Pokémon Presents August 2023: Live Coverage & Event Recap

Pokémon World Champions

• Friday, August 11, to Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Pacificio Yokohama in Japan

• Players will get a new promo card — Paradise Resort card

• Every competitor at the event receives an exclusive bag.

• Other exclusive items will generally consist of plushie toys and Pokémon merchandise.

Events

• Photo ops around the city

• Luxury Pokémon Trainer Cruise will be docked during the event between August 11-13th.

• Pikachu parades

Pokémon Trainer Cruise | Pokémon Presents August 2023

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Pokémon Path to the Peak

A new series centered around The Pokémon Trading Card Game is coming soon! The animated series will be debuted during the 2023 Pokémon World Championship event.

The series is centered around the story of Eva, who discovers her path alongside an Oddish.

Pokémon Path to the Peak | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Detective Pikachu

Release Date: October 6, 2023

Join Tim and Pikachu as they embark on a tag-team mystery showcase. Throughout their adventures, Tim will talk to people and Pikachu will talk to the Pokémon to understand where to look next.

At times, you can even work alongside other Pokémon to help in a search. Growlithe, for example, can use her acute sense of smell to track down suspects with a scent detection ability.

No major details have been revealed thus far - we'll have to wait for October 6th to get the full scoop!

Pokémon Horizons: The Series

A new animated series is launching!

Pokémon Horizons: The Series | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon GO Fest 2023

Pokémon GO Fest 2023 | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon Unite 2

Panic Parade

• A new battle with an onslaught of Pokémon

• Mewtwo can evolve into Mega Mewtwo during the event

Pokémon Unite | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon Masters Ex

• Nemona and Pawmont from the Paldea region will be available. This is a sync pair with a sprint role.

• Victor and Spectrier will appear starting August 16th.

• You can claim 3,000 gems after this presentation is over.

Pokémon Masters Ex | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon Cafe Remix

• Cute Tatsukiri Pokémon can be seen in curly, droopy, and stretchy forms.

• A new Summer Fun Jigglypuff outfit is available for free! Simply log in to claim your reward.

• Bonus 11x express delivery available now without needing to pay for user credits.

Pokémon Cafe Remix | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 - Nintendo Switch Online

Release Date: Today, August 8, 2023

• Experience the retro glory of these classic Game Boy Color and Nintendo 64 games! Available on Nintendo Switch Online today!

Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Stadium 2 - Nintendo Switch Online | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon Sleep

The Good Sleep Day event will happen soon. Stay tuned for details!

Pokémon Sleep - Good Sleep Day | Pokémon Presents August 2023

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

There's a lot to cover here, so we'll break it down into the major sections:

Get Mew and Mewtwo in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

• Add Mew to your team and challenge a Mewtwo with the Mightiest Mark

• STARTING NOW: Enter GETYOURMEW to your Mystery Gift menu to reclaim. Available until Monday, September 18th.

• Mewtwo will be available in a new Tera Raid Battle event. The event starts on September 1 at 00:00 UTC and runs through September 17th at 23:59 UTC.

Mew and Mewtwo Battle | Image: The Pokemon Company

The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

Finally, the DLC will cover two main parts:

Part 1: The Teal Mask

The Teal Mask (Part 1) Release Date: September 13, 2023

The Teal Mask | Image: The Pokemon Company

• The story kicks off outside of Paldea, in the land of Kitakami.

• People live at the base of the mountain and rice patties stretch as far as the eye can see. A large mountain is the centerpiece of the town.

• You'll meet two main characters, Carmine and Kieran, who are from the Kitakami region.

• Learn about a folktale passed down in the land. The Loyal Three Pokémon are revered as heroes for saving the town.

• Perrin, the traveling photographer, is exploring the village. Take pictures alongside her to experience the region!

Part 2: The Indigo Disk

The Indigo Disk (Part 2) Release Date: Winter 2023

The Indigo Disk | Image: The Pokemon Company

• The story unfolds in the offshore disc-like structure, the Blueberry Academy.

• The Academy experience lies mostly underwater. The structure is a terrarium with 4 distinct bio zones.

• Battle the Blueberry Academy Elite 4 (The BB League) comprised of Lacey, Crispin, Amarys, and Drayton.

• Access the League Club, that provides you with a customizable space, as well as change-up your Pokéball throwing style.

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