Pokémon Presents are usually the highlight of the month for dedicated Pocket Monster fans, and July’s showcase was no exception. This livestream unloaded a mountain of reveals for the franchise, particularly for VGC fans.
To help catch you up to speed, we’ve summarized every crucial announcement from the July 2025 Pokémon Presents stream, including everything from video game news to exciting collaborations.
The Escapist recaps
- Pokémon Scarlet and Violet fans can look forward to new Tera battles, mass outbreaks, and a free cosmetic.
- Pokémon Legends Z-A was shown off in more detail, including a new Mega evolution.
- Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution cards were highlighted in preparation for their September release.
- Pokémon Go Fest: Max Finale is an event that Go players will want to add to their calendar immediately.
- Pokémon Champions is looking like a must-play, especially for VGC players looking to sharpen their skills.
Pokémon video game fans have plenty to look forward to
The video game news portion kicked off with information for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players, highlighting the Switch 2 update for the ninth generation of games, which promised a smoother experience.
Alongside this, new Tera battles and mass outbreaks were revealed. The Shiny Treasures of Ruin is an intriguing Tera series that’ll be taking place from July 23 to September 14, 2025, featuring the Treasures of Ruin critters.
What makes this event stand out is that players will only be able to nab a Shiny Ruin critter after they’ve been defeated collectively a million times each.
Mass outbreaks of Shiny Pokémon will be taking place throughout the same time, running up until September 14. This event will include Grass, Ice, Ground, and Fire-types.
To claim a cute tracksuit set in-game via the Mystery Gift tab, Scarlet players can enter STRACKSU1T and Violet players can enter VTRACKSU1T.
Pokemon Z-A hype is building
It wasn’t just Scarlet and Violet getting updates in the Pokémon Presents, either – Pokémon Legends Z-A also received an exciting preview.
One of the main focuses in the Z-A video was Lumiose City itself. Players saw the main character arriving in Lumiose and joining Team MZ, a group dedicated to protecting the city.
Despite their seemingly noble intentions, Team MZ appears to have some connection to the villains of the game – the Rust Syndicate.
Rogue Mega evolutions are plaguing Lumiose City, meaning players will need to team up with MZ and use their own Mega ‘mons to battle these gigantic creatures in the wild.
One highlight of this segment was the reveal of Mega Dragonite, a previously unseen Mega evolution. Interestingly, it received a mixed response from community members we saw in the live chat.
This Pokémon looks very similar to its regular counterpart, but has elements of its previous form, Dragonair, and appears to be a lot bigger.
Customization features also got plenty of screentime in the Z-A video, with an intricate character creation and customization system being shown off to fans.
In Legends Z-A, players will be able to tailor their avatar to fit their style and even get fun haircuts for Furfrous in their party. One tiny detail that we particularly loved is the text box that implied Scythers were working as barbers.
Pokémon Champions is set to come out in 2026
Ever since its reveal, the upcoming Pokémon Champions title has had the competitive community intrigued, with many speculating it could show up at future championship events.
Thanks to this showcase confirming a rough release window, fans can now look forward to it releasing in 2026.
Further details were highlighted in a teaser trailer, confirming that both Switch and mobile players could take part in single and double matches, competing either in ranked matches globally or in private battles with friends.
One element that looked particularly exciting was the training feature, promising intricate levels of detail for trainers to tinker with. Players will be able to tweak their party’s moves, stats, and traits with ease, letting them gear up for matches easily.
Mega Pokémon are almost back in the Trading Card Game
There weren’t many updates for TCG fans in this Pokémon Presents, other than a closer look at some exceedingly beautiful Mega cards that are due to come out in the Mega Evolution set, releasing on September 26, 2025.
The Pokémon cards included in this trailer were:
- Mega Lucario ex
- Mega Kangaskhan ex
- Mega Gardevoir ex
- Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur ex
It’s already been a hype-filled year for the TCG community, but this set is gearing up to be one of the biggest releases of 2025. The Mega cards have the potential to turn the competitive scene on its head, and there are heaps of stellar cards for collectors to chase after as well.
Pokémon Go players received big news – quite literally
Whether you’re a casual collector or a competitive Pokémon Go player, make sure you pencil the dates August 23 to August 24, 2025 in your calendar. A new event called Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale was revealed during the Pokémon Presents.
Featuring beloved Gigantamax ‘mons like Gengar and Snorlax alongside the newly-debuting Eternatus, the reveal video included a promo code – GOFESTMAX – that players can redeem to catch a Gigantamax critter in-game now up until August 24, 2025.
Other Pokémon games will be getting a sprinkle of new content
This Pokémon Presents featured a handful of smaller updates for other Pokémon titles. Here’s a quick rundown:
- Pokémon Masters Ex players will be able to see Carmine and Sinistcha in their featured Poké Fair from July 29 to September 6, 2025.
- Pokémon Cafe ReMix players can grab a five-star sea captain outfit for Lapras, starting July 23, 2025, alongside other nautical goodies and cosmetic options.
- Pokémon Sleep players will be able to research Raikou, Entei, and Suicune starting September, 2025. There’ll also be a new area called Amber Canyon from November of this year.
- UNITE players will be able to play with Latios and Latias to celebrate the game’s fourth anniversary, promising an exciting new playstyle. There’ll also be a new kind of battle called Electrode Volleyball to test out. The Pawmo line was also teased here.
If you’re a Pokémon UNITE player, make sure to redeem the code UNITE0722 to try out a Latios battle for three days. It’s valid up until August 31, 2025.
There are non-gaming updates to get excited about as well
Pokémon Concierge fans are in luck – new episodes are set to release on September 4th, 2025, on Netflix.
Additionally, further details about the Aardmaan collaboration with Pokémon were shown off, revealing the title to be The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu.
A sneak preview of the animation was shown off, highlighting beloved critters like Wooloo, Sirfetch’d, and Pichu in Aardman’s legendary style. Out of all the announcements, this is one that we’re particularly excited for, though its release window is currently 2027.
PokéPark KANTO also got a look-in, with plenty of charming details about this upcoming, real-world Pokémon attraction. A map was provided for fans to pore over, revealing that the park will have two key sections – Sedge Town and Pokémon Forest.
A new puzzle game for mobile and Switch fans, Pokémon Friends, popped up on app stores just before Pokémon Presents went live too. This adorable game features a whimsical art style and customizable rooms for players to decorate with plushes.
As usual, this Pokémon Presents showcase had something for everyone – plenty for competitive players, collectors, and fans to get excited about, along with a couple of freebies to redeem in-game. We’ll be sure to keep you updated if there’s further news about any of these announcements.
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Pokémon Presents are livestreamed on the official Pokémon YouTube and Twitch channels. For information about when the next Presents will be taking place, make sure to follow the company on their official social media pages.
Pokémon Legends Z-A is set to drop on October 16, 2025, meaning fans won’t have too long to wait to play it on their Switch or Switch 2. Thanks to the newly revealed Mega details, customization tools, and lore, the hype has never been more intense.
The upcoming Pokémon Champions game doesn’t have an exact release date yet. As of the July 2025 Pokémon Presents, the only release window available for Pokémon Champions is 2026.
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