There has been a lot of Pokemon news to keep up with right before Pokemon Day. The Pokemon Company made it very clear that this 30th anniversary was going to be one for the record books. They were going to reveal and release more than they have ever done in their history, and now Pokemon Day is almost here. Here is Everything Announced Ahead of Pokemon Day 2026.
Everything Announced Ahead of Pokemon Day 2026
Below is a list of Everything Announced Ahead of Pokemon Day 2026.
Lego Pokemon Is Finally Happening
One of the biggest announcements to start the year was LEGO Pokemon.
This is a collaboration that a lot of people have been waiting on for close to 30 years, and it is a genuinely big deal. The first reveals included Pikachu and the three Gen 1 starters, which fits with the larger Kanto push that has been showing up across a lot of these announcements.
These sets are not coming out until later in the year, but pre-orders are already live. For Pokemon fans who are also big LEGO fans, this is one of the most exciting announcements of the entire lead-up to Pokemon Day.
Secretlab Returns With Another Pokemon Collaboration
Pokemon also announced another Secretlab collaboration.
This time, the revealed chairs were Gengar, Pikachu, and Eevee. In the past, the collaboration included Pikachu and Charizard chairs, so this continues a familiar trend while still adding a few fresh options.
Once again, the theme here is very Kanto-heavy. That is not surprising at all, given how much the brand has been leaning into older fans and the Gen 1 era in the lead-up to the 30th anniversary.
Like the LEGO collaboration, these were available to pre-order, with initial shipping windows around April, May, or June. Depending on availability, some buyers may have to wait longer into the summer.
Pokemon Pinball Is Back, But Not the Way Some Expected
Another major announcement was Pokemon Pinball, but not in the form many fans expected.
A lot of people initially thought this would be a new Pokemon pinball game. Instead, it turned out to be an actual pinball machine for home or arcade use, with three versions: Pro, Premium, and Limited Edition.
It is still a big announcement, just in a very different direction than many were hoping for. Anyone into pinball, arcade machines, or Pokemon collectibles will likely have this on their radar.
TCG Pocket’s New Set: Paldean Wonders
Pokemon TCG Pocket also got an update with the reveal of the Paldean Wonders set.
This appears to be arriving right on or around Pokemon Day, and it feels like a set many people were expecting. What remains interesting is whether Pokemon Day itself will include a broader trailer or roadmap for TCG Pocket and its future.
There have been reports of some rocky player retention lately, so it will be worth watching whether this set serves as a reset point, especially as the franchise continues moving toward Gen 10.
As of now, this is the main TCG Pocket announcement that has been made.
Pokemon Horizons Season 3 Part 2 Arrives March 20
The anime also got an update with Pokemon Horizons Season 3: Rising Hope Part Two.
That is a long title, but it is official, and it is set to release on March 20, 2026. Liko and Roy appear set to continue their adventure, and there is still a lot of discussion around where the anime goes next.
There have also been rumors about Ash potentially returning in some kind of cameo. That would be a surprise. If Ash returns, it may make more sense for it to be in a bigger role, either as a major supporting character or as part of a larger anime reset.
Either way, the Horizons update continues the pattern of Pokemon announcing major pieces of news ahead of Pokemon Day instead of waiting for the Presents itself.
Pokemon Unite and Pokemon Go Both Highlight the Legendary Birds
Pokemon Unite announced that Zapdos, Articuno, and Moltres are being added as playable Pokemon.
Zapdos has already been announced, and while Articuno and Moltres were not officially confirmed at the same time, there is a strong chance they will follow either later this week or during Pokemon Day.
This lines up with another announcement from Pokemon Go, which also highlighted Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in five-star raids during the Road to Kalos event.
Once again, that is another heavy Gen 1 and Kanto-themed beat in the lead-up to the 30th anniversary. The repeated focus on the legendary birds makes it feel like Kanto is being pushed very intentionally across multiple games and promotions.
Pokemon 30 Logos for Every Pokemon and Form
One of the more fun surprises was the Pokemon 30 anniversary logo rollout.
Pokemon released 30th anniversary logos for every Pokemon and every variation, and fans can now generate and use custom versions for posts, videos, and social media content. It is a simple idea, but it was a really strong community-facing move.
This feels like something that will stick around well beyond just the 30th anniversary celebration.
FireRed and LeafGreen Are Coming to Nintendo Switch
The biggest Kanto-related announcement in terms of games was Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen coming to Nintendo Switch.
This had been rumored for a while, so the game itself was not the surprise. The surprise was when it got announced.
A lot of people expected this to be revealed during the Pokemon Day Presents. Instead, it was announced early, and that has raised questions about whether it will still appear in the show in a meaningful way, or if it will just get a quick mention.
The games are expected to be available on Pokemon Day for around $20 USD, and if they sell well, it would not be surprising to see Pokemon continue porting more older games to Switch in the future.
The other major takeaway is that Pokemon has been heavily pushing Kanto in marketing. Phrases like “Kanto is so back” and references to a “Kanto era” have been everywhere. That makes it feel like there may still be one more Kanto-related surprise in store.
The Pokemon Presents Is Officially Announced
Pokemon has also officially announced the Pokemon Presents for Pokemon Day.
Everyone expected it, but the announcement still matters, especially because all of these other reveals would normally be things saved for the Presents itself. That is what makes this year feel different.
Current rumors suggest the Presents will be around 25 to 30 minutes, with most people leaning toward 25 minutes. If that is accurate, then the biggest question becomes:
What is left for the show if Lego, Secretlab, Pinball, Horizons, Pokemon Go, Pokemon Unite, and FireRed/LeafGreen have already had major announcements?
That is what makes this Pokemon Day so interesting. Either the Presents is going to be very condensed and focused entirely on the biggest reveals, or there are still some major surprises that have not been shown yet.
Final Thoughts Before Pokemon Day
There has already been a huge amount of Pokemon news before Pokemon Day 2026, and that alone says a lot about how big this 30th anniversary celebration is.
From Lego Pokemon and Secretlab chairs to Horizons updates, TCG Pocket, the legendary birds in multiple games, and FireRed/LeafGreen on Switch, Pokemon has been making major announcements earlier than usual.
That leaves one big question heading into Pokemon Day:
What is still being saved for the Presents?
If the rumored 25-minute runtime is real, then the show may be one of the most packed Pokemon Presents in a long time. And if there are still a few unannounced surprises, it could end up being even bigger than expected.
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