WithPokemon’s25-year anniversary coming later this month, it looks as though the team behind the insanely popular Nintendo staple is looking to celebrate in style, with a range of events and rewards. OnPokemonday, which occurs on February 17,Post Malone will be hosting a virtual concert to celebrate the franchise, while McDonald’s is offeringPokemoncards in Happy Meals in accordance with the major milestone.

It seemsPokemon SwordandShieldfans will be getting their own in-game items, with players set to receive a newPikachuwith a unique ability it hasn’t had up to this point. Announced via a tweet on the official Play Pokemon Twitter, this new version of the iconic brand mascot will be able to use the sing attack, channeling a celebratory melody that can put other Pokemon to sleep.

As for how players can get access to the new Pikachu, the Twitter account claims more information is on its way soon, with February 25 supposedly bringing more information regarding how to access the singing pocket monster in their game. The news hasn’t exactly gone down well withPokemonfans, however, the likes of which have received a number of special event Pikachus in previous months. Some have even criticized the fact that the Pikachu doesn’t come with something unique, with the sing attack being a pretty standard move that Pokemon like Jigglypuff and Chansey can use in the base game.

Fans seemed to be expecting something different considering the series is approaching its 25th anniversary, with an array ofPikachu’s wearing Ash Ketchum’s various hatsfrom the anime dropping late last year. Regardless, it seems a singing Pikachu is the next in-game event players can look forward to, with Nintendo set to reveal more about the in-game gift closer to the officialPokemonday celebrations. If it’s anything like previous additional Pokemon, it will probably be redeemable via a code implemented at the game’s menu screen.

As forPokemon’swider plans for this year, the franchise will be welcoming a new game inNew Pokemon Snapthis April, which acts as a follow-up to the cult-classic spin-off that launched on Nintendo 64 back in 1999.New Pokemon Snapwill take players to a fresh region filled with Pokemon from several different regions, including Grookey, Torchic,and, of course, Pikachu. There are even theories that a brand newPokemonremake might emerge later this year, with fans speculating about a potential return ofDiamondandPealin the same vein asPokemon Omega RubyandAlpha Saphire.