The Pokemon Company has officially announced an exciting new event for trainers worldwide, marking July 22 as a significant date for Pokemon enthusiasts. Since its debut in the 1990s, the Pokemon franchise has grown exponentially, branching out into various media including trading card games, anime series, and an ever-expanding collection of video games.

The upcoming release, Pokemon Legends: Z-A, represents the second installment in the Legends series following 2022's Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Set in the Kalos region's Lumiose City, this game serves as both a spiritual successor to 2013's Pokemon X and Y and a showcase for Generation 9 creatures. Exciting leaks from April 2025 suggested the possible return of Mega Evolutions, with 27 potential additions including fan favorites like Clefable and Meganium.

Through official social media channels, The Pokemon Company confirmed the Pokemon Presents livestream will air on July 22, 2025, at 6 am PST. This follows February's showcase which primarily focused on Pokemon Legends: Z-A content, revealing new gameplay mechanics, character details, and the redesigned Lumiose City hub. Expectations are high for this upcoming presentation, which may also include:

• Enhanced Switch 2 footage of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
• Updates on mobile games like Pokemon TCG Pocket
• Sneak peeks at new Pokemon Concierge and Pokemon Horizons anime episodes

Nintendo recently confirmed the October 16, 2025 release date for Pokemon Legends: Z-A, which will debut on the upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 console. This announcement came despite earlier leaks suggesting an August release. The advanced notice of the July Pokemon Presents has sparked speculation among fans, with many hoping for:

• First official Generation 10 reveals
• Expanded gameplay demonstrations
• New Mega Evolution confirmations

Pokemon Legends: Z-A joins an impressive lineup of confirmed Nintendo Switch 2 titles including Donkey Kong Bananza, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment, and the console's launch title Mario Kart World. Third-party support includes major titles like Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, Elden Ring, and Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3+4, along with FromSoftware's new IP The Duskbloods for soulslike enthusiasts.