DJ Pikachu has been and gone, taking the latest Pokémon Direct (or Pokémon Presents if you must) with him. And this time around, we got Pokénews aplenty, with small furry fistfuls of new Z-A details, some Pokémon Go updates, a new Pokémon puzzler, and more. But if you missed it – or simply need a refresher – you’ll find everything announced below.
A quick bit on this year’s Pokémon World Championships
First up, a reminder that the Pokémon World Championships are coming to Anaheim, California this year. They’re running from 15th-17th August, with competitors set to do battle across the likes of Pokémon Violet and Scarlet, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Go, and Pokémon Unite. All competitors get a “celebratory” promo card, so hooray. There’re more details over on the Pokémon website.
Here’s a look at Pokémon Concierge’s upcoming new episodes
Pokémon Concierge – Netflix’s gorgeously animated and well-received TV spin-off – is returning to the streaming service with more episodes, and we got an eye-catching trailer to remind us of that. Better yet, there’s an air date for the new episodes, which we now know will be available from 4th September.
Wallace and Gromit animation studio is making a Pokémon show
Aardman Animation, the studio behind the much-loved Wallace and Gromit series, is working on a new stop-motion Pokémon TV show. It promises a unique look at the Pokémon world, told from the critters’ perspective, all presented using the “signature Aardman sense of character and comedy and craft”. It’s called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch and Pichu and – as you can see in its teaser trailer above – looks delightful. This one’s due to arrive in 2027.
A quick peek at Japan’s PokéPark Kanto theme park attraction
PokéPark Kanto – the first “permanent outdoor Pokémon attraction” – is opening within Japan’s Yomiuriland amusement park “soon” and we got a little taste of the activities visitors can enjoy should they find themselves within its walls. It’s divided into two area, Sedge Town and the Pokémon Forest. In the forest, visitors can see various Pokémon interacting with each other, while the town is an area where Pokémon and Trainers gather. It’s opening in 2026, with tickets set to go on sale later this year.
Here’s what to expect from the Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale
Next, a bit of news about Pokémon Go Fest 2025: Max Finale, which runs from 23rd-24th August, heralding back-to-back appearances from various Max Pokémon, and an opportunity for players to encounter Eternatus globally for the first time. There’s also a promo code – GOFESTMAX – you can enter on the website for a chance of catching a Gigantamax Pokémon.
A quick round-up of everything going on in Pokémon’s mobile spin-offs
And in other mobile news, Pokémon Masters EX will see Carmine & Sinistcha appear in their featured Poké Fair from 29th July to 6th September, while Lapra – in its five-star sea captain outfit – is set to appear in Pokémon Café Remix starting 23rd July until 21st August. Sea adventure-themed decorations are also being added to café customisation soon, with Alolan Mouth, Totodile, and Minccino also on the way in special crew-themed outfits “one after another”.