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Pokémon Pokopia Trailer Debuts as Nintendo’s First Game‑Key Card Release

Nintendo confirms a download‑only Game‑Key Card release, prompting fresh concerns over ownership and preservation.

Overview

  • Pokémon Pokopia launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on March 5, 2026, with preorders live and an estimated 10 GB download.
  • An extended trailer reveals new details: a human‑formed Ditto learns moves like Rock Smash, Leafage, Glide and Surf to build habitats.
  • The video introduces characters and variants including Professor Tangrowth, Peakychu, Mosslax and Smearguru, plus customization features.
  • Up to four players can play together, with online visitation features available via Nintendo Switch Online membership.
  • Nintendo publishes the game in Western regions and The Pokémon Company publishes in Japan, marking the first Nintendo‑published Game‑Key Card release.