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Switch 2 Editions: Why Enhanced Editions and Upgrade Labels Are Causing Confusion
An authoritative look at the community term 'Switch 2 Editions', how Nintendo and third-party publishers have handled enhanced ports and re-releases on Nintendo...
Skeledirge 7-Star Tera Raid Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Event Runs Through Sept. 17, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a new 7-star Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Fire-type Skeledirge with the Mightiest Mark. Learn event...
Meowscarada 7★ Tera Raid Event Live in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet — Details, Dates, and Rewards
The Pokémon Company has launched a time-limited 7★ Tera Raid event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet featuring a Grass Tera Meowscarada with the Mightiest Mark. Event runs...
Pokémon All Stars 1025 Full Music Video Released by The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company has published the full Pokémon All Stars 1025 music video by Masayoshi Oishi, a 22-minute track that names all 1,025 available Pokémon. Watchable...
Pokémon Blu-ray Collection: Amazon US Lists Pokéball Box Set Launching November 24, 2026
Amazon US is offering a $400 Pokéball-themed blu-ray collection of Pokémon films, listing a November 24, 2026 launch and packaging all discs in a single collector's...
Pokémon World Championships 2027 Confirmed for Singapore — Dates, Details, and What It Means for Competitive Pokémon
The Pokémon Company has announced the 2027 Pokémon World Championships will take place in Singapore from 13–15 August 2027. Read verified details about the event, what...
Pokemon World Championships 2027 in Singapore Confirmed — Dates, Format, and What It Means for Competitive Play
The Pokémon Company has announced the Pokémon World Championships 2027 will take place in Singapore on August 13–14, 2027. Read verified details on event dates,...
Pokémon Champions Z Mega Evolutions Reportedly Arrive September 9, 2026 — What We Know
An unverified announcement claims The Pokémon Company will add Z Mega Evolutions to Pokémon Champions on September 9, 2026. Here’s the context and where to check for...
Pokémon Wild Card Animated Film Announced by The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon Wild Card, a new animated film based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Read the details on the teaser, franchise context, and...
2026 Pokémon World Championships: Tsunekazu Ishihara Opens Pokémon XP at Moscone Center
Coverage of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and Pokémon XP in San Francisco, including remarks from The Pokémon Company CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara, event dates, and...
Pokémon X Account Hacked During World Championships: Official Handle Promoted Memecoin for 30 Minutes
The Pokémon Company's official X account was compromised during the Pokémon World Championships and briefly posted a memecoin promotion. The company regained control,...
Kingambit Event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Dark-Type Mightiest Mark Raid and Mass Outbreaks Until Sept 4, 2026
The Pokémon Company has launched a limited-time Kingambit event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (and The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero DLC) on Nintendo Switch, featuring...
Pokémon X Account Compromised for 30 Minutes: Official Statement From The Pokémon Company
The Pokémon Company's official X account was temporarily compromised on August 27, 2026. Read the verified statement, what was posted, and why it matters for players...
James Turner Returns to The Pokémon Company as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design
James Turner, former Game Freak artist and founder of All Possible Futures, is rejoining The Pokémon Company as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design. The move...
James Turner Joins The Pokémon Company International as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design
James Turner, former Game Freak art director for Pokémon Sword and Shield, has been appointed Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design at The Pokémon Company...
James Turner Named Creative Director of Pokémon Art and Design at The Pokémon Company International
James Turner, former Game Freak artist and co-founder of All Possible Futures, has joined The Pokémon Company International as Creative Director of Pokémon Art and...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Farigiraf Event Live on Nintendo Switch — Tera Raids and Mass Outbreaks Explained
The Pokémon Company has launched a Farigiraf-focused event for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring a 7-star Tera Raid and mass outbreaks of...
Rhythm Heaven Groove Sales Lead Famitsu Boxed Charts as Switch 2 Tops Hardware (3–16 Aug)
Famitsu boxed-sales data for 3–16 August shows Rhythm Heaven Groove leading software in Japan while Switch 2 is the best-selling console. Full top-10 software and...
Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass physical release confirmed for South Korea on Nintendo Switch
Nintendo Korea will sell a boxed physical release containing a download code for the Pokémon Pokopia Expansion Pass on September 10, 2026. The package is redeemable on...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Donuts: Where to Find Pocket Monster Treats and What Fans Should Know
Krispy Kreme has rolled out Pokémon-themed donuts in select locations. Read an industry-focused overview with background on Pokémon, The Pokémon Company, and Krispy...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Donuts: Full Menu for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Collaboration
Krispy Kreme has launched a limited-time Pokémon donut lineup celebrating 30 years of Pokémon. Read a detailed breakdown of the Bulbasaur, Pikachu, Charizard,...
Pokémon Pokopia Sales Top 5 Million on Nintendo Switch 2 — Game Freak and Omega Force Co-Developed Hit
Pokémon Pokopia, co-developed by Game Freak and Koei Tecmo's Omega Force, has sold over 5 million copies on Nintendo Switch 2 since its March 5 launch. Read the latest...
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Annihilape Tera Raid Guide — Hisuian Zoroark + Wigglytuff Strategy
A concise, expert guide to beating the 7-Star Annihilape Tera Raid in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch using a two-Pokémon Hisuian Zoroark and Wigglytuff...
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Annihilape Event: 7-Star Tera Raid & Mass Outbreaks Live Until August 20, 2026
The Pokémon Company has activated a limited-time Annihilape event in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on Nintendo Switch, featuring a Mightiest Mark 7-star Tera Raid and...
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Get Pokémon HOME Support in October 2026
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen will gain Pokémon HOME compatibility in October 2026; Pokémon Bank will cease service February 25, 2027. What players on Nintendo Switch...
Feebas Event on Nintendo Switch: How to Collect Prism Scales and Befriend Milotic
Detailed guide to the limited-time Feebas event on Nintendo Switch: event schedule, how to collect Prism Scales, version requirements (Ver. 2.0.0), multiplayer notes,...
Pokémon Bank Shutdown Feb 27 2027: Transfers to Pokémon Home End, FireRed and LeafGreen Coming to Switch eShop
The Pokémon Company will end Pokémon Bank service on 27 February 2027. Learn what the closure means for transfers to Pokémon Home, the upcoming Switch eShop release of...
Pokémon HOME Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Support on Nintendo Switch in October 2026
The Pokémon Company confirms Pokémon HOME compatibility for the Nintendo Switch versions of FireRed and LeafGreen in October 2026, plus a Celebi reward and expanded...
Pokémon HOME Adds FireRed and LeafGreen Support on Nintendo Switch — October 2026
Pokémon HOME will support Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen on Nintendo Switch starting October 2026. Learn about one-way transfers, the Celebi reward for completing the...
Krispy Kreme Pokémon Doughnuts Arrive in US for Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Krispy Kreme and The Pokémon Company are releasing a set of Pokémon-themed doughnuts across the United States starting Tuesday, 18th August to mark the franchise’s...
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Switch Ports Reported for Late 2026 — What We Know
Insider reports suggest Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald ports could arrive on Nintendo Switch in September or October 2026. Background on previous FireRed/LeafGreen...
Pokemon Winds and Waves Rumor: Leaks Name Co-Directors; Ruby,Sapphire,Emerald Switch Re-release Reports
Recent online leaks have named alleged co-directors on the rumored Pokemon Winds and Waves and circulated claims that Pokemon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald could return...
Pokemon Winds and Waves Reportedly Directed by Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku for Nintendo Switch 2
CentroLeaks reports Hiroyuki Tani and Katsuhiko Ichiraku as directors on Pokemon Winds and Waves, a rumored Nintendo Switch 2 exclusive. Background on developers, past...
Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald Switch Release Window Reported by Leaker Shpeshal Nick
Leaker Shpeshal Nick posted a claimed late-September/early-October release window for Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald on Nintendo Switch and a successor device....
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition Runner Kit and Merchandise Surface
Photos reportedly showing the Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit and merchandise have been published. Read an industry-focused breakdown of what the kit may...
Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Edition Runner Kit: First Photos of Merchandise Surface
First photos of the Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit and merchandise were published, showing event apparel and collectibles. Coverage includes context on...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Edition Runner Kit and Merchandise Surface
New images published minutes ago give the first public look at Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit items and merchandise as The Pokémon Company marks the...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition Runner Kit and Merchandise Published
Newly published photos showcase runner kit items and merchandise for Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition. Read an expert roundup with context about Pokémon events, The...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Edition Runner Kit Released
First photos of the Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit and merchandise have been published online. Read an authoritative breakdown of what was shown and the...
Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition — First Photos of Runner Kit Items and Merchandise Surface
Early photos of the Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit and merchandise were published, showing branded apparel and collectibles. Coverage includes context on...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition Runner Kit and Merchandise Surface
Newly posted images show runner kit and merchandise for Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition. Context on the Pokémon franchise, past event merchandising, and where fans...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition Runner Kit and Merchandise Surface
Newly published photos show runner kit items and merchandise for Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition. Background on Pokémon event merchandising, The Pokémon Company, and...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Edition Runner Kit and Merchandise Surface Online
Photos of the Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit and merchandise have been published online. Read a concise, verified roundup with context about the Pokémon...
Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore: First Photos of Runner Kit and Official Merchandise Surface
First photos of the Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition runner kit and merchandise were published recently. Read verified background on the Pokémon brand, The Pokémon...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Edition Runner Kit Reveal Official Merchandise
Newly published images provide the first look at runner kit items and official merchandise for Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition. Coverage includes image details,...
First Photos of Pokémon RUN 30 Singapore Runner Kit Surface — Merchandise Revealed
Newly published images offer the first look at runner kit items and official merchandise for Pokémon RUN 30: Singapore Edition. Background on the Pokémon franchise,...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Singapore: Pokémon RUN 30, PokéXciting! and Pokémon GO Events Confirmed
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon RUN 30, PokéXciting! and region-wide Pokémon GO activations across Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang in Singapore from...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations at Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang Announced
Organizers have announced Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations across Singapore at Changi Airport, Jewel Changi Airport and The Kallang. Here’s what is known about...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
The Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations are set to take place across Singapore at Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang. Coverage of the announcement, context on The...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
The Pokémon Company has announced 30th anniversary celebrations at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang. Context on the franchise, developer Game Freak,...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
Organizers have announced official Pokémon 30th anniversary events at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel Changi and The Kallang. Read what is confirmed, background on...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
Organizers have announced Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel Changi and The Kallang. Background on the anniversary, developer...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
Organizers have announced Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations across Singapore at Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang. Background on the franchise, developer Game...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Singapore Events Announced at Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
Organizers have announced Pokémon 30th anniversary celebrations taking place across Changi Airport, Jewel Changi Airport and The Kallang in Singapore as the franchise...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang in Singapore
Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations will take place at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang, NintendoSoup reports. Here’s what is known about the...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
Organizers announced Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations at Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang. Context on the franchise, developer Game Freak, and...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore: Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations in Singapore at Changi Airport, Jewel Changi Airport and The Kallang. Read about the locations,...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Singapore: Celebrations Announced at Changi Airport, Jewel, and The Kallang
The Pokémon Company and partners will mark the franchise's 30th anniversary with events at Singapore's Changi Airport, Jewel, and The Kallang. Background on the...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel, and The Kallang
The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon 30th anniversary events in Singapore at Changi Airport, Jewel, and The Kallang. Background on the franchise, relevant release...
Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebrations Announced for Singapore’s Changi Airport, Jewel and The Kallang
NintendoSoup has announced Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebrations at Singapore's Changi Airport, Jewel Changi and The Kallang. Read the details, context on the Pokémon...