Thirty years later, we still gotta catch ’em all. And I can’t wait to catch this Friday’s Pokémon Presents, which should be full of some juicy new info.
Pokémon Day is an annual event on Feb. 27, marking the franchise’s anniversary, but the 2026 edition marks 30 years of the franchise, so everyone is expecting the company to go all-out with announcements and news.
While a reveal for the 10th generation of Pokémon games feels imminent, nothing is guaranteed, and there’s a lot that could go unmentioned. There’s also a chance for some fun surprises. Either way, here’s what we hope and predict will happen to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the beloved series.
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Pokémon Day 2026 wishlist and predictions
Gen10 reveal
While a bulk of info about the next generation of Pokémon unfortunately leaked last year, there’s still so much we don’t know. Rumored to be titled Pokémon Wind and Waves, the 10th generation of the franchise is said to take place in a tropical climate and feature a graphical overhaul.
While also not confirmed, Gen10 should be coming sometime in 2026, so now is as good a time as any to confirm the news while teasing some potential info, like the three new starters. There’s plenty of time between now and the assumed fall release date for some more presentations to deep dive into what’s to come, but a reveal of the next big entry in the franchise has to happen on this year’s Pokémon Day.
I doubt we will get a release date alongside the reveal, but a potential release window alongside footage would be nice.
More LEGO Pokémon reveals
The first few LEGO Pokémon sets are launching on Pokémon Day alongside the presentation, but several other SKUs have been leaked, including a wave of sets coming this summer. Some teasers or confirmations behind those leaks would continue to drum up excitement for the 30th anniversary.
Classic Pokémon on Nintendo Switch Online
With FireRed and LeafGreen confirmed as separate $20 purchases, I think a showing of good faith (however unrealistic) from TPC and Nintendo would be confirmation of OG Pokémon games coming to Nintendo Switch Online. This would be a nice announcement to offset anyone annoyed by the GBA releases being standalone purchases.
Imagine the original Pokémon Red and Blue, or Yellow, and maybe even Gold and Silver coming to NSO’s Game Boy Nintendo Classics. They are sorely missing from the current collection, and it still feels like a massive misstep to not include them somehow.
Pokémon Champions update
Just what is going on with Pokémon Champions? The new battle-centric title is set to be the de facto game for the Pokémon World Championships starting in 2026, so some more details about the game and potentially even its release date seem likely.
New Pokémon Pokopia details
The next big Pokémon game up for release is the Animal Crossing-like Pokémon Pokopia, launching next week on March 5. I’d expect a new trailer, some new gameplay, and maybe even further announcements about potential post-launch content.
Pokémon HOME expansion
The addition of Pokémon Legends: Z-A to the existing possible roster of Pokémon HOME compatibility seems inevitable, and could highlight a small section of the show dedicated to the most recently released title.
TCG scalper protection
The Pokémon TCG situation has gone critical with scalpers ruining the experience for players, and more importantly, younger children trying to collect as a hobby. Some sort of acknowledgement of the problem and maybe even news on how the company is looking to help avoid the hobby’s ruination by scalpers would be a welcome addition to the presentation.
What are you hoping to see at the Pokémon Day presentation this Friday? Let us know in the comments below.
