Pokémon Presents Leak Hints at February 27, 2025 Announcement

A recent leak suggests a Pokémon Presents event is scheduled for February 27, 2025, coinciding with Pokémon Day. This revelation, uncovered by a Pokémon GO dataminer, has ignited anticipation among fans. The leak points to files within the Pokémon GO server directly referencing the event.

The timing is significant, as Pokémon Day traditionally features major franchise announcements. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A slated for release this year and the next mainline title anticipated, 2025 promises to be a big year for the franchise. Speculation is rife that new Pokémon games could be showcased for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, generating early excitement for the new console.

Dataminer mattyoukhana's Twitter post confirmed the discovery of these files following a Pokémon GO server update. While Pokémon Presents on Pokémon Day is customary, this leak provides the first concrete confirmation, particularly welcome given the recent quiet from The Pokémon Company and Nintendo regarding game announcements.

Confirmed Date: February 27, 2025 (Pokémon Day)

While the Pokémon Presents will likely unveil various exciting details, fans eagerly await updates on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and its 2025 launch. Details on Legends: Z-A remain scarce, beyond its planned iteration on the Legends: Arceus formula, the return of Mega Evolution, and a setting in Lumiose City. Given the year-long hiatus in mainline console releases, significant information is expected.

This leak isn't isolated. Prominent leaker Riddler Khu has also dropped cryptic hints, showcasing 30 Pokémon (including Reshiram, Tinkaton, and Sylveon) with the single word, "choose." While not necessarily referencing starter Pokémon selection due to the power level of some featured Pokémon, the selection may hint at their importance in upcoming games.

The future of the Pokémon franchise remains shrouded in mystery, but leaks and datamines suggest further revelations are imminent.