Pokémon Day takes place on February 27 this year, made even more special with the ongoing 25th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise. Pokémon Day will kick of the year-long P25 Music program, featuring a virtual concert with… Post Malone?

Check out the teaser trailer above, which features the tattooed singer holding a pokéball amd getting, er, cartoonified at the end.

“It’s going to be a wild celebration of Pokémon’s 25 years, with lots of unexpected surprises in store,” states the announcement. “Make sure you stay tuned at the end of the concert for more thrilling P25 Music announcements.”

In related Pokémon 25th anniversary news, participating McDonald’s locations feature cards from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as a surprise gift, in every Happy Meal, from now through March 8.

The virtual concert starts at 7 pm Eastern/4 pm Pacific on Feb. 27. Find it on YouTube, Twitch, and the official Pokémon 25th Anniversary website.


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