Release Information

Get ready for an unprecedented Pokemon adventure in late 2025

Release Details

  • Release Date

    Late 2025 (Worldwide Simultaneous Release)

  • Platform

    Nintendo Switch

  • Available Regions

    Global release with support for multiple languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and more

International Release

Supported Languages

English
Japanese (日本語)
Chinese (中文)
Korean (한국어)
French (Français)
German (Deutsch)
Italian (Italiano)
Spanish (Español)

Release Regions

The Americas

North America, Latin America, and South America

Europe

European Union, United Kingdom, and other European regions

Asia Pacific

Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia

Oceania

Australia and New Zealand

Distribution Methods

Physical Edition

Available through local retailers and the Nintendo Store

Digital Edition

Available through the Nintendo eShop in all supported regions

Special Editions

Region-specific collector's editions will be announced closer to release

Digital and physical editions will be available in all regions

System Requirements

  • Nintendo Switch System

    Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch OLED Model recommended for the best experience

  • Online Features

    Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online multiplayer features

Choose Your First Partner

Chikorita

A gentle Grass-type Pokemon that loves sunbathing. The leaf on its head can determine temperature and humidity, and releases a sweet fragrance that creates a cozy atmosphere.

Tepig

A Fire-type Pokemon with an excellent sense of smell. While energetic and nimble, it sometimes gets too excited and burns its food to a crisp with its fiery snout.

Totodile

A rowdy Water-type Pokemon with powerful jaws. Despite its small size, it has a tough personality and tends to bite anything that moves within its sight.

Launch Features

  • Lumiose City Exploration

    Explore a completely redesigned Lumiose City with cutting-edge technology and natural environments perfectly integrated

  • Real-Time Battle System

    Experience the revolutionary real-time battle system with dynamic movement and strategic combat

  • Pokemon Integration

    Discover how Pokemon live and interact in an urban environment, with new forms and abilities specific to city life

Mega Evolution

Experience the power of Mega Evolution, a transformation that transcends normal evolution. When trainers with strong bonds use their Key Stone in resonance with their Pokemon's Mega Stone, they can temporarily unleash hidden power.

Mega Charizard X

Mega Charizard Y

Mega Kangaskhan

Mega Ampharos

Mega Gardevoir

Mega Sableye

Mega Altaria

Mega Absol

Mega Lucario

The Legendary Zygarde

A mysterious Legendary Pokemon made up of many cells, Zygarde changes form based on how many components have gathered. It seems to have a special connection to the city's reconstruction...

10% Forme

A swift form using about 10% of Zygarde's cells, capable of running at speeds over 60 mph with sharp fangs for battle.

50% Forme

Using half of its cells, this form serves as the protector of ecosystems, monitoring for any threats or abnormalities.

Complete Forme

At 100% power, this form uses overwhelming force to eliminate threats to the ecosystem, with the ability to emit high-powered energy from its chest.

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