Pokémon Sleep maintenance scheduled for Oct. 1 to improve game stability

Pokémon Sleep will undergo maintenance Oct. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to improve the game’s stability and support future development and operations. Players will be unable to access the game during the maintenance period, which is scheduled to last four hours. Source: Official Pokémon Sleep news

Pokémon GO Sandile Hatch Day features increased Shiny odds and Egg bonuses

Pokémon GO’s Sandile Hatch Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. local time, giving Trainers more opportunities to hatch Sandile from 2 km Eggs and encounter its Shiny form. The event will include double Hatch Candy, half Egg Hatch Distance, an increased chance of receiving 2 km Eggs … Continue reading Pokémon GO Sandile Hatch Day features increased Shiny odds and Egg bonuses

Pokémon GO City Safari Boston event postponed due to incoming storm

The Pokémon GO City Safari Boston event has been postponed because of the projected severity of an incoming storm in the Boston metropolitan area. Ticket sales are closed and Niantic said details about the rescheduled date and options for existing ticket holders will be announced as soon as possible. Trainers should monitor official Pokémon GO … Continue reading Pokémon GO City Safari Boston event postponed due to incoming storm

Pokémon GO adidas collaboration adds Lucario, avatar jacket and cap through limited-time research

Pokémon GO is teaming up with adidas for a limited-time global event that lets Trainers unlock new avatar items, including an adidas jacket and cap, through event-themed Timed Research. From Sept. 25, 2026, through Jan. 15, 2027, at 8 p.m. local time, Trainers can visit participating adidas stores and select retail locations worldwide, then open … Continue reading Pokémon GO adidas collaboration adds Lucario, avatar jacket and cap through limited-time research

Nintendo explains how Pokémon Pokopia and other game-key cards work on Switch 2

Nintendo has explained how game-key cards work on Nintendo Switch 2, using Pokémon Pokopia as an example of a game released in the format. Unlike standard physical game cards, game-key cards do not contain the full game and instead require an internet connection to download the necessary data after being inserted into the console. Once … Continue reading Nintendo explains how Pokémon Pokopia and other game-key cards work on Switch 2

Pokémon GO Tour 2027 will celebrate Alola in Kaohsiung, Los Angeles and worldwide

Pokémon GO Tour 2027 will celebrate the Alola region from Pokémon Sun, Pokémon Moon, Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon with in-person events in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, and Los Angeles, California, from Feb. 19-21, 2027. The global Pokémon GO Tour event will follow on Feb. 27-28, giving players worldwide a chance to join the Alola-themed … Continue reading Pokémon GO Tour 2027 will celebrate Alola in Kaohsiung, Los Angeles and worldwide

Pokémon TCG Pocket teases a rewind-themed announcement

Pokémon TCG Pocket appears to be teasing an upcoming announcement with a cryptic social media post telling players to get ready because it is “about to rewind.” The wording and rewind emoji may hint at a new Deluxe ex expansion revisiting previously released Pokémon TCG Pocket cards or themes, though no specific set has been … Continue reading Pokémon TCG Pocket teases a rewind-themed announcement

Pokémon GO Fall Marathon event debuts Bramblin and Super Max Mega Manectric

Pokémon GO’s Fall Marathon: Buddy Trek event will run from Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. through Oct. 19 at 8 p.m. local time, introducing Bramblin to the game through GO Pass tasks and Incense encounters. The event will also let trainers raise Mega Manectric to the new Super Max level, unlocking its Discharge+ Charged Attack … Continue reading Pokémon GO Fall Marathon event debuts Bramblin and Super Max Mega Manectric