The Pokémon Company News Articles
Saturday16th Aug 2025
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 2025 Pokémon World Championships Distribution Live
Update: Here's the code for Farigiraf
If you happen to be heading to the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California this weekend, you can receive a special Pokémon Scarlet and Violet distribution. When you enter the badge pickup zone at the venue, you'll receive a unique code for a Toedscool. It's apparently "based on the Toedscool...
Friday15th Aug 2025
News Pokémon Scalpers Set Their Sights On World Championships Merch
Exclusive items are already being resold online
Scalpers are reportedly at it again, and this time they're targeting exclusive merch available at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships. As highlighted by Kotaku, there are already eBay listings popping up for the commemorative Pikachu plush, themed TCG playmats, card binders, the jukebox and various...
Wednesday13th Aug 2025
News Uniqlo Reveals New Pokémon TCG Clothing Range
Pika choose
Clothing brand Uniqlo has put together some pretty sweet gaming collections in the past. We've seen the likes of Tears of the Kingdom, Final Fantasy and Animal Crossing all headline previous ranges, and now it's time for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (and
Tuesday12th Aug 2025
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Playable Switch 2 Demo Appearing At Upcoming Events
Update: Registrations now live in the US
Pokémon Legends: Z-A is easily one of the most anticipated Switch (and Switch 2) releases of this year, and although trainers will have to wait until October to get their hands on it, it seems there will be a few ways to sample the new entry before then. In case you missed it, there's apparently going to be...
Monday11th Aug 2025
News McDonald's Japan Pulls Happy Meal Pokémon Cards Early, And Fans Blame Scalpers
But will they learn from their McSteaks?
McDonald's restaurants in Japan seem to have got a little more than they bargained for over this past weekend, as a promotion between Pokémon and the company's Happy Meals had to shut down early. The reason? "Higher-than-expected sales". However, it appears there's more going on here — and, as you can...
Friday8th Aug 2025
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Updates Card Art Following Plagiarism Allegations
Update: Ho-Oh and Lugia now have new art
Overnight, The Pokémon Company was hit by allegations of plagiarism ahead of the release of the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket expansion, Wisdom of Sea and Sky. And today, with the release of the expansion, TPC has pulled the card — plus one other card — in question. In a statement issued on...
Thursday7th Aug 2025
News The Pokémon Company Releases New Mobile App 'Pokémon Events'
Be in the know
Nintendo has already launched a news app this year, and now The Pokémon Company International is following this up with its very own events application for mobile devices. This new app – officially known as Pokémon Events – is now available on Android and IOS and as the name suggests, it's "your portal to Pokémon Events"...
Tuesday29th Jul 2025
News Pokémon Rolling Out Brand New App For Competitive Players
Out now in Europe, next week in US
The Pokémon Company has started rolling out a brand new app from competitive players, which will allow them to track events easily for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon GO, the mainline games, and much more. Play! Pokémon Access is out now in parts of Europe and is coming to the US on 4th August (thanks,...
Sunday27th Jul 2025
Poll So, Have You Tried Out Pokémon Friends On Switch Or Mobile Yet?
It got a surprise release this week
The latest Pokémon Presents broadcast earlier this week included the surprise release of a new puzzle game called Pokémon Friends. It's available now as a free download on mobile devices and a one-time payment from the Switch eShop. Along with this are additional transactions, including DLC packs, which add...
Saturday26th Jul 2025
Rumour Pokémon Champions Leaks Resurface Ahead Of 2026 Launch
Release window, gameplay details and more
Earlier this week, during the latest Pokémon Presents broadcast, trainers got an update about the new battle game Pokémon Champions – confirming a 2026 launch window for Switch and mobile devices. Now, as highlighted by Nintendo Everything, there are supposedly new details about the game emerging. Thi
Thursday24th Jul 2025
"His talent gave life to some of our most beloved characters"
The Pokémon Company has shared a tribute on social media following the passing of long-time voice actor James Carter Cathcart, who passed away last week at the age of 71. Accompanying the short tribute video of the voice actor's many roles in the Pokémon anime — where Carter played...
News Pokémon TCG Pocket Lands Much-Needed Trading Update & A New Expansion Next Week
Let's go, Johto!
Surprisingly, there was no Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket announcement to be found in this week's Pokémon Presents, but an update reveal wasn't far behind. The Pokémon Company has today lifted the lid on the new 'Wisdom of Sea and Sky' expansion, which sees Johto's very own Lugia and Ho-Oh take centre stage in a Gen 2-focused...
Tuesday22nd Jul 2025
News The New Pokémon Theme Park Is Looking Rather Lovely
PokéPark Kanto opens in 2026
The Pokémon Company has shed more light on its upcoming "outdoor Pokémon attraction", PokéPark Kanto. During today's Pokémon Presents, Chief Creative Fellow at TPC Junichi Masuda showed off aspects of the park (at least, the concept of it). The aim was to create a world where Pokémon actually exist. The park opens...
News Pokémon Champions Gameplay Trailer Reveals 2026 Launch Window
Just a little longer now...
Whilst we already knew that Pokémon Champions, an upcoming battle-focused game for Switch and mobile platforms, was a thing that is happening, extra details have been fairly thin on the ground this far, including when we'll actually get our hands on the game. Now, thanks to a brand new gameplay trailer which was just...
News New Pokémon Legends: Z-A Trailer Finally Gives Dragonite The Love He Deserves
Lookin' Mega
Surprising absolutely no one, today's Pokémon Presents showcase left us with yet another look at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, with a lengthy trailer detailing the game's story, side missions and new Mega Evolutions. And yes, there was more than a little Dragonite thrown in for good measure. Let's start with that delightful dragon, shall we?...
News Aardman Animation's Pokémon Collaboration Teased
Titled 'The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu'
Aardman Animation has officially lifted the lid on its upcoming collaboration with Pokémon — and, as you'd expect, it's a TV series. In today's Pokémon Presents, we got our first look at Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu, a stop-motion animated series that is set in "a...
News Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Its Very Own Switch 2 Bundle
Pre-orders open tomorrow
Nintendo has surprised us all by lifting the lid on a brand-new Pokémon Legends: Z-A Switch 2 bundle, set to arrive alongside the game's launch on 16th October. Pre-orders for this bundle will go live tomorrow, 23rd June 2025, at "participating retailers". As you might expect, the bundle includes one Switch 2 and a full...
News Surprise! A Brand New Pokémon Puzzle Game Is Available Now On Mobile And Switch
Knotted
Welp, something may have slipped out a little earlier than intended — Pokémon Friends, a brand new puzzle game featuring the little creatures, is available for on the Switch eShop, App Store Google Play. Interestingly, the game is free on mobile, but on Switch, you'll need to drop £7.99 / $9.99. Officially confirmed during today's...
Watch Pokémon Presents July 2025 - Live!
From Z to A, and D to J...
For the second time this year, we're getting ready for a Pokémon blow-out. Hopefully! Announced earlier this year, 22nd July marks the second Pokémon Presents of 2025. While you're all jamming along to the DJ-ing Pikachu out there, what do we think we're going to see today? The stream kicks off at 6am PT / 9am ET / 2pm...
Sunday20th Jul 2025
News Pokémon Is Teasing Something Ahead Of Next Week's Showcase
Update: Pikachu will be hosting a pre-show event
[Wed 16th Jul, 2025 03:30 BST]: The second Pokémon Presents showcase of 2025 will be taking place next week, and ahead of this broadcast, The Pokémon Company has issued a reminder on its social channels. As part of this, the official Pokémon social channels in Japan have also shared a new image...
Friday11th Jul 2025
News Pokémon Anime Voice Actor James Carter Cathcart Passes Away
He voiced multiple iconic characters
Pokémon fans and the voice acting community are this week mourning the loss of James Carter Cathcart, who has passed away at the age of 71. Cathcart was known for not only voicing characters like Gary Oak, but also Professor Oak and Team Rocket's James and Meowth later in his career. He also worked on other...
Monday7th Jul 2025
"What a colossal waste of talent."
Last week's layoffs at Microsoft and Xbox Games were shocking to say the least, with over 9,000 people losing their jobs, including veterans at Rare, Romero Games, and the cancellation of big projects such as Perfect Dark. This comes despite the fact that the tech giant reportedly made $26 billion in the last...
Friday4th Jul 2025
News Pokémon Summer Stories Is A Series Of Adorable New Shorts On YouTube
Join Morpeko on his first outing
The Pokémon Company has kicked off a new series of shorts over on YouTube. The first one is out today, and it's utterly adorable. Shared by Serebii, Morpeko's First Outing is the first episode of a new series called Pokémon Summer Stories, which we can only imagine are cute little adventures focusing on the fun of...
Wednesday18th Jun 2025
News Eevee And Eeveelutions To Get Their Own Booster Pack In Pokémon TCG Pocket
And it evolves later this month
A new month, a new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Booster Pack. That's a saying, right? It should be, because on 26th June 2025, we're getting another themed pack, and this time, it's all about Eevee. Eevee Grove will be focusing on the adorable brown fluffy Pokémon and its eight evolutions — Vaporeon, Jolteon,...
Tuesday17th Jun 2025
News Pokémon Fan Loses "20 Years Worth Of Data" After Performing Switch 2 Transfer
Condolences
A Pokémon fan has reportedly lost around "20 years worth of data" from the long-running game series after performing a system transfer from Switch to Switch 2. In the now-deleted Reddit post (thanks, IGN), user ThatOtaku26 states that their save file had Pokémon brought over from previous g
Friday6th Jun 2025
Video Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Side-By-Side Gameplay Comparison (Switch & Switch 2)
Improved frame rate and higher resolution
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet got a Switch 2 upgrade earlier this week bumping the game up to Version 4.0.0 and breathing new life into the latest generation. Since then, our American-based video producer Zion Grassl has been spending some quality time with this new update – checking out the improved frame...
Tuesday3rd Jun 2025
News Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Version 4.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
The free Switch 2 upgrade has arrived
The preparations for Switch 2 continue with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for Switch being updated to Version 4.0.0. This update focuses on making the game a "more enjoyable" experience for the Switch 2 when it launches later this week. This includes frame rate improvements and a higher resolution. Here are the...
Monday2nd Jun 2025
Random It Turns Out That AI Isn't Very Good At Pokémon Red
Shocker
OpenAI's o3 model, which is reportedly the "smartest model to date" of AI, can play Pokémon Red — but it's taken 80 hours to get two Gym Badges. Two. And it's rightfully being roasted online. The story was originally published by Dexerto, and the playthrough is being streamed on Twitch
News Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Footage Shows 60fps Gameplay For Switch 2
Smooth surfing
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is one of the big headlining games getting a free performance update when the Switch 2 launches this Thursday, 5th June. And now Nintendo has shared some gameplay footage showcasing that new, buttery-smooth frame rate. And it is indeed buttery-smooth, and at 60fps. The footage was shared on the Nintendo...
News Amphie's First Pokémon Video Delves Into A Haunting Gold & Silver Memory
Update: First vid is now live
Pokémon, eh? Great, isn't it? Naturally, we're big Pocket Monster fans around these parts, but we can also say without fear of contradiction that certain corners of the Pokéfandom can get a bit, well, heated. A bit het up. A bit much sometimes. What's that noise? Sounds like pitchforks being sharpened... Fortunately,...
