny Treasures of Ruin will begin. Trainers worldwide will have to complete one million Tera Raid Battles to unlock shiny Wo-Chien, Ting-Lu, Chien-Pao, and Chi-Yu via Mystery Gift.
Here’s the shiny schedule:
- July 23–August 3: Shiny Wo-Chien (Grass Tera Type)
- August 4–17: Shiny Chien Pao (Ice Tera Type)
- August 18–31: Shiny Ting-Lu (Ground Tera Type)
- September 1–4: Shiny Chi-Yu (Fire Tera Type)
Those shiny forms are seriously great, and it’s gonna take some solid teamwork to unlock them all.
