Pokémon Friends Version 1.1.0 was released on December 3rd, 2025 for mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch. Bugs have been fixed and other new content has been added to the game.

December 3, 2025 - Ver. 1.1.0 - Mobile

• Certain bugs have been fixed.
• New puzzles, plush, furniture, and wallpaper have been added.
• New friend quests have been added, and your maximum possible friendship level has been updated.
• The maximum amount of plush you can place has been increased from 20 to 25.
• A tilt controls test has been added to Game Settings.

Ver. 1.1.0 - Nintendo Switch

• Certain bugs have been fixed.
• You can now select from three difficulty levels when untangling for the first time after the tutorial ends.
• To make it easier for players to tackle puzzles better suited to their abilities, the conditions for puzzles leveling up or down have been adjusted.
• You can now get one yarn each day when you beat your record. You can now get yarn when you reach level 6 of a puzzle for the first time.
• New puzzles, plush, furniture, and wallpaper have been added.
• New friend quests have been added, and your maximum possible friendship level has been updated.
• The maximum amount of plush you can place has been increased from 20 to 25.

This free update adds even more plush, puzzles, and furniture!

Now there’s even more for everyone to enjoy!


Note: The paid Nintendo Switch version of the game includes both the no-cost mobile device content and Basic Pack downloadable content.

Source: https://www.pokemon-friends.jp/en/update/

The new game Pokémon GOITA (ポケモンごいた) was announced on November 14th, 2025. It will be released in Japan on December 18th, 2025 for 2,970 yen (tax included). A mobile rules app will also be released in December 2025. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon GOITA Official Trailer

Pokémon GOITA

Pokémon GOITA is a game where players compete to see who can fill 8 position pieces first. While the rules are very simple, its depth lies in the exquisite interplay of luck and reading your opponents. It's a cooperative battle for teams of two, yet the complication of not being able to communicate with your teammate adds to the fun. Its appeal lies in how quickly it gets everyone hyped up, and whether your reads hit or miss, it's a game where everyone laughs together!

Product Details

Product Name: Pokémon Goita (ポケモンごいた)
Release Date: Thursday, December 18th, 2025 (Scheduled)
Suggested Retail Price: 2,970 yen (Tax included)
Age Range: 7 years and up
Players: 4
Play Time: 20 minutes or more
Publisher: The Pokémon Company
Set Contents: 34 pieces, 1 Play mat, 1 Rulebook
Retail Locations: Pokémon Centers, Mass retailers, Card shops, Bookstores, etc.

Source: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pokemon-goita/

The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was announced on Pokémon Day 2024 and was released on October 30th, 2024. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally. Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever! Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device! Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.


■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.

■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!

■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!

■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day!

It is available now on: Apple iOS and Android.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is Available Now!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rNXBt4go_g

In-App Purchases

Premium Pass $9.99 USD
Release Poké Gold (paid) x50 $9.99 USD
Release Poké Gold (paid) x15 $2.99 USD
Release Poké Gold (paid) x5 $0.99 USD
Poké Gold (paid) + Accessories $22.99 USD
Poké Gold (paid) ×50 $9.99 USD
Poké Gold (paid) ×100 $19.99 USD
Poké Gold (paid) ×500 $99.99 USD
Poké Gold (paid) ×25 $4.99 USD
Poké Gold (paid) ×5 $0.99 USD

Press Release - Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Launches Today, Offering a Fresh Take on Card Collection

The Bestselling Pokémon Trading Card Game Expands Product Ecosystem with New and Accessible Digital Experience

Bellevue, Wash. — Oct. 29, 2024 — Today, The Pokémon Company group launched the highly anticipated Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new free-to-start app for iOS and Android that reimagines the experience of collecting Pokémon TCG cards in an innovative digital format.

Now available around the world, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket offers a fresh take on card collection, inviting fans to experience the thrill of opening booster packs, discovering cards with unique visual effects and engaging in quick battles — all easily accessible from their mobile devices. Fans can learn more about the app through the new launch trailer also released today.

With the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, fans can begin building their card collections with the first expansion, titled Genetic Apex, which features many fan-favorite Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region.

In addition, players will be able to enjoy a new Pokémon TCG experience with the following key features:

• ​​​Open booster packs: Players will be able to open two booster packs per day at no cost. In addition, the wonder pick feature allows players to randomly select one card from packs opened by other players around the world, providing an opportunity to ​collect cards in other supported languages.
• Collect cards: Players can collect cards with nostalgic illustrations and new artwork found only in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. In addition, some cards feature special visual effects that can only be achieved digitally, such as parallax effects that add stunning depth and dimension to cards and “immersive cards” that allow players to leap into the world of the card’s illustration.
• Customize card collections: Players can decorate and personalize their digital card collections with various features, including display boards, binders and flair — special effects that can be applied to a card. In addition, players can customize their decks with various accessories, including playmats, card sleeves and coins.
• Engage in quick battles: With streamlined rules that have been optimized for mobile devices, players will be able to enjoy quick single-player and multiplayer battles during their spare time. The app also introduces various features that make battling approachable for beginners and casual players, including automatic battles, rental decks and auto-build.

Fans can also check out a new YouTube Shorts effect that allows them to enjoy the experience of opening digital booster packs, similar to the pack opening experience in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. The effect can be enjoyed in all countries where YouTube Shorts is available and will be rolling out in November.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Pocket-Launches-Today-Offering-a-Fresh-Take-

Pokémon HOME Version 3.2.2 was released on October 16th, 2024 for iOS and Android. Players that have completed their Paldea, Kitakami and Blueberry Academy Pokédexes can receive a Shiny Meloetta. This is the first time that a Shiny Meloetta has been available in any Pokémon game.

Shiny Meloetta Details:

Level: 50
OT: HOME
ID: 241016
Ability: Serene Grace
Hold Item: No Item
IVs: 20-20-20-31-31-31
Nature: Modest
Moves: Relic Song, Echoed Voice, Psybeam, Sing

Patch Notes:

• A new feature allowing players to learn about Pokémon has been added.
• Certain issues have also been addressed in order to ensure a user-friendly experience.

Get Gifts for Completing Pokédexes from Specific Games! First Up: Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet!

You can now receive special Pokémon as Mystery Gifts for completing game Pokédexes in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME!

The first featured games are Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet! If you complete your Paldea Pokédex, Kitakami Pokédex, and Blueberry Pokédex, you'l receive a Shiny Meloetta.

• Mystery Gifts is a feature only available on the mobile device (iOS/Android) version of Pokémon HOME.
• In order to use the Mystery Gifts feature, you must have a linked Nintendo Account.
• You will only be able to receive each Mystery Gift once per Nintendo Account.
• Certain features may be unavailable depending on your device or OS version.

Complete Pokédexes to Earn a Shiny Meloetta with Pokémon HOME

A New Pokémon HOME Update and an Opportunity to Earn a Shiny Meloetta. The latest Pokémon HOME update adds the Pokémon Guidebook feature and a way to be rewarded for completing game Pokédexes. The mobile device version of Pokémon HOME has been updated to version 3.2.2. This new update adds the Pokémon Guidebook feature. Additionally, you can now earn gifts for completing Pokédexes from specific games.

Pokémon Guidebook

With the Pokémon Guidebook, players can view basic information about Pokémon, such as their Pokédex entries, types, sizes, forms, and more. This information is available even if that Pokémon hasn’t been registered in your National Pokédex in Pokémon HOME. You can also discover which games a Pokémon can be encountered in, which will help you complete your Pokédex.

Rewards

Special Pokémon can now be awarded to players as Mystery Gifts for completing specific Pokédexes. The first games to use this feature are Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. If you complete your Paldea Pokédex, Kitakami Pokédex, and Blueberry Pokédex, you’ll receive a Shiny Meloetta in the mobile device version of Pokémon HOME.

To receive this Pokémon, you must complete all three of those Pokédexes, then confirm your completion in the Games tab of Pokémon HOME. If you’ve already completed these Pokédexes, you’re still eligible to receive the Shiny Meloetta. Be aware that to receive Mystery Gifts, you must have a linked Nintendo Account, and each Mystery Gift can only be received once per Nintendo Account.

More Mystery Gifts are planned for completing other Pokédexes in the future!

Source: https://scarletviolet.pokemon.com/en-us/events/shiny-meloetta-pokemon-home-update/

You can now measure your sleep in Pokémon Sleep with a smartwatch! It will hopefullly make for a more seamless nighttime routine with your Pokémon.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Sleep now lets you track your sleep with your smartwatch!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6CMXCutjwc

It’s Now Possible to Pair Smartwatches with Pokémon Sleep

As of 2024/09/23 18:00, it’s now possible to conduct sleep research in Pokémon Sleep using sleep data tracked on certain smartwatches. We have also added some new achievements you can get by registering sleep data from your smartwatch.

We hope you enjoy conducting sleep research by tracking your sleep via your smartwatch after pairing it with Pokémon Sleep!

Compatible Smartwatches

The following devices are compatible: Apple Watch, Galaxy Watch, Google Pixel Watch, and Fitbit.

Compatible Android Devices Models: Samsung Galaxy: Samsung Galaxy Watch, Samsung Galaxy Fit, Samsung Galaxy Ring Series
Google Pixel Watch: Google Pixel Watch Series
Incompatible Android Devices: Samsung Galaxy Fitⓔ
Fitbit Series: All Fitbit devices excluding the following: Fitbit Classic, Fitbit Ultra, Fitbit One, Fitbit Zip, Fitbit Flex, Fitbit Force, Fitbit Charge, Fitbit Charge HR, Fitbit Surge, Fitbit Alta, Fitbit Ace, Fitbit Ace 2, Fitbit Ace 3, Fitbit Inspire, Fitbit Ace LTE

Compatible Apple Watch Models: Apple Watch series
Incompatible Apple Watch Devices: Apple Watch (1st generation), Apple Watch Series 1, Apple Watch Series 2 (all models)

Notes

• You cannot register sleep data that you started tracking before linking Pokémon Sleep with Apple Health (iOS) or Health Connect (Android).
• Sleep data tracked via smartwatch that has been manually edited may not be eligible to register in Pokémon Sleep.
• If you have already paired with Pokémon GO Plus +, you can still pair with a smartwatch and maintain the pairing of both devices.
• If this function doesn’t work even after waiting, please restart the app.

Pairing Process - How to Pair with a Galaxy Watch, Fitbit, or Google Pixel Watch

To sync your sleep data with Pokémon Sleep, you’ll need to link your account with Health Connect and also link Health Connect with the Fitbit app or Samsung Health.

Note: Apple Watch cannot be linked with Health Connect.

Pairing Process - How to Pair with Apple Watch

To sync your sleep data with Pokémon Sleep, you’ll need to link your account with Apple Health.

Source: https://www.pokemonsleep.net/en/news/313830373538343138363837303030353737/

The Pokémon Center has announced a collaboration with Skinnydip London, a Female-led, trend-driven Gen-Z clothing and accessories company, to create the Pokémon × Skinnydip line. The phone cases are available on the Pokémon Center website while their complete line of officially branded items, which is their largest collection ever, featuring all of the fan favourites from Pikachu to Snorlax, Squirtle to Onix. They have a range of products including Squirtle Tees, Pikachu hoodies, Jiggypuff loungewear in Mens Clothing and Womens Clothing. Not only that but they have over 150 phone cases in iPhone, Android and MagSafe cases.

Press Release - Select Pokémon × Skinnydip Phone Cases and Accessories Available Now at Pokémon Center

Bellevue, Wash. – Sept. 6, 2024 – Today, The Pokémon Company International announced that select iPhone cases and accessories from the popular collaboration with London-based brand Skinnydip are now available at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. – the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise.

The Pokémon and Skinnydip collaboration was introduced earlier this summer with various phone cases and other merchandise showcasing Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region, with a selection of these items now making their way to Pokémon Center for the first time.

The range of iPhone cases available at Pokémon Center includes Skinnydip’s signature stylish designs in the form of adorable patterns of many fan-favorite Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region, such as Pikachu, Snorlax, Jigglypuff and Gengar. Select stunning holographic phone cases are also available for other favorites, including Eevee, Mew and Charizard.

The collection available at Pokémon Center also includes charming bags for makeup and traveling featuring repeating Pokémon designs, as well as adorable beaded phone straps. Clothing items from the collaboration will also be available at Pokémon Center in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. later this year.

The Pokémon × Skinnydip Collaboration Comes to the Pokémon Center

Expand your look with a broad spectrum of stylish accessories featuring some popular Pokémon.

Dive into a world of sweet styles with the fun and fashionable Skinnydip line of products, available at the Pokémon Center. Skinnydip is a London-based lifestyle brand that began in 2011 as an iPhone-case designer and retailer before expanding into apparel, beauty, and more. Now, the company has collaborated with Pokémon to create a supercute selection of clothing and accessories.

Your iPhone will look outstanding when it’s protected by cases featuring fetching Pokémon patterns of fan favorites like Pikachu, Eevee, Jigglypuff, Snorlax, and Mew. There’s also a variety of fantastic tote bags, make-up bags, and beaded straps for additional flair. Even more surprises are planned for later this year, so keep checking Pokémon Center for more adorable options. With so many styles from which to choose, you’re sure to find the perfect complement to your look.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/the-pokemon-skinnydip-collaboration-comes-to-the-pokemon-center

Items:

Item List (Pokémon Center):

Pokémon × Skinnydip: Pink Wash Bag - $45.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Pikachu Tote Bag - $27.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Holo Mew Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Snorlax Embroidered Makeup Bag - $33.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Holo Snorlax Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Pikachu Makeup Bag - $33.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0136 Flareon Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0054 Psyduck Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0059 Arcanine Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0004 Charmander Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0132 Ditto Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0149 Dragonite Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Holo Pikachu Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0007 Squirtle Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0039 Jigglypuff Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0104 Cubone Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0134 Vaporeon Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0001 Bulbasaur Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0094 Gengar Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0038 Ninetales Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Rainbow Pokémon Beaded Strap - $27.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Holo Charizard Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Holo Eevee Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Holo Pokémon Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0129 Magikarp Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0037 Vulpix Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: Jigglypuff Beaded Strap - $27.99
Pokémon × Skinnydip: #0135 Jolteon Shock Case for iPhone - $54.99

Sources: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/en-ca/category/pokemon-x-skinnydip and https://www.skinnydiplondon.com/collections/pokemon-x-skinnydip

The Pokémon Company released the Pokémon: Fireworks Celebration! (ポケモン 花火を打ち上げよう！) LINE set on August 8th, 2024 for 300 yen (including tax) or 100 LINE Coins. Are you ready for some summer festival fun? Check out these adorable Pokémon effect stickers, perfect for the summer season! Light up your chats with fireworks in this set. Effects are played in the chat screen background.



Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2024/08/240809_ph01.html and https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/32111/en

The Pokémon Company released the Pokémon DOWASURE (ポケモン DOWASURE) LINE set on May 23rd, 2024 for 370 yen (including tax) or 150 LINE Coins. Together with Pokémon with expressions like when they are using the skill Amnesia... Wait a second, what I was going to say? Updates supported for 180 days after sales end.



Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2024/05/240524_ph01.html and https://store.line.me/themeshop/product/25a3f153-eb00-4db8-9593-860bc99b1336/en

The Pokémon Company released the The delicious day with Pokémon Stickers (ポケモンたちとのおいしい一日 スタンプ) LINE set on April 30th, 2024 for 300 yen (including tax) or 100 LINE Coins. The short movie series: The delicious day with Pokémon, is now available as LINE stickers! Chat to your friends with cute Pokémon, and enjoy a delicious and warm day!


Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2024/05/240517_ph01.html and https://store.line.me/stickershop/product/31044/en

The Pokémon Company released the Pokémon: Sprigatito's Daily Life (ポケモン ニャオハとの日々) LINE set on February 22nd, 2024 for 370 yen (including tax) or 150 LINE Coins. Forget the hustle and bustle of daily life for a while and spend a relaxing time with Sprigatito. Updates supported for 180 days after sales end.



Sources: https://www.pokemon.co.jp/goods/2024/02/240222_ph01.html and https://store.line.me/themeshop/product/ec044c02-bb99-4524-98e7-5fb8ece70f26/en