What to Expect From the Rumored August Pokemon Presents

Summary

August has arrived, and that meansPokemonfans are expecting some major news later this month. Over the past couple of years, The Pokemon Company has made a habit out of releasing Pokemon Presents showcases in August. Not only doPokemonfans expect this pattern to continue, but there has also been a datamine fromPokemon Masters EXsuggesting that one may come early on August 8. This would put it a few days before the 2023 Pokemon World Championships in Yokohama, Japan, which feels like an ideal window.

Plenty ofPokemonnews could be shown at this presentation, and while a lot of it will involve updates on existing products, there could be some major new information too. Aside from the specific release dates forPokemon ScarletandViolet’s DLC, other announcements like spin-off titles and even therumoredPokemon BlackandWhiteremakescould take center stage. There’s a lot that could show up, and reasonable speculation alone points to a packed Pokemon Presents.

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Pokemon Unite

The hit MOBAPokemon Uniterecently celebrated its second anniversary,adding a Mewtwo that could become Mega Mewtwo Xand a brand-new map. A Mega Mewtwo Y equivalent is expected to release mid-August, which is the perfect window for a Pokemon Presents announcement, and a leaked player hub world may accompany it.

Pokemon TCG

The Obsidian Flames expansion forPokemon’s major trading card component and potentially its TCG Live Battle Pass could be shown before the former’s Western release on August 11. MorePokemon TCGsets, such as the commemorative expansion Pokemon Card 151 andPokemon TCG Classic, could also be covered, and TCG Classic could get its own release date nailed down.

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Pokemon GO

Pokemon GO Fest 2023 is running throughout August, and will no doubt be covered in thePokemon GOportion of Pokemon Presents. The New York City GO Fest 2023 running August 18-20 could be brought up directly, as could some details on Mega Rayquaza’s August 26 addition as part of GO Fest: Global.

Pokemon Masters EX

It’s already the source of the larger Pokemon Presents leak, but there’s more to be said about the mobile gacha gamePokemon Masters EX. Nemona, the main rival fromPokemon ScarletandViolet, was also leaked with an August 8 release date, and she may not come alone.Pokemon Mastershas a tendency to receive major updatesaround its late-August anniversary, such as the addition of the Red and Pikachu pair or the Dynamaxing mechanic. If something that big is coming, it will be at Pokemon Presents for sure.

Detective Pikachu Returns

Releasing October 6,Detective Pikachu Returnswill serve asDetective Pikachu’s console debutand a sequel to his original 3DS game. Details on this title are currently scarce, and a Pokemon Presents set a few months before its launch seems like the perfect opportunity to explain what has changed in this new take on the quirkyPokemonspin-off.

Pokemon Cafe ReMix

Also in the realm of spin-offs is the puzzle gamePokemon Cafe ReMix. 2022’s August Pokemon Presents saw a Mewtwo visit the player’s restaurant as part of a limited-time event, so there’s a decent chance that a different legendary Pokemon will feature this year.

Pokemon Sleep

It took years of waiting, but the interestingPokemon Sleepmobile apprecently came out. The Pokemon Presents could include a trailer to advertise its sleep-analyzing gameplay, as well as whatever special events or updates are coming to the game in the near future.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero

Despite much of their contents being revealed,Pokemon ScarletandViolet’s The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero expansions still don’t have firm release dates. One final trailer could show a bit more of what players will do during their adventures, with precise dates announced at the end. Part one, The Teal Mask, will probably get more attention, but a new feature in The Indigo Disk could also be revealed likePokemon SwordandShield’s Dynamax Adventuresin The Crown Tundra. Furthermore, there’s a chance that news could appear regarding the rumored visual upgrade forScarletandViolet. The 9th generation ofPokemoncould still do with more polish, and any steps towards that would be appreciated.

Rumored Generation 5 Pokemon Remakes

A Pokemon Presents held near the World Championships wouldn’t carry the appropriate weight if all it had to show was previously announced and released games. For that reason, fans suspect that the heavily-rumoredPokemon BlackandWhiteremakes will appear at this event. Guesses about their format, including which prior remakes they will resemble, whetherBlack 2andWhite 2elements will be incorporated, and if a newPokemon Legendstitle could tie intoBlackandWhite, have all been circulating discussions. If Generation 5 remakes really are approaching in 2024, there’s no better time than now to clarify what they are.

A Possible Next-Gen Pokemon Game

Various otherPokemonspin-offs and shows could appear at an August 2023 Pokemon Presents, but there is potential for an especially massive bombshell to drop. Rumors and leaks strongly suggest that aNintendo Switch successor is slated for 2024, which opens a big door forPokemon. After years of struggling to fully utilize the Switch’s hardware, a trailer could drop that includes noticeably more detailed environments than usual. This could be for aScarletandVioletupdate, theBlackandWhiteremakes, or something brand new. Regardless, Nintendo and the Pokemon Company could get people talking with a mysterious trailer, usingPokemon’s fame as a springboard to reach the next generation of Nintendo games.