Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield are celebrating their seventh anniversary, with Game Freak’s Shigeru Ohmori marking the occasion with artwork of Marnie and Gloria. Ohmori said Dynamax was conceived from the idea of making Pokémon appear larger when playing on a television, sharing the feature’s origin alongside his anniversary tribute. https://twitter.com/Shigeru_Ohmori/status/2121641857998553294 Source: Game Freak
Registration is open for the Pokémon Champions Monthly Challenge Series November 2026, with Single Battles under Regulation Set M-C running Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. PST through Nov. 22 at 5:59 p.m. PST. Players can enter through Battle > Online Competitions in-game until the competition ends. Trainers who complete at least three battles will qualify … Continue reading Pokémon Champions Monthly Challenge Series November 2026 registration is open
Pokémon UNITE players seeking refunds for unused paid gems must update the game before service ends March 23, 2027, according to guidance updated Nov. 12. The mobile version must be updated to version 1.25.1.2 or later, while the Nintendo Switch update will be announced separately. Refunds will cover only unused gems purchased with real money, … Continue reading Pokémon UNITE players must update game to claim refunds for unused paid gems
Kommo-o with the Mightiest Mark is appearing in 7-star black crystal Tera Raid Battles in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet from Nov. 13 at 12 a.m. UTC through Nov. 19 at 11:59 p.m. UTC. The powerful Pokémon has a Fighting Tera Type, and players can catch it only once per save file; those who caught it … Continue reading Mighty Kommo-o returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in 7-star Tera Raids
Nintendo will discontinue Google and Apple account sign-ins for Nintendo Accounts on Jan. 26, 2027, with the exact end time subject to change. Afterward, users also won’t be able to create Nintendo Accounts through Google or Apple, and the My Nintendo Platinum Points mission for linking a Google account will end. Nintendo Account holders should … Continue reading Nintendo will end Google and Apple sign-ins on Jan. 26, 2027
Nintendo’s 2026 Black Friday offers include a Nintendo Switch 2 and Mario Kart World bundle for $499.99, a $50 savings, available Nov. 22-Dec. 5 while supplies last. A second bundle with Nintendo Switch Sports Resort will sell for $529.99, a $27.98 savings. From Nov. 22-29, select physical games will be $20 off, including Donkey Kong … Continue reading Nintendo announces 2026 Black Friday deals on Switch 2 bundles and games
Players can add Shiny Xerneas to Pokémon Legends: Z-A using the Mystery Gift password CELEBRATE30TH, available until Jan. 7, 2027. To claim it, select Link Play from the main menu, choose Mystery Gift, then Get with Code/Password and enter the code before saving. The password also unlocks stylish furniture in Pokémon Pokopia, while Shiny Yveltal … Continue reading Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mystery Gift adds Shiny Xerneas, with Shiny Yveltal coming Dec. 10
Pokémon UNITE’s Echoes of Aeos update went live Nov. 12 at 4 a.m. UTC, adding a Unite Coin Exchange and Library feature alongside a Grand Shop sale and upcoming ranked matches. The patch boosts Dragonite, Vaporeon, Moltres and Goodra, while reducing the power of Toxtricity, Slowbro, Mewtwo X, Darkrai and Rapid Strike Urshifu; Chandelure also … Continue reading Pokémon UNITE Echoes of Aeos update adds Unite Coin Exchange and balance changes
