Hey everyone- as today is Pokémon Day; a new Pokémon Presents livestream was shown with what’s next for the franchise over the next twelve months. While not as meaty as past presentations, I still would like to share my thoughts on what’s been revealed with you all. One in particular has me very excited, and we’ll get to that soon enough.
With both Tsunekazu Ishihara and Takato Utsonomiya presiding, we are first given a new Raid Event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, consisting of the classic stage 2 starters as follows- a Ground-Tera Type Venusaur, a Steel-Tera Type Blastoise and a Dragon-Tera Type Charizard. They all bear the Mightiest Mark, so be sure you have good counters and partners ready.
Pokémon Go is also doing a collaboration with the 2023 anime; which sees the Charcadet evolutionary line join the game alongside a Captain Pikachu events. Pokémon Sleep, which has been quite helpful to improving my rest; will see the Johto legendary beasts join the game starting with Raikou in the near future. On top of the return of previous monsters, a new event for Pokémon Cafe Remix has seen Gimmighoul join the fun.
Pokémon UNITE, in addition to adding Falinks and Ceruledge in the spring and summer respectively; has Miraidon join the game as part of a new event; currently in progress. Until March 31 of this year, using the code “P0KEDAY24” will grant you the monster’s bonus emblem.
As the Pokémon TCG Online app is set to wind down service; a new one is set to replace it- Pokémon TCG Pocket. The app will allow users to learn the rules of the game while also giving them a new way of interacting with the cards. I will keep an eye on this one. Now that I’ve had all these appetizers, here is the main course.
While many were expecting a game set in Johto or Unova, I think the next main game will be a pleasant surprise. Following the acclaim and success of Pokémon Legends Arceus (my personal favorite game of 2022), the branding will be used for another game set in Kalos- Pokémon Legends Z-A. Though not much is known at this time, the game will release next year in 2025 (presumably alongside a new variant of the Switch); have a plot involving Lumiose City revamped so Pokémon and their partners coexist; and that the fan-favorite Mega Evolution mechanic will return. So, as you can imagine; it will be a day-one pickup for me.
Anyway, I am still working on my other projects; and I thought this would be a nice way of letting you know I’m not totally offline. That’s all for now, take care. Seek out all Pokémon.
