Pokémon Championships Reveal 2027 Plans
Pokémon revealed new features across multiple games, a 2027 animated movie, and confirmed next year's championships location.
The update
The Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony brought several announcements across the franchise. Pokémon GO will allow Mega Evolved Pokémon in official competitive play starting September 5, with Armored Mewtwo returning after six years. The Trading Card Game will receive a new set called TKTK featuring Mega Evolutions from Legends: Z-A and the Legendary Beasts. A new animated movie titled Pokémon Wild Card is coming in 2027, the first in seven years. Pokémon Champions will add new Mega Absol Z and Mega Lucario Z, plus Mega Heatran on September 9. Next year’s World Championships will be held in Singapore from August 13-15, 2027.
Why it matters
These announcements signal The Pokémon Company’s continued investment across all its gaming platforms, from mobile to competitive battle simulators. The updates to competitive play in GO and Pokémon Champions demonstrate the company’s focus on evolving its competitive scene, while the new movie suggests a renewed push for the franchise’s animated content that could attract both new and returning fans.
What to watch
Will the Pokémon UNITE game receive additional Pokémon beyond the Eeveelutions mentioned? How will the new ex-Star TCG series impact the competitive card game landscape?
Sources
- kotaku.com — additional details about announcements and context
- ign.com — confirmation of all announced features and details