Thursday: Pokémon Champions - Coverage Day 2 + Pokémon Pokopia
09-04-2026 05:00 BST / 00:00 EDT by Serebii.
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Edit @ 07:00: Pokémon TCG Pocket | Edit @ 16:08: Episode Title | Edit @ 18:00: Pokémon GO
In The Games Department
Pokémon Champions
It is Day 2 of our Pokémon Champions coverage and it is in full swing. We have added full details already including our Pokémon Champions Pokédex being filled with all move data and more, our Champions Move Database containing all the intricate details on each move, the AbilityDex and we have a section detailing the various additions and intricacies
Edit @ 07:06: It is confirmed that Pokémon Champions will undergo maintenance from 23:00 UTC on April 9th through 01:00 UTC on April 10th
Edit @ 08:55; Updated the Pokédex to include our top stat charts
Edit @ 10:08: Created a Missions Page
Edit @ 10:21: Updated the Updated Attacks page with more intricacies
Edit @ 13:20: Created a page on Pokémon Titles
Edit @ 14:48: Created a page on Gift Pokémon
Edit @ 16:35: Created a page on Battle Music
Edit @ 17:05: Created a page on Serial Code Events
In The Games Department
Pokémon Champions
Pokémon Champions has detailed various bugs that they have been made aware of which are to be fixed in a future data update or maintenance
First, Leech Seed is erroneously listed as taking damage up to 1/16 of maximum HP when it takes 1/8 of maximum HP
An error is occuring where Mega Evolution displays in an unintended order
There is an error of some genders of Pokémon in the tutorial and in released teams
There is an error where Lightning Rod won't activate when Encore is in play
Thre is an error preventing the ability to select a move if you press B when hovering over Mega Evolution
A bug has been fixed in Pokémon HOME where you may get a communication error when sending Pokémon over.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Pokopia Patch
Pokémon Pokopia has received a new bug fix patch. This brings the game to Version 1.0.3 and needs updating in order to go online
We have added full details of this patch into our Pokémon Pokopia patch section
In The Games Department
Pokémon HOME
A new set of Pokémon HOME medals haves been announced. These are medals that will be available at the Pokémon Master Ball League tournaments in Asia and feature designs of Mega Dragonite, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Zygarde, Mega Sharpedo and Mega Greninja
April 25th & 26th - Philippines
May 2nd & 3rd - Hong Kong
May 9th & 10th - Malaysia
May 16th & 17th - Thailand
May 23rd & 24th - Singapore
June 13th & 14th - Taiwan
June 27th & 28th - Indonesia
In The Games Department
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 Slowpoke Promo card. It runs until April 19th 2026
We're currently compiling all details in our Slowpoke Drop Event event section.
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
The next Pokémon GO Raid Day has been announced. It will run on May 2nd 2026 from 14:00 to 17:00 local time, focused on Shadow Entei
Players will get up to 5 more additional Raid Passes from PokéStops and an Event ticket will be live for 8 more Raid Passes, 50% more experience, 2* more Stardust and more Rare Candy XL
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Rising Again
A new episode pair of episode titles have been released for a coming episode of Pokémon Rising Again in Japan. These episodes are due to air on April 17th and April 24th respectively.
Episode 134: The Ultimate Showdown! Mega Evolution!!
Episode 135: Awakening! The Laquium Core of Doom
In The Games Department
Pokémon Cafeé ReMix - Update
Pokémon Café ReMix has announced some big changes coming to the game to evolve it further and so the game is entering a major update prep period which will stop the run of new events
This period begins on April 20th and new events will not be added. Instead, the game will run through various prior events until the update is ready later in 2026
With the major update, the Staff will remain the same and your Pokémon will carry oveer
The plan is to combine the three types of puzzle rules into one new mode to keep the charm while providing expansive puzzles anyone can enjoy
They inntend to make it easier and more satisfying to obtain more Pokémon
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In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
Pokémon Café ReMix has announced the next event. This event is Munching with Greedent event and adds Greedent's Commemorative Chef outfit into the game. It is a Full-Belly Adventure. It will run from 06:00 UTC on April 11th 2026. We'll provide full details of this event and Garchomp as the event goes live so be sure to check back.
