The February 27, 2024 Pokémon Presents introduced Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, then ran through updates for existing games including Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. The release windows and event dates below are the ones announced at the time; they are historical, not current scheduling guidance.
New game reveal: Pokémon Legends: Z-A
The presentation closed with Pokémon Legends: Z-A, a new console game set in Lumiose City. Its trailer teased the return of Mega Evolution. The Pokémon Company announced a worldwide 2025 release window for Nintendo Switch family systems; that was the plan stated during the February 2024 presentation, not a current release-date update. The Pokémon Company’s announcement covered the reveal and its original platform and window.
| # | Preview | Product | Price | |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! - Nintendo Switch | $53.87 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon Sword - Nintendo Switch | $54.98 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokémon Scarlet - Nintendo Switch - Standard Edition | $53.70 | Buy on Amazon |
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Pokemon Shining Pearl - Nintendo Switch Shining Pearl Edition | $52.49 | Buy on Amazon |
New mobile app: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was announced as a digital app for collecting and playing with Pokémon cards. Its features included opening digital packs, collecting and trading cards, battling, and an “Immersive Card” presentation that lets players experience card artwork in a more expansive format. The company said it was planned for 2024. Because Pocket is digital, physical trading cards are not required to use the app. The Pokémon Company’s announcement gave the original release plan.
Updates to existing games
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Mighty Tera Raid Battles
Three returning Pokémon were announced for a sequence of Tera Raid Battle events:
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- Don the role of a Pokémon Trainer as you travel through Kanto
- Discover a new species of Pokémon with the Pokémon Lets Go series
- Catch Pokémon in the wild using a gentle throwing motion with either a Joy-Con controller or a Poké Ball Plus accessory, which will light up, vibrate, and make sounds to bring your adventure to life
- See the world in style by customizing Pikachu and your Trainer with a selection of outfits
- Connect to Pokémon GO* to transfer caught Kanto-region Pokémon, including Alolan and Shiny forms, as well as the newly discovered Pokémon, Meltan, from that game to this one
| Pokémon | Announced event dates |
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| Mighty Venusaur | February 28–March 5, 2024 |
| Mighty Blastoise | March 6–12, 2024 |
| Mighty Charizard | March 13–17, 2024 |
These are the historical event dates reported in Nintendo Life’s July 9, 2024 roundup. The roundup also noted a one-per-save-file catch limit for Pokémon already caught, so these were not repeat captures for the same save.
Pokémon GO: Pokémon Horizons collaboration
The announced March 5–11, 2024 collaboration with the animated series Pokémon Horizons featured Captain Pikachu, photo opportunities with Liko and Roy, and the debuts of Charcadet, Armarouge, and Ceruledge in Pokémon GO. The dates and features are from Nintendo Life’s event roundup; the limited-time event has passed.
Rank #2
- Catch, battle, and trade Pokémon on an all-new adventure in the Galar region
- Choose from three new partner Pokémon and encounter never-before-seen Pokémon
- Unravel the mystery behind the Legendary Pokémon Zacian and Zamazenta!
- Team up with other Trainers to participate in Max Raid Battles***!
- Battle wild Dynamax Pokémon in Max Raid Battles and try catching them***
Pokémon Sleep: Raikou and other Legendary Pokémon
Pokémon Sleep was set to add Raikou in March 2024, with Entei and Suicune mentioned as later additions. Those were the timing expectations announced during the presentation, not current availability details.
Pokémon Masters EX: 4.5-year celebration
The anniversary update featured Geeta and Glimmora, Silver and Tyranitar, and Sygna Suit Gladion and Magearna. It also announced a Photo Creator feature.
Rank #3
- New Pokémon to Discover - Learn new details about Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly—the three Pokémon from which you’ll choose your first partner—along with other wonderful new Pokémon, including the Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon!
- The World of Pokémon Has Evolved - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet offer an open-world experience that only the Pokémon series can deliver—one welcoming even to newcomers to the series.
- You can experience a new style of adventure, with a world that you’re free to explore at your leisure and not in an order dictated by the story. You will, of course, journey to hone your skills as a Pokémon Trainer, but many more discoveries and stories await you. Meet a variety of people and Pokémon, and adventure in the world of Pokémon the way you want to.
- A Deeper Experience with Multiplayer* Gameplay - Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet allow multiplayer gameplay with up to four players. Along with series staples, such as trading and battling Pokémon, you will be able to explore the various locations of the region in these games with other players. You can discover new Pokémon and explore unfamiliar areas with your friends and family, opening the door to an adventure more precious and fun than ever!
- Meet the characters - As one of the main characters, you’ll set off on your adventure. Your outfit will vary depending on whether you play Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet. Who knows what kind of story awaits you? For the first time in the series, one of two different professors will appear in your game depending on the version you choose to play.
Pokémon Café ReMix: challenges, outfits, and new arrivals
Pokémon Café ReMix announced Gimmighoul Coins as rewards for certain challenges, new outfits for Pokémon staff, and the arrival of Koraidon and Miraidon.
Pokémon UNITE: Miraidon, Falinks, and Ceruledge
Miraidon was announced as available on presentation day, Falinks for April, and Ceruledge as “coming soon.” The broadcast also shared the POKEDAY24 gift code for a limited Miraidon license and a platinum Miraidon boost emblem. These availability descriptions and the code refer to 2024; they should not be treated as current offers.
Rank #4
- Revisit the Sinnoh region from the original Pokémon Pearl Version game and set off to try and become the Champion of the Pokémon League
- The Pokémon Shining Pearl game brings new life to this remade classic with added features
- Explore the Grand Underground to dig up items and Pokémon Fossils, build a Secret Base, and more.
- Test your style and rhythm in a Super Contest Show
- A reimagined adventure, now for the Nintendo Switch system
What the presentation’s announcements had in common
The two headline reveals were new products: a Nintendo Switch family game and a digital card app. Most of the remaining broadcast was focused on additions to games already available, including scheduled raid and collaboration events, anniversary content, and new playable Pokémon. The dates and windows in this recap reproduce what was announced on February 27, 2024, rather than updating those products’ present-day status.
Quick Recap
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