Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Kingambit Tera Raid event brings Mightiest Mark challenge to Paldea

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players can take on a powerful Kingambit in special black crystal Tera Raid Battles from Aug. 28 through Sept. 3 at 11:59 p.m. UTC. The event Kingambit has a Dark Tera Type and the Mightiest Mark, making it a formidable challenge for teams of Trainers, while a separate series of mass … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Kingambit Tera Raid event brings Mightiest Mark challenge to Paldea

Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tin launches with three Mega Pokémon promos

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The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tin launches Aug. 28, 2026, giving players a choice between foil promo cards featuring Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex or Mega Feraligatr ex. Each tin also includes four Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs, offering additional opportunities to expand collections from the special expansion. The tins are … Continue reading Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes Tin launches with three Mega Pokémon promos

Pokémon Sleep New Moon Day #17 will feature Mew and Darkrai encounters

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Pokémon Sleep’s New Moon Day #17 event will run across all areas from Sept. 10 at 4 a.m. to Sept.13 at 3:59 a.m., with the new moon falling on Sept. 11. During the three-day event, Mythical Pokémon Mew and Darkrai will have special appearance rates regardless of sleep type, while Pokémon will be less likely … Continue reading Pokémon Sleep New Moon Day #17 will feature Mew and Darkrai encounters

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

Pokémon TCG Pocket Team Rocket’s Ambition expansion is now available

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’s Team Rocket’s Ambition expansion is now available, adding new Team Rocket-themed Pokémon cards, villainous artwork and special Team Rocket Trainer cards to the mobile game. The expansion also brings new Team Rocket-themed covers and backdrops featuring the organization’s Boss and Persian, which will be available Aug. 31. The Great Puzzle … Continue reading Pokémon TCG Pocket Team Rocket’s Ambition expansion is now available

Pokémon GO Phantump Catch Mastery event brings Shiny encounters and bonuses Sept. 26

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Pokémon GO will host the Phantump Catch Mastery event on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time, with Phantump featured in Field Research, free Timed Research and paid Timed Research alongside an increased chance of encountering Shiny Phantump. Trainers will receive 2× XP and increased Candy for catching Pokémon with … Continue reading Pokémon GO Phantump Catch Mastery event brings Shiny encounters and bonuses Sept. 26