Pokemon Day: What to Expect on Saturday
Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Pokémon on Feb. 27 with fans and trainers everywhere. Satoshi Tajiri's masterful franchise began 25 years ago, birthing a generation of fans, explorers, and trainers worldwide.
Expect Pokémon to be celebrated across many platforms today, especially on Nintendo. Here's where you can join the festivities.
Celebrate Pokémon Day with Post Malone
A virtual concert will be held Saturday night at 7 p.m EST /4 p.m PST live on Pokémon TV, Twitch, and YouTube, featuring 10-time Billboard Music Award winner Post Malone.
Pokémon.
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 11, 2021
Post Malone.
It’s the concert you never saw coming, Trainers.
Don’t miss your chance to be front row for the Virtual Experience on #PokemonDay!https://t.co/q8YMsliBjI pic.twitter.com/wFTuRfWQFo
Pokémon Snap Available for Pre-Order Now!
A few new Pokémon Games have been announced over the last week coming this year. One of them, announced today, is Pokémon Snap, inspired by its 1999 predecessor on the Nintendo 64.
The game will be available on Nintendo Switch on April 30, and is available for pre-order now!
#NewPokemonSnap when? ?
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) January 14, 2021
Your journey through the photogenic Lental region begins on April 30! ? pic.twitter.com/JD5cNQovSS
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
Additionally, the other two Pokémon Games announced for later this year are remakes of the classic Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, released back in September 2006.
You can return to the adventures of the Sinnoh region with Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl in late 2021.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus Coming in 2022
Pokémon fans can also expect a brand new game coming in 2022, Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
An open world Pokémon game!!!
— Hova (@YellingMadman) February 26, 2021
Pokémon Legends Arceus is coming to Nintendo Switch Early 2022 pic.twitter.com/xJ5HOLaPHz
Combining new-age RPG gameplay and action with the core of past Pokémon games, you can explore the Sinnoh region and research, capture, and survey Pokémon you find to complete the first Pokédex in the region.
The setting of this story, however, is a bit different, taking place long before Pokémon League and trainers existed. Pokémon running free in the wild all around you make the environment even more special. You can choose among three starter Pokémon: Cyndaquil, Oshawatt, and Rowlet, to help you begin your adventure.
Pokémon TV
Classic Pokémon episodes are also available on Pokémon TV, beginning on March 12.
Get into a musical groove on #PokemonTV!
— Pokémon (@Pokemon) February 26, 2021
Celebrate 25 years of Pokémon by watching classic, music-themed episodes from #PokemonTheSeries, available until 3/12!
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Special Pikachu Available for Shield and Sword
Lastly, for Pokémon Shield and Sword players, head over to the Pokémon official website to get access to a password, unlocking a special Pikachu with the Sing ability for your Pokédex in the game.
For more information on the 25th anniversary celebration, visit the Pokémon website.