Pokémon Sword and Shield turns 7 as Shigeru Ohmori reflects on Dynamax

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

Play Nintendo shares family-friendly Zelda: Ocarina of Time gameplay on Switch 2

Play Nintendo has released a family-friendly Let’s Play video of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, following Jordan as she begins her adventure on Nintendo Switch 2. The video visits Kokiri Forest, where she meets Navi and Saria, searches for rupees, finds a sword and shield, and explores the Great Deku Tree. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrli-KM58AM Source: … Continue reading Play Nintendo shares family-friendly Zelda: Ocarina of Time gameplay on Switch 2

Pokémon Masters EX teases next High Score Event for around January

The next Pokémon Masters EX High Score Event is expected to arrive around January, with Poison- and Rock-type Sync Pairs recommended for the challenge. The game’s Nov. 13 announcement encouraged players to strengthen eligible Sync Pairs ahead of the event, while noting that its timing and featured content may change. Source: Official Pokémon Masters EX … Continue reading Pokémon Masters EX teases next High Score Event for around January

Pokémon Champions Monthly Challenge Series November 2026 registration is open

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 must update game to claim refunds for unused paid gems

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

Mighty Kommo-o returns to Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in 7-star Tera Raids

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

Pokémon Sleep’s Good Sleep Day No. 41 features Mew and full-moon bonuses

Pokémon Sleep’s 41st Good Sleep Day event runs Nov. 23 at 4 a.m. through Nov. 26 at 3:59 a.m., bringing a special chance to encounter Mew and boosted appearances for Cleffa, Clefairy and Clefable. On Nov. 24, the full-moon event day, Drowsy Power and helper Pokémon Sleep EXP will be multiplied by three, with 1,000 … Continue reading Pokémon Sleep’s Good Sleep Day No. 41 features Mew and full-moon bonuses

Gigantamax Duraludon debuts as Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global begins

Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global is underway Nov. 14-15, featuring the global debut of Gigantamax Duraludon in six-star Max Battles. Trainers worldwide are also more than halfway toward a 500,000 check-in goal that will unlock a code for 10 Max Mushrooms, which double Pokémon’s damage in Max Battles during the event. The event runs from … Continue reading Gigantamax Duraludon debuts as Pokémon GO Wild Area: Global begins