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[[File:25th Anniversary logo.png|thumb|200px|The 25th anniversary logo]] | [[File:25th Anniversary logo.png|thumb|200px|The 25th anniversary logo]] | ||
The entire year of 2021 is set to be celebrated as '''Pokémon's 25th Anniversary''', as '''February 27, 2021''' | The entire year of 2021 is set to be celebrated as '''Pokémon's 25th Anniversary''', as '''February 27, 2021''' marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the [[history of Pokémon|original Japanese release]] of {{game|Red and Green|s}} and therefore the twenty-fifth anniversary of the [[Pokémon]] media franchise as a whole. | ||
The 25th anniversary logo was revealed during the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} on November 26, 2020.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-Pokemon-Teases-Upcoming-25th-Anniversary-Celebrations ''Pokémon Teases Upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebrations'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | The 25th anniversary logo was revealed during the {{wp|Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade}} on November 26, 2020.<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-Pokemon-Teases-Upcoming-25th-Anniversary-Celebrations ''Pokémon Teases Upcoming 25th Anniversary Celebrations'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | ||
==Event distributions== | |||
A [[List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Singing Pikachu|singing Pikachu]] was distributed to {{pkmn|Sword & Shield}} games on February 25. | |||
==Games== | |||
A [[Pokémon Presents]] was announced on February 25, 2021, and was held at midnight JST on February 27, 2021. The presentation opens with a retrospective trailer which is followed by a trailer on the upcoming [[New Pokémon Snap]], as well as announcements on the following games, all set in the [[Sinnoh]] region. | |||
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl=== | |||
[[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl]] were announced during the February 2021 Pokemon Presents. They are [[remake]]s of the [[Generation IV]] games {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, and are slated to release in late 2021. | |||
===Pokémon Legends: Arceus=== | |||
[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] was announced during the February 2021 Pokemon Presents. It will be released in early 2022. | |||
==Music== | ==Music== | ||
{{main|P25 Music}} | {{main|P25 Music}} | ||
A yearlong campaign titled P25 Music was created as a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company International]] and {{wp|Universal Music Group|Universal Music Group and Brands}} for the 25th anniversary. Participating artists include {{wp|Katy Perry}} and {{wp|Post Malone}} | A yearlong campaign titled P25 Music was created as a collaboration between [[The Pokémon Company International]] and {{wp|Universal Music Group|Universal Music Group and Brands}} for the 25th anniversary. Participating artists include {{wp|Katy Perry}} and {{wp|Post Malone}},<ref>[https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/POKEMON-UNVEILS-VIRTUAL-MUSIC-CONCERT-WITH-POST-MALONE-TO-CELEBRATE-25 ''Pokémon Unveils Virtual Music Concert With Post Malone To Celebrate 25th Anniversary'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> and {{wp|J Balvin}}. Post Malone performed a virtual concert on Pokémon Day that was streamed on the official Pokémon Youtube and Twitch channels. | ||
==Trading Card Game== | ==Trading Card Game== | ||
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From February 9, in the United States, {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2021}} was included in McDonald’s Happy Meals.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/collect-25th-anniversary-pokemon-tcg-cards-in-mcdonalds-happy-meals/ ''Collect 25th Anniversary Pokémon TCG Cards in McDonald’s Happy Meals'' - pokemon.com] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | From February 9, in the United States, {{TCG|McDonald's Collection 2021}} was included in McDonald’s Happy Meals.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/collect-25th-anniversary-pokemon-tcg-cards-in-mcdonalds-happy-meals/ ''Collect 25th Anniversary Pokémon TCG Cards in McDonald’s Happy Meals'' - pokemon.com] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | ||
Starting Pokémon Day, specially-marked {{wp|General Mills}} cereals included {{TCGMerch|Sword & Shield|Series|General Mills Cereal Sword & Shield Mini Packs|mini booster packs}}.<ref>[https://twitter.com/GenMillsCereal/status/1365678849439236098 General Mills Cereal Twitter]</ref> | |||
==Merchandise== | ==Merchandise== | ||
A limited edition [[Pokémon Center X Bear Walker Collection|Bear Walker]] skateboard was made for the anniversary. It was available for pre-order from {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store|PokémonCenter.com}} starting January 19.<ref name="Activations" /> | A limited edition [[Pokémon Center X Bear Walker Collection|Bear Walker]] skateboard was made for the anniversary. It was available for pre-order from {{OBP|Pokémon Center|store|PokémonCenter.com}} starting January 19.<ref name="Activations" /> | ||
{{wp|Levi Strauss & Co.}} and The Pokémon Company International launched the | {{wp|Levi Strauss & Co.}} and The Pokémon Company International launched the 90s-inspired [[Levi's x Pokémon Collection]] on February 15, 2021 to celebrate the anniversary.<ref>[https://pokemon.gamespress.com/LEVIS-X-POKEMON ''Levi's x Pokémon'' - The Pokémon Company International] (retrieved February 13, 2021)</ref> | ||
In Japan, [[Uniqlo]] launched a selecton of Pokémon "stamp" designs for use on their UTme! app between February 19 - April 30, 2021.<ref>[https://utme.uniqlo.com/tips/12147/ ''Enjoy the 25th anniversary by wearing a Pokémon T-shirt designed with your favorite Pokémon!!'' - Uniqlo] (retrieved February 19, 2021)</ref> | |||
A [[Mega Construx Pokémon]] "Celebration Pikachu" model was released by {{wp|Mega Brands}}.<ref>[https://www.megabrands.com/en-us/construction-toys/pok%C3%A9mon/celebration-pikachu ''Celebration Pikachu'' - Mega Brands] (retrieved February 19, 2021)</ref> | |||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
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