Pokémon Day 2025: Every Major Reveal, Free Codes & Game Updates

Every year, February 27 marks Pokémon Day, celebrating the launch of Pokémon Red & Green in 1996. As tradition dictates, The Pokémon Company hosted a special Pokémon Presents showcase packed with game reveals, updates, and free rewards for fans worldwide.

This year’s event was one of the biggest yet, with Pokémon Legends: Z-A stealing the show, a surprise announcement for Pokémon Champions, and new Mega Evolutions making a triumphant return to the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Let’s break down everything revealed during Pokémon Day 2025—including free in-game codes, upcoming events, and exciting new titles for Pokémon fans everywhere!

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A – The Future of the Franchise

The highly anticipated Pokémon Legends: Z-A was the star of the show. This new entry in the Legends series is set in Lumiose City (Kalos Region) and features Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile as the game’s starter Pokémon.

What’s New in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?

• Real-Time Combat – Move freely in battle, dodge attacks, and engage in seamless open-world gameplay.
• Mega Evolutions Return – A beloved mechanic from Pokémon X & Y makes a comeback!
• Innovative Catching System – Similar to Legends: Arceus, you can capture Pokémon without battles or choose to weaken them first.
• Late 2025 Release – No exact date yet, but fans can expect Pokémon Legends: Z-A to launch at the end of the year.

Pokémon Champions – A Brand-New Multiplayer Battle Game

One of the biggest surprises was Pokémon Champions, a competitive multiplayer battle game launching on Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Key Features of Pokémon Champions

• Connect with Pokémon HOME – Use Pokémon stored in Pokémon HOME for battles.
• Cross-Platform Play – Compete against trainers on mobile and Switch.
• Focus on Strategy – Inspired by Pokémon Stadium, but with a fresh take on battles.

No release date has been confirmed yet, but fans are eagerly awaiting more details.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet – Exclusive Pokémon Day Events

To celebrate Pokémon Day, Scarlet & Violet players can participate in special in-game events and redeem exclusive Mystery Gift codes.

Free Mystery Gift Codes for Scarlet & Violet

• SBOOKCOVER – Free Rotom Phone case (Scarlet)
• VBOOKCOVER – Free Rotom Phone case (Violet)

New Tera Raid Battles & Shiny Events

• Mass Outbreaks – Increased spawn rates of red, green, and blue Pokémon (with boosted Shiny odds!).
• Tera Raid Battles – Mighty Meowscarada, Skeledirge, and Quaquaval raids are now live.

Pokémon GO – Unova Region Takes Over!

Pokémon GO kicks off a major event in honor of Pokémon Day 2025.

What’s Happening in Pokémon GO?

• GO Tour: Unova – Global Event (March 1-2)
• Black Kyurem & White Kyurem in 5-Star Raids.
• Shiny Meloetta & Victini debuts.
• New promo code: GOTOURUNOVA – Redeem for a special Pokémon encounter.
• Kubfu & Urshifu join the game on March 4.

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Pokémon UNITE – Three New Fighters Join the Roster

Pokémon UNITE isn’t slowing down, introducing three new playable Pokémon and a special limited-time battle mode.

New Pokémon & Game Modes

• New Pokémon: Suicune, Alolan Raichu, Alcremie join the battlefield.
• Remoat Stadium Returns – The classic arena gets a visual & gameplay upgrade.
• New Game Mode: First to 500 Points – The first team to reach 500 points wins.
• Exclusive Free Code: POKEDAY25 – Redeem for a Platinum Suicune Boost Emblem.

Pokémon TCG – Mega Evolutions Return!

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) celebrates Pokémon Day with some huge announcements.

What’s New in the Pokémon TCG?

• Mega Evolutions Are Back! – Mega ex cards will return in 2025.
• New TCG Pocket Set: Triumphant Light launches February 28, 2025.
• Guaranteed ★★★★+ Card Event: Players get at least one rare card per pack during TCG Pocket’s event (Feb 27 – Apr 30).

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Pokémon Concierge – Season 2 Announced!

The beloved Netflix stop-motion series Pokémon Concierge is returning for a second season in September 2025.

• The first 4 episodes of Season 1 are free on Pokémon’s YouTube channel until March 9, 2025.
• New Pokémon and guests will join Haru at the Pokémon Resort.

Other Pokémon Day Announcements

Pokémon Sleep – A Legendary Event Begins

• Cresselia vs. Darkrai event is coming soon.

Pokémon Masters EX – 5.5-Year Anniversary Celebration

• Free 3,000 Gems just for logging in!
• New Shiny Primal Kyogre (May) & Shiny Primal Groudon (Brendan) sync pairs.

Pokémon Café Remix – New Costumed Pokémon & Freebies

• Free Pikachu & Eevee (Sweets Outfit) for logging in!
• New event lets you choose Flapple or Appletun for your café staff.

Final Thoughts: Pokémon Day 2025 Sets Up an Exciting Year!

From Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions to the return of Mega Evolutions, Pokémon Day 2025 was a huge success. With free gifts, in-game events, and exclusive rewards, there’s never been a better time to be a Pokémon fan!

What was your favorite Pokémon Day announcement? Let us know in the comments!

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Pokemon Day 2025 FAQs – Everything You Need to Know

When is Pokémon Legends: Z-A releasing?

The game is set for a late 2025 release, though no exact date has been confirmed.

What is Pokémon Champions?

Pokémon Champions is a multiplayer battle game for Switch, iOS, and Android that allows players to use Pokémon from Pokémon HOME.

How long are the free codes valid?

Most codes expire within a few weeks, so redeem them as soon as possible!

Will Mega Evolution return in future Pokémon games?

Mega Evolutions are returning to Pokémon TCG but haven’t been confirmed for mainline Pokémon games yet.

Stay tuned for more updates on GetJar!