BREAKING: Niantic Reveals Date for Pokémon Presents 2025

Pokémon Presents Leak Points to February 27, 2025 Announcement

A recent leak suggests a Pokémon Presents event is scheduled for February 27, 2025, coinciding with Pokémon Day. This revelation, unearthed by Pokémon GO dataminers, fuels fan anticipation for updates on highly anticipated titles.

Datamined files within the Pokémon GO server directly reference a Pokémon Presents event on February 27th, 2025. This date, marking the anniversary of the original Pokémon games' release, is traditionally a significant time for major franchise announcements.

With Pokémon Legends: Z-A slated for release this year and the next mainline game on the horizon, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the Pokémon franchise. Speculation is rife that new Pokémon titles will feature prominently in the Nintendo Switch 2 launch lineup. The quiet period from The Pokémon Company and Nintendo has heightened anticipation for news, particularly ahead of Pokémon Day, a major annual event.

Twitter dataminer mattyoukhana confirmed the discovery of these files referencing Pokémon Presents after recent Pokémon GO server updates. While Pokémon Day announcements are common, this leak provides the first concrete confirmation, addressing recent concerns about a lack of official announcements.

Confirmed Pokémon Presents Date:

• February 27, 2025 (Pokémon Day)

Gamers eagerly await updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its 2025 launch. Details remain scarce, beyond the knowledge that it will build upon Legends: Arceus, reintroduce Mega Evolution, and be set in Lumiose City. Given the year-long break in mainline console releases, substantial information is expected.

This leak follows other recent Pokémon-related information leaks. Prominent leaker Riddler Khu teased upcoming announcements, showcasing 30 Pokémon (including Reshiram, Tinkaton, and Sylveon) with the cryptic message, "choose." While not necessarily indicating starter Pokémon selection (due to the power level of some included Pokémon), this could highlight their importance in upcoming games. The future of the Pokémon franchise remains full of intrigue, with further leaks and discoveries anticipated.