🎮 New Game Releases & Upcoming Titles
Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Oct 16, 2025)
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Set entirely in Lumiose City (Kalos region), this open-world RPG lets players embark on a real-time adventure based out of Hotel Z, with new wild zones and Mega Evolutions making a strong comeback, possibly up to 27 new Mega forms.
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Introduces a real-time battle system allowing dynamic movement and timing—plus a “Rank Z to A” competitive ladder.
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Available on both Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Switch 2 consoles.
Pokémon Champions (TBA)
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A new cross-platform strategy/battle game developed by The Pokémon Works, emphasizing 2v2 competitive battles and full integration with Pokémon Home.
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Think Pokémon Stadium meets modern mobile gaming—Mega Evolution and Terastallization are both supported by Wikipedia.
📅 Latest In‑Game Events
Pokémon GO
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Solgaleo 5‑Star Raid (July 8–14): Psychic/Steel-type boss; weak to Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ground. Recommended counters: Mega Charizard Y, Gengar, Primal Groudon, Hydreigon.
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Ultra Unlock: Hisui Celebration (July 8–13): Encounter Hisuian Zorua & Zoroark, plus other Hisui region Pokémon. Includes Field Research rewards like Stardust, XP, and increased shiny odds.
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Eevee Community Day Classic (July 5–6): Eevee returns with exclusive moves for evolutions, easier evolution requirements, bonuses like ¼ egg hatch distance.
🃏 TCG & Lifestyle Updates
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Triumphant Light pack hits Pokémon TCG Pocket Feb 28; physical card merchandise (deck sleeves, mats) rolling out July 18 in Japan.
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Black Bolt & White Flare (Gen 5-themed) TCG set scheduled for July 18, 2025.
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Mega Evolution is making a strong return in TCG with new expansions like Mega Brave/Symphonia announced.
📺 Media & Broadcast
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Pokémon Concierge (claymation series on Netflix) is set for a new season in September 2025.
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A new Detective Pikachu sequel film and fan-focused announcements are expected during the upcoming Pokémon Presents on July 22, 2025.
🗓 What’s Next?
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Pokémon Presents – July 22 at 9 a.m. EDT: Expect more Legends: Z-A details, Pokémon Champions updates, TCG news, Pokémon GO previews, Concierge season 2, and movie reveals.
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New Pokémon GO Raid Hours in July: Solgaleo (9), Terrakion (16), Lunala (23), Virizion (30)
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