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Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Annihilape Raid and Outbreak + Pokémon Champions - Worlds Stream Gift & Online Competition + Pokémon Masters EX - Team MZ Joins the Fray

14-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 11:40 BST
Edit @ 03:00: Pokémon Champions | edit @ 05:55: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 06:00: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 06:04: Pokémon Champions Gift | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 11:40: Episode Details

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is Part 2 of the Paldea Power Play event and is the Mighty Annihilape event. This event has Annihilape appearing in 7 Star Raids with the Grass Tera Type. As with all past 7 Star Raid events, players can only catch one Annihilape from raids per save file
This event runs until August 13th 2026 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:06: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Alongside this, the latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event features Mass Outbreaks of Mankey & Primeape in Paldea and Mankey, Primeape & Annihilape in Kitakami. They all have an increased chance of having the Angry Mark. This runs until August 20th 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.

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Pokémon Champions

It has been confirmed that two clothing items will be given in Pokémon Champions for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships. These items include a T-Shirt and hat featuring the Pokémon World Championships Pikachu. It will be given through the Japanese livestream on August 28th - 30th but the full method is not currently clear. We'll provide more details as they come

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Pokémon

The soundtrack for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships has been officially revealed. There are four songs in the soundtrack including songs by NateWantsToBattle and by Loren Allred
“Here We Go Again” by Pokémon, NateWantsToBattle
“Ichiban” by Pokémon
“Champions” by Pokémon, Loren Allred
“Love Of The Game” by Pokémon, Loren Allred

Footage

It's Astonishing! Mega Rayquaza and the Mystical Land?!?

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Dot, Roy & Ult go to Area Delta to investigate a sighting of Mega Rayquaza. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Deluxe Pack ex

Pokémon TCG Pocket has brought back the Deluxe Pack ex set. This set features over 300 cards including reprints of cards from the A Seris and Parallel Foil versions of them, as well as Illustration cards unique to the set. This set will be available again until August 21st 2026

Pokémon Masters - Team MZ Joins the Fray

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The latest event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a special event showing the story Harmony & Urbain stopping Rogue Mega Evolution in Pasio. It runs until September 7th 2026
Alongside this, a new EX Fair scout is now live to get the new Sync Pair for this event, Harmony & Mega Feraligatr
We have added full details to our Team MZ Joins the Fray event section

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the Dancing in the Moonlight event and is due to run September 23rd at 10:00 to September 27th at 20:00 local time in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Malaysia
Every hour from 1pm to 7pm each day, Clefairy will spawn for 5 minutes
At 12pm, 1pm, 7pm and 8pm each day Clefairy with a Special Background, Jigglypuff, Teddiursa, Skitty, Munna, Bunnelby will spawn in the wild
There will be free Timed Research
There will be 2* Catch Experience

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Pokémon UNITE

One new piece of Holowear has been released for Pokémon UNITE. This is the Festival Style Holowear for Alolan Raichu which is obtained with 2499 gems. It has special animations for every aspect.

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Online Competition

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Pokémon Champions

Registration for the latest Pokémon Champions online competition, the Monthly Challenge Series August 2026, is now open. This competition is a Single Battle competition which runs Regulation M-B rules
This competition also gives an Alolan Raichu and 100 Quick Coupons to all players who complete 3 or more battles, as well as various Titles for placing
Registration runs through August 24th 01:59 UTC and battles run from 02:00 UTC August 21st through 01:59 UTC on August 24th
We have full details in our Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 page

Pokémon Masters - Marvelous Mega Training

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

A special event to celebrate the coming 7th anniversary of the game has also gone live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event gives all players Red & Charizard, Leaf & Venusaur and Blue & Blastoise and offers missions to train them up
We have added full details to our Marvelous Mega Training event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Pokopia - Feebas Event + Pokémon GO + Pokémon Sleep

13-08-2026 00:10 BST / 19:10 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 14:05 BST
Edit @ 06:32: Pokémon Sleep | Edit @ 14:00: Pokémon HOME | Edit @ 14:05: Pokémon Bank

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Pokémon HOME - Pokémon Legends: Z-A Update

Pokémon HOME connectivity has been confirmed for Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. This will release in October 2026. As previously announced, Pokémon deposited from Pokémon FireRed & Pokémon LeafGreen into Pokémon HOME will not be able to return. The depositing is done by box and boxes containing Pokémon with HMs or Eggs cannot be sent
In addition, a special gift has been announced. If you complete the Pokédex in FireRed & LeafGreen, you will get a gift of a Celebi. This does not require you to deposit the Pokémon into HOME but rather Pokémon HOME will read the Pokédex and adjust it
Alongside this update, Pokémon will be able to be sent from Pokémon GO to Pokémon HOME if they are in GO Safari balls. These Pokémon will then change ball to being in Strange Balls and can be deposited into Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon HOME
Pokémon HOME will also allow for 3,000 more Pokémon to be deposited if you have a Premium subscription, adding up to a total of 9,000 Pokémon deposited

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Pokémon Bank

It has been confirmed that Pokémon Bank will no longer be active after February 26th 2027 at 03:00 UTC. With this, you will be unable to deposirt or withdraw any Pokémon to it and you will be unable to send Pokémon from Pokémon Bank to Pokémon HOME after this date

In The Games Department

Pokémon Pokopia Event

The latest event is now live in Pokémon Pokopia globally. This event runs from 05:00 local time today until 04:59 local time on August 28th 2026 and has Feebas appear at a Pokémon Center and ask you to find Prism Scales in order to exchange for a variety of items to create habitats for it and Milotic.
We have full details in our Fetching Scales for Feebas section

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Pokémon GO

To commemorate the game's 10th anniversary, Pokémon GO has added Timed Research for all players globally to get a Mewtwo with maxed out stats and a unique special background as well as having the third Mega Level unlocked for Mega Mewtwo Y
Players who attended the 10th Anniversary Celebration in Times Square's Mewtwo will not have those stats and have different stats. The Times Square background will also be available for players at a later point

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has had an update which has contained the new data for the event next week. This includes the addition of Tinkatink, Tinkatuff & Tinkaton as well as Captain Pikachu

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Pokopia - NSO Icons + Pokémon Masters EX - New Event + Pokémon Sleep - Collaboration Event & New Moon Day

12-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 17:00 BST
Edit @ 02:00: NSO Icons | Edit @ 04:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 06:05: Pokémon Sleep | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 14:00: PokéToon | Edit @ 17:00: Pokémon Pokopia

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Pokémon Pokopia Event

The latest event is rolling out in Pokémon Pokopia. This event runs on August 13th at 05:00 local time through August 28th at 04:59 local time and adds Feebas & Milotic to the game. This event features Feebas appear at the Pokémon Center and ask for you to collect Prism Scales which can be exchanged for items to make habitats for it and Milotic, adding them into the game.
We are currently compiling all details in our Fetching Scales for Feebas section
Edit: All the items and their colour variants are now catalogued

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Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch Online Icons

The second wave of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass icons for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers is now live. Each icon and part is available to exchange for Platinum Coins earned. This wave includes icons featuring Ditto and Peakychu from the second wave of the Expansion Pass

In The Anime Department

PokéToon

The latest PokéToon from the second series is now available. This short is called Wartortle and the Ongoing Summer and features the story of a boy who spends the summer at his grandmother's only to meet an unusual Wartortle
We have added details and an embed into our section for this short

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Mega Houndoom ex Drop Event

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Drop Event

The next Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is the latest Drop Event which features special Solo Battles with various rewards and missions to complete. It adds numerous new Promos into the game including the Mega Houndoom ex Promo card. It runs until August 22nd 2026
We're currently compiling all details in our Mega Houndoom ex Drop Event event section.

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This is the Collaboration Week event to celebrate the game's tie-in with the Pokémon Horizons anime and runs from August 17th at 04:00 local time through August 24th at 03:59 local time. It adds Captain Pikachu and the Tinkatink line to the game
During this event, the chance of main skills triggering and sleep experience will be increased by 25%. Final Strength from dishes will also be increased by 25%
A Pokémon will be guaranteed hungry during the first sleep research of the day
On August 21st through 23rd, Drowsy Power will be increased by 30%
During the event Pikachu (Captain), Tinkatink, Tinkatuff, Tinkaton, Charmander, Charmeleon, Charizard, Chansey, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Wooper, Quagsire, Blissey, Sableye, Happiny, Riolu, Lucario, Sprigatito, Floragato, Meowscarada, Fuecoco, Crocalor, Skeledirge, Quaxly, Quaxwell, and Quaquaval will spawn more

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Pokémon Masters EX

Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next event. This event is the Team MZ Joins the Fray event and introduces the Sync Pairs of Harmony & Mega Feraligatr and Urbain & Mega Meganium into the game. It runs from August 14th 2026

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Pokémon GO

Details have been released for the Pokémon GO collaboration with the PokéXciting campaign happening in Asia for Pokémon's 30th anniversary.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Event Gameplay Area: KLCC Park) - Saturday September 12 - Sunday September 13
Taipei, Taiwan (Event Gameplay Area: Select areas of Xinyi District excluding mountainous regions) - Saturday October 10 - Sunday October 11
Singapore (Event Gameplay Area: Citywide) - Saturday November 7 - Sunday November 8
Manila, Philippines (Event Gameplay Area: SM Mall of Asia surroundings) - Saturday January 23 - Sunday January 24
Bangkok, Thailand (Event Gameplay Area and details: To be announced) - Saturday February 13 - Sunday February 14
During each eventm Pikachu of a specific costume will be available and will continue to spawn for a month in the city after the event
There will be a stamp rally at each event. Spin the 5 PokéStops to get an encounter with PokéXciting Pikachu
There will be Timed Research for free to give encouners with the Pikachu, a Battle Pass and an event sticker
Bulbasaur wearing a party hat, Charmander wearing a party hat, Squirtle wearing a party hat, Raticate wearing a party hat, PokéXciting! Pikachu (Region-exclusive colors), Jigglypuff wearing a ribbon, Meowth, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Grimer wearing a party hat, Eevee wearing a party hat, Snorlax, Dratini, Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, Togetic, Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Ralts, Beldum, Buneary, Gible will all spawn in the wild
Gengar wearing a party hat, Gyarados, Ampharos, Tyranitar, Gardevoir, Altaria, Garchomp, Rowlet, Litten, Popplio, Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble, and more will spawn in Lure Modules
Unown will spawn in Incense
Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Charizard and Gigantamax Blastoise will be in Max Battles
There will be 5 Snapshot encounters a day

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The latest Pokémon Sleep New Moon Day event is starting to roll out. This event runs from 04:00 local time today until 03:59 local time on August 15th 2026 and features a special boost where Pokémon will not become hungry straight away and has an increased Shiny chance. It also features increased spawns for Darkrai and Mew
We have all details to our New Moon Day Event Page

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Pokémon TCG Pocket

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket Ranked Match season, Season B4 is now live. This is the sixteenth Ranked Match season where you work up the ranks by winning in battles against random players online. After the season ends, you will get Emblems based on your position. This season runs until August 26th 2026
We have full details of the Ranked Match season, including points required for each rank in our Season B4 section.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 7 + Pokémon GO

11-08-2026 06:08 BST / 01:08 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 11:28 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix | Edit @ 11:28: PokémonXP

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 6

Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Pack 1: Bubbly Basin has been live for three days now and with this, our coverage is coming to its end
We have added full details into our section including a full Pokédex (Basin) & Habitatdex as well as listing all the Items and more throughout the sections.
We'll be adding more coverage throughout the day so be sure to keep checking back

In The Games Department

Pokémon

It is confirmed that there will be unique Pokémon HOME medals throughout the venue. These can be obtained by tapping the NFC stations found across the Moscone Center venue. It's currently not clear how many medals there will be or what their designs will be
Edit @ 17:00: The medals have been revealed. There will be 8 medals, 4 focused on PokémonXP and 4 focused on Pokémon World Championships and they will be located throughout the Moscone Center as well as the Chase Center for finals on Sunday

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Pokémon

It is also been confirmed that a Greninja will be available for all attendees in Pokémon HOME by scanning the special NFC stand. This will give you a Greninja directly into your Pokémon HOME box. Currently details of theGreninja have yet to be revealed but we'll provide full details as they come

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Pokémon

Further details have been released for PokémonXP & the Pokémon 2026 World Championships
The Pin rally has been confirmed with 12 pins revealed including their locations. Each pin will be one per person for the weekend are on a first come first served basis
Charizard - Moscone South, Level 1
Elekid - Rayquaza Road
Flutter Mane - Rayquaza Road
Greninja - Moscone, Lower Level, Exhibit Halls D-E
Hydreigon & Pawmi - Moscone South, Level 2
Incineroar - Moscone South, Level 2
Jirachi -Moscone, Lower Level, Exhibit Halls D-E
Kirlia - Moscone North, Level 1
Tornadus - Moscone South, Upper Mezzanine
Umbreon - Moscone, Lower Level, Exhibit Hall F
Amoongus - Yerba Buena Gardens
Ferrothorn - Yerba Buena Gardens
Several more activations have also been confirmed. There will be an Art Gallery containing art from TCG artists, Pokémon GO loadscreens, Pokémon Pokopia artwork and Pokémon TCG Pocket artwork
The Book Nook will have a curated selection of Pokémon books to read at the event
There will be a Cozy game lounger where you can play some older Pokémon video games
Smeargle's art wall makes a return where you can use part of the wall to showcase your own artwork
The Toyota Miraidon and Honda Koraidon will be at the event
There will be a diorama from Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu
DJ Vega will make an appearance at the Wharf Stage
The group responsible for some tracks from the Pokémon anime will have a performance on Wharf Stage twice a day
Ed Goldfarb will be playing some of the Pokémon Horizons music as well as classic Pokémon animated themes at the Wharf Stage on all three days
Carlos Eiene, one of the composers of Pokémon Legends: Z-A's music will perform some tracks from the game with his band at the Wharf stage

Edit @ 16:24: The stream list for the various panels have been announced. These will be streamed on the official PokémonXP Twitch and the official YouTube
Friday August 28th
Behind the Scenes with Aardman-Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu - 10am PDT
Spotlight on the Pokémon Pokopia Game - 11:30am PDT
Pokémon TCG: The Making of Full-Art Card Illustrations - 1pm PDT
Producing Pokémon: A Conversation with Mr. Ishihara - 3:30pm PDT
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Cards, Creators, and Clashes-From B Series to What's Next - 5pm PDT
Saturday August 29th
Celebrating 10 Years of Pokémon GO - 10am PDT
LEGO® Pokémon™: You're the Trainer Now - 3:30pm PDT
In addition, a number of additional panels have been announced including The Gotta Catch ’Em All! Game Show – Live at 5pm on Sunday

PokémonXP Pin Rally

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the GO Fest Mega Finale event and is due to run September 5th and September 6th at 10:00 to 18:00 local time
First the Mega Ascension event will run from August 31st at 10:00 local time until September 4th at 23:59 local time
During this event, there will be Mega Raids during each day. August 31st feautres Mega Malamar, Mega Victreebel and Mega Dragonite. September 1st Mega Falinks, September 2nd Mega Skarmory, September 3rd Mega Starmie and September 4th Mega Raichu X & Mega Raichu Y. Mega Latias and Mega Latios may also appear
Pikacyhu, Bellsprout, Staryu, Dratini, Skarmory, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Inkay and Falinks will spawn in the wild
There will be Branching Timed Research during the event and the Pokémon from Raids may hav a Mega Evolution Special Background
During the event, players can pick between the Kalos Pokémon and this picks Pokémon for the GO Pass including Candy, Mega Energy and a T-Shirt
During GO Fest Mega Finale, the spawns and Raids are different each day, though Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie will spawn at all times
Saturday September 5th
Mega Mewtwo X will be in Super Mega Raids
Verdant Overgrowth - 10am, 2pm - Weedle, Bellsprout, Scyther, Pinsir, Roselia, Snover, Venipede, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie and Skiddo will spawn in the wild. Mega Beedrill, Mega Victreebel, Mega Pinsir and Mega Abomasnow in Mega Raids
Mindworks Canal - 11am, 3pm - Abra, Slowpoke, Staryu, Ralts, Meditite, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Espurr, Binacle & Clauncher spawn in the wild. Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie & Mega Medicham in Mega Raids
Eerie Alley - 12pm, 4pm - Gastly, Houndour, Shuppet, Zorua, Litwick, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Inkay, Phantump & Pumpkaboo spawn in the wild. Mega Gengar, mega Houndoom, Mega Banette & Mega Malamar will be in Mega Raids
Circuit Plaza - 1pm, 5pm - Pikachu, Mareep, Electrike, Emolga, Tynamo, Stunfisk, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Heloptile, Dedenne will be in the wild. Mega Raichu X, Mega Ampharos & Mega Manectric in Mega Raids
Sunday September 6th
Mega Mewtwo Y will be in Super Mega Raids
Iron Frostworks - 10am, 2pm - Onix, Skarmory, Aron, Snorunt, Beldum, Drilbur, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Amaura & Bergmite will be in the wild. Mega Steelix, Mega Skarmopry, Mega Aggron & Mega Glalie in Mega Raids
Battle District - 11am, 3pm - Machop, Carvanha, Numel, Buneary, Sandile, Scraggy,Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Pancham & Falinks will be in the wild. Mega Sharpedo, Mega Camerupt, Mega Lopunny & Mega Falinks in Mega Raids
Skyline Roosts - 12pm, 4pm - Magikarp, Aerodactyl, Dratini, Swablu, Bagon, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Fletchling, Tyrunt & Noibat will spawn in the wild. Mega Gyarados, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite & Mega Altaria will be in Mega Raids
Prism Promenade - 1pm, 5pm - Pikachu, Clefairy, Sableye, Mawile, Audino, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Furfrou, Spritzee & Carbink will spawn in the wild. Meg aRaichu Y, Mega Sableye, Mega Mawile & Mega Audino will be in Mega Raids

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

It has been confirmed that Mega Chesnaught, Mega Delphox and Mega Greninja are to be added to Pokémon GO during the Pokémon GO Fest Mega Finale event, which is due to run on September 5th through 6th. More details are to come soon

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Bewear's Festival event and gives a new chance to get Bewear's Summer Vibes outfit into the game. This event is a Full-Bellied Adventure event that has you play through one minute cooking stages to earn rewards. This event runs until August 21st
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Froslass' Graceful Summer, Shaymin's Tranquil Teahouse and Victini's Cooking King outfit outfits
We have begun compiling all details in our Bewear's Festival event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 6 + Pokémon Sleep - Cyan Beach (Expert) & Summer Festival

10-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 18:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX & Café ReMix | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO Community Day

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 6

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The latest major Pokémon Sleep event, the Summer Festival 2026 event is rolling out. This event runs until 03:59 local time on August 17th 03:59. This event features the addition of Hawlucha into the game alongside two new diashes.
We have all details to our Summer Festival 2026 Event Page

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The new Pokémon Sleep Research Area is now rolling out in the game. Starting at 04:00 local time, if you have reached over Master 18 on Greengrass Isle and Cyan Beach then you will be able to go to Cyan Beach (Expert)
We have full details of this new Research Area, including what Pokémon are found there and when they're unlocked, in our Cyan Beach (Expert) section

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Community Day dates, as well as dates for other events, have been officially revealed. The Community Day events will be held on:
September 12th 2026 (Community Day Classic)
October 10th 2026
November 21st 2026

In addition to that, the following events will be held during the next season
September 19 2026 (Super Mega Raid Day)
September 26 2026 (Catch Mastery)
October 3 2026 (Max Battle Day)
October 17 2026 (Hatch Day)
October 24 2026 (Max Battle Day)
October 31 2026 (Super Mega Raid Day)
November 28 2026 (Super Mega Raid Day)

Pokémon Masters - Legendary Gauntlet No. 7 Event

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Pokémon Masters EX - Legendary Gauntlet Event

The Legendary Gauntlet No. 14 Event has begun its first run. This has you face off against various Legendary Pokémon to build up a win streak. The higher the streak, the better the rewards. It runs until August22nd 2026
Alongside this, a new 5 Star Select Poké Fair Scout is now live that offers the Sync Pairs of Carmine & Sinistcha and Elesa & Tornadus

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next delivery focus. Starting from tomorrow, August 11th 2026, a triple focus will be live which focuses on Froslass' Graceful Summer, Shaymin's Tranquil Teahouse and Victini's Cooking King outfits, giving another chance to get them in the game. These Pokémon will be useful in the Bewear's Festival event

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 5 + Pokémon TCG Pocket

09-08-2026 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 13:00 BST
Edit @ 13:00: Pokémon of the Week

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 5

Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Pack 1: Bubbly Basin has been live for three days now and with this, our coverage is winding down
We have added full details into our section including a full Pokédex (Basin) & Habitatdex as well as listing all the Items and more throughout the sections.
We'll be adding more coverage throughout the day so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 07:38: Updated the Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin to show details for items found in ripples/whirlpools
Edit @ 08:26: Updated the Pokémon Center page
Edit @ 09:17: Updated the Abilities page
Edit @ 09:57: Added dozens more item categories to their respective Item sections
Edit @ 12:09: Added more item categories
Edit @ 14:48: Added even more item categories
Edit @ 15:05: Adjusted the Items Listings to now include details on what item gives that item within its Locations table.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Community Week Missions

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is a special Community Week Event Missions event which has a variety of passive missions to complete to get a variety of rewards including Hourglasses .
We're currently compiling all details in our Community Week Missions event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Bewear's Festival event which will run from 06:00 UTC on August 11th 2026 and focuses on Bewear's summer vibes outfit. We'll provide full details of this event as the event goes live so be sure to check back.

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the seventeenth entry into the Champions IX competitive field with a Kalos Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation.
The seeds on its back are filled with energy from Mega Evolution. The Pokémon detonates these seeds to launch the tip of its tail.
So here it is, the eighteenth Pokémon, Dragalge & Mega Dragalge

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 4 + Pokémon GO - Hatch Day

08-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 07:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Café ReMix

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 4

Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Pack 1: Bubbly Basin has been live for three days now and with this, our coverage is starting to wind down
We have added full details into our section including a full Pokédex (Basin) & Habitatdex as well as listing all the Items and more throughout the sections.
We'll be adding more coverage throughout the day so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 06:24: Added more Recipes locations
Edit @ 08:34: Updated the Human Records page
Edit @ 10:20: Updated the Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin's Interactive Map to include Human Records
Edit @ 11:08: Updated the Items pages to include a list of materials an item may become if destroyed, such as Worn treasure chest giving Lumber and Fluff
Edit @ 12:33: Updated the Highlight Reel section with the new Highlight Reel possibilities
Edit @ 13:09: Updated the Important Requests section
Edit @ 14:58: Updated the Emotes section. More to come as we test friendship with more Pokémon
Edit @ 15:33: Updated the Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin interactive map to include the Treasure Hunt final locations
Edit @ 18:35: Updated the Dive Mechanics page to state if a Pokémon that can go underwater is capabile of swimming or will just walk on the ground
Edit @ 19;43: Created a page on Whirlpools

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Hatch Day

The Pokémon GO Fire and Ice Hatch Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, Smoochum and Magby will appear more in 2km Eggs from Poké Stops, with a higher chance of it being Shiny. This runs at these times:
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time.
This runs alongside Timed Research and several bonuses including half Egg Incubator distance.
We have full details on our Fire and Ice Day page

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The third and final bingo reward panel is now live for the current event in Pokémon Café ReMix. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Gogoat's Stylish sunflower outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 11th 2026
We have full details in our Scraggy on Vacay event page

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix event, Collect with Gholdengo, has made its repeated return. This event has Gimmighoul appear as icons in Main & Master Café stages. If you collect them, you can earn rewards including Gholdengo. It runs August July 11th at 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 3 + Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Glimmora Raid & Outbreaks

07-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 18:29 BST
Edit @ 06:05: PokéToon | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon UNITE

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 3

Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Pack 1: Bubbly Basin has been live for two days now and with this, our coverage is ongoing
We have added full details into our section including a full Pokédex (Basin) & Habitatdex as well as listing all the Items and more throughout the sections.
We'll be adding more coverage throughout the day so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 06:23: Updated the Lost Relics section with the new relic items
Edit @ 07:20: Updated the items list and the new Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin with Environment Level unlocks
Edit @ 09:02: Added native images for all the Pokémon into the section
Edit @ 10:09: Updated the Ditto Customisation page with the new customisation options
Edit @ 11:08: Updated the items list and the new Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin with more items found around the area including all items found in Poké Balls
Edit @ 11:15; Updated the Pokédex Competion Reward page with a list of all rewards for completing the Pokédex (Basin)
Edit @ 11:45: Updated the Recipes and Item Database with locations of recipes. Some are still being worked out if they're exclusive to daily shop and/or whirlpools or available in both
Edit @ 12:36: Added dozens more item categories to the Item database
Edit @ 13:53: Updated the Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin to include the Interactive Map for items and recipes
Edit @ 15:45; Updated the Paint section with more patterns found
Edit @ 16:52: Updated the Items listings with 3D Print costs
Edit @ 17:56: Updated the Pokémon Listings for all Pokémon to display whether or not they can go underwater
Edit @ 18:29: Created a page on Dive mechanics including a list of all Pokémon capable of going underwater
Edit @ 21:00: Updated the Mosslax Boosts and Flavors section

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the Mighty Glimmora event. This event has Glimmora appearing in 7 Star Raids with the Grass Tera Type. As with all past 7 Star Raid events, players can only catch one Glimmora from raids per save file
This event runs until August 13th 2026 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:10: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.

Alongside this, the latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event features Mass Outbreaks of Glimmet in Paldea and Glimmet & Glimmora in Kitakami. They all have an increased chance of being Shiny. This runs until August 13th 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.

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PokéToon

The two PokéToon episodes that are releasing soon have been dated. Both will release as Premieres on the official Pokémon YouTube Channel
Episode 1: Wartortle & The Continuation of Summer will release on August 12th at 13:00 UTC
Epsiode 2: Prankster Whimiscott and Backup Mabosstiff will release on August 19th at 13:00 UTC

Pokémon North America International Championships

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Pokémon 2027

It has been confirmed that, for the first time, during this season there will be some Pokémon Regional Championships that are to be streamed in localised languages rather than English
Merida & Monterrey will feature a Latin American Spanish broadcasts
Rio de Janeiro and Porto Alegre will feature Brazilian Portuguese broadcasts

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The "Roll Cake Challenge" Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event features a Daily Battle to complete missions to earn rewards culminating in a Roll Cake reward. It runs until August 25th 2026.
We're currently compiling all details in our Roll Cake Challenge event section

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Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a update which adds a variety of things to the game.
With this, the Pokémon Reshiram is now available to obtain as a new unique Unite License. This is done through a special event where you earn Special Research chances in order to earn Reshiram as well as various items including a Profile background and a frame all themed around Reshiram. This is available until August 12th 2026
We're currently compiling full details for Reshiram in our Pokémon section for the game

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 2

06-08-2026 05:49 BST / 00:49 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 09:54 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Legends: Z-A

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 2

The update for Pokémon Pokopia containing the Bubbly Basin Expansion is now live globally, it is time for us to begin our coverage
Due to the nature of the game, full compilation may take a little while but we are compiling full information in our section and taking community input in the Serebii Discord server.
If you want to remain unspoiled, do not visit the Pokopia section until you are at a point that you do not mind spoilers. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
We have added more new Items to the section.
Edit @ 06:16: Updated the Cooking page with the final new dish
Edit @ 09:54: Updated the Items Listings and Paint Listings with all 3,000 item paint variations introduced in the DLC
Edit @ 11:16: Updated the items list and the new Locations Listings for Bubbly Basin to include details on the items and blocks found in the area. Poké Ball items and recipes are to come soon
Edit @ 12:26: Our items listings have now been fully updated and all items have been found in the DLC
Edit @ 13:51; Updated the Paint Listings with the 10 new patterns in the game
Edit @ 15:35: Updated the Vegetables & Flowers Listings
Edit @ 16:36: Added over 300 more paint options to Items Listings and Paint Listings for 10 old items that have received the ability to be painted with the latest update stylish stool, handrail, metal chain, workbench, vending machine, bike, bookcase, Pokémon Center counter, arrow sign and rope
Edit @ 18:09: Begun cataloging the item categories in the Items sections. This is very much a work in progress and will be figured out over the coming days through lots of cross referencing
Edit @ 20:20: Added the different paint options for the paintable Build Kits
Edit @ 20:49: Updated the Pokémon Speciality section with in-depth details for Scrub and Chop as brought by the DLC
Edit @ 21:05: Updated the CDs section with the new CDs

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 10

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 15

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 15 has begun. This season is the fourteenth for the Z-A Battle Club and features battles to get rewards by earning points in the battle. This season runs a ruleset where only Water-type Pokémon are able to be used. This season will run until August 27th at 05:59 UTC
Players who reach Rank Y to S will get the prior Mega Stones from Ranked Battle.
We've added all known details in our Ranked Battle Season 15 section including available Pokémon and rewards

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Pokémon Sleep

Pokémon Sleep has had an update which has contained the new data for the next week. This includes the addition of two new dishes into the game, the Greengrass Curry Bun & Bounce Curry Udon. We're currently updating with full details of this update so be sure to keep checking back
We have also adde details for Hawlucha as well as the new area Cyan Beach (Expert)

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Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix Hisuian Sneasel Takes Tea event is now live. This is a Points event that focuses around the Pokémon Hisuian Sneasel's Tranquil Teahouse outfit, offering a means to obtain and power it up with cookies by earning points by completing stages. It runs until August 11th 2026
We're adding full details to our Hisuian Sneasel Takes Tea event page
A special pass is also available in the shop to get Scorbunny, including its Stylish sweet vibes Outfit

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin - Coverage Day 1 + Pokémon Pokopia - NSO Icons

05-08-2026 02:00 BST / 21:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 21:20 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Champions | Edit @ 17:00: Pokémon World Championships | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO

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Pokémon Pokopia Coverage Day 1

The update for Pokémon Pokopia containing the Bubbly Basin Expansion is now live globally, it is time for us to begin our coverage
Due to the nature of the game, full compilation may take a little while but we are compiling full information in our section and taking community input in the Serebii Discord server.
If you want to remain unspoiled, do not visit the Pokopia section until you are at a point that you do not mind spoilers. Don't worry as blatant spoilers will NOT be on the home page.
Edit @ 02:53: There are 50 new Pokémon and 36 new habitats added in this DLC
Edit @ 03:12: Created a preliminary page on Pokédex (Basin). We'll be gradually adding all new Pokémon and their habitats so be sure to check back
Edit @ 05:12: Added more Pokémon that have been discovered
Edit @ 05:29: Updated the Habitat section with details on the Habitats found thus far
Edit @ 06:07: Updated the Legendary page with the Dream Island Legendary
Edit @ 07:57: Added more Pokémon and Habitats
Edit @ 08:27: Updated the Cooking page with the new Dishes that can be made
Edit @ 09:24: All new habitats are up in our section
Edit @ 10:52; We now have a full list of all newly added Pokémon
Edit @ 11:27: Added several more new dishes into the cooking page
Edit @ 12:57: We have added over 200 new Items to the section. We'll be adding locations and further details over the coming day/s so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 13:14: Updated the Pokémon pages to include all Pokémon's likes and categories
Edit @ 13:25: Updated the Pokémon and Habitat pages for all Pokémon's possible habitats
Edit @ 14:02: Began a page on the new Dream Island
Edit @ 15:39: Added a further 150 new items into the listings. We're still missing a couple. More depth and recipes are to come soon
Edit @ 16:39: Updated the items listing and Recipes to include around 150 new recipes
Edit @ 18:46: Added a dozen new items and recipes. We're missing only 7 items.
Edit @ 19:57: Updated the Building section with details on the builds, including any items they provide
Edit @ 20:42: Added another build to the section that had been missed
Edit @ 21:20: Created a page on the Treasure Maps to help locate the specific areas for each map's clue
Edit @ 22:04: Created a hub page for Expansion Pass: Part 1 - Bubbly Basin to give a full heads up on what is new as of this expansion, including content released for free alongside it. It'll be added to with new content over time and each expansion will get a page

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Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch Online Icons

The first wave of the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass icons for Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers is now live. Each icon and part is available to exchange for Platinum Coins earned. This wave includes icons featuring Ditto using Dive and Popplio

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event has been announced. This is the PokémonXP & 2026 Pokémon World Championships event and is due to run August 25th at 10:00 to August 30th at 20:00 local time and adds costume Pikachu into the game into the game
During the event, you can play 15 sets of battles and Pokémon in GO Battle League rewards will have different variety of stats
From August 25th through August 28th, Pikachu in a Cosmog spacesuit and Impidimp will be in 1 Star Raids
From August 28th through August 30th, Pikachu is a Cosmog spacesuit, World Championships 2026 Pikachu and Honedge will be in 1 Star raids
There will be Field Research to get encounters with event Pokémon
From August 25th through 28th, Ralts, Numel, Spheal, Drifloon, Elgyem, Sobble, Deino and Pawmi will be in the wild
From August 28th through August 30th, Alolan Sandshrew, Mankey, Lickitung, Totodile, Wooper, Foongus, Froakie, Litten, Togetic and Beldum will be in the wild
There will be a new avatar item featuring the Worlds & XP 2026 Backpack

There will be Worlds and Pokémon XP themed stickers
The arena in GO Battle League will return to the Worlds arena that was introduced last year
There will be a GO Pass to get encounters with Pokémon. Upgrade to the Deluxe Pack to get the Backpack, an encounter with Zapdos, more encounters and items. Tier 1 offers 2* Catch starudst and Tier 2 offers 3000 more experience from Raids

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Pokémon

Details have been given for the Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP distibutions for people watching the streams at home
For Pokémon Champions you will get 50 Quick Coupons on Friday August 28th, 5 Teammate Tickets on August 29th and 5 Training Tickets on August 30th. You will get an Incineroar on all days
Pokémon TCG Live will give 6 Pitch Black Booster Packs, a Mega Zeraora ex Playset and a special crate featuring apparel for your player character in Pokémon TCG Live
Pokémon TCG Pocket will get a code for 24 Pack Hourglasses for watching 30 minutes of the TCG stream
Pokémon GO will have Bonus Timed Research featuring Lickitung, Totodile and Paldean Wooper, a Timed Research based on the 2025 World Champion's team if you watch for 60 minutes and a passcode will be given to get a Worlds 2026 tee. If you watch a costreamer, you will get a Timed research featuring Worlds Pikachu. If you tune in to the GO panel for 30 minutes on August 29th, you will get a Timed Research with the XP Pikachu
Pokémon UNITE will give a sticker for the Worlds logo for 15 minutes, 2026 World Championships license art for 30 mintues
and a Unite License Selection Box for 45 minutes
In addition to the main streams, there will also be several panels shared including the PokémoN Tales panel and the Pokémon TCG panel

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Pokémon Champions - Battle Pass M-5

Pokémon Champions new Battle Pass is now live. This Battle Pass offers a variety of rewards including various cosmetic items featuring Corbeau from Pokémon Legends: Z-A as well as the Mega Stones for Excadrill, Scrafty and Chandelure as well as special gifts of all three.
We have full details of the Battle Pass in our Battle Pass M-5 section

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Pokémon Champions

The latest Pokémon Champions online competition has been announced. This is the Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 and runs standard Regulation M-B rules as a Single Battle competition
This competition also gives an Alolan Raichu and 100 Quick Coupons to all players who complete 3 or more battles
Registration runs from August 14th 01:59 UTC through August 24th 01:59 UTC and battls run from 02:00 UTC August 21st through 01:59 UTC on August 24th
This challenge also gives a special title for placement. All participants will get the MCS 08/2026 Challenger
1st to 10th place: MCS 08/2026 Master
11th to 100th place: MCS 08/2026 Veteran
101st to 1,000th place: MCS 08/2026 Ace
1,001st to 10,000th place: MCS 08/2026 Rising Star
We have full details in our Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 page

In The Games Department

Pokémon Champions - Season M-5

Pokémon Champions' Ranked Battle Season M-5 is now live. Season M-5 will run until September 9th at 01:59 UTC and runs the same Regulation M-B rules that have been running since mid-August
This season allows for use of the currently available Pokémon and Mega Evolved Pokémon
The rewards for participation in Season M-4 are also now available

Pokémon Masters - Facing the Future with Fight

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Pokémon Masters EX - Neo Champion Event

The "Facing the Future with Fight " Neo Champion Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event features the store of Hilbery and Hilda being inducted into the Neo Champions of Pasio
We're currently compiling all details in our Facing the Future with Fight event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Pancham's Stylish Sunflower outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 11th 2026
We have full details in our Scraggy on Vacay event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon GO - Summer Marathon

04-08-2026 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 07:00 BST

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Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out globally. This event is the Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event which runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on August 10th. It features Timed Research to get Marathon Pikachu, as well as a GO Pass with various rewards and the introduction of Shiny Snom
We are compiling full details in our Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon TCG Pocket - Emblem Event + Pokémon Masters EX - Gym Battle Event

03-08-2026 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 23:01 BST
Edit @ 13;00: Pokémon GO & LEGO | Edit @ 15:46: Pokémon Pokopia | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO | Edit 23:01: Pokémon Sleep

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This event is due to come in September and will add Mewtwo into the game. This event will feature Psychic-types that are more effective. An additional event will also be available to get Mew
Mewtwo's skill is Psystrike (Berry Zone). When activated, Mago Berries will have an increased energy obtained. This will stack with each use
More details are to come at a later point so be sure to keep checking back

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Pokémon Pokopia

Japanese magazine Famitsu recently had an early preview of the Pokémon Pokopia Bubbly Basin expansion. In this, they got a look at the new area and its elements
There is a new Pokédex in the game for the new areas
Even though Bubbly Basin is mostly underwater, there's some areas that are above water
More Pokémon including Wiglett and Mareanie have been confirmed
When underwater, you can use Rollout, Rototiller, Rock Smash and Leafage with no issues
There is a new item available in the free update of a shared storage unit, which allows items placed inside to be shared across all similar units no matter which town or location they are placed. This is a unique item that can be crafted and, in the preview, could store up to 140 items .
Frameless glass is available as a new item available in the free update allowing for you to place glass without a frame
A new item will be available for electricity generation under water

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Pokémon Champions

It has been confirmed that Pokémon Champions has been downloaded over 20 million times across Nintendo Switch and mobile devices since its launch in April.
To celebrate, from now until August 31st at 14:59 UTC, players will be able to log in and obtain 200 Quick Coupons for free.

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO x LEGO Collaboration Event has begun. In the UK, US, Australia, Poland and Germany from 10:00 local time, special Gyms and PokéStops will appear with 1 Star Pikachu raid with a chance to get a background. There is also Timed Research and a Stamp Rally at some of the PokéStops and a Bonus timed Research available with the code LEGOXPOKEMONGOXCAP. We have added full details to our Event Page
At the stores, you can also get a unique Sitrus Berry Tag for your LEGO Pokémon Smart Play sets

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event which runs from 10:00 local time on August 4th through 20:00 local time on August 10th. It features the addition of Shiny Snom into the game. It also features a special GO Pass
We are compiling full details in our Summer Marathon: Arctic Embers event section

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Pokémon GO

The Pokémon GO Pass: August has started rolling out.. This will run from August 4th at 10:00 local time through September 8th 2026. As before, a free track is available for all players who gain access, or you can purchase to get even more rewards
The Pass will include encounters with Pokémon like Latias, as well as Stardust, Candy, Poké Balls, and if you purchase then you'll get more Rewards and a Lucky Trinket.
We have begun compiling all details for Pokémon GO Pass August including encounter rewards and items

Pokémon Masters - Arceus Arc Celebration

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Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

The second Pasio Gym Battle event is now live in Pokémon Masters EX. This event has you work alongside your team to defeat the Gym Leaders to earn points to get a variety of rewards including Vouchers to exchange and Superawakening Candy. It runs until August 20th 2026
We have added full details to our Johto Gym Leaders Assembled event section

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Ruler of the Skies Emblem Event

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Emblem Event

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event, the Ruler of the Skies Emblem Event, is the latest Emblem Event which features missions based upon battling other players over the Internet. It provides special Emblems based on your performance. It runs until August 13th 2026
We're currently compiling all details in our Ruler of the Skies Emblem Event event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon of the Week

02-08-2026 13:00 BST / 08:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Last Update: 13:00 BST

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Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the seventeenth entry into the Champions IX competitive field with a Hoenn Pokémon. These entries are created by the visitors for the visitors and then compiled by our writer Mestorn. To get involved, Click here for the discussion forum
Today, we are covering a Pokémon introduced in the third generation.
The seeds on its back are filled with energy from Mega Evolution. The Pokémon detonates these seeds to launch the tip of its tail.
So here it is, the seventeenth Pokémon, Sceptile & Mega Sceptile

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon GO - Gigantamax Rillaboom Day + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Monthly Subscription + Pokémon Masters EX - Mix Scout + Pokémon UNITE - Battle Pass

01-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 07:00 BST
Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket, UNITE, Masters EX & Café ReMix

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Pokémon GO - Max Battle Day

The Pokémon GO Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, all Power Spots will contain a Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle. It also features Timed Research for paid ticket holders that offers experience and Max Mushrooms
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details in our Gigantamax Rillaboom Max Battle Day page

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Monthly Subscription

Pokémon TCG Pocket has started its new monthly run of Subscription Missions for players with the paid subscription. With this, the shop has updated with new Coins, Playmats, Sleeves, Display Boards & Binders featuring Mega Rayquaza
Alongside this, a new exchange is live that will give players with the subscription the Celebi Promo

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Pokémon Masters

A new trainer has been added to Pokémon Masters EX's Trainer Lodge. From now on, if you have obtained Whitney & Miltank already, you have the ability to invite them into the Trainer Lodge to befriend. If you get the Friendship Level to 100, you will now be able to get the new Sync Pair, Whitney & Girafarig. We have updated our Trainer Lodge Topics page to include the points each topic will give you when you speak to Whitney
Alongside this, a new Poké Fair Scout is now live allowing you to get the sync pair of Carmine & Sinistcha. This runs until September 1st 2026
A new Mix Scout is also now live until November 1st 2026, adding the Sync Pair of Selene & Primarina
The monthly Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration event is also live giving a new Lucky Cookie to N & Zoroark, as well as a Story replay of the The Ideal Formula event

In The Pokémon Department

LEGO Pokémon

The second wave LEGO Pokémon sets are now available for release globally. There are three 18+ sets releasing today of Arcanine, Munchlax and Rayquaza, as well as over a dozen smaller LEGO Smart Play sets aimed towards the younger audience
We have compiled these sets in full including a LEGO Piece listing, with the listings being able to cross reference by piece to see what sets each piece is in.

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Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Scraggy on Vacay event and gives a new chance to get Scraggy's Beach Vibes outfit into the game. This event is a Café Pop-Up event which has you go through slow cooking stages to gain points to exchange for rewards. This event runs until August 11th
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Lopunny, Teddiura's Moon Dumpling and Jolteon's Starrry Sky outfits outfits
We have begun compiling all details in our Scraggy on Vacay event section
A new Monthly Pass is also now live to get another chance to get Mudkip

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Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has begun the latest Battle Pass. This Battle Pass offers a variety of rewards culminating in the new Holowear, Wanderer Style for Zacian. It is available for a month until September 1st 2026

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Tera Raid Battle Events & Mass Outbreak Events + Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle + PokéToon - New Episodes + Pokémon30

31-07-2026 00:20 BST / 19:20 EDT by Serebii.

This update will be amended throughout the day so be sure to check back. If you have any ideas for the site, be sure to send them in.
Last Update: 11:38 BST
Edit @ 05:20: Pokémon Sleep | Edit @ 05:37: Pokémon Legends: Z-A | Edit @ 06:35: Pokémon30 | Edit @ 06:40: PokéToon | Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 11:38: Episode Details

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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The next 7 Star Tera Raid Battle event and Outbreak Events have been announced for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. There are four events that will run weekly from August 7th 2026 through to September 3rd
From August 7th at 00:00 UTC through August 13th at 23:59 UTC, Glimmora will be in 7 Star Raids with the Grass Tera Type. There will be a Mass Outbreak Event where you can find Glimmet in Paldea and Glimmet & Glimmora in Kitakami. The Mass Outbreak event features a boosted Shiny Chance
From August 14th at 00:00 UTC through August 20th at 23:59 UTC, Annihilape will be in 7 Star Raids with the Ghost Tera Type. There will be a Mass Outbreak Event where you can find Mankey & Primeape in Paldea and Mankey, Primeape & Annihilape in Kitakami. The Mass Outbreak event features an increased chance to find these Pokémon with the Angry Mark
From August 21st at 00:00 UTC through August 27th at 23:59 UTC, Farigiraf will be in 7 Star Raids with the Fairy Tera Type. There will be a Mass Outbreak Event where you can find Girafarig in Paldea and Girafarig and Farigiraf in the Blueberry Academy. The Mass Outbreak event features an increased chance to find these Pokémon with the Intellectual Mark
From August 28th at 00:00 UTC through September 3rd at 23:59 UTC, Kingambit will be in 7 Star Raids with the Dark Tera Type. There will be a Mass Outbreak Event where you can find Pawniard & Bisharp in Paldea and Pawniard, Bisharp and Kingambit in Kitakami. The Mass Outbreak event features an increased chance to find these Pokémon with the Charismatic Mark
As always, all 7 Star Tera Raid Battle Pokémon can be battled multiple times but only caught once per save file

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 11

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Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 15

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 15 has been announced. This season will run from August 6th at 06:00 UTC to August 27th at 01:59 UTC. It allows for use of only Water-type Pokémon
As with the past few seasons, players will be able to get the Greninjite at Rank Y, the Delphoxite at Rank X, Chesnaughtite at Rank W, Baxcalibrite at Rank V, Sceptilite at Rank U, Swampertite at Rank T and Blazikenite at Rank S.

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Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This is the Summer Festival 2026 event and runs from August 10th at 04:00 local time through August 17th at 03:59 local time. This event adds Hawlucha into the game
During this event, all Dishes will be Curries/Stews and Final Strength from dishes will be increased by 50%
The Candy Cram-o-matic will return
Shiny Pokémon will appear more often
Hawlucha, Squirtle, Caterpie, Psyduck, Slowpoke, Farfetch’d, Doduo, Pinsir, Totodile, Wooper, Shuckle, Heracross, Delibird, Mudkip, Swablu, Piplup, Dwebble, Rufflet, Grubbin, Cramorant, and Quaxly will spawn more
There will also be two new recipes added

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko send Ult and Navi out on an errand to help stop them fighting. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.

Pokémon Masters - Pasio Academy Fair - Prep

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Pokémon Masters EX - Academy Event

The "Pasio Academy Fair - Prep" Academy Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the latest Academy Event where you get given a Sync Pair, in this case Juliana & Chimecho, and have to battle through stages to earn Orbs in order to power them up. It runs until August 18th 2026
To tie in with that, a new EX Fair Scout is available to get the Sync Pair of Florian & Yanmega. A second EX Fair Scout is also live to get Carmine & Mightyena.
We're currently compiling all details in our Pasio Academy Fair - Prep event section

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Pokémon 30

Continuing the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations, The Pokémon Company has released dozens more logos for various Pokémon forms that didn't have logos prior to now. This includes Pokémon such as Furfrou, Vivillon, Floette, Ogerpon and more.
We have added these to our Pokémon30 section alongside more promotional logos found in various other areas so be sure to check our section

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PokéToon

It has been confirmed that two new episodes of PokéToon are to be coming soon as part of Pokémon's 30th Anniversary celebrations. This includes one episode themed around Wartortle and another themed around Mabosstiff and Whimsicott. We'll provide full details upon their release

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Pokémon TCG Pocket - Summer Event Missions

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is a special Summer Event Missions event which has a variety of passive missions to complete to get a variety of rewards including Hourglasses and booster packs.
We're currently compiling all details in our Summer Event Missions event section

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