Today’s special 30th anniversary Pokemon Presents livestream brought countless celebratory announcements from The Pokemon Company, including some fresh content coming to Pokemon Cafe ReMix as part of the year’s festivities marking three decades of the franchise. While the spotlight was naturally on the reveal of Pokemon Winds and Pokemon Waves, as well as updates across mainline titles and other mobile games, fans of the cozy puzzle-management game got some exciting news as well. Pokemon Cafe ReMix is joining the anniversary celebration with themed in-game content rolling out starting on February 28, 2026.
Originally launched as Pokemon Cafe Mix and later rebranded as Pokemon Cafe ReMix, the game tasks players with running a cafe for Pokemon by solving tile-matching puzzles to prepare orders and recruit new partners. The game has steadily received updates since its launch, and today’s anniversary announcement promises one of its most expansive seasonal content drops yet. Beginning on February 28, 2026, players will be able to recruit iconic partner Pokemon from across the franchise’s history, starting with some of the most beloved Gen 1 Pokemon from the Kanto region. Additional partners, themed decorations, and celebratory costumes are expected to arrive later this year, giving players even more reasons to log in throughout 2026.
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Pokemon Cafe ReMix Is Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Pokemon in Style
Pokemon Cafe ReMix is getting its first major seasonal content tied to the franchise’s 30th anniversary, starting with the original Kanto starter Pokemon. Beginning on February 28, players will be able to recruit Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle into their cafes as part of a celebration that honors Pokemon‘s origins and its long legacy in gaming.
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What’s Coming to Pokemon Cafe ReMix in 2026
- NEW PARTNERS WAVES: Start of regional partner releases beginning Feb 28 with the Kanto starters (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle).
- ALL GENERATIONS PLANNED: Future waves will include starter Pokemon from all 9 generations for players to recruit.
- MISSION CHALLENGES: Special mission bingo goals tied to anniversary partners (complete missions to unlock some starters).
- LOGIN GIFTS: Select starters like Squirtle available via login rewards during event windows.
- NEW CHEF OUTFITS: Brand-new themed chef outfits for characters tied to the anniversary event.
- CAFE DECOR CUSTOMIZATION: New decorations and café customization items celebrating 30 years of Pokémon.
- SWITCH 2 SUPPORT: The event content is confirmed to be playable on Nintendo Switch 2 as well as mobile.
The announcement specifically highlighted that this content is only the beginning of what Pokemon Cafe ReMix will receive during the anniversary year. The livestream confirmed that even more Pokemon from other regions, across all 9 generations of Pokemon, will later be added as additional waves, though exact dates for those drops have not yet been detailed by the developers.
In addition to new partners, The Pokemon Company confirmed that Pokemon Cafe ReMix will receive special anniversary-themed cafe customizations and chef outfits. These items are designed to give players more ways to personalize their cafes in celebration of Pokemon‘s 30-year history. While specifics such as how they’ll be unlocked or whether they’ll require players to complete special missions were not shared during the presentation, the update makes clear that visual celebration elements will accompany the expanding partner lineup.
Ultimately, a move like this makes sense, simply on account of the anniversary efforts being made by other Pokemon games, where developers are incorporating nostalgia and history through returning Pokemon, themed events, and wearable items. It keeps Pokemon Cafe ReMix involved in the celebration alongside larger franchise entries receiving anniversary support.
The first wave of Pokémon Café ReMix content goes live February 28 and will focus on Pokemon from the original region—a fitting start given the anniversary’s focus on honoring Pokemon‘s roots. The announcement came as part of a much larger showcase that included reveals for new mainline games, updates to other Pokemon titles, and anniversary events across the franchise. Pokemon Cafe ReMix‘s inclusion in the presentation just goes to show the game’s ongoing support and the desire from The Pokemon Company to involve every corner of its ecosystem in the 30th anniversary celebration.
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June 23, 2020
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Nintendo
