Ahead of the highly anticipated Pokemon Presents livestream on July 22, The Pokemon Company has unveiled a rather peculiar teaser image, showing Pikachu standing in front of some DJ decks. Fans have spent the last few weeks speculating about what the event will hold, with the Pokemon series likely set to experience yet another major boost with upcoming titles on the Nintendo Switch 2.
The next Pokemon Presents event, a livestream containing franchise news and updates, will take place on July 22 at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET. With the recent release of the Switch 2, fans are eager to hear more about upcoming entries in the long-running series, including October's Pokemon Legends: Z-A, the mysterious battle simulator Pokemon Champions, and a potential glimpse at Gen 10. While much of the event's content remains unclear, a new teaser image shared by The Pokemon Company has the community talking, as it's not something many expected to see.
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PostsCuriously, The Pokemon Company took to its social media channels to share a somewhat dark image of Pikachu near some DJ equipment, prompting many in the fandom to speculate about its meaning. While updates regarding Pokemon Legends: Z-A's release and some information about upcoming Pokemon GO content both seem to be likely, it's unclear what this odd picture could be in reference to. Some fans in the comments believe that Pokemon music could be coming to the Nintendo Music App, while others point out that everything in the image is black and white except for Pikachu, perhaps hinting at the long-rumored Pokemon Black and White remakes. Less likely is a Pokemon rhythm game, or the return to Pokemon Channel or Hey You, Pikachu, though many in the community are still keeping their fingers crossed for something on the unexpected side.
Pokemon Presents Teaser Image Shows Pikachu Beside Some DJ Equipment
CloseCountless fans are hoping that next week's Pokemon Presents stream finally announces classic Pokemon titles for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. The community is eager to pick up the original Game Boy titles on Nintendo's hybrid console, potentially with some quality of life improvements and other bells and whistles attached. Many feel that this would only boost series engagement, with nostalgia being a powerful influence on older members of the fandom.
2026 will mark the 30th anniversary of the Pokemon franchise, and fans will likely have to wait until next year for their first glimpse at Gen 10. Recent leaks indicate that the next mainline title is being built exclusively for the Switch 2, but little else is known about what the future of the series holds.
