Happy birthday to Pokémon, celebrating a milestone that marks three decades since its debut on the Game Boy with Pocket Monsters Red and Green. As the beloved franchise ages gracefully, The Pokémon Company has organized a special anniversary showcase today to commemorate the occasion. Curious about the announcements? Check out the latest updates, ranging from Generation 10 to free-to-play offerings, outlined below.

Introducing the Game Boy-inspired Pokémon Jukebox!

If you’re looking for an adorable yet somewhat impractical way to enjoy music from Pokémon Red and Blue, the Game Boy Jukebox might pique your interest. This charming small gadget mimics a mini Game Boy, allowing you to insert Pokémon game cartridges—not for gaming, but for listening to music. The Pokémon Center store in the UK, Canada, and the US is now offering these unique music players, featuring a collection of 45 tracks to enjoy, although no pricing details have been released.

Exciting news for the upcoming Pokémon World Championships

Scheduled for San Francisco, the Pokémon World Championships 2026 will coincide with the first-ever Pokémon XP fan event, taking place from August 28 to 30. Over 3,000 competitors will join in the excitement, battling it out in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Go, and Pokémon Unite. For the first time, the championships will also include the soon-to-launch Pokémon Champions!

Birthday festivities for the Pokémon Trading Card Game

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is also turning 30 this year, and to mark this significant occasion, The Pokémon Company has hinted at a “dazzling collection” of TCG products that will launch globally in 2026, though specifics have yet to be unveiled.

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness coming to Switch 2

Great news for fans of Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness! The game will be available for Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscribers as part of the Nintendo Classics collection, launching this upcoming March exclusively on Switch 2.

Celebrate with Pokémon Go’s anniversary event

Adding to the birthday celebrations, Pokémon Go is also turning 10 this year. As part of a 30th Anniversary Event called “All Out,” a wide variety of Pokémon will return to the game from March 7 to 9. Players eager to catch them all can mark their calendars! Additionally, the Pokémon Go Tour: Kalos Global will take place from February 28 to March 1, offering even more opportunities for players.

Nostalgia with Red in Pokémon Masters EX

The nostalgia continues as Red, the protagonist from Pokémon Blue and Red, is set to make a return in Pokémon Masters EX, sporting his classic appearance. He arrives as part of a new Sync Pair alongside Pikachu from 1996, now available. Two additional Sync Pairs—including Florian with Ogerpon (Anniversary 2026) arriving February 28 and Juliana with Terapagos (Anniversary 2026) on March 2—are also on the way. Plus, players can log in for a reward of 3,000 gems.

Pokémon Café Remix joins in with anniversary treats

The free-to-play game Pokémon Café Remix is also celebrating the anniversary with a special event featuring all starter Pokémon from each region, beginning with the Kanto trio on February 28. Players can expect new Pokémon, themed chef outfits, and exclusive 30th anniversary decorations for their café.

Mew Missions headed to Pokémon Sleep

In Pokémon Sleep, players can look forward to Mew making an appearance, along with a series of new missions starting tonight. Time to rest up!

New characters arriving in Pokémon Unite

In celebration of Pokémon Day, expect to see the iconic legendary birds—Zapdos, Moltres, and Articuno—joining Pokémon Unite. Players will need to participate in a specific event to unlock their Unite licenses, alongside soon-to-be-introduced characters Meganium, Typhlosion, and Feraligatr.

Home support for FireRed and LeafGreen confirmed

The standalone Switch releases of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have received another spotlight during the anniversary celebration. The noteworthy news is that Home support has now been confirmed, allowing for the transfer of critters from FireRed and LeafGreen to the Pokémon Home storage service in the near future.

30 Years of Pokémon event in Pokémon TCG Pocket

For those with a fondness for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new themed Booster Pack titled Paldean Wonders is now available. This event celebrates 30 years of Pokémon, and players logging in between February 27 and June 27 can earn special rewards, including the opportunity to open up to 30 Booster Packs, as well as exclusive accessories through missions.

Release window for Pokémon Champions updated

The anticipated Pokémon Champions game, which allows players to battle against each other using both new and previous Pokémon Partners (with the use of Pokémon Home), has refined its release window for 2026. This new title will debut on Switch in April, with versions for Android and iOS to follow thereafter.

Exciting updates for Pokémon Z-A

For those immersed in Pokémon Z-A, the game is set to receive a fresh update for its Mega Dimension DLC. Starting today, players can claim a Mystery Gift that allows detection of a special hyperspace distortion in-game, leading to the appearance of Mega Garchomp Z. Defeating it will reward players with a Garchompite Z stone, enabling their own Garchomp to Mega Evolve into Mega Garchomp Z.

Fresh insights into Pokémon Pokopia

As the release of Pokémon Pokopia approaches, there are still a few surprises in store. A recent trailer has highlighted DJ Rotom’s role as a music player while Chef Dente, a Greedent, offers players recipe tips. The trailer also showcased a four-player mode, allowing friends to explore each other’s islands together. While not groundbreaking, it continues to generate excitement!

Revealing Pokémon Wind and Waves

Introducing Generation 10! Pokémon Winds and Waves made its debut at the anniversary showcase, providing a glimpse into its Southeast Asia-inspired world teeming with sunshine, lush jungles, and sweeping waves. It also revealed three new starter Pokémon—Browt, Pombon, and Gecqua. However, fans will need to wait, as the release for Pokémon Wind and Waves is set for 2027.