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Ultra League, Master League: Mega Edition and Retro Cup: Great League Edition with 4× Stardust from win rewards now underway as part of Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League: Twilight Trails until September 29 at 1 p.m. PT

Posted on September 22, 2026September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

Pokémon GO Battle League: Twilight Trails is now underway, introducing Mega Evolution to GO Battle League alongside a new Season of competitive formats, rewards and move updates. The new season also adds a series of limited cups and returning leagues through Dec. 1, while Mega-Evolved Pokémon will receive temporary CP reductions in the Great League: … Continue reading Ultra League, Master League: Mega Edition and Retro Cup: Great League Edition with 4× Stardust from win rewards now underway as part of Pokémon GO’s GO Battle League: Twilight Trails until September 29 at 1 p.m. PT

Pokémon partners with European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

The Pokémon Company International and the European Space Agency are teaming up for World Space Week 2026, beginning Oct. 4, with a collaboration designed to spotlight ESA space exploration missions and inspire future generations of explorers. French astronaut Sophie Adenot helped launch the partnership after taking a special Pikachu plush to the International Space Station … Continue reading Pokémon partners with European Space Agency for World Space Week 2026

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign reveals Heat Rotom ex, Groudon and more

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

Pokémon has revealed several new cards from the upcoming Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign expansion, including Heat Rotom ex, Groudon, Kommo-o, Delibird and Zinnia’s Trust ahead of the set’s release on Nov. 6, 2026. Heat Rotom ex has 190 HP and features Rewarm, which deals 30 damage for each Basic Fire Energy in the discard … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign reveals Heat Rotom ex, Groudon and more

Pokémon shares official clip of Ash catching Bulbasaur in the Indigo League

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released a new clip from Pokémon: Indigo League showing the memorable moment when Ash catches Bulbasaur. In the scene, Bulbasaur agrees to join Ash’s team only after challenging him to a Pokémon battle, setting the stage for the Grass-type Pokémon to become one of Ash’s early companions during his … Continue reading Pokémon shares official clip of Ash catching Bulbasaur in the Indigo League

Pokémon GO World Space Week 2026 event adds Astronaut Pikachu

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

Pokémon GO will celebrate World Space Week 2026 with the debut of Astronaut Pikachu, a new costumed Pokémon that will be available from Oct. 4 at 12 a.m. through Oct. 10 at 11:59 p.m. local time. Astronaut Pikachu will appear in one-star raids and can also be encountered by completing free Timed Research, with Shiny … Continue reading Pokémon GO World Space Week 2026 event adds Astronaut Pikachu

Pokémon Masters EX brings back Gloria (Anniversary 2025) and Cinderace in EX Master Fair

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

Pokémon Masters EX has brought back 5★ Gloria (Anniversary 2025) & Cinderace in a limited-time EX Master Fair Scout running from Sept. 20 at 11 p.m. PT through Oct. 2 at 10:59 p.m. PT. The EX Master Sync Pair is joined by Fair-Exclusive Sync Pairs 5★ Blue (Classic) & Aerodactyl and 5★ Selene (Alt.) & … Continue reading Pokémon Masters EX brings back Gloria (Anniversary 2025) and Cinderace in EX Master Fair

Nintendo Virtual Boy travel glasses case now available for Nintendo Switch Online members

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Editorial Team

The Nintendo Classics – Virtual Boy Travel Glasses Case is now available exclusively to paid Nintendo Switch Online members through My Nintendo. The collectible Virtual Boy glasses case features the classic Virtual Boy logo and is designed to protect eyewear while traveling or serve as a display item for Nintendo fans. Eligible members can redeem … Continue reading Nintendo Virtual Boy travel glasses case now available for Nintendo Switch Online members