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Mega Zeraora was revealed this week, making its debut in the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC: Mega Dimension

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A

• A brand-new Mega-Evolved Pokémon was announced yesterday for the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC Mega Dimension. Mega Zeraora will be making its debut in this expanded story on December 10th, 2025.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

• A new Mega Pidgeot ex Drop Event launched on November 18th, 2025, adding five new Promo-B cards, including Petilil, Froakie, Luxray, Pidgey, and Mega Pidgeot ex. New missions for the Drop Event reward the player with Promo-B packs, as well as exchange tickets that can be traded for additional Promo-B packs containing the Drop Event promotional cards. This event runs until November 28th, 2025.

Source: In-game news

GENERAL

• Pokémon has announced a new tabletop board game, Pokémon GOITA, which will be released in Japan for ¥2,970 on December 18th, 2025. A free mobile app for the game is also in development and will be released in December.

Source: Pokémon

Downloadable content for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, "Mega Dimension", will release on December 10th, 2025

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A

• A new trailer for Mega Dimension has been released, confirming the DLC's December 10th, 2025 release date. In Mega Dimension, the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa uses its portals to bring the cast of Legends: Z-A to another dimension that is home to Alpha Pokémon above Level 100, many returning older Pokémon that were not present in the base game, and several new Mega Evolutions, including Mega Raichu X, Mega Raichu Y, Mega Chimecho, and Mega Baxcalibur. Baxcaliburite will release as a prize in Season 4's Online Ranked Battles. Additional news about Mega Dimension will be released on November 19th, 2025.

Source: Pokémon

• An extra mission, Shine Bright Like a Gemstone, released on November 6th, 2025, through Mystery Gift. This free download gives players the Diancite hold item, and opens a mission after completing the main storyline in which Emma and her Espurr, Mimi, lead the player to an encounter with a Level 70 Diancie. Diancie must be captured to complete the mission, and the player can battle Diancie repeatedly until successfully capturing the Mythical.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON POKOPIA

• The release date for the new life-simulation spinoff game, Pokopia, has been announced as March 5, 2026. The title will be released exclusively for the Nintendo Switch 2 as a Game Key Card, requiring 10 GB of free space on the player's Nintendo Switch 2. Pre-orders for Pokopia are available now.

Source: Pokémon

• New details have been shared today on the upcoming Pokémon Pokopia, a relaxing life simulation game, releasing on March 6th, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2. A new trailer released today sharing an in-depth look at this title, showcasing how Ditto, the character you control throughout the game, can copy the abilities of other Pokémon and use them to traverse and improve the world you play in. With the help of Professor Tangrowth, players can create a utopia where Pokémon and humans can live together. Other new "mysterious" Pokémon will make their debut in Pokémon Pokopia, including a Pikachu with drooping ears called Peakychu, a Snorlax which has moss growing all over its body called Mosslax, and Smearguru, a vibrantly coloured Smeargle.

Source: Pokémon, Extended Trailer

POKÉMON GO

• Pokémon Go has announced the dates for next season's Community Days. As is tradition, December's Community Day is a two-day recap event in which all Community Day spotlight Pokémon from 2025 will be featured again, with some species featured on December 6th, 2025, and others on December 7th, 2025. Next season's Community Day Classic occurs on Sunday, January 4th, 2026, with January's Community Day taking place on Sunday, January 18th, 2026, and February Community Day on Sunday, February 1st, 2026. It is not yet known what the featured Pokémon will be on these later three Community Days.

Source: Pokémon Go blog

GENERAL

• PokéPark KANTO's grand opening date has been announced as Thursday, February 5th, 2026. The attraction is a 26,000 square meter Pokémon-themed amusement park, located within Yomiuriland in Tama Hills, Tokyo. Two types of tickets for the park will go on sale on November 21st, 2025: the Trainer's Pass allows access to the Pokémon Forest area of the park, the Town Pass allows access to the Sedge Town area of the park, and the Ace Trainer's Pass allows access to both.

Source: Pokemon

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and Pokémon Sword & Shield continue to sell into the Nintendo Switch 2 generation

GENERAL

• Nintendo has updated their Top Selling Title Sales Units information, reflecting software sales as of September 30th, 2025. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet have now sold a total of 27.61 million copies (up from 26.79 million in May), while Pokémon Sword & Shield have sold 26.96 million (up from 26.72 million in May).

Source: Nintendo

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A

• Season 2 of Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battles will begin on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025, and run until Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. During Season 2, players can earn the exclusive Delphoxite, which allows Delphox to Mega Evolve into Mega Delphox, by achieving Rank S in Online Ranked Battles. Season 1's Mega Stone reward, Greninjite, will also return as a prize for players who reach Rank Y in Online Ranked Battles. Other rewards for ranking up include Dream Balls, Bottle Caps, Gold Bottle Caps, Seeds of Mastery, and Big Nuggets.

Source: Pokemon

POKÉMON TCG

• Pre-release events for the newest set, Phantasmal Flames, began on October 31st, 2025, at participating Play! Pokémon locations. Phantasmal Flames will release at retail stores on November 14th, 2025, and features many more Pokémon ex cards, including Mega Charizard X, Mega Gengar, Mega Diancie, and Mega Lopunny. Participating retailers will offer stamped promotional cards with a $15 purchase of TCG products: Suicune from GameStop in the US and EB Games in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand; Reshiram from Hot Topic and Barnes & Noble in the US; and Genesect from Best Buy in the US and JB Hi-Fi in Australia and New Zealand.

Source: Pokemon.com Product Showcase, Stamped Promo Cards

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

• Multiple smaller events launched alongside the release of Mega Rising on October 30th, 2025, including the First Anniversary Celebration Campaign, which offers several missions for players to complete to earn a Mega Evolution-themed emblem, backdrop, cover, card sleeves, coin, and playmat, along with various rewards such as Pack and Wonder Pick Hourglasses. A PROMO Reissue Event also launched on October 30th, 2025, allowing players to complete Wonder Picks and Drop Events to earn many of the Promo-A cards released in the previous year.

Source: In-game news

POKÉMON MASTERS EX

• Starting on October 31st, 2025, Chapter 7 of the Arceus arc has been added to the main story, featuring 5★ Arc Suit Blue & Pidgeot. Penny can also be invited to the Trainer Lodge through the Monthly Poké Fair Scout if the player previously teamed with Penny & Sylveon.

Source: Arceus arc Chapter 7, Monthly Poké Fair Scout

Pokémon Legends Z-A sold 5.8 million copies during its first four days on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

POKÉMON LEGENDS Z-A

• The Pokémon Company have confirmed that 5.8 million units of the game sold in its first four days on sale, almost half of which were on Nintendo Switch 2.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

• A new video highlighting the success of Pokémon TCG Pocket’s first year, has been released. The video confirms the title has received over 150 million downloads, and over 12 billion battles, 96 million trades, and 490 million showcases since it launched a year ago.

Source: YouTube

• A reminder that a new expansion to the Pokémon TCG Pocket app has now been released titled Mega Rising. The expansion features three booster packs: Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria, with lots of great new Mega Evolution ex cards, and beautiful illustrated cards such as a cute Growlithe card. Additionally, beginning October 31st, 2025, accessories featuring Mega Blaziken will be obtainable in-game. Check the in-game news for further information.

Source: Pokémon

• A new update for the game is now available, adding a Share Feature to the game, allowing players to give ♦–♦♦♦♦ rarity cards to friends (one to each friend per day). There is also an expanded range of tradable cards, allowing for trades of ★★ and Shiny 1–Shiny 2 rarity cards, in addition to ♦–♦♦♦♦ and ★ rarity cards.

• An improved Wonder Pick feature will now show cards from the latest expansion more frequently, and the number of cards currently owned by the player will be displayed on each card in Wonder Pick. Finally, there are many in-app events currently taking place. Full details can be found in the link below.

Source: Pokémon

• The official Pokémon TCG Pocket account on Twitter has shared an update on Card Dex Registration, and described how they plan to update cards that are registered in the card dex. In the future, cards which appear in multiple booster packs will be registered in the card dex for all corresponding booster packs. Any cards obtained already will be automatically registered in every applicable card dex retroactively. This update is planned for release after Summer 2026.

Source: Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pokémon Legends Z-A players can get a Ralts and Gardevoirite stone until February 28th, 2026

POKÉMON LEGENDS Z-A

• Players who purchase Pokémon Legends: Z-A before February 28th, 2026, can obtain a Ralts holding a Gardevoirite stone. Simply navigate to the in-game Mystery Gift feature, and choose "Get via Internet".

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

• A new expansion is coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket in the form of Mega Rising, which launches on October 29th, 2025. Three booster packs featuring Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria (which are also ex cards within the set) will include many new Mega Pokémon ex cards, such as Mega Pinsir ex, and Mega Absol ex.

Source: Pokémon

Pokémon Legends Z-A released worldwide today, on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2

POKÉMON LEGENDS: Z-A

• The latest title in the Pokémon video game series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, was released today on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. If you’re planning to pick it up, be sure to let us know what you think of it at our community forum!

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON ANIME

• Pokémon Horizons Season 3: Rising Hope will be released on BBC iPlayer in the UK on October 27th, 2025, and on Netflix in the United States on January 6th, 2026.

Source: Pokémon, Pokémon

POKÉMON GO

• The new Weekly Challenges feature launched in Pokémon GO on October 13th, 2025. Players can join up to three other Trainers from across the world each week to complete a challenge, earn rewards, and increase their friendship levels with their group. A new weekly challenge will be posted every Sunday at 17:00 PDT.

Source: Pokémon GO

• Pokémon GO's new levelling system, which rebalances Trainer levels beyond level 23, is now rolling out as of October 15th, 2025.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

• A new Wonder Pick Event launched on October 13th, 2025, adding new Shaymin and Absol Promo-A cards, Wonder Pick missions, and items based on Professor Oak in the Wonder Pick Event Shop. This event runs until September 23rd, 2025.

Source: In-game news

• The Official Pokémon Youtube released a short trailer announcing new features to TCG Pocket, including a new card sharing feature, an increased range of tradable cards, an increased chance for players to find cards they don’t already own from Wonder Picks, and card Flairs being obtained automatically without consuming Shinedust.

Source: Youtube

GENERAL

• The NHK Symphony Orchestra has announced the NHK Symphony Orchestra x Pokémon Classical Concert Tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon franchise with four tour dates across Japan between August 21st and August 24th, 2026.

Source: NHKSO Tokyo

• The Pokémon Center website is now available in Germany, which soft launched this morning

Source: Pokémon Center Germany

POKÉMON LEGENDS Z-A

• A new six minute commercial advertising Pokémon Legends: Z-A has been released. Legends: Z-A releases worldwide on October 16th, 2025.

Source: Nintendo of America

SCARLET & VIOLET

• GameStop has announced a second wave of code cards for Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon is now available in US stores as of October 4th, 2025, while supplies last. Shiny Koraidon and Miraidon code cards are also available now at Intertoys in the Netherlands, GamePlanet in Mexico, and Smyths Toys Superstore in Germany.

Source: GameStop, Intertoys, Gameplanet, Serebii

POKÉMON GO

• Pokémon Go has announced an upcoming Legends: Z-A event, starting on October 16th, 2025, and running until October 20th, 2025. Trainers will receive a free Timed Research that allows an encounter with one of the Z-A starters (Chikorita, Totodile, or Tepig), new Lumiose City Avatar items will be available in the game shop, Mega Raids will be more common, and Meganium, Feraligatr and Emboar can learn their legacy moves Frenzy Plant, Hydro Cannon, or Blast Burn through evolution or by using a Charged TM during the event.

Source: Pokémon GO

TCG POCKET

• A Drop Event featuring various new Promo-A cards, including Raichu ex, launched on October 6th, 2025, and runs until October 16th, 2025.

Source: In-game news

• A new event is giving out code cards for 24 Pack Hourglasses starting on October 24th, 2025, and running while supplies last. Participating stores include GameStop, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble and Five Below in the United States, EB Games in Canada, and EB Games and JB HIFI in Australia and New Zealand. Code cards are not redeemable in the app itself, but on the game's dedicated code redemption webpage.

Source: Pokémon, Redemption Page

A commercial for Pokémon Legends Z-A has been released, ahead of its release on October 15th, 2025

POKÉMON LEGENDS Z-A

A commercial for Pokémon Legends Z-A was shown this week, ahead of the game’s release later this month. You can check it out here.

Source: Nintendo

SCARLET & VIOLET

Shiny Koraidon and Shiny Miraidon are now available to obtain from participating stores globally, starting September 26th until October 15th, 2025. Here are the following locations courtesy of Serebii.net:

United States: GameStop
Canada and Australia: EB Games
Chile: We Play
Mexico: Liverpool Stores

Some stores will require players to bring a Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2, and show your home screen to prove you own the games, including the following:

Japan: Pokémon Center
South Korea: Nintendo-approved stores
France: Micromania
Spain: GAME
Italy: GameLife

More dates may be added for other countries which haven’t received the offer, such as the United Kingdom.

Source: Serebii, Pokémon

Sign-ups for the Terastal Crescendo Online Competition have begun, and are open until October 12th, 2025. This contest consists of Double Battles, and players will take a team of just two Pokémon, one of which must be Koraidon or Miraidon.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

The game has received a monthly refresh, with additions to the Premium Shop, such as an Entei ex promo card, and Lillie cosmetic items.

Source: In-game news

POKÉMON MASTERS EX

Perrin and the Diamond Clan event adding Perrin & Growlithe, Arezu & Hisuian Lilligant, and Mai & Munchlax launches on September 29th, 2025.

Source: Pokémon Masters

POKÉMON SLEEP

A new area, Amber Canyon, is being added to Pokémon Sleep on November 6th, 2025, which can be unlocked after reaching 450 sleep styles.

Source: Pokémon Sleep

POKÉMON UNITE

Mega Lucario debuted in Pokémon UNITE on September 28th, 2025, with Mega Charizard X set to debut on October 24th, 2025. To celebrate the introduction of Mega Lucario, a special event will take place between October 3rd and October 27th, 2025, where you can complete designated missions to earn the Unite license for this Pokémon.

Source: Pokémon

The Pokémon Center Kagawa store will open on October 24th, 2025

GENERAL

More music from Project Voltage, a collaboration between Pokémon and Hatsune Miku, has been released. The track "OOPArts" by NILFRUITS was made to celebrate Pokémon Black & White's 15th anniversary.

Source: Project VOLTAGE

A brand-new Pokémon Center Kagawa is due to open on October 24th, 2025. The Kagawa store features Pokémon mascots Slowpoke and Pikachu, and will sell exclusive branded merchandise featuring the two Pokémon available upon opening.

Source: Pokémon

Pokémon will be collaborating with The Natural History Museum in London with a pop-up shop next year, between January 26th and March 22nd, 2026. The temporary store will sell a variety of products, including an exclusive plush! Free tickets will be required to access the pop-up shop; they will be available online from October 1st, 2025.

Sources: Pokémon, Natural History Museum

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution and Pokémon TCG Pocket Experience is coming to Westfield London in Shepherd's Bush, London, from October 3rd to October 5th, 2025. Attendees can get their pictures taken with the Mega Lucario and Mega Gardevoir statues, check out dynamic displays showing off the latest Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, and participate in a stamp rally where they can obtain a Pokémon TCG Fun Pack and a double-sided poster. This event also celebrates the first anniversary of Pokémon TCG Pocket with digital murals and demo stations to experience opening booster packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON TCG POCKET

A new Booster Pack is coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket, called Deluxe Pack: ex Booster Pack, for a limited time. For one month between September 30th and October 30th, 2025, players will be able to obtain cards from many previous booster packs, ranging from Genetic Apex to Wisdom of Sea and Sky. Each pack will contain four cards, of which one card will be guaranteed of ♦♦♦♦ rarity or higher. Select cards will feature parallel foil designs or entirely new illustrations.

A trailer which released alongside the announcement, confirmed that Deluxe Pack: ex booster packs will be available again in the future.

Source: Pokémon

SCARLET & VIOLET

The Shiny Chi-Yu distribution has begun. Chi-Yu is the fourth and final member of the Treasures of Ruin to be released via Mystery Gift, with Tera Shard Sets also available. If you missed out on the last three, they are still currently available. Be quick though, as this distribution only lasts until September 30th, 2025.

Source: Pokémon

POKÉMON GO

The Pokémon GO Tour is returning from February 20th to February 22nd, 2026. The two locations for next year's tour will be in Tainan, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California. A two-day global celebration event will follow this on February 28th and March 1st, 2026. More details will be shared from the company at a later date.

Source: Pokémon GO