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Pokémon Presents Reveals Mega Dragonite, Pokémon Friends Release and 2026 Champions

During the 24-minute livestream, The Pokémon Company unveiled Z-A’s Team MZ storyline; debuted Mega Dragonite ahead of a surprise puzzle game release; plus outlined significant updates for live-service titles.

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Mega Dragonite, an orange dragon with large wings on its head and a pearl on its tail.
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Overview

  • Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s new trailer detailed Team MZ’s mission in Lumiose City, introduced allies Emma and Mable and unveiled Rogue Mega Evolutions including Mega Dragonite.
  • Pokémon Friends launched as a surprise puzzle game on Switch, iOS and Android offering daily challenges, collectible plush rewards and room decoration features.
  • Pokémon Champions received extended gameplay details on ranked play, private battles and team customization tools ahead of its 2026 release on Switch and mobile.
  • Live-service titles were refreshed with announcements including August’s Go Fest Max Finale in Pokémon Go, a July 29 sync pair in Masters EX, pirate-themed content for Café ReMix, Legendary Beasts arriving in Sleep and Latias joining Unite.
  • The Netflix stop-motion series Pokémon Concierge was dated for September 4, 2025 and a new Aardman-produced show, The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, was confirmed for 2027.