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

Apple and Pokémon launch Japan-exclusive gift card with Applin wallpapers

A special-edition Apple Gift Card featuring a Pokémon collaboration will be available at Apple Store locations in Japan from Nov. 16-30, 2026, with a limit of three cards per person while supplies last. Scanning the card’s QR code unlocks three exclusive wallpaper designs featuring an Applin pattern and illustrations of Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander and Squirtle. … Continue reading Apple and Pokémon launch Japan-exclusive gift card with Applin wallpapers

Pokémon and Duolingo tease collaboration set for Nov. 17

Pokémon and Duolingo have teased an upcoming collaboration, with Duolingo’s Nov. 17, 2026, date hint prompting Pokémon’s official account to respond with a lightning-themed post. Neither company has shared details about the project, but the teaser points to an announcement on Nov. 17. https://twitter.com/Pokemon/status/2121624588685807714 Source: The Pokémon Company and Duolingo

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 Horizons video highlights Roy and Liko’s battles across Seasons 1-3

The official Pokémon YouTube channel has released a Pokémon Horizons: The Series video compiling battles between Roy and Liko from the show’s first three seasons. Published Nov. 14, the feature revisits how the two Trainers’ battle strategies have developed since they first met. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGMDObpD7Es Source: The Pokémon Company

Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex League Battle Deck launches with Mega Starmie ex

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Greninja ex League Battle Deck launched Nov. 13, 2026, with a ready-to-play 60-card deck built around Mega Greninja ex and Mega Starmie ex. Mega Greninja ex’s Mortal Shuriken Ability can work with Mega Starmie ex’s Jetting Blow to spread damage and help secure multiple knockouts in a turn, while Surfing Beach … Continue reading Pokémon TCG Mega Greninja ex League Battle Deck launches with Mega Starmie ex

Pokémon Center’s 2026 holiday gift guide features 30 Pokémon gift ideas

The Pokémon Center has published its 2026 holiday gift guide, featuring 30 gift ideas as Pokémon celebrates its 30th anniversary. The picks span LEGO Pokémon sets, puzzles, Squishmallows and other plush, sleepwear, apparel, pet accessories, anniversary merchandise, holiday décor and stockings. Featured items include an Eevee LEGO set, a Pikachu, Fuecoco & Friends holiday puzzle, … Continue reading Pokémon Center’s 2026 holiday gift guide features 30 Pokémon gift ideas