2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show airs ahead of Worlds

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The official Pokémon YouTube channel is streaming the 2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show, bringing competitive insights, interviews and discussion ahead of this year’s event. Hosted by Adam Watson and Rachel “Seltzer” Quirico, the show features experts covering Pokémon VGC, TCG, GO and UNITE, along with competitor interviews with Francesco Pio Pero, Liam Halliburton, Beelzeboy … Continue reading 2026 Pokémon World Championships Preview Show airs ahead of Worlds

Nintendo references Pokémon Gold and Silver in new Pokémon Pokopia post

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Nintendo of America has referenced Pokémon Gold and Silver through a new Pokémon Pokopia post on social media, using the line “Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, the other is gold.” The Aug. 19 post also directs fans to recreate memorable moments in Pokémon Pokopia, specifically highlighting the connection to the … Continue reading Nintendo references Pokémon Gold and Silver in new Pokémon Pokopia post

Pokémon Scarlet and Violet add Mighty Mark Farigiraf Tera Raid event

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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players can take on a powerful Fairy-type Farigiraf in black crystal Tera Raid Battles as part of a limited-time Paldea event running from Aug. 21 through Aug. 27, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. The event’s Farigiraf carries the Mightiest Mark and can be caught once per save data, while additional battles remain … Continue reading Pokémon Scarlet and Violet add Mighty Mark Farigiraf Tera Raid event

New POKÉTOON short follows Murkrow and a boy searching for lost memories

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The latest POKÉTOON short, “Murkrow and the Nighttime Adventure,” is now available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel, following a boy named Hiro as he returns home with no memory of his past. A mysterious Murkrow wearing a familiar pendant appears in his bedroom, prompting Hiro to investigate as fragments of his memories begin to … Continue reading New POKÉTOON short follows Murkrow and a boy searching for lost memories

Game Freak reveals Pokémon Champions development stories in Secret Base episode

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Game Freak has released Game Freak Secret Base #60, the first installment of a new development stories feature focused on Pokémon Champions. The Aug. 20, 2026 episode goes behind the scenes with members of the development team, offering new details about the upcoming Pokémon game’s world setting and the development process behind its creation. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_L8vxG68-Bc … Continue reading Game Freak reveals Pokémon Champions development stories in Secret Base episode

Mischievous Whimsicott disrupts Mabosstiff’s babysitting duties in new POKÉTOON Pokémon clip

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The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released “Mischievous Whimsicott? Not on Mabosstiff’s Watch!,” a new animated POKÉTOON short featuring Mabosstiff as it tries to protect its family while babysitting. The peaceful day takes an unexpected turn when a mischievous Whimsicott suddenly arrives, putting Mabosstiff’s patience and protective instincts to the test as it attempts to … Continue reading Mischievous Whimsicott disrupts Mabosstiff’s babysitting duties in new POKÉTOON Pokémon clip

Pokémon Stadium games among Nintendo 64 classics available with Switch Online Expansion Pack

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Nintendo is highlighting the Nintendo 64 – Nintendo Classics library available through a Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack membership, including Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2 for fans looking to revisit the classic Pokémon games on modern Nintendo hardware. The service gives subscribers access to a selection of Nintendo 64 titles on Nintendo Switch … Continue reading Pokémon Stadium games among Nintendo 64 classics available with Switch Online Expansion Pack

The Duskbloods network test begins Aug. 21 with five online sessions

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The Duskbloods will hold its limited network test on Nintendo Switch 2 beginning Aug. 21, 2026, giving selected players an early opportunity to test the FromSoftware multiplayer game before release. The test will feature five four-hour sessions running through Aug. 23, with up to eight players able to participate in each multiplayer match. The network … Continue reading The Duskbloods network test begins Aug. 21 with five online sessions