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
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
Pokémon Masters EX has brought back the special sync pair event featuring Riley and Lucario, giving players another chance to team up with the Steel-type specialist and earn event rewards. The event began Aug. 19, 2026, at 11 p.m. PT and will run through Sept. 29 at 10:59 p.m. PT, with players able to participate … Continue reading Pokémon Masters EX brings back Riley and Lucario in special sync pair event
The Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign expansion launches worldwide Nov. 6, 2026, bringing Mega Rayquaza ex back to the TCG for the first time since XY—Ancient Origins alongside Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex and Mega Golisopod ex. The set introduces Legendary Stadiums, a new feature that combines two Stadium cards to create … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Delta Reign launches Nov. 6 with Mega Rayquaza ex
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
The Pokémon Center has unveiled its 2026 Halloween collection, featuring seasonal decorations, drinkware, apparel and accessories inspired by Pokémon including Cubone, Espeon, Umbreon, Mimikyu, Snorlax and Ditto. Highlights include stone-look resin yard statues, a Mimikyu light-up figure, a Pumpkin Umbreon ceramic tea light holder, Snorlax and Umbreon mugs and a Ditto ceramic candy bowl, while … Continue reading Pokémon Center launches 2026 Halloween collection with spooky decor and apparel
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
Lugia and Ho-Oh are joining the Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration expansion when it launches Sept. 16, 2026, with new cards showcasing the Johto Legendary Pokémon in dramatic scenes. Lugia’s card by Kazuki Minami depicts the Diving Pokémon battling through heavy rain and features the 250-damage Elemental Blast attack, which requires Energy to be … Continue reading Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration reveals new Lugia and Ho-Oh Cards
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