{"id":1795255,"date":"2026-02-22T04:25:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T01:25:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1795255"},"modified":"2026-02-22T04:25:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T01:25:33","slug":"the-pokemon-company-announces-30th-anniversary-pokemon-day-plans-and-new-releases","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1795255","title":{"rendered":"The Pok\u00e9mon Company Announces 30th Anniversary Pok\u00e9mon Day Plans and New Releases"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F21%2Fpokemon-company-30th-anniversary-plans-new-releases-nintendo-switch-lego-release-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"col-post-body col\">\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Gaming\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media \">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k8c_C4vfUMo\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its plans for Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 to celebrate the franchise\u2019s 30th anniversary<\/li>\n<li>Classic titles Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen are set to release digitally on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems<\/li>\n<li>The brand is also teaming up with the LEGO Group to launch the first-ever official LEGO Pok\u00e9mon building sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 30th-anniversary release lineup, highlighted by the debut of the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets and new Nintendo Switch titles. The brand has detailed a comprehensive schedule that spans digital gaming, mobile campaigns, and physical collectibles. The celebration will be anchored by a special Pok\u00e9mon Presents video broadcast, promising major updates and announcements across the entire Pok\u00e9mon universe.<\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the 30th-anniversary celebration is the return of the beloved 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes, Pok\u00e9mon FireRed Version and Pok\u00e9mon LeafGreen Version. The classic titles are officially making their way to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 as download-exclusive releases. Both games will be available to play immediately following the conclusion of the Pok\u00e9mon Presents broadcast.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the digital realm, The Pok\u00e9mon Company is officially bridging the gap into the building block space through a landmark partnership with the LEGO Group. The highly anticipated collaboration will introduce the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets, bringing iconic characters to life in brick form. The inaugural drop features five fan-favorite pocket monsters: Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Additionally, the brand is rolling out a yearlong \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Favorite?\u201d campaign, inviting fans to engage through a new snapshot feature in the mobile game Pok\u00e9mon GO, which concurrently celebrates its 10th anniversary.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch ports and the initial LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets drop February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    LegoPok\u00e9monNintendo SwitchThe Pok\u00e9mon Company\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-footer\" class=\"post-footer row\">\n<div class=\"col-shopping-break\">\n<hr>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col-comments\">\n<div id=\"comments\" class=\"post-comments none \">\n<header>\n<div class=\"heading\"><span class=\"comment-count\">0<\/span><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"comment-dropdown-tooltip\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n<li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row post-body\">\n<aside class=\"post-body-sidebar\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Gaming\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media \">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k8c_C4vfUMo\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its plans for Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 to celebrate the franchise\u2019s 30th anniversary<\/li>\n<li>Classic titles Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen are set to release digitally on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems<\/li>\n<li>The brand is also teaming up with the LEGO Group to launch the first-ever official LEGO Pok\u00e9mon building sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 30th-anniversary release lineup, highlighted by the debut of the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets and new Nintendo Switch titles. The brand has detailed a comprehensive schedule that spans digital gaming, mobile campaigns, and physical collectibles. The celebration will be anchored by a special Pok\u00e9mon Presents video broadcast, promising major updates and announcements across the entire Pok\u00e9mon universe.<\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the 30th-anniversary celebration is the return of the beloved 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes, Pok\u00e9mon FireRed Version and Pok\u00e9mon LeafGreen Version. The classic titles are officially making their way to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 as download-exclusive releases. Both games will be available to play immediately following the conclusion of the Pok\u00e9mon Presents broadcast.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the digital realm, The Pok\u00e9mon Company is officially bridging the gap into the building block space through a landmark partnership with the LEGO Group. The highly anticipated collaboration will introduce the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets, bringing iconic characters to life in brick form. The inaugural drop features five fan-favorite pocket monsters: Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Additionally, the brand is rolling out a yearlong \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Favorite?\u201d campaign, inviting fans to engage through a new snapshot feature in the mobile game Pok\u00e9mon GO, which concurrently celebrates its 10th anniversary.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch ports and the initial LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets drop February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    LegoPok\u00e9monNintendo SwitchThe Pok\u00e9mon Company\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-upper\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Gaming\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<ul class=\"post-body-sidebar-hype-comments-container list-unstyled d-none d-lg-block\">\n<li><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-sm-inline text\">Comments<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-category d-none d-lg-block\">\n<p>    Gaming\n                                                                                                    <\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-published d-none d-lg-block\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-author d-none d-lg-block\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-credentials d-none d-lg-block\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-sidebar-share d-none d-lg-block\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<article class=\"post-body-article\">\n<div class=\"post-video-container small inner-media \">\n<div class=\"embed-responsive embed-responsive-16by9\">\n<div class=\"vast-media embed-responsive-item\">\n<div class=\"video-ad-main-container\">\n                    <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"420\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/k8c_C4vfUMo\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its plans for Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 to celebrate the franchise\u2019s 30th anniversary<\/li>\n<li>Classic titles Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen are set to release digitally on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems<\/li>\n<li>The brand is also teaming up with the LEGO Group to launch the first-ever official LEGO Pok\u00e9mon building sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 30th-anniversary release lineup, highlighted by the debut of the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets and new Nintendo Switch titles. The brand has detailed a comprehensive schedule that spans digital gaming, mobile campaigns, and physical collectibles. The celebration will be anchored by a special Pok\u00e9mon Presents video broadcast, promising major updates and announcements across the entire Pok\u00e9mon universe.<\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the 30th-anniversary celebration is the return of the beloved 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes, Pok\u00e9mon FireRed Version and Pok\u00e9mon LeafGreen Version. The classic titles are officially making their way to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 as download-exclusive releases. Both games will be available to play immediately following the conclusion of the Pok\u00e9mon Presents broadcast.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the digital realm, The Pok\u00e9mon Company is officially bridging the gap into the building block space through a landmark partnership with the LEGO Group. The highly anticipated collaboration will introduce the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets, bringing iconic characters to life in brick form. The inaugural drop features five fan-favorite pocket monsters: Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Additionally, the brand is rolling out a yearlong \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Favorite?\u201d campaign, inviting fans to engage through a new snapshot feature in the mobile game Pok\u00e9mon GO, which concurrently celebrates its 10th anniversary.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch ports and the initial LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets drop February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. Don\u2019t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.<\/h3>\n<div class=\"terms\">By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    LegoPok\u00e9monNintendo SwitchThe Pok\u00e9mon Company\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Gaming<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 21, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count red\"><br \/>\n             35.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its plans for Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 to celebrate the franchise\u2019s 30th anniversary<\/li>\n<li>Classic titles Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen are set to release digitally on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 systems<\/li>\n<li>The brand is also teaming up with the LEGO Group to launch the first-ever official LEGO Pok\u00e9mon building sets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its highly anticipated 30th-anniversary release lineup, highlighted by the debut of the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets and new Nintendo Switch titles. The brand has detailed a comprehensive schedule that spans digital gaming, mobile campaigns, and physical collectibles. The celebration will be anchored by a special Pok\u00e9mon Presents video broadcast, promising major updates and announcements across the entire Pok\u00e9mon universe.<\/p>\n<p>A major highlight of the 30th-anniversary celebration is the return of the beloved 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes, Pok\u00e9mon FireRed Version and Pok\u00e9mon LeafGreen Version. The classic titles are officially making their way to the Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo Switch 2 as download-exclusive releases. Both games will be available to play immediately following the conclusion of the Pok\u00e9mon Presents broadcast.\n<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the digital realm, The Pok\u00e9mon Company is officially bridging the gap into the building block space through a landmark partnership with the LEGO Group. The highly anticipated collaboration will introduce the first-ever LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets, bringing iconic characters to life in brick form. The inaugural drop features five fan-favorite pocket monsters: Pikachu, Eevee, Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise. Additionally, the brand is rolling out a yearlong \u201cWhat\u2019s Your Favorite?\u201d campaign, inviting fans to engage through a new snapshot feature in the mobile game Pok\u00e9mon GO, which concurrently celebrates its 10th anniversary.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and LeafGreen Nintendo Switch ports and the initial LEGO Pok\u00e9mon sets drop February 27, 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Joyce Li<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Image Credit<\/h6>\n<p><span>Pok\u00e9mon<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    LegoPok\u00e9monNintendo SwitchThe Pok\u00e9mon Company\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/2\/pokemon-company-30th-anniversary-plans-new-releases-nintendo-switch-lego-release-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F21%2Fpokemon-company-30th-anniversary-plans-new-releases-nintendo-switch-lego-release-info-tw.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Gaming Feb 21, 2026 35.5K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Joyce Li Image Credit Pok\u00e9mon Share this article Gaming Feb 21, 2026 35.5K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Summary The Pok\u00e9mon Company has officially unveiled its plans for Pok\u00e9mon Day 2026 to celebrate the franchise\u2019s 30th anniversary Classic titles Pok\u00e9mon FireRed and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1795255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1795255","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1795255"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1795255\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1795255"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1795255"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1795255"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}