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Monday: Pokémon Champions - 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster

24-08-2026 03:00 BST / 22:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Edit @ 06:0: Pokémon Champions | Edit @ 07:09: Pokémon GO | Edit @ 16:00: PokémonXP Merchandise | Edit @ 17:10: Pokémon GO Season | Edit @ 21:00: Pokémon GO Event

In The Games Department

Pokémon Champions - Special Roster

A special roster is now live for Pokémon Champions in the ranch. This roster features just 10 Pokémon with specific moves, Natures and Abilities and is accessed with a special 2026 Worlds Commemative Roster Ticket in order to pull from this roster which is currently being given to all players and can be found in the Mailbox
We have full details in our 2026 Worlds Commemorative Roster section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Champions

The special distribution of an Alolan Raichu and 100 Quick Coupons is now live in Pokémon Champions. This distribution is available for all players who participated in 3 or more battles in the online competition, the Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 this past weekend. To get it, check your ranking in the Online Competition area and it will be sent to your box

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO Season has been announced. This season is called Twilight Trails and will run from September 8th 2026 through December 1st 2026 and features the addition of Mega Chandelure, Mega Staraptor, Maschiff into the game as well as a focus on Zorua
More details are to come at a later date

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the PokémonXP and 2026 World Championships Event event which runs from 10:00 local time on August 25th through 20:00 local time on August 30th. It features the addition of two costume Pikachu. It also features a special GO Pass
We are compiling full details in our PokémonXP and 2026 World Championships Event event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next of the Pokémon GO collaboration events for the ANA collaboration has been announced. From September 18th 2026 through August 31st 2027, there will be Raid Battles against Bulbasaur with a special jet themed background based on the Pokémon Jet Green
There will also be Timed Researchw hen you go to any of the eligible airports in Japan: ·Kochi Airport, Matsuyama Airport, Takamatsu Airport, Tokushima Airport, Fukuoka Airport, Saga Airport, Miyazaki Airport, Kumamoto Airport, Kagoshima Airport, Nagasaki Airport, Oita Airport, Ishigaki Airport, Miyako Airport, Naha Airport

In The Games Department

Pokémon

A selection of new merchandise has been revealed for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships including the backpack, a variety of pins and more. This merchandise will all be for sale this weekend at the Pokémon Center at the event

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon Masters EX - Daily Battle + Pokémon of the Week

23-08-2026 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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Pokémon Masters - Marvelous Mega Run-Up to 7 Battle Countdown

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Special Sync Pair Event

The Pokémon Masters EX Marvelous Mega Run-Up to 7 Battle Countdown event has begun. This event features daily battles until the game's 7th anniversary which give 700 Gems each
We have all details in our Marvelous Mega Run-Up to 7 Battle Countdown event section

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Wonder Voyage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Wonder Voyage in Japan. This episode is due to air on September 11 2026
Episode 149: A Squishy Pokémon! It Squishes, If Squished, When Squished

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the twentieth entry into the Champions IX competitive field with a Kanto 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 first generation.
Its child has grown rapidly, thanks to the energy of Mega Evolution. Mother and child show off their harmonious teamwork in battle.
So here it is, the twentieth Pokémon, Kangaskhan & Mega Kangaskhan

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Sleep - Pursue Mewtwo Events + Pokémon GO - Mega Starmie Raid Day

22-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The next Pokémon Sleep event has been revealed. This is the Unexplored Realm Research! Pursue Mewtwo! event which takes place in a new area of Greengrass Isle and adds Mewtwo into the game. It runs in mid-September
During the event, Psychic-type Pokémon will be more effective and Mew will be especially helpful
In the event, Mewtwo DNA can be collected to exchange for items including Mewtwo Incense.
More details are to come in the future

In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The Pokémon Sleep event, Mini Snapshot Surprise Missions, has also been revealed. This event runs from August 31st through September 1st and offers another chance to get Mew. If you have yet to obtain Mew through the game, it offers a chance to get it or if you have, to get a Eureka Seed
During the event, you will get 25% more Candy and Experience throguh Snapshot Surprises and 1000 more Dream Shards
Mini Candy Boost will also be in effect in the event
Mr. Mime, Natu, Xatu, Espeon, Wobbuffet, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Wynaut, Mime Jr., Munna, and Musharna will spawn more

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Raid Day

The newest Raid Day is rolling out in Pokémon GO. For six hours in each region, Mega Starmie will appear in Super Mega Raid Battles in all areas, adding it into the game
With this, you will get up to 5 extra Raid Passes from Gyms and can participate in up to 20 Remote Raid a day. You will also have a higher chance of finding shiny Starmie after completion of the raid.
A paid ticket is also available that gives increased experience as well as another 8 additional free Raid Passes from Gyms.
It runs from 11am to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details on our Mega Starmie Raid Day page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Tera Raid Battle Event & Mass Outbreak Event + Pokémon Champions Competition + Pokémon UNITE - Solgaleo + Pokémon Wonder Voyage - Episode Details

21-08-2026 06:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon Pokopia Event

During the Pokémon World Championships Preview Show, it was confirmed that Pokémon Pokopia will have a special Cloud Island themed around PokémonXP and the Pokémon World Championships. This will be available through a special code that will be given during the Pokémon Pokopia panel at PokémonXP that will also be streamed next Friday. We'll provide full details as they come

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is Part 3 of the Paldea Power Play event and is the Mighty Farigiraf event. This event has Farigiraf appearing in 7 Star Raids with the Fairy Tera Type. As with all past 7 Star Raid events, players can only catch one Farigiraf from raids per save file
This event runs until August 27th 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.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Alongside this, the latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event features Mass Outbreaks of Girafarig in Paldea and Girafarig & Farigiraf in the Blueberry Academy. They all have an increased chance of having the Intellectual Mark. This runs until August 27th 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.

Quaquaval and Tinkaton's Operation: Sleep!

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons

The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Liko, Dot, Roy & Ult go to Greengrass Isle with Professor Neroli after Tinkaton and Quaquaval start struggling to sleep. 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 Sleep

A special gift has begun for Pokémon Sleep to commemorate its collaboration with the Pokémon Horizons anime. From today until October 22nd, you will be able to redeem 1 Pikachu (Captain) Incense for free. This gives you a chance of encountering Captain Pikachu and its unique Sleep Style

Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Online Competition

In The Games Department

Pokémon Champions

A new distribution has begun for Pokémon Champions to celebrate the Pokémon World Championships next week. If you go to the Mystery Gift feature in game, you can enter the code W0R1DCHAMP10NS26 to get 5,000 Victory Points

In The Games Department

Pokémon Champions

Battles have begun for the Pokémon Champions Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 online competition. 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 and battles run from until 01:59 UTC on August 24th
We have full details in our Monthly Challenge Series August 2026 page

In The Games Department

Pokémon UNITE

Pokémon UNITE has received a update which adds a variety of things to the game.
With this, the Pokémon Solgaleo 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 Solgaleo as well as various items including a Profile background and a frame all themed around Solgaleo.
We're currently compiling full details for Solgaleo in our Pokémon section for the game

In The Play! Pokémon Department

Pokémon Events

The Pokémon Events app, which released last year to help people attending the Pokémon World Championships has received an update for this year's PokémonXP and Pokémon World Championships event. This app has a full schedule which allows for you to set your own activity schedule, a map showing everything at the event and more.

In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket

As part of the promotion for Pokémon TCG Pocket's coming Tream Rocket's Ambition Themed Booster Pack, The Pokémon Company International have announced an interactive event themed around Team Rocket will be at Potter's Field Park in London tomorrow and Sunday, August 22nd and 23rd 2026 from 09;00 to 18:00 BST.
At this event, trainers can solve puzzles to decipher a mysterious secret code to enter a hidden location to receive a message from Team Rocket's Boss to become Team Rocket recruits, and obtain a tote bag and a code for 24 Pack Hourglasses

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Special Sync Pair Event

The "Victor & Spectrier" Special Sync Pair Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a new Sync Pair Event and is focused around getting you vouchers to exchange for items to power up the Sync Pair of Victor & Spectrier.
We have all details in our Victor & Spectrier event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has begun the next event. This event is the Alola to Raichu event and gives a new chance to get Alolan Raichu's Pancake Chef 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 31st
Alongside this, a new Delivery Focus is live to get Vaporeon's Tropical outfit and Tepig
We have begun compiling all details in our Alola to Raichu event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Thursday: Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket's Ambition + Pokémon TCG - Delta Reign

20-08-2026 06:00 BST / 01:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket

The latest set for Pokémon TCG Pocket has been officially revealed. This set is called Team Rocket's Ambition and will release on August 27th 2026 and focuses on Team Rocket, adding Trainer's Pokémon to the game
There will be Event Missions from Late August to complete special missions to obtain Team Rocket's shady tickets for use in a currently undisclosed way. It runs from August 28th alongside the Emblem Event
There will be a Team Rocket's Lapras Drop event. It runs from September 10th through September 20th. Following that,a Wonder Pick event runs from September 19th through September 29th focused on Fennekin and Meowstic
Edit: We have added all known cards into our Team Rocket's Ambition section

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Pokémon Trading Card Game - Perfect Order

In The TCG Department

Pokémon Trading Card Game - Delta Reign

The Pokémon Company International have also officially revealed details for the next set, Delta Reign. This set will release on November 6th 2026 and focus around Mega Rayquaza.
This set contains over 135 cards, 20 trainer cards and 35 Pokémon or Trainer Cards with special illustrations. It also features Mega Evolved Pokémon like Mega Rayquaza ex, Mega Golurk ex, Mega Malamar ex and Mega Golisopod ex
We have added all known cards to our Delta Reign section

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 11

In The Games Department

Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 16

Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 16 has been announced. This season will run from August 27th at 06:00 UTC to September 17th at 01:59 UTC. It allows for use of only Pokémon that have Mega Evolutions and they can only hold Mega Stones
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.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Special Sync Pair Event

The "Riley & Lucario" Special Sync Pair Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a new Sync Pair Event and is focused around getting you vouchers to exchange for items to power up the Sync Pair of Riley & Lucario.
We have all details in our Riley & Lucario event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next delivery focus. Starting from tomorrow, August 21st 2026, a double focus will be live which focuses on Vaporeon's Tropiacal outfit and Tepig, giving another chance to get them in the game. These Pokémon will be useful in the Alola to Raichu event

Until Next Time, See Ya

Wednesday: Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch Online

19-08-2026 02:00 BST / 21:00 EDT by Serebii.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Pokopia - Nintendo Switch Online Icons

The third 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 Tinkmaster and many returning icons

In The Anime Department

PokéToon

The latest PokéToon from the second series is now available. This short is called Mischievous Whimsicott? Not on Mabosstiff's Watch! and features the story of a Mabosstiff that looks after its family, but has to deal with a Whimsicott as it floats into the house
We have added details and an embed into our section for this short

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Horizons - News

It has been confirmed that the final batch of episodes of Pokémon Horizons Season 3: Rising Hope will be available to watch on Netflix in the US and other territories on September 18th. These episodes focus on the Rising Volt Tacklers bringing the fight to the Explorers and try to remove Laquium once and for all.

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Special Sync Pair Event

The "Professor Oak & Nidorino" Special Sync Pair Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a new Sync Pair Event and is focused around getting you vouchers to exchange for items to power up the Sync Pair of Professor Oak & Nidorino.
We have all details in our Professor Oak & Nidorino event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Alola to Raichu event which will run from 06:00 UTC on August 21st 2026 and focuses on Alolan Raichu's Pancake chef. We'll provide full details of this event as the event goes live so be sure to check back.

Until Next Time, See Ya

Tuesday: Pokémon GO - Water Festival + Pokémon Masters EX - Sync Pair Event + Pokémon Café ReMix - Event Bingo

18-08-2026 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon

Alongside a new interview with TCG illustrator YOSHIROTTEN, who has done a portion of work in the coming 30th Celebration set including the Mewtwo ex & Mew ex Futuristic Rare cards and the Basic Energy cards in the set, it has been confirmed that if you're attending the PokémonXP event next week and go to the Pokémon TCG booth, you will be able to get an early Basic Energy card from the set. These cards are identical to the ones that will be part of the set when it releases on September 16th

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out globally. This event is the Ultra Unlock: Water Festival event which runs from 10:00 local time through 20:00 local time on August 24th. It features a GO Pass as well as the introduction of Cramorant through GO Battle League and Arrokuda in Rainy Lure Modules
We are compiling full details in our Ultra Unlock: Water Festival event section

In The Anime Department

Pokémon Wonder Voyage

A new episode title has been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Wonder Voyage in Japan. This episode is due to air on September 5th 2026
Episode 148: Koraidon & Miraidon! The Great Race in Paldea

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Special Sync Pair Event

The "Clavell & Sprigatito" Special Sync Pair Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a new Sync Pair Event and is focused around getting you vouchers to exchange for items to power up the Sync Pair of Clavell (Alt.) & Sprigatito.
We have all details in our Clavell & Sprigatito event section

In The Games Department

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 Alolan Meowth's Stylish sunflower outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 21st 2026
We have full details in our Bewear's Festival event page

In The Games Department

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 until August 21st at 05:59 UTC
We have details in our Collect with Gholdengo event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

Monday: Pokémon Sleep - Collaboration Week

17-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon Sleep

The latest major Pokémon Sleep event, the Collaboration Week event is rolling out. This event runs until 03:59 local time on August 24th 03:59 local time. This event features the addition of Tinkatink, Tinkatuff and Tinkaton into the game alongside Captain Pikachu.
We have all details to our Collaboration Week Event Page

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO

The next Pokémon GO event is rolling out in Asia Pacific regions. This event is the Water Festival event which runs from 10:00 local time on August 18th through 20:00 local time on August 27th. It features the addition of Arrokuda & Cramorant into the game. It also features a special GO Pass
We are compiling full details in our Water Festival event section

Until Next Time, See Ya

Sunday: Pokémon GO - Nickit Community Day + Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event + Pokémon Masters EX - Urbain & Meganium

16-08-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.

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In The Games Department

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Wonder Pick Event

The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket event is now live. This event is the latest Wonder Pick event which features a special Wonder Pick featuring new Pachirisu & Beldum Promo cards, as well as various missions to earn new cosmetic items themed around Oshawott. It runs until August 26th 2026.
We're currently compiling all details in our Wonder Pick Event event section

Pokémon Masters - Team MZ Joins the Fray

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event

As part of the Team MZ Joins the Fray event, a new EX Fair scout is now live to get the new Sync Pair for this event, Urbain & Mega Meganium
We have added full details to our Team MZ Joins the Fray event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon GO - Community Day

The Pokémon GO Community Day is rolling out globally. For three hours in each region, Nickit will appear, en masse. During this event, when you evolve into Thievul, you will get the move Icy Wind. This coincides with 3* Catch Stardust, 2* Catch Candy, 3 hour Incense and more. This runs at these times:
It runs from 2pm to 5pm in your local time.
We have full details on our Nickit Community Day page

In The Games Department

Pokémon Masters EX - Ranked Damage Event

The twenty-second Pokémon Masters EX Ranked Damage Event is now live. This event, Super Sparring, has you face off against one of three battles in order to earn points by inflicting high amounts of damage on the opponent. This runs until August 23rd 2026
We're currently compiling all details in our Super Sparring event section

In The Games Department

Pokémon Café ReMix

The Pokémon Café ReMix Alola to Meowth event is now live. This is a Points event that focuses around the Pokémon Alolan Meowth, offering a means to obtain and power it up with cookies by earning points by completing stages. It runs until August 21st 2026
We're adding full details to our Alola to Meowth event page

In The Pokémon of the Week Department

Who's That Pokémon

Today marks the nineteenth 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.
It uses its many arms to toy with its opponents. This keeps the head extremely busy.
So here it is, the nineteenth Pokémon, Barbaracle & Mega Barbaracle

Until Next Time, See Ya

Saturday: Pokémon Café ReMix

15-08-2026 07:00 BST / 02:00 EDT by Serebii.

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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 Meowth's Stylish Sunflower outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on August 21st 2026
We have full details in our Bewear's Festival event page

Until Next Time, See Ya

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.

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In The Games Department

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 Ghost 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.

In The Games Department

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.

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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

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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

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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.

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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.

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

In The Games Department

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

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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

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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

Footage

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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

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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

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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

In The Games Department

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

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