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A number of reveals were shared during the closing ceremony of the Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco. They include updates for Pokémon Champions, Pokémon GO and the Pokémon TCG and the announcement of a new Pokémon movie! In case you missed it, Pokémon TCG Pocket also announced dual-type cards and Pokémon UNITE announced four ... Read more Source

Four new playable Pokémon have been announced for addition in Pokémon UNITE later this year: Morpeko, Toxtricity, Jolteon and Flareon. You can watch some of each Pokémon’s gameplay in the new trailer below. Morpeko, a Speedster character, will be released on September 4, with the Attacker character Toxtricity following it on September 24. Jolteon and ... Read more Source

New dual-type cards have been teased for mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket and will debut in October. A Psychic and Fighting-type Mega Mewtwo X ex card was shown off as an example. In addition, upcoming Fuecoco ex and Piplup ex cards were featured in the trailer, but are not dual type cards. Source

It’s the fourth week of the special four-week Paldea Power Play event and 7-Star Kingambit Tera Raid Battles are here, along with new mass outbreaks, in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. These events will be active until September 3, 2026, at 6:59 p.m. CDT. Kingambit Tera Raid Battles Dark Tera Type Kingambit can be found ... Read more Source

This is the last chance chance for fans to snag Pokémon Pokopia characters, backgrounds and frames from the Nintendo Switch Online app on the Nintendo Switch or Switch 2! These include characters from the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass. They can be used to create unique avatar combinations. These rewards will be available until Tuesday, September ... Read more Source

The next season in Pokémon GO has been announced as Twilight Trails and will run from September 8 at 10:00 a.m. to December 1, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. local time. It adds new Pokémon to the game, introduces new Mega Evolutions and brings new Max Battles. New Pokémon and Mega Evolutions coming to Pokémon GO ... Read more Source

Mewtwo will be making its debut in Pokémon Sleep and Mew will be especially helpful its upcoming event. To make sure all players are prepared, Mini Snapshot Surprise Missions will be coming in which you can befriend Mew and also encounter a variety of Psychic-type Pokémon that will also aid you during Mewtwo’s event. Mini ... Read more Source

The third week of the special four-week Paldea Power Play event and Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet players can now challenge Farigiraf in 7-Star Tera Raid Battles and find Girafarig and Farigiraf in mass outbreaks! These will run until Thursday, August 27, at 6:59 p.m. CDT. Farigiraf Tera Raid Battles Fairy Tera Type Farigiraf can ... Read more Source

The legendary Sunne Pokémon Solgaleo is officially playable in mobile and console multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) Pokémon UNITE today! It is a melee All-Rounder that doesn’t mind being in the thick of battle with the ability to boost its Defense and Sp. Defense while also dishing out damage. Solgaleo Ability and moves You can ... Read more Source

The mobile trading card game Pokémon TCG Pocket will be rolling out its next Themed Booster Pack, Team Rocket’s Ambition, on August 26 at 8:00 p.m. CDT. Players will be able to collect Team Rocket’s Pokémon cards and get other Team Rocket-themed game accessories. Team Rocket’s Ambition card previews Kanto’s legendary bird trio will all ... Read more Source

The latest animated POKÉTOON short has been released on YouTube, Murkrow and the Nighttime Adventure! It follows the story of Hiro, a boy who has lost his memory and his returning home. POKÉTOON is an anthology series that features short stories in the Pokémon world by various writers and animators. Source

Teased back in June, the Pokémon TCG expansion Mega Evolution—Delta Reign has been detailed ahead of its November 6 launch. Delta Reign is headlined by Mega Rayquaza, but also includes ex cards for powerful Mega Evolutions such as Mega Golurk, Mega Malamar and Mega Golisopod. Delta Reign will also include Legendary Stadium cards which are ... Read more Source

The third wave of Pokémon Pokopia avatar customizations are now available through the Nintendo Switch Online app on the the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 consoles. These include returning characters, backgrounds and frames; make sure to pick them up if you missed them last time! Characters currently available include a diving Ditto protagonist, Manaphy and ... Read more Source

In this recurring series, I’ll analyze the origins of Pokémon designs and their allusions to Mediterranean culture from Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. Shroodle Shroodle is a small, round Poison/Normal-type Pokémon whose name combines “shrew” and “doodle”. It has a large, dark-colored head with two large upper incisors. There’s a waft of fur on the top ... Read more Source

A Japanese plushie of the Mouse Pokémon Pawmi is up for grabs in our August giveaway, thanks to our website sponsor Meccha Japan! Want to win this energetic little pal? Learn how to below! Congratulations to milesprower for winning our July giveaway! August’s prize One lucky winner can receive a Banpresto Pawmi plushie from Japan! ... Read more Source

A new 4.1.0 update for Pokémon HOME is planned for October and will introduce support for Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, as well support the transfer of Pokémon caught in Safari Balls in Pokémon GO. The maximum number of storable Pokémon for Premium subscribers will also increase from 6,000 to 9,000 at no extra cost. ... Read more Source

Pokémon GO players who were disappointed they missed out on a perfect Mewtwo in New York are getting a chance to get their own through new free research! Plus, the Pokémon GO Fest 2026 concludes with a ‘Mega Finale’ weekend early next month! Celebrate Pokémon GO’s 10th anniversary with a perfect Mewtwo A new trailer ... Read more Source

The second set of Nintendo Switch Online rewards for Pokémon Pokopia are now available to claim for Platinum Points! These include new characters and returning characters, backgrounds and frames. To claim, open the Nintendo Switch Online app on the Switch or Switch 2 and navigate to the Missions & Rewards sections. Don’t miss your chance ... Read more Source

The Vast White Pokémon Reshiram has officially made its debut in Pokémon UNITE as the newest playable character! It is a ranged attacker that can pack a punch in mid-to-late-game battles. Reshiram’s basic attacks are powered up after it uses a move or after firing off two basic attacks. It also has an active ability, ... Read more Source

It’s time to dive in — Pokémon Pokopia has been updated and players can now start exploring and building underwater! The DLC Pokopia Expansion Pass is not required for that functionality, but the new area, Bubbly Basin, is only accessible to those who have bought the pass. To unlock the new Dive ability, you’ll need ... Read more Source

The Legendary Pokémon Mewtwo will be coming to Pokémon Sleep next month! Mew will also play special role in the event and a separate opportunity to befriend Mew ahead of Mewtwo’s arrival will be held in case players have not been able to add it to their roster yet. The Mewtwo event will be held ... Read more Source

A new event and a new Pokémon’s debut will be coming soon to Pokémon Sleep! The Summer Festival 2026 will begin on August 10 and it will also be the first time players can encounter Hawlucha in the game. Summer Festival event details The Summer Festival will be taking place in all areas from Monday, ... Read more Source

New 7-Star Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks will be coming to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet starting next month! Each week for four weeks, starting on the evening of Thursday, August 6, a new Tera Raid and Mass Outbreak will be taking place, headlined by Glimmora, Annihilape, Farigiraf and Kingambit. And one of these outbreaks ... Read more Source

In addition to the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass details, a new event has also been announced! The Fetching Scales for Feebas event will take place from August 13 at 5:00 a.m. until August 28 at 4:59 a.m. local time. Players can meet Feebas in front of a rebuilt Pokémon Center, excluding Bubbly Basin, who will ask ... Read more Source

The first section of Pokémon Pokopia‘s Expansion Pass will be launching on August 5, most likely alongside the new update that adds underwater exploration for all players! The initial DLC will add the Bubbly Basin town to the game, which includes new Pokémon to befriend, outfits and furniture. The August 5 release date was revealed ... Read more Source