Today marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon! The original Pokémon games, known as Pocket Monsters in Japan, were released for the Game Boy in Japan on February 27, 1996.
I can’t believe Pokémon is now 30 years old! As a kid, I remember picking up and playing Pokémon Blue for the Game Boy back in September 1998, when Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue were released in the U.S. I chose Squirtle as my starter Pokémon, and I still remember the excitement of trying to catch all 150 Pokémon.
In celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary and Pokémon Day, The Pokémon Company released a new Pokémon Presents video on YouTube featuring the latest Pokémon news and announcements.
There was a lot of interesting news in today’s Pokémon Presents! Here’s a look at what was covered today:
- Nintendo is making a Game Boy-inspired music player: Now available through the Pokémon Center, this mini music player looks just like the original Game Boy and includes 45 tracks from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue.
- Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket: Players can start collecting the new Paldean Wonders booster pack beginning today. The game will also feature several new events and daily login rewards.
- Pokémon Masters EX is getting a familiar face from the past: Red, the original trainer from Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue, will be joining the mobile game soon.
- Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is coming to Switch 2 via Nintendo Switch Online: Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will join the GameCube Classics library for Switch 2 in March 2026.
- Pokémon Champions: The battling-focused spin-off Pokémon Champions will launch for Switch consoles in April, with the mobile version arriving later.
Events and promotions are coming to Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon Unite, and Pokémon Café ReMix: Nintendo and The Pokémon Company also revealed several new events that will begin today across multiple Pokémon mobile games. - Pokémon Pokopia: Ahead of its release on March 5, Nintendo showed off more gameplay from Pokémon Pokopia, including a spotlight on the game’s real star, Chef Dente.
- Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen availability: Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen are now available on Switch consoles, and both titles will be compatible with Pokémon Home. The subscription-based app will allow players to transfer their Pokémon into Pokémon Champions and other games, such as Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet.
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A introduced a new Mega Evolution for Garchomp: A new Mega Evolution, Mega Garchomp Z, has been discovered in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. This new version of the fan-favorite Dragon-type Pokémon will be exclusive to owners of the Mega Dimension DLC.
- Pokémon Winds and Waves has been revealed: Generation 10 has officially been unveiled, though it will not release this year. Pokémon Winds and Waves is scheduled to launch for Switch 2 in 2027.
The biggest announcement from today’s Pokémon Presents was the reveal of Pokémon Winds and Waves, the next mainline entry in the Pokémon series, scheduled for release on the Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company showcased the first official footage of the game, which appears to feature a tropical, island-inspired setting. They also revealed the new starter Pokémon for Winds and Waves: Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua.
Here is the first-look video for Pokémon Winds and Waves:
Source:
https://www.serebii.net/news/2026/27-February-2026.shtml
https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/pokemon-presents-february-2026-all-the-biggest-announcements/2900-7547/#8