Splatoon’s next Splatfest will pit Pokémon Red versus Pokémon Blue in North America and Europe.

According to the official Splatoon Tumblr, the Pokémon-inspired Splatfest begins February 19 at 10:00 pm PT and runs through February 20, ending at 10:00 pm PT.


The special Pokémon event will take place simultaneously around the world, but players will still be matched up within their regions. That just means Japanese players will get to choose between Pokémon Red and Green, since those were the versions released in Japan as opposed to Red and Blue in other regions.

Recently, Nintendo revealed Splatoon sales are still going strong. To date, Splatoon 4.06 million units since it launched last May.

In related news, evidence suggests Splatoon’s Squid Sisters Callie and Marie might be getting their own amiibo.