PokémonXP attendees can earn My Nintendo Points and a Pokémon Pokopia pin with check-ins

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Fans attending PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco from Aug. 28-30 can collect exclusive Nintendo rewards by checking in with their Nintendo Account. Scanning a Nintendo Account QR code at a My Nintendo kiosk earns 100 My Nintendo Platinum Points, while checking in through the Nintendo Store app awards a Pokémon … Continue reading PokémonXP attendees can earn My Nintendo Points and a Pokémon Pokopia pin with check-ins

PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships officially underway in San Francisco, check out the opening cinematic and tune in to the official livestream feeds here

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PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships are now underway in San Francisco, California, bringing fans and top competitive players together for a packed Pokémon weekend from Aug. 28-30. The inaugural PokémonXP fan convention is taking place alongside the World Championships, offering workshops, panels and exclusive activities for Trainers, while the championship event features elite … Continue reading PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships officially underway in San Francisco, check out the opening cinematic and tune in to the official livestream feeds here

Pokémon Sleep adds Fitbit support for iOS devices

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Pokémon Sleep now allows iOS players to pair Fitbit devices and use tracked sleep data for sleep research, expanding a feature that was previously limited to Android users. The update went live Aug. 26, 2026, at 10 p.m. and lets players register eligible sleep data recorded through Fitbit after linking Pokémon Sleep with Apple Health. … Continue reading Pokémon Sleep adds Fitbit support for iOS devices

Tim Cook meets Pokémon team at Apple Park to discuss gaming with Pikachu in tow

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Apple CEO Tim Cook shared a lighthearted update from Apple Park, revealing that he met with the Pokémon team to introduce them to John and discuss gaming. Cook joked that the visit also included a request for Pikachu to stay out of Apple Park’s pond, although only two of the three planned tasks were accomplished. … Continue reading Tim Cook meets Pokémon team at Apple Park to discuss gaming with Pikachu in tow

Google Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep launches Sept. 15 with Pikachu design

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The Google Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep, a screenless wearable designed for sleep tracking, will launch Sept. 15 with a Pokémon Sleep-themed band and sleeping Pikachu label. The device can be paired with Pokémon Sleep to import tracked sleep data on both iOS and Android devices, although Android users must have Android 14 or … Continue reading Google Fitbit Air Special Edition Pokémon Sleep launches Sept. 15 with Pikachu design

Pokémon Center launches Worlds-themed bundles and 2026 Pokémon Worlds Pikachu coin

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Pokémon Center is celebrating the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP with new Worlds-themed bundles inspired by past World Champions, along with a limited-edition Pikachu coin available as a gift with qualifying purchases. Starting Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. PDT, shoppers who spend at least $50 on Pokémon Center can receive the 2026 Worlds Pikachu … Continue reading Pokémon Center launches Worlds-themed bundles and 2026 Pokémon Worlds Pikachu coin

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl clip features Wailord-shaped steamboat and Team Rocket

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The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released a new clip from Pokémon: Diamond and Pearl featuring an unusual Wailord-shaped steamboat and another bout of Team Rocket mischief. Titled “Steamboat Fun,” the clip was published Aug. 26 and offers fans a brief look at Ash, Dawn and Brock’s adventures aboard the aquatic-themed vessel as Team Rocket … Continue reading Pokémon Diamond and Pearl clip features Wailord-shaped steamboat and Team Rocket

Pokémon Chat Badges launch on Twitch with Pichu, Kanto starters and World Championships rewards

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Twitch has launched official Pokémon Chat Badges in partnership with The Pokémon Company International, giving viewers a limited-time collectible system featuring Pichu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. Starting Aug. 24, users can earn a free Pichu badge by watching qualifying content for 20 minutes per day across three days, while new or gifted subscriptions to qualifying … Continue reading Pokémon Chat Badges launch on Twitch with Pichu, Kanto starters and World Championships rewards