Pokémon 30th anniversary campaign puts sleep in the spotlight with new content

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The Pokémon Company has revealed the next theme for its Pokémon 30th anniversary celebration, with “sleep” taking center stage in a new campaign announced Aug. 31, 2026. The Japanese-language announcement teases a variety of sleep-related Pokémon content, with fans invited to discover more through an accompanying video and a dedicated 30th anniversary website. The campaign … Continue reading Pokémon 30th anniversary campaign puts sleep in the spotlight with new content

Pokémon Sleep Partners With NOT A HOTEL for Stayable Poké Ball Experience

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Pokémon Sleep has teamed up with NOT A HOTEL for a special campaign featuring a real-life space inspired by a Poké Ball that fans can actually stay in. The Pokémon Sleep × NOT A HOTEL collaboration was announced Aug. 31, 2026, through the official Pokémon YouTube channel, inviting fans to experience a unique Pokémon-themed accommodation. … Continue reading Pokémon Sleep Partners With NOT A HOTEL for Stayable Poké Ball Experience

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Global Challenge Offers Premium Battle Pass and Ultra Balls

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Pokémon GO Fest 2026 continues with Mega Ascension and Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, giving Trainers more opportunities to battle Mega-Evolved Pokémon. Mega Ascension runs Aug. 31 through Sept. 4, followed by Mega Finale Sept. 5-6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. local time. Mega Mewtwo X will return to Mega Raids Sept. 5, … Continue reading Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale Global Challenge Offers Premium Battle Pass and Ultra Balls

Pokémon Champions Regulation Set M-C adds 26 new Pokémon, including Mega Lucario Z

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Nintendo of America has announced the next major Pokémon Champions update, with Regulation Set M-C launching September 8 at 6 p.m. PT and running through December 1 at 5:59 p.m. PT. The updated battle ruleset will introduce 26 new Pokémon, including Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, Mega Garchomp Z, Baxcalibur, and Rillaboom. Mega Lucario … Continue reading Pokémon Champions Regulation Set M-C adds 26 new Pokémon, including Mega Lucario Z

Play Nintendo launches Pikachu scavenger hunt across Pokémon games including Pokémon Pokopia, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Detective Pikachu Returns

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Play Nintendo has released a new Pokémon scavenger hunt video challenging viewers to find unusual Pikachu appearances across Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch games. Hosted by Jordan, the kid-friendly gameplay video features clues and memorable moments from Pokémon Pokopia, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Detective Pikachu Returns, with surprises including Ditto along the way as … Continue reading Play Nintendo launches Pikachu scavenger hunt across Pokémon games including Pokémon Pokopia, Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Detective Pikachu Returns

Morpeko joins Pokémon UNITE on September 4

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Morpeko is officially joining the Pokémon UNITE roster on Sept. 4, expanding the multiplayer battle arena’s lineup with the Electric- and Dark-type Pokémon. A new character spotlight from Pokémon UNITE showcases Morpeko ahead of its playable debut, offering a first look at the Pokémon in action as Trainers prepare to add it to their teams. … Continue reading Morpeko joins Pokémon UNITE on September 4

Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale global challenge offers Premium Battle Pass for 1 million check-ins

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Pokémon GO is launching a global challenge for Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, asking Trainers to work together toward 1 million check-ins during Mega Ascension and the event to unlock one Premium Battle Pass and 10 Ultra Balls. Players who check in at a community meetup each day during the events can also receive … Continue reading Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Mega Finale global challenge offers Premium Battle Pass for 1 million check-ins

2026 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony video now available

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The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released the full closing ceremony video from the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, which took place Aug. 28-30. The ceremony featured major announcements across Pokémon GO, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon: Wild Card and Pokémon Champions, including new details revealed during the conclusion of this year’s … Continue reading 2026 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremony video now available