“I can't believe it,” Pokémon fans are screaming as rumors about the upcoming showcase grow

POKÉMON Day is just around the corner and people can't wait for the upcoming Pokémon announcements.

There are plenty of rumors going around about what will be shown, although nothing is certain yet.

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Nevertheless, as Pokémon experts, we have made some predictions about what will be shown.

Here's what we think will appear in the February 2024 Pokémon Presents.

Live Service Updates – Pokémon Presents

Each Pokémon Presents starts with a number of updates and events for the live service games.

These announcements usually include free in-game items, upcoming events, and other new additions.

We expect updates for Pokémon Café Remix, Pokémon Unite, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Go, Pokémon Sleep and possibly TCG Live.

The live service announcements aren't usually groundbreaking, but they are welcome updates for players.

Worlds Reveals – Pokémon Presents

This year the Pokémon World Championships will take place in Honolulu, Hawaii, but we've only seen a short teaser for the event.

The championships hold competitive tournaments for Pokémon Go, Pokémon TCG, Pokémon Unite, and Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.

We'll likely see the exact dates for the event, as well as some more information about what's to come.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Events – Pokémon Gifts

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is the first mainstream Pokémon game to include live service elements, and they have been extremely successful.

With regular Mystery Gift giveaways and tera-raid events, we'll likely see some of these announcements during Pokémon Presents.

There was a big Mewtwo event held last year, but we haven't heard anything big yet this year.

However, a new seven-star Tera Raid announcement is expected, and perhaps some Mystery Gifts.

Pokémon Movies – Pokémon Presents

After the success of Detective Pikachu and the Super Mario Bros. movie, we think another Pokémon movie is probably in the offing.

A sequel to the original Detective Pikachu game was released last year, so Detective Pikachu Returns is a likely candidate for a movie.

Pokémon regularly released animated films, but we haven't had any since 2020, so this is another possible reveal.

We also expect announcements of Pokémon TV shows and short films and series.

Older Pokémon games on Switch – Pokémon Presents

This one is less likely, but we still think there will be some announcement about this during the Presents.

The teaser for the event featured music from Pokémon Red and Blue, and these games are rumored to be coming to Switch.

We're not sure if these will be standalone games that you can purchase or if they will be added to Nintendo Switch Online for free.

However, players have been asking for Red and Blue to make a comeback on Switch and it would be a welcome revelation.

Top Pokémon Games – Pokémon Presents

We don't think any regular Pokémon games will be revealed during Pokémon Presents, as the Pokémon Scarlet & Violet DLC has only just been released.

However, if one is announced, we have a few ideas about what could be in the works.

Signs point to a game involving Johto or Unova, thanks to some new Johto evolutions and regional forms, and the inclusion of Unova in Scarlet & Violet.

These will likely be Let's Go games or Legends games aimed at both regions.

There is a possibility of Unova remakes, but we think this is less likely, especially soon after the release of Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

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Written by Georgina Young on behalf of GLHF.