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Toyste Beach has 10 cards in the newest sets
Where Toyste Beach's work turns up across the most recent Japanese releases.RELEASE30th Celebration lands in 13 days
Every Japanese release confirmed inside the next 60 days.SET NEWSInside Start Deck 100 Battle Collection: 774 cards, 24 chase
What the catalog knows about Start Deck 100 Battle Collection, released 2025-12-19.DEEP DIVE5ban Graphics has 34 cards in the newest sets
Where 5ban Graphics's work turns up across the most recent Japanese releases.Paldea in Calamity: Resurrection - Pokémon Horizons Episode 153 Review - Seeing Stars
Pokémon Night Out LA concert to be livestreamed on Twitch and YouTube on October 24 at 7PM PDT — Obtain exclusive Twitch Drop rewards for Pokémon GO
Pokémon TCG Kyogre, Groudon and Giratina promo cards offered with $15 purchase
Pokémon TCG players can receive a promotional Kyogre, Groudon or Giratina card when spending at least $15 on Pokémon TCG products at participating retailers beginning Nov. 6, 2026, alongside the…
Pokémon GO lacks confirmed iPhone Duo optimization at launch
Apple’s iPhone Duo launched Oct. 23 in more than 70 countries and regions, with another 28 markets scheduled for Oct. 30, so its release is not worldwide all at once. Pokémon GO’s App Store version…
Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution—Delta Reign launches Nov. 6 with five products
The Pokémon TCG’s Mega Evolution—Delta Reign expansion arrives Nov. 6, 2026, with more than 135 cards and five products: a 36-pack Booster Display Box, a nine-pack Elite Trainer Box, an 11-pack…
Pokémon GO Halloween 2026 Part I adds costumed Pikachu, Zubat and Sinistea
Pokémon GO’s Halloween 2026 Part I event runs Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. through Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. local time, debuting Pikachu wearing a hat and capelet, Zubat wearing a top hat and Sinistea wearing a bow,…
Pokémon TCG retrospective spotlights Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet cards
A new Pokémon TCG retrospective video looks back at cards from the Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet series. The video also highlights cards featured in the Pokémon TCG collaboration with Santa…
Pokémon Center holiday plush collection adds Pikachu and Clodsire designs
Pokémon Center’s holiday plush collection is now available, featuring Pikachu dressed as a decorated tree, riding a Porygon-mobile, playing in the snow and enjoying a Tangela-shaped cookie. The…
Pokémon TV revisits Ash’s race to the Indigo Plateau in Pokémon: Indigo League
A new Pokémon TV clip revisits Ash’s journey to the Indigo Plateau in Pokémon: Indigo League, where he puts his Pokémon battle knowledge to the test as he pursues his goal of becoming a Pokémon…
Latest song from Pokémon × Hatsune Miku's Project VOLTAGE High ↑, “1996” by ryo from supercell, now available on YouTube
Aura Seeker, the next Japanese expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, officially revealed along with numerous cards featured in the set
The Revered Comapanions Attack! Pecharunt's Decision!! - Pokémon Horizons Episode 152 Review - Lousy Loyal Friends
Guide – Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises event in Pokémon Pokopia
With Halloween around the corner, plenty of games are getting into the spirit with Halloween-themed events, and Pokémon Pokopia is no different. The Pumpkaboo’s Sweet Surprises event is going on now,…
New Pokémon store scheduled to open in London by 2029, the first permanent physical Pokémon retail location outside Asia
Pokémon×Hatsune Miku's Project VOLTAGE High↑ is back, with “LEGENDS” by ryo (supercell) now available on YouTube — Next song “1996” releases tomorrow
Pokémon Sleep to undergo maintenance this week for Version 3.9.0 update — November updates to add new Ingredients, Recipes, and Sleep Style Dex Goal
Pokémon to receive permanent retail store in London by 2029
The Pokémon Company announced this morning that a permanent retail location for the franchise will be opening in London, UK soon. The first of many to expand beyond Asia, the store is planned to open…
Team Aqua and Team Magma Admins make their Pokémon Masters EX debuts alongside the Treasures of Ruin—Maxie and —Epilogue Story Events
Pokémon opening new stores outside of Asia, London location coming first
Pokémon has announced that their physical retail presence will finally be expanding outside of Asia, with London, UK, set to get the first store in 2029. The company says this will be “the first of…
Pokémon TCG Pocket – Pika! Pika! Pikachu Missions Guide
Not only is the Pokémon franchise celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, the Pokémon Trading Card Game is too! For Pokémon TCG Pocket, a special log in event celebrating the anniversary will be…
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour for Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user…
“Dual Fusion” expansion announced for Pokémon TCG Pocket, set to launch on October 28th 6pm PDT / October 29th 1am UTC — Introduces dual-typed Pokémon
Pokémon TCG Pocket Dual Fusion expansion reveals trailer and dual-type cards
A new expansion is dropping soon in Pokémon TCG Pocket — on October 28, Dual Fusion will arrive with new dual-type Pokémon cards! A trailer for the expansion and card previews have been shared ahead…
New Ranked Damage Super Sparring Event launches in Pokémon Masters EX, featuring battles against Hilbert, Brendan, and Serena
Pokémon GO’s Season of Twilight Trails’ Minior Showers: Orionids event guide
The Meteor Pokémon, Minior, is now available in Pokémon GO. There is a catch though, as Minior will be appear during Minior Showers events. These events will happen throughout the year and will…
Pokémon GO Raid Hour for Wednesday, October 21st, 2026
Raid Hour (also referred to as Legendary Raid Hour) started as an experiment in March 2019. Initially called Legendary Lunch Hour, Niantic set aside one hour on Wednesdays for Trainers to find 5-Star…
Pokémon GO Showcase Tuesday for Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
During Pokémon GO’s Season of Memories in Motion a new feature was introduced – Daily Discoveries. Each day of the week would have different events and/or perks (but only happening Sunday through…
VGC 2027 Nice Regional Championships Teams and Results
Acquire Charmander and Drampa promo cards, along with Skyla-themed accessories, in Pokémon TCG Pocket's newest Wonder Pick Event
Pokémon TCG Pocket Oct 2026 Producer Letter reveals upcoming changes to the game: 6-week release cycle, new mission rewards, new battle events, & more
Pokémon GO Max Mondays for Monday, October 19th, 2026
During the Pokémon GO’s Season of Max Out (Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024 to Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024), Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokémon were added to the game. This mechanic is part of Pokémon’s…
What’s October 2026’s Pokémon GO Research Breakthrough?
Every month, a Pokémon (or multiple Pokémon) are featured as a catch reward encounter when completing a Research Breakthrough in Pokémon GO. This feature was added to the game in April 2018 as part…
VGC 2027 Louisville Regional Championships Teams and Results
Mischievous Lacey Story Event returns to Pokémon Masters EX, alongside Seasonal Scouts featuring past Halloween-themed Sync Pairs
Pokémon GO’s Season of Twilight Trails’ Sandile Hatch Day event guide
For October’s Hatch Day event Sandile, the Desert Croc Pokémon, will be featured! Along with Sandile appearing in 2 km Eggs obtained during the event, Trainers can also enjoy egg hatching bonuses…
Four new Poké Lids to be installed in Okinawa Prefecture in Japan, featuring Ambassador Pokémon Growlithe
Mega Heatran ex and a Lebanne Supporter card among new Pokémon TCG cards revealed for the upcoming Gym Promo Card Pack 6 in Japan
Maxie debuts his Seasonal Sync Pair with Ting-Lu in Pokémon Masters EX in a new set of Seasonal Scouts
First look: 2026 Pokémon Center Japan holiday collection & Pokémon Legends: Z-A merch
Tonight the 2026 holiday Pokémon merchandise coming to the Japanese Pokémon Center has been revealed, as well as a new collection of merchandise inspired by Pokémon Legends: Z-A! 2026 Pokémon holiday…
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Mighty Metagross Tera Raid Battle guide
Raid Battles made the jump from Pokémon’s Generation VIII (Sword and Shield) to Generation IX (Scarlet and Violet). While similar, the big difference this time around is the Terastal phenomenon,…
Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Expansion Pass includes three waves, Wave 1 available now
New DLC is coming to Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. Separated into three waves, the new Expansion Pass will be available later tonight. Wave 1 (Four Weapons) gives you access to weapons themed after…
Beats Pill x Pokémon collaboration fully revealed, available October 15th
First teased by Beats a few days ago in a short video, the Beats x Pokémon collaboration has officially been revealed. The collaboration features just one product, a Beats Pill speaker featuring both…
Pokémon Sleep’s Halloween festivities revealed
A spooky celebration is taking place soon in Pokémon Sleep! From Monday, October 26, at 4:00 a.m. until Monday, November 2, at 3:59 a.m. local time, players will be able to join in the 2026 Halloween…
Pokémon GO Spotlight Hour for Thursday, October 15th, 2026
Initially announced on January 31st, 2020, Niantic announced it would begin testing new types of events during February 2020 – Pokémon Spotlight Hour and Mystery Bonus Hour. After testing and user…
Jolteon and Flareon arrive in Pokémon UNITE
The missing Eevee-lutions, Jolteon and Flareon, have finally come to Pokémon UNITE as playable characters! Players can claim both for free for a limited time; one Jolteon & Flareon Unite License…
Pokémon GO reveals additional Halloween celebrations, quality-of-life updates
The Halloween celebrations don’t end on October 31st… at least in Pokémon GO! Following part I, the Halloween 2026 Part II will run from Sunday, November 1, at 10:00 a.m. to Thursday, November 5,…
Spooky festivities and Gigantamax Duraludon are headed to Pokémon GO!
New costumed Pokémon are headed to Pokémon GO for Halloween and Gigantamax Duraludon will debut as part of the upcoming Pokémon GO Wild Area events. Halloween 2026 Part I event details Costumed…
Pokémon HOME adds FireRed and LeafGreen support and more (full patch notes)
The Pokémon storage app Pokémon HOME has been updated to version 4.1.0 which adds support for the Nintendo Switch re-releases of Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, as well as the ability to…
Redeem a new Pokémon Pokopia Mystery Gift code for furniture!
Players can now redeem a new limited-time Mystery Gift code to receive furniture in Pokémon Pokopia! The code D1VE1NTHESEA will be active until February 29, 2028, and grants a Resort sofa, Resort…