The release date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been announced and it will be released on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. New details about the game were revealed and a Pokémon Presents was also announced for Tuesday, July 22nd, 2025. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Prices:

UK: £49.99 Switch / £59.99 Switch 2 version
Japan: 7,100 Yen Switch / 8,100 Yen Switch 2 version / Upgrade: 1000 Yen

Release Date for Pokémon Legends: Z-A Revealed and Pokémon Presents Video Presentation Announced

New Information Including Preorder Details, Upgrade Packs, and Cover Art Is Showcased in Latest Update

Pokémon Center Launches New Mega Evolution Merchandise in Celebration of Upcoming Video Game Release, with More Offerings Coming Later This Year

BELLEVUE, Wash. — May 28, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company International revealed new details for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. New merchandise featuring Mega Evolution has also been released on Pokémon Center to help fans gear up for the highly anticipated video game release. Additionally, this summer’s Pokémon Presents presentation has been confirmed.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

The Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition games have been slated for release on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Preorders will begin Thursday, June 5, on Nintendo eShop.

Players who purchase either the physical or digital version of Pokémon Legends: Z-A for Nintendo Switch will have the option to upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition by purchasing an upgrade pack. Upgrade packs will be available on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.


The cover art has also been unveiled, featuring the game’s main characters and their partner Pokémon battling a Mega-Evolved Pokémon at night in Lumiose City.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a new frontier for the Pokémon video game series, blending an RPG story unfolding in a single city with action elements and a real-time battle system unlike anything seen before in the franchise. Trainers can look forward to the beginning of a new adventure in Lumiose City—one woven by people and Pokémon together!​

For more information, please visit the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website.

Mega Evolution Merch at Pokémon Center

Ahead of the upcoming release of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Trainers can look forward to Mega Evolution–themed products and experiences as part of a larger celebration highlighting fan-favorite Mega-Evolved Pokémon. The festivities kick off at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merch, which will release new apparel, accessories, plush and more featuring Mega-Evolved Pokémon throughout the year.

Starting today, fans can collect giant pins featuring Mega Charizard X and Mega Charizard Y, as well as shop from a capsule collection of apparel and accessories showcasing Mega Venusaur, Mega Gengar, Mega Lucario and more Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

Beginning next month, Trainers who preorder Pokémon Legends: Z-A at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada or the U.K. will be able to receive a random Pokémon Sitting Cuties plush featuring Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile as a gift with purchase, while supplies last. Stay tuned for more Mega Evolution–themed offerings coming soon by visiting PokemonCenter.com.

Pokémon Presents

The Pokémon Company International invites fans to watch the latest Pokémon Presents presentation on Tuesday, July 22. Trainers can tune in to the broadcast on the official Pokémon YouTube channel for the latest news and updates from the world of Pokémon.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Release-Date-for-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Revealed-and-Pokemon-Presents-Vid

Prepare for an Extradimensional Crisis in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket! Buzzwole, Guzzlord, and other Ultra Beasts arrive via Ultra Wormhole into Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on May 29th, 2025. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket: Extradimensional Crisis

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSuPy89FSvA

Out of This World Ultra Beast Pokémon to Make Debut in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket with Upcoming Themed Booster Pack Extradimensional Crisis

Bellevue, Wash. — May 22, 2025 — Today, the Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will soon release a new themed booster pack entitled Extradimensional Crisis beginning May 29. In addition, Trainers can look forward to new themed events and accessories coming soon to the app.

New Extradimensional Crisis Themed Booster Pack

In Extradimensional Crisis, players can collect Ultra Beast Pokémon cards such as Buzzwole ex, Blacephalon, Nihilego and Guzzlord ex. First appearing in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, Ultra Beast Pokémon are mysterious life-forms from another world that emerged from Ultra Wormholes and give off a mysterious, alien energy.

In celebration of their debut in Pokémon TCG Pocket, a new Ultra Beast-themed binder cover will be available for players to obtain through the Shop with shop tickets beginning May 29. Players will also be able to showcase their favorite card in a new floral display board, obtainable using event shop tickets gained through the upcoming wonder pick event between June 11 at 11 p.m. PDT to June 28 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.

Furthermore, Trainers will also be able to encounter more Pokémon from the Alola region in Extradimensional Crisis, including the debut of Type: Null.

More details about the Extradimensional Crisis themed booster pack can be found in a new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Upcoming Events

Trainers can look forward to a series of themed in-app events coming soon.

• Ultra Beast Drop Event (June 3 at 11 p.m. PDT to June 13 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Take on special solo battles to obtain new promo cards, including Ultra Necrozma ex.
• Wonder Pick Event (June 11 at 11 p.m. PDT to June 21 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Obtain new promo cards such as Poipole and Stufful and obtain event shop tickets by completing missions.
• Ultra Beast Mass Outbreak Event (June 22 at 11 p.m. PDT to June 28 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Cards relating to Ultra Beasts will appear in rare picks and bonus picks.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Out-of-This-World-Ultra-Beast-Pokemon-to-Make-Debut-in-Pokemon-Trading

The Pokémon Fossil Museum which first began in Japan in 2021, is now coming to Chicago’s Field Museum on May 22nd, 2026.

Pokémon Fossil Museum to Debut in North America at Chicago’s Field Museum

See a variety of Fossil Pokémon side by side with real-world fossils next year. Ready your paleontology gear, Trainers! A new learning experience opens its doors at Chicago’s Field Museum on May 22, 2026—the Pokémon Fossil Museum! The Pokémon Fossil Museum is a special exhibition that started in Japan, comparing Fossil Pokémon with ancient lifeforms found in real-world fossils. The exhibition makes its North America debut at Chicago’s Field Museum, and Trainers of all ages are invited to visit and discover the incredible world of fossils both in the Pokémon world and in our own real world.


During your visit, you’ll see vibrant Pokémon models side by side with extinct lifeforms from the Field Museum’s collection—including scientific casts of Field Museum dinosaurs like SUE the T. rex and the Chicago Archaeopteryx next to Fossil Pokémon like Tyrantrum and Archeops. How many differences (and similarities) will you spot, Trainers?

The Chicago tour stop in 2026 marks the first time the exhibition will travel outside of Japan—keep the Field Museum’s website handy so you don’t miss future updates!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-fossil-museum-to-debut-in-north-america-at-chicagos-field-museum

Press Release - Pokémon Fossil Museum Special Exhibition to Make North American Debut at Chicago's Field Museum

CHICAGO – Pokémon Fossil Museum, the Japanese special exhibition that compares beloved characters from the popular video games to real-life dinosaurs and other ancient animals, will be making its North American debut at the Field Museum in Chicago next year.


The subject of the exhibition is “fossil Pokémon,” which are characters that can only be revived from fossil-like states. Developed by Japan’s National Museum of Nature and Science and The Pokémon Company International, the exhibition aims to teach visitors about paleontology by connecting Pokémon characters to the real, stranger-than-fiction animals that actually lived on Earth many millennia ago.

"Professor Fossil” from the Pokémon world, his helper “Excavator Pikachu," and Field Museum scientists will help visitors explore the exhibition and take a close look at the fossils from each world.

The exhibition is a natural fit for the Field Museum, which houses many famous fossils, including SUE the T. rex, the most complete adult Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever found.

“The fact that Pokémon is rooted in real science is not something that most of us think about,” said Jaap Hoogstraten, Head of Exhibitions at the Field Museum. “By forefronting that aspect of the story, we hope that Pokémon Fossil Museum will be a pathway to science for our visitors – especially budding paleontologists.”

Pokémon Fossil Museum will open at the Field Museum on May 22, 2026. Updates will be available online at fieldmuseum.org/pokemon.

The Pokémon Fossil Museum exhibition was created by the Field Museum in Chicago, the National Museum of Nature and Science in Tokyo, and The Pokémon Company International.

Source: https://www.fieldmuseum.org/about/press/pokemon-fossil-museum-special-exhibition-to-make-north-american-debut-at-chicago

The Pokémon Company International announced on May 6th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt and White Flare split expansion sets and revealed they would be released on July 18th, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide. The set is based off of the Pokémon Card Game Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt / White Flare Expansion Pack which was announced only a few days earlier in Japan on May 3rd, 2025.

Pokémon Reveals New Split Expansion Launching Soon for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare

May 6, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that a new split expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare, will be available beginning July 18, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.

Split between the Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansions, players can look forward to collecting cards featuring the 156 Pokémon originally discovered in the Unova region. In addition, each Unova Pokémon will appear as an illustration rare or special illustration rare style card found in either Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare associated products.

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt will feature the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom, while Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will feature the Legendary Pokémon Reshiram. Each expansion will include three different parallel foil sets, two of which will feature either a rainbow Poké Ball or Master Ball pattern shimmering across the card. Furthermore, players can look forward to collecting new cards with features last seen in the Black & White Series, including cards that will feature a nostalgic foil pattern and Basic Energy cards featuring the original Black & White Series designs.

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare each include different variations of the following noteworthy cards:

• Six Pokémon ex
• Eight ultra rare Pokémon and Supporter cards
• One illustration rare or special illustration rare card for each Unova Pokémon
• One special illustration rare Supporter card

In addition, Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will introduce the highly styled Black White rare cards, which will feature card illustrations in a monochromatic black or white design.

Cards from Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare will be available in the following products:



Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Elite Trainer Box (available July 18, 2025): Includes nine Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Thundurus or Tornadus, respectively; and various gameplay accessories.


Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Binder Collection (available July 18, 2025): Includes five Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; and one nine-pocket album featuring Zekrom or Reshiram, respectively, to organize and store Pokémon TCG cards.


Unova Poster Collection (available July 18, 2025): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs; two Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs; three promo cards featuring Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott; and one full-size, two-sided poster.


Unova Mini Tin (available July 18, 2025): Includes one Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster pack; one Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster pack; one art card and one sticker card matching the tin’s art.

Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Tech Sticker Collection (available Aug. 1, 2025): Includes three Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Reuniclus or Gothitelle, respectively; and one sticker sheet for personalizing laptops, tablets and other tech devices.


Unova Victini Illustration Collection (available Aug. 1, 2025): Includes two Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs; two Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs; one illustration rare style promo card featuring Victini; one premium parallel Poké Ball card featuring Victini; and one oversize illustration rare style foil promo card featuring Victini.


Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Booster Bundle (available Aug. 22, 2025): Includes six Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt or Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs, respectively.

Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, players will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare digitally via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices on July 17, 2025. Players can collect and battle with new cards featuring Pokémon from the Unova region and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Reveals-New-Split-Expansion-Launching-Soon-for-the-Pokemon-Tra

Scarlet & Violet Black Bolt Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

Explore a Region of Harmony & Ideals! Reunite with the Pokémon of Unova and rise to the top as a Trainer in a land of unity and legends! Evolve first partner Snivy all the way to Serperior ex, and discover the inspiring power of ideals with the region’s Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, including Zekrom ex and Meloetta ex. As you fill out your Pokédex, keep an eye out for special illustrations of each Pokémon and parallel cards with Poké Ball patterns in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt expansion!

The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt booster packs. Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Thundurus with a Pokémon Center logo
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Thundurus
• 65 card sleeves
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 plastic condition markers
• A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
• SKU: 10-10037-118

Scarlet & Violet White Flare Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

Explore a Region of Harmony & Truth! Reunite with the Pokémon of Unova and rise to the top as a Trainer in a land of unity and legends! Evolve first partners Tepig and Oshawott all the way to Emboar and Samurott, and discover the undeniable power of truth with the region’s Legendary and Mythical Pokémon, including Reshiram ex and Keldeo ex. As you fill out your Pokédex, keep an eye out for special illustrations of each Pokémon and parallel cards with Poké Ball patterns in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansion!

The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—White Flare booster packs. Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Tornadus with a Pokémon Center logo
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Tornadus
• 65 card sleeves
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—White Flare expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 plastic condition markers
• A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
• SKU: 10-10037-117

Get ready to have some fun in the Alolan sun—or moon—with Celestial Guardians, the latest expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket releasing on April 29th, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. PDT! First-partner Pokémon Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio make their Pokémon TCG Pocket debuts alongside the mighty Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala, and beloved Trainers from Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket: Celestial Guardians | Coming April 30!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szw-wAp7irI

Upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Celestial Guardians Expansion Welcomes Pokémon from Alola Region

Bellevue, Wash. — April 24, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will soon release the new Celestial Guardians expansion, available around the world beginning April 30. In addition, players can look forward to an upcoming drop event and special missions.

New Celestial Guardians Expansion

In Celestial Guardians, players can discover many beloved Pokémon as seen in the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, with the expansion’s two new digital booster packs featuring the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala. Players around the world can collect new cards from the Celestial Guardians expansion, including the Alola region’s first partner Pokémon: Rowlet, Litten and Popplio, by opening booster packs or by using the wonder pick feature.


Furthermore, beginning May 1 players can flaunt their favorite cards with new accessories including a binder cover and display board featuring Rowlet.

Upcoming Drop Event and Special Missions

From Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 p.m. PDT to Monday, May 12 at 10:59 p.m. PDT, players can take on special solo battles to obtain new promo cards, including one featuring Rayquaza ex. In addition, players will be able to participate in special missions for an opportunity to receive a different Rayquaza ex promo card as well as various new accessories and other rewards. These special missions will be playable from Tuesday, April 29 at 11:00 p.m. PDT to Wednesday, May 28 at 10:59 p.m. PDT.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Upcoming-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Pocket-Celestial-Guardians-Expansio

The Nintendo Switch 2 Nintendo Direct aired on April 2nd, 2025 at 6:00am PST / 9:00PM EST. They revealed the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition as well as Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness will be coming to Nintendo Switch Online for Nintendo Switch 2.

Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on June 5th, 2025 for $449.99 USD, $629.99 CND, £395.99 in the UK, ¥49,980 in Japan and €469.99 in Europe for the system only version.

Free updates for select Nintendo Switch games

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet are listed as getting free updates for the Nintendo Switch 2.

Free updates to improve playability on the Nintendo Switch™ 2 system will be released for select Nintendo Switch games. By connecting your Nintendo Switch 2 to the internet, you can download free updates that may improve performance or add support for features such as GameShare in select games. The contents of these free updates will differ depending on the game.

Source: https://www.nintendo.com/us/gaming-systems/switch-2/transfer-guide/games-with-free-updates/

Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition

Enjoy your adventure in Lumiose City with enhanced resolution and frame rates when Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition launches later this year!

YouTube Clip - Nintendo Direct: Nintendo Switch 2 – 4.2.2025

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrTVeYm4iIM

Press Release - Nintendo Switch 2 Launches June 5 at $449.99, Bringing New Forms of Game Communication to Life

System Provides Powerful New Hardware, Reimagined Online Capabilities and a Broad Range of Games

REDMOND, Wash., April 2, 2025 – All Together, Anytime, Anywhere. With new ways to play and new ways to connect players, the Nintendo Switch 2 system arrives June 5 for a suggested retail price of $449.99 in the United States. Discover reimagined Joy-Con 2 controllers, each of which can now be used as a mouse in compatible games and that snap to the system with magnetic connectors. Experience the system’s powerful processing speeds delivering visuals via a bigger screen showcasing vibrant color and clarity. From Nintendo Switch 2 games to compatible games in existing Nintendo Switch libraries – connect and play with friends and family in surprising new ways!

“Nintendo Switch 2 is the next step in at-home gaming that can be taken on the go based on eight years of play and discovery that began with Nintendo Switch,” said Nintendo President Shuntaro Furukawa. “With its new features that expand the possibilities of gaming experiences, I truly believe that Nintendo Switch 2 is a leap forward in our journey of putting smiles on the faces of everyone that Nintendo touches.”

Nintendo Switch 2 comes with the following:

- Nintendo Switch 2 console
- Joy-Con 2 controllers (L+R)
- Joy-Con 2 Grip
- Joy-Con 2 Straps
- Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
- Ultra High-Speed HDMI Cable
- Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
- USB-C Charging Cable

Race into Nintendo Switch 2 with the Nintendo Switch 2 + Mario Kart World Bundle* for a suggested retail price of $499.99 in the United States, which includes a system and a download code for the Mario Kart World game, available from Nintendo Switch 2 launch day on June 5.

Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation featured a broad variety of hardware details, system features, and games coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 system both from Nintendo and its publishing partners.

GameChat Enables New Ways to Play Socially, All Together

With the new online feature GameChat**, people can play games and talk like everyone is in the same room, even if they are miles apart. Whether sharing a victory or just waving hello, GameChat makes it feel like online friends around the world are on the same couch. Once GameChat is up, players can start a chat with friends anytime by pressing the C Button on the right Joy-Con 2 controller. The system’s built-in mic can be used to voice chat while playing games with up to 12 people in different locations. Up to four friends can share their screen, and if they connect a compatible USB-C camera, such as the Nintendo Switch 2 camera (sold separately), they can also video chat, seeing each other’s faces as they cheer, shout, or laugh while playing. Additional friends can join the chat via audio only. Until the end of March 2026, GameChat can be used without the need to have a Nintendo Switch Online membership. Afterwards, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required.

When initiating a GameChat session, the user invites people from their friend list. Safety features are in place to help players have a safe and secure chat experience, such as the ability to report a person while in a chat session. In addition, Nintendo recognizes the important role parents and guardians play in their children’s online experiences, so children under the age of sixteen will need their parent or guardian to approve their use of GameChat with an updated version of the Nintendo Switch Parental Controls App.

A Multitude of New Features and Experiences

A large, vivid screen that allows smooth motion expression
Nintendo Switch 2 has a large 7.9-inch built-in LCD screen that displays in full HD at 1080p while maintaining the same thickness of Nintendo Switch. Even while on the go, Nintendo Switch 2 offers vivid, detailed game experiences, as well as smooth graphics showcasing character movements and their rich facial expressions.

Joy-Con 2 controllers attach to the system with a “snap”
Joy-Con 2, the newly designed Nintendo Switch 2 controllers, magnetically attach to the Nintendo Switch 2 console. In addition, either Joy-Con 2 controller can be operated like a mouse by sliding it on a surface like a table or on a pair of pants. They can be used in multiple ways, including for games that require aiming.

A new freely adjustable stand and a new USB-C port
The angle of the new stable stand on the back of the Nintendo Switch 2 system can be adjusted freely so that players can find their preferred viewing angle. While Nintendo Switch has one USB-C port on the bottom of the system, Nintendo Switch 2 has a port on the top of the system as well, which makes it possible for players to use the included AC adapter to charge the system while playing in tabletop mode. It is also possible to connect a compatible USB-C camera, like the Nintendo Switch 2 camera accessory to enjoy video chat on GameChat.

Powerful processing speed and graphical performance
Nintendo Switch 2 has significantly improved CPU and GPU performance over Nintendo Switch, resulting in faster processing speed and enabling new visually advanced gameplay. It also makes it possible to achieve more detailed graphics and faster loading times.

Crisp audio quality and spatial 3D sound
On Nintendo Switch 2, the sound quality is more natural and clearer with an even more balanced sound range. When playing in handheld mode or tabletop mode, players will be able to experience games with even more immersive, three-dimensional sound.

Internal storage of 256 GB
The internal storage of Nintendo Switch 2, where digital games and save data are stored, is 256 GB, which is 8 times the storage capacity of Nintendo Switch. For additional storage, Nintendo Switch 2 only uses microSD Express cards, which have faster data reading speeds than previous microSD models.

Nintendo Switch games are also playable on Nintendo Switch 2
In addition to Nintendo Switch 2 games, Nintendo Switch 2 can play compatible physical and digital games released on Nintendo Switch. Some Nintendo Switch games may not be supported on or fully compatible with Nintendo Switch 2. Nintendo Switch Joy-Con controllers and peripherals, such as the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller, will also be usable on Nintendo Switch 2 by connecting them wirelessly to the system. For more information on the compatibility with Nintendo Switch games and accessories, please visit the Nintendo website.

The new Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
By connecting the Nintendo Switch 2 Dock to a TV, users can output video at up to 4K resolution and play games at up to 120 fps, via compatible games and TVs.

Multiple people can play one title with GameShare
With GameShare, a new Nintendo Switch 2 feature, players can share and play the same game with others who do not have the game. If one person has a Nintendo Switch 2 system and a game compatible with GameShare, that person can invite others to temporarily play the same game together via local play with their Nintendo Switch 2 or Nintendo Switch system. Between Nintendo Switch 2 systems, GameShare can also be used along with GameChat for online play, so that players can chat with others while all of them play the same game.

Virtual game cards add benefits to digital games
With virtual game cards, players can easily manage all their purchased digital games, play games on two different systems, or even lend or borrow games. The virtual game card menu shows all of the digital games purchased with a user’s Nintendo Account, making it easy to access the games and load them on the system. Once a virtual game card is loaded onto a system, it can be played even if the system is not connected to the internet, and other users who are on that system can also play the game. Additionally, digital games can be lent and borrowed among members of the same Nintendo Account family group in the form of virtual game cards via local wireless communication.

Nintendo Switch Online
Nintendo Switch Online** will be available on Nintendo Switch 2. On Nintendo Switch 2, players with a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be able to use features like GameChat along with existing online features. For a limited time, all Nintendo Switch 2 owners can access GameChat without a Nintendo Switch Online membership through the GameChat Open-Access period, which lasts until the end of March 2026. After that time, a Nintendo Switch Online membership will be required to use GameChat. In addition, for Nintendo Switch 2 owners, Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics will be released right at the system’s launch. Players with a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership and a Nintendo Switch 2 system will be able to access a growing collection of Nintendo GameCube games with clearer image quality and higher resolution than the original releases. The classic game lineup available at release will be F-Zero GX, The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker and SOULCALIBUR II. Along with the classic games, a dedicated wireless controller designed after the original GameCube controller will be available for purchase*** by paid Nintendo Switch Online members.

Variety of accessibility features
In addition to existing accessibility features on Nintendo Switch, to support players’ wide range of gameplay styles, Nintendo Switch 2 offers a variety of new accessibility options including the ability to adjust font size, enable screen reader, and speech-to-text features within GameChat.

Safe and secure game experience on Nintendo Switch 2
With the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app, parents can easily support their children’s gameplay by using their smart device to check what kind of games their children play or set limits on how long the system can be used daily. As for GameChat, children under the age of 16 will need the parent’s or guardian’s approval on the Nintendo Switch Parental Control app to start a chat, which makes it possible for parents and guardians to manage their children’s chat experience securely.

Nintendo Switch 2 will be available for pre-order in North America from participating retailers beginning on April 9, 2025.

In Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition, you can enjoy your adventure in Lumiose City on Nintendo Switch 2 with enhanced resolution and frame rates, coming late 2025.

Source: https://press.nintendo.com/

The Pokémon Company posted the following statement to give an update on Pokémon Trading Card Game product availability which has been plagued by scalpers.

Update on Pokémon Trading Card Game Product Availability

We’re aware that some fans are experiencing difficulties purchasing certain Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) products due to very high demand impacting availability. We understand this inconvenience can be disappointing for fans, and we are actively working to print more of the impacted Pokémon TCG products as quickly as possible and at maximum capacity to acknowledge this. Reprinted products are expected to be available at participating retailers as soon as possible.

For new Pokémon TCG expansions launching in the future, we are maximizing production to increase product availability upon release, and we will continue to reprint impacted products to replenish stock at participating retailers, including Pokémon Center, as soon as possible.

For Pokémon TCG product releases at Pokémon Center, we are committed to providing a smooth purchasing experience and employ technology that helps get products into the hands of fans first and foremost. Currently, Pokémon Center implements a virtual queue for certain products to help provide a more seamless purchasing process during periods of increased site traffic. We will continue to explore measures that help create the best possible experience for Pokémon Center customers.

We’d like to thank the community for their continued support and patience as we work to deliver more Pokémon TCG products to fans.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/update-on-pokemon-trading-card-game-product-availability

A Nintendo Direct aired on March 27th, 2025 at 7:00am PST / 10:00am EST. The Nintendo Direct showcased new information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and announced it would be released in late 2025. Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Direct 3.27.2025

Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases on Nintendo Switch later this year. Welcome to Lumiose City, where skilled Trainers participate in the Z-A Royale, a tournament where you’ll rank up via unique new Pokémon battles that happen in real time and can feature Mega Evolutions!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tezs2FsIxgA

Press Release - Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Rhythm Heaven Groove, Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream and MARVEL Cosmic Invasion Also Featured in the Presentation

REDMOND, Wash., March 27, 2025 – Today’s Nintendo Direct presentation highlighted a slate of new games and more coming to the Nintendo Switch system in 2025 and beyond. The reveals included a new smart-device app called Nintendo Today! which delivers a variety of content including news and videos of your favorite Nintendo games and characters from select franchises. Also featured were a range of titles launching on Nintendo Switch, such as the newly announced Rhythm Heaven Groove and Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream games, plus fresh looks at Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, just to name a few. The virtual game cards feature was also announced, which simplifies digital game management and enables players to lend or borrow games between multiple Nintendo Account family group members.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A: Choose either Chikorita, Tepig or Totodile to be your first partner Pokémon and begin a new adventure in Lumiose City – a setting that was introduced in the Pokémon X and Pokémon Y games on the Nintendo 3DS family of systems. Here, Quasartico Inc. is carrying out an urban redevelopment plan with the goal of making it easier for people and Pokémon to coexist. But when the sun goes down, the battles heat up. At night highly skilled Trainers are invited to participate in the Z-A Royale tournament: Just enter a battle zone to begin your climb from Rank Z all the way up to Rank A – Trainers who reach the top are even said to have a wish granted. Day and night reveal two sides to Lumiose City … so what will you find on your adventure? Pokémon Legends: Z-A launches on Nintendo Switch late 2025.

Source: https://press.nintendo.com

Press Release - New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Details Revealed During Nintendo Direct

A New Trailer Showcasing Lumiose City and Introducing the Z-A Royale Competition Premieres in Latest Presentation
BELLEVUE, Wash. — March 27, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International, in collaboration with Nintendo, revealed new details for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, debuting a new trailer that introduces the high-stakes Z-A Royale competition.


When night falls in Lumiose City, a battle zone with red borders made from cutting-edge holographic technology will appear somewhere within the city. Trainers compete in these battle zones from dusk until dawn as part of the Z-A Royale, a fierce competition where participants start at Rank Z and battle their way to Rank A. Only the strongest will claim the top rank, and those who reach Rank A may even have one in-game wish granted. As players navigate the competition, they’ll encounter other competitors and friends who will test their skills, like either Urbain or Taunie.


During the day, Trainers can explore wild zones to catch and train Pokémon in preparation for upcoming battles at night. When the battle zone becomes active, timing and strategy are key as landing a surprise attack can provide a critical advantage and escaping higher-ranked opponents may sometimes be necessary. To succeed in the Z-A Royale, players must make the most of both day and night, strengthening their teams for any challenges that await in Lumiose City.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A will launch on the Nintendo Switch family of systems in late 2025.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/New-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Details-Revealed-During-Nintendo-Direct

The Pokémon Company International announced the Pokémon Trading Card Game Scarlet & Violet Destined Rivals expansion set of March 24th, 2025. It was available at participating retailers worldwide beginning on May 30th, 2025. High resolution images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Team Rocket Is Out in Full Force in Upcoming Release of New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Expansion

March 24, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that a new expansion for the bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals, will be available beginning May 30, 2025, at participating retailers worldwide.


Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals will see the return of the popular Trainer’s Pokémon mechanic, but with a twist, introducing the infamous Team Rocket — a villainous organization in the Pokémon world — into the mix. Players can choose their allegiance by joining forces with heroic duos like Ethan and Ho-Oh ex or Cynthia and Garchomp ex, or they can embrace mischievous adventure by teaming up with Team Rocket and their Pokémon, such as Mewtwo ex, under Giovanni’s command.


In addition, players can discover the distinctive artwork of new Trainer’s Pokémon cards, showcasing the special bond shared between a skilled Pokémon Trainer and their Pokémon, with each card featuring the Trainer’s name.

Noteworthy cards from Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals include:

• 83 new cards tagged as Team Rocket's
• 17 Pokémon ex, including 10 Trainer's Pokémon ex
• 23 illustration rare Pokémon
• 11 special illustration rare Pokémon
• Six hyper rare gold-etched cards

Players can find Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.


Pokémon TCG players will have the opportunity to play with Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon program, taking place beginning May 17, 2025, at participating independent retailers.

Ahead of the release of the tabletop version, players will be able to play with Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals digitally starting May 29, 2025 via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Trainer’s Pokémon cards and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-Team-Rocket-Is-Out-in-Full-Force-in-Upcoming-Release-of-Ne

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Destined Rivals Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

Whose Side Are You On? Pokémon Trainers, be on high alert! The nefarious Team Rocket is setting its latest plan into motion, and heroic Trainers are racing to stop it. Join forces with the likes of Cynthia and Garchomp ex, Ethan and Ho-Oh ex, or Arven and Mabosstiff ex… Or reconsider your loyalties and fight alongside Team Rocket’s Pokémon like Mewtwo ex—under the command of Giovanni! Choose a side, assemble your allies, and battle boldly in the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals expansion!

The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box includes:

• 11 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals booster packs
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Team Rocket’s Wobbuffet with a Pokémon Center logo
• 1 full-art foil promo card featuring Team Rocket’s Wobbuffet
• 65 card sleeves
• 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
• A player’s guide to the Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals expansion
• 6 damage-counter dice
• 1 competition-legal coin-flip die
• 2 plastic condition markers
• A box to hold everything, with 4 dividers to keep it organized
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
• Item Dimensions: 6.5 x 3.4 x 6.5 IN
• Country Of Origin: Printed in the USA
• Materials: paper / acrylic / polyresin / polypropylene
• Recommended Age: 6+ Years
• Item Weight: 1.7 LB
• SKU: 100-10653

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/100-10653

Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-Destined Rivals Booster Display Box (36 Packs)

• Includes 36 Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals booster packs
• Each booster pack contains 10 cards and 1 Basic Energy. Cards vary by pack.
• Item Dimensions: 5.3 x 2.5 x 4.8 IN
• Country Of Origin: Printed in the USA
• Materials: paper
• Recommended Age: 6+ Years
• Item Weight: 1.6 LB
• SKU: 10-10157-101

Source: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/product/10-10157-101

It's time to shine in the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion! Shiny Pokémon arrive alongside Pokémon from the Paldea region in the upcoming expansion, Shining Revelry! Available on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket: Shining Revelry | Official Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTuOB_yzRCc

Shiny Pokémon Coming Soon to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket with New Shining Revelry Themed Booster Pack

Bellevue, Wash. — March 21, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group announced the debut of Shiny Pokémon in the globally popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app (Pokémon TCG Pocket), along with a new themed booster pack titled Shining Revelry launching March 27, 2025. In addition, players can look forward to the first season of ranked matches coming soon, bringing with them a new way to battle in the app.

New Shining Revelry Themed Booster Pack

The new Shining Revelry themed booster pack allows players to discover a variety of Shiny Pokémon cards—featuring fan-favorites such as Charizard ex, Lucario ex, and Pachirisu—by opening digital booster packs and using the wonder pick feature. Shiny Pokémon cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket sparkle beautifully when tilted, offering an exciting new way to view the cards in a digital format. In addition, from April 1, players will also be able to obtain a stunning Shiny Charizard–themed display board and binder to show off their favorite cards.

Beyond Shiny Pokémon, Shining Revelry will also introduce Pokémon and Trainers from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, including charming illustrations for Tatsugiri, Sprigatito, and Iono.


To celebrate the launch of Shining Revelry, players can participate in new ex Starter Deck missions from Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. PDT to Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. PDT. Players can complete in-game missions to receive a deck ticket that can be exchanged for one of nine starter decks. Once a starter deck is chosen, the 20 cards included in it will be added to the player’s card collection.

Ranked Matches

Ranked matches will soon be launching in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The first season will feature Shining Revelry and be available from March 27, 2025, at 11:00 p.m. PDT to April 26, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. PDT. In ranked matches, Trainers can battle against players of similar skill levels from around the world—and receive an emblem based on their end-of-season rank for display on their player profile.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Shiny-Pokemon-Coming-Soon-to-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Pocket-with-New