Pokémon Officially Unveils New Dragonite Redesign for 30th Anniversary

By Sakib Khandokar, Lead Analyst Published Aug 17, 2026, 1:34 PM UTC 1 min read

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Pokémon Officially Unveils New Dragonite Redesign for 30th Anniversary

Pokémon is officially shaking up one of its most recognizable Kanto classics thirty years after the franchise's debut. Screen Rant reported that a brand-new Dragonite redesign has been officially unveiled, giving fans a fresh look at the iconic Dragon-type as part of the ongoing 30th-anniversary celebrations.

Quick Facts

Event: Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Announcement: Official new Dragonite redesign
Reporting Date: August 17, 2026

Expanded 30th Anniversary Lineup

The Dragonite visual update arrives amid a massive wave of franchise announcements. While players continue waiting for more detailed information regarding Pokémon Winds & Waves and its box legendary leaks, a robust slate of projects has been confirmed to keep fans busy.

The anniversary lineup features the brand-new 30th Anniversary TCG set, alongside the return of FireRed & LeafGreen and the GameCube cult favorite Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness heading to the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Additionally, newer projects like Pokémon Pokopia and Pokémon Champions round out the current release roadmap.