To celebrate the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP taking over "The City" from August 28th, 2026 through August 30th, 2026, the San Francisco Giants are hosting a special Pokémon Worlds night on August 27th, 2026.

Step into the Box for Pokémon Worlds Night at Oracle Park

Swing by so you don’t miss this Worlds-celebratory baseball theme night. Special Event Tickets that include the Worlds Pikachu Jersey have sold out, but standard game tickets to enjoy Pokémon Worlds Night are still available.

Get warmed up for Worlds weekend by visiting a heater of an event at Oracle Park. The San Francisco Giants are hosting a special Pokémon Worlds night on August 27, 2026, to celebrate the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP taking over "The City" from August 28 through August 30, 2026. Look forward to an electric atmosphere filled with everything from live baseball, fun activities for all Pokémon fans—including in Pokémon GO, a drone show, and more. Oh yeah, we're also calling in our ace, Pikachu, to take the mound and toss out the first pitch (with a bit of help)!


You won’t want to be on the bench for this one! Fans who purchase a Special Event Ticket, while supplies last, can pick up a Pokémon Worlds-themed San Francisco Giants jersey on game day, perfect for showing love for both the Giants and the Pokémon World Championships. More information can be found on the official San Francisco Giants website. Special Event Tickets are on sale now!

While attending the game, fans can stroll around Oracle Park to enjoy everything Pokémon GO has to offer, from Giants-themed PokéStops and Gyms (perfect for a souvenir in your Scrapbook) to Official Routes and Raid Battles where you have a chance to catch Pikachu with a Location Background featuring Oracle Park.


PokéStops and Gyms will be scattered across the ballpark, so whether you’re in the bleachers or behind home plate, it’s sure to be a splash hit. Plus, Trainers can spin PokéStops at the park for a Giants-themed avatar item! You’ll find a few shoutouts to Pokémon as you roam the ballpark, too!

Once the baseball game is over, the fans will be the real winners. At the game’s conclusion, attendees will be invited to watch a special Pokémon drone show to celebrate the upcoming weekend of exciting Pokémon activities and action taking place in “The City.”

From one competition to another, we hope Trainers are excited for a Gigantamax-size celebration at Oracle Park!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/step-into-the-box-for-pokemon-worlds-night-at-oracle-park

The 2025 Pokémon TCG World Championships decks will be available on June 5th, 2026, at the Pokémon Center and where Pokémon TCG products are sold. High resolution product pictures have been added to an Imageboard thread.

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2025 Pokémon TCG World Championships Decks

Grab a World Championships deck and play like a champion! Choose one of four powerful decks—each a card-for-card replica of an actual title-contender’s deck from the 2025 Pokémon Trading Card Game World Championships! You’ll find decks from Junior Division Finalist Jose Cruz Galindo-Resendiz (United States), Junior Division Champion Yuya Okita (Japan), Senior Division Champion Liao Fu Guan (China), and Master Division Champion Riley McKay (Canada).

No matter which style you prefer, there’s a deck for everyone. Do you like playing the long game? Check out Jose Cruz Galindo-Resendiz’s Dragapult ex deck and Riley McKay’s Gardevoir ex deck; both are exceptional for plotting out turns where you take multiple Prize cards and shock your opponent. If you prefer something more wild or flashy, Yuya Okita’s Raging Bolt ex deck and Liao Fu Guan’s Gholdengo ex deck have you covered. Both decks feature attacking Pokémon with the potential to Knock Out anything in front of them.

These replica decks feature different card backs than most Pokémon TCG cards, as well as silver borders and the player’s signature on each card. This means the cards are not legal for tournament play, but they’re perfect for dipping your toes into the world of competitive Pokémon TCG by learning how the best Trainers in the world build their decks and execute their strategies. Once you’ve mastered these champion-level decks, why not prepare for your own World Championships bid?

Each deck includes:

• 60-card World Championships Deck
• 2025 World Championships booklet
• 2025 World Championships pin
• 2025 World Championships coin
• 2025 World Championships deck box
• A playmat and poster
• A code card for Pokémon Trading Card Game Live

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/product-gallery/2025-pokemon-tcg-world-championships-decks

The latest information about upcoming Pokémon games and events, including the new video games Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves was revealed in the 2026 Pokémon Presents which aired on Friday, February 27th, 2026 at 9:00 AM EST / 6:00 AM PST. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2026

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh2WcRJOVPU

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 2.27.2026 (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Czgxqsf4_xk

YouTube Clip - First Look: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Announcement Trailer

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38XHXMdDegg

YouTube Clip - First Look: Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves | Announcement Trailer (Japanese)

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKGIw93XTJ0

Press Release - Pokémon Continues 30th Celebrations with the Unveiling of Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, the Newest Entries in the Pokémon Video Game Series

Pokémon Day Video Presentation Packed with New Updates Across the Franchise, Including PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and More

Pokémon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version Released Today in Commemoration of the Original Pokémon Video Games
BELLEVUE, Wash. - Feb. 27, 2026 – The Pokémon Company group today celebrated 30 years of Pokémon with a special Pokémon Presents video presentation packed with new announcements spanning the massive entertainment franchise, including the unveiling of the next titles in the Pokémon video game series, Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves. The video presentation was streamed online to fans around the world on Pokémon Day, the annual fan-focused holiday celebrating the launch of the original video games, Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green, in Japan on Feb. 27, 1996.

Additional highlights from the Pokémon Presents included new updates for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokémon Pokopia, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and more. Trainers were also delighted with the release of Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version on Nintendo eShop and My Nintendo Store.

The presentation comes shortly after The Pokémon Company International unveiled a massive yearlong campaign celebrating 30 years, titled "What's Your Favorite?" This campaign invites fans around the world to share their favorite Pokémon through the mobile game sensation Pokémon GO, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year as well.

"Pokémon has captured the imagination of millions around the world," said Kenji Okubo, president of The Pokémon Company International. "This Pokémon Day is extra special as we kick off the celebration of 30 years of Pokémon with exciting announcements for Trainers everywhere. I can't wait to see ‘What's Your Favorite' as we embark on new adventures together."

Please see below for more details on some of the latest Pokémon announcements.

Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027

Developed by GAME FREAK Inc., the Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves games are the newest entries in the Pokémon RPG series and are scheduled for release in 2027 on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. These new titles feature an open world to explore, with beautiful windswept islands and a vast ocean with glittering waves.


Trainers will play as the main character of this adventure, where they will have a different outfit depending on the version they are playing. Players will then choose their first partner Pokémon — either Browt, the Bean Chick Pokémon; Pombon, the Puppy Pokémon; or Gecqua, the Water Gecko Pokémon — before setting off on their journey.


Browt
Category: Bean Chick Pokémon
Type: Grass
Height: 1' (0.3 m)
Weight: 7.7 lbs. (3.5 kg)
Ability: Overgrow

Pombon
Category: Puppy Pokémon
Type: Fire
Height: 1'4" (0.4 m)
Weight: 14.8 lbs. (6.7 kg)
Ability: Blaze

Gecqua
Category: Water Gecko Pokémon
Type: Water
Height: 1' (0.3 m)
Weight: 9.5 lbs. (4.3 kg)
Ability: Torrent

Beginning with Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, Brazilian Portuguese will officially be supported as a selectable language for players. By expanding our supported languages, we aim to make Pokémon more accessible to players around the world, furthering the brand's goal of bringing the world together through Pokémon.

For more information on Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, please visit Pokemon.com/WindsWaves.

Interest List for PokémonXP and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Available April 2-23

Today, Trainers were able to get a new glimpse at both PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, including the official event artwork and more details about the interest list and ticketing information for both events in San Francisco later this year. PokémonXP is an all-new fan convention where Trainers from around the globe can celebrate their love of Pokémon with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for everyone.

For both PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Trainers can register for the multi-day interest list from April 2 through April 23 and will be notified if they were selected at a later date. Fans can register their attendee interest for single-day passes beginning early this summer.

Additional information on pricing and passes, including the arena experience for Championship Sunday and the Pokémon Center pop-up store, can be found on the official PokémonXP website.

Pokémon Champions Available April 2026 on Nintendo Switch

Trainers can start battling it out this April in the Pokémon Champions game on Nintendo Switch — and later this year on mobile devices.

Later this year, Trainers will be able to connect the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game to Pokémon HOME. By linking Pokémon Champions to Pokémon HOME, they'll be able to bring Pokémon that appear in both these titles to visit Pokémon Champions and battle alongside them as they aim for the title of Champion. Trainers can also claim additional rewards in Pokémon Champions, such as a Chesnaughtite stone, Delphoxite stone and Greninjite stone, by transferring these Mega Stones' corresponding Pokémon that were originally obtained in Pokémon Legends: Z-A into Pokémon HOME.

We look forward to seeing Pokémon Champions on the main stage for the Video Game Championships later this year at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco.

More information about Pokémon Champions can be found on Champions.Pokemon.com.

New Gameplay Details Unveiled for Pokémon Pokopia

On March 5, 2026, the Pokémon Pokopia game will launch on Nintendo Switch 2, inviting Trainers to embark on a cozy new adventure and build a world for everyone to live in. Pokémon Pokopia supports multiplayer [1] play with up to three other players. Players can visit one another's towns, invite friends to their own, and even bring along one Pokémon from their town to explore together.

For more information on Pokémon Pokopia, please visit Pokopia.Pokemon.com.

Pokémon TCG to Celebrate 30 Years with New Celebratory Expansion

To further celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, Trainers can look forward to an exciting new Pokémon TCG expansion in 2026 — the first-ever to debut with a simultaneously coordinated global launch in participating markets, followed by additional product releases throughout the year.[2]

Pokémon Commemorates Original Video Games with New Gaming and Merchandise Offerings

Today, the Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version games, remakes of the Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green games in Japan, are available today on Nintendo Switch as digital titles to celebrate 30 years of the brand.


In addition, The Pokémon Company group released the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox. Modeled after the original Game Boy system from Nintendo, this sound device provides a nostalgic audio tour through the Kanto region, using 45 cartridges to play familiar melodies or sound effects from the original Pokémon video games.

In the U.S., Canada and the U.K., the Pokémon Red & Pokémon Blue Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox is available at Pokémon Center, the premier online destination for official Pokémon merchandise. Trainers can also enjoy the complementary Opening Scene product collection from Pokémon Center, which features various products with artwork inspired by the opening scene of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green video games.

New Mystery Gift Unlocks a Route to Mega Garchomp Z in Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension

A newly discovered form of Garchomp - Mega Garchomp Z — has been unveiled in Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension.[3]

Mega Garchomp Z
Category: Mach Pokémon
Type: Dragon
Height: 6'3" (1.9 m)
Weight: 218.3 lbs. (99 kg)

Starting today [4], players can claim a new Mystery Gift that will unlock the opportunity to enter a special hyperspace distortion where they must battle and defeat a Mega Garchomp Z to obtain a Garchompite Z stone.[5]

For more information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension, please visit legends.pokemon.com.
[1] Additional games and systems required for multiplayer mode. Sold separately.
[2] This Pokémon TCG expansion will launch on the same date around the world in participating markets. Exact time on launch day may vary across countries and regions.
[3] Full version of game required to use DLC for that game. Sold separately.
[4] To access the hyperspace distortion where Mega Garchomp Z can be encountered, Trainers must first complete one or more hyperspace adventures in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC.
[5] Players do not need to purchase the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Mega Dimension DLC (sold separately) to claim this Mystery Gift. However, the DLC is required to detect this special hyperspace distortion.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Continues-30th-Celebrations-with-the-Unveiling-of-Pokemon-Wind

The closing ceremonies for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships took place on August 17th, 2025 and many new announcements were made. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - 2025 Pokémon World Championships

Pokémon World Champions Crowned at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships Premier Pokémon Event of the Year Unveils PokémonXP Fan Event Alongside New Looks at Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and More

BELLEVUE, Wash. – Aug. 17, 2025 – After an electrifying weekend in Anaheim, Calif., the 2025 Pokémon World Champions have been crowned across the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE, while those who watched the closing ceremonies were treated to exciting announcements across the Pokémon brand.

New Fan Experience, PokémonXP, Coming to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in the Heart of San Francisco

On Aug. 28, 2026, the Pokémon World Championships will level up with the addition of an all-new fan experience: PokémonXP. This event will take place alongside the 2026 Pokémon World Championships competitions at the Moscone Center in the heart of San Francisco, welcoming Trainers from across the world to celebrate their fandom with a variety of unique offerings and engaging activities, with something for every fan.

In addition, for the first time on Championship Sunday of the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, competitors will battle it out on an epic stage — the Chase Center — as fans pack the arena to find out who will triumph and earn the title of Pokémon World Champions. Multi-day passes will be available for advance purchase on Sept. 17, 2025.

Z-A Battle Club Details and More Revealed for Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Trainers will be able to jump into the Z-A Battle Club in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game in the newly revealed Link and Ranked Battles. In the Z-A Battle Club (Link Battles), up to four players will race to defeat as many Pokémon as possible within the time limit to take the top spot. In Ranked Battles, up to four Trainers can compete online[1] from around the world to earn points. When players earn enough points, they will rise in rank. Trainers will start off at Rank Z and can be promoted all the way up to the ultimate Rank A.​

Players can earn in-game rewards when a battle ends or when their rank increases, with additional rewards granted based on their final rank when the season ends after a set time period. Since rewards vary by season, active participation is necessary to climb the ranks and earn rewards. Players will also be able to enjoy Private Battles with their friends using local communication[2] or with those farther away online.


Pokémon Legends: Z-A will be available on Oct. 16, 2025, on the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems. A Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – ​Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle will also be available.

Pokémon Champions Takes the Stage for VGC at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco—Mega Evolution and Mega Dragonite Will Be Available at Launch

Next year, Pokémon Trainers from around the world will battle it out when the Pokémon Video Game Championships make the shift to Pokémon Champions at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Franscisco.

When Pokémon Champions launches in 2026, Trainers will compete in Ranked Battles where Pokémon will be able to undergo Mega Evolution and become Mega-Evolved Pokémon—such as the newly discovered Mega Dragonite introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Pokémon Champions is a free-to-start game coming to Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, and mobile devices in 2026. More details on a paid digital version of Pokémon Champions on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch systems will be shared in the future.

Eternatus Joins Pokémon GO Alongside New Max Battles

This weekend, Pokémon GO players in Anaheim were treated to the surprise debut of the Poison- and Dragon-type Eternatus, along with the introduction of Max Battles featuring this Legendary Pokémon. Both will make their global debut with GO Pass: Max Finale, launching later this month during the Dark Skies event.

New Mega Evolution Cards Revealed Alongside New Mega Attack Rarity for the Pokémon TCG

The Pokémon Trading Card Game pulled back the curtain on Mega attack rare, an all-new card rarity that features attack names in katakana, reminiscent of the original Mega Evolution Pokémon-EX cards from the XY Series. Mega attack rare cards coming to the Pokémon TCG include Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Gardevoir ex, and Mega Lucario ex.

Trainers also received a first look at Mega Dragonite, as seen in the upcoming Pokémon Legends: Z-A video game, which will be coming to the Pokémon TCG as a new Pokémon ex.

Mega Evolution Pokémon Coming to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Coming in fall 2025, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, including Mega Gyarados ex, Mega Blaziken ex, and Mega Altaria ex will be debuting in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Empoleon, Dhelmise and Vaporeon Join the Fray in Pokémon UNITE

Fans were given a first look at newcomers Empoleon, Dhelmise and Vaporeon, which will join the growing pool of playable Pokémon in Pokémon UNITE. Empoleon will be joining the roster on Sept. 19, 2025, with Dhelmise and Vaporeon coming soon.

2025 Pokémon World Champions

The weekend saw a fiery slate of intense matchups across the competition, and when the dust settled in Anaheim, Calif., the 2025 Pokémon World Champions were crowned.

Video Game Junior Division:
1st place: Luke Whittier [US]
2nd place: Sosuke Arinori [JP]

Video Game Senior Division:
1st place: Kevin Han [US]
2nd place: Sian Lee [KR]

Video Game Masters Division:
1st place: Giovanni Cischke [US]
2nd place: James Evans [US]

Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Yuya Okita [JP]
2nd place: Jose Cruz Galindo Resendiz [US]

Trading Card Game Senior Division:
1st place: Fuguan Liao [CN]
2nd place: Gabriel Fernandez [BR]

Trading Card Game Masters Division:
1st place: Riley McKay [CA]
2nd place: Justin Newdorf [US]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: “Beelzeboy” Bamb [IN]
2nd place: “P4T0M4N” Marín Torres [ES]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: PERÚ UNITE [Latin America – South]
2nd place: ZETA DIVISION [Japan]

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-World-Champions-Crowned-at-the-2025-Pokemon-World-Championship

Patrons of the Pokémon Center can receive a free 2025 Pokémon World Championship celebratory Pikachu promo card from August 8th, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PDT to September 30th, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT using the codes worldscard25us in the United States, worldscard25ca in Canada and worldscard25uk in the United Kingdom.

Get This Special Worlds Celebratory Pikachu Promo Card with Any Purchases

Get one (1) 2025 Pokémon World Championship celebratory Pikachu promo card with any product shipped to a Canada/US/UK address from PokemonCenter.com. Enter code worldscard25ca(us)(uk) at checkout. While supplies last. Preorders and digital products are not eligible for gift offer. Offer starts on August 8, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. PDT and ends on September 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Returns must include the free gift item to be eligible for a refund. Please note that final sale items, such as TCG items and video games, are non-returnable.

Celebrate Worlds at Home with a Pokémon Center Promo Card & Plush

The Pokémon World Championships is an opportunity to party wherever you may be.


The best Pokémon competitors in the world are gathering in Anaheim, California, from August 15–17 for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships. Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for fans elsewhere to take part in the festivities courtesy of the Pokémon Center’s Worlds at Home Celebration. Make the most of online promotions taking place the week of Worlds at the Pokémon Center, and pick up a Pokémon Trading Card Game celebratory promo card featuring Pikachu as a gift with purchase with the code “worldscard25us” at checkout.


Check out the Pokémon Center’s Sweetheart Diner plush coming soon to the Pokémon Center both online and at the 2025 Worlds Pokémon Center store. This adorable collection of plush is grill-anteed to put a smile on your face with its apron-clad Pikachu holding an enormous heart and a large heart-shaped burger. Lettuce celebrate competition, friendship, and Pokémon at home, both at the Anaheim Convention Center and anywhere else you happen to be.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/celebrate-worlds-at-home-with-a-pokemon-center-promo-card-plush

Those that spend $50 USD/CND at the Pokémon Center and use the code coin25us in the United States or the code coin25ca in Canada, will receive a beautiful 2025 Worlds coin that features Pikachu in a varsity jacket on one side and the event’s logo on the reverse, while supplies last.

Pokémon Center Sweetheart Diner Plush, Bundles, and a 2025 Worlds Coin Gift with Purchase

Celebrate Worlds at home with a new selection of merch from Pokémon Center and get a cool bonus.


The 2025 Pokémon World Championships are about to kick off in Anaheim, California, but even if you’re not able to make it to the event, you can still join in on the fun with Pokémon Center’s Worlds at home celebration (Canadian Trainers, please visit the Canada Pokémon Center site). You can purchase Pokémon plush that’s currently available at the 2025 Worlds Pokémon Center pop-up store as well as World Championships inspired bundles. There’s even a special promotion where Trainers can get a beautiful 2025 Worlds coin that features Pikachu in a varsity jacket on one side and the event’s logo on the reverse. You’ll receive this coin as a gift with purchase when you spend at least $50 at the Pokémon Center and enter the promo code coin25us if you’re in the US or coin25ca if you’re in Canada.


The Pokémon Center store at Worlds has a diner theme, and you can bring that vibe home with the Sweetheart Diner collection. Get cooking with a charming cushion of Pikachu clinging to a large, heart-shaped cheeseburger, then follow up with an adorable plush of Pikachu wearing an apron and clutching a heart. There’s also a themed plush mirror and a pair of plush key chains, so you can bring these cuties with you wherever you go.

If you’re looking to score a few Pokémon goodies, don’t miss the new bundles that are available. Deck out your own diner with the Pikachu Kitchen bundle that contains a variety of utensils that are perfect for whipping up some tasty dishes. Get in a competitive spirit with a selection of bundles featuring Pokémon that helped their Trainers achieve victory in previous World Championships along with bundles highlighting the Pokémon that appear in this year’s Worlds artwork—Jigglypuff, Arcanine, Machamp, and Fennekin. These bundles include a variety of products like plush, Pokémon TCG accessories, and more.

No matter what items you choose, you’ll enjoy a bit of 2025 Pokémon World Championships excitement in the comfort of your own home thanks to Pokémon Center!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/pokemon-center-sweetheart-diner-plush-bundles-and-a-2025-worlds-coin-gift-with-purchase

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, Pokémon TCG Live, Pokémon TCG Pocket, Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE will all have special gifts being distributed to promote the 2025 Pokémon World Championships streams.


Luca Ceribelli’s Farigiraf Code: W0RLDSARM0RTA1L
Pokémon TCG Live Tynamo, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Hilda and N Code: WCS25TGL
Pokémon GO T-Shirt Code: Z3USC2JQS9LWN

Tune In to Worlds to Get Luca Ceribelli’s Farigiraf and Other Special Gifts

Watch the 2025 Pokémon World Championships livestream and partnered co-streamers to claim cool in-game rewards. Follow the excitement of the 2025 Pokémon World Championships from August 15th to 17th, 2025 on Twitch or YouTube for passwords that will let you receive a special Pokémon in your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game, supercool Pokémon cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, and a 2025 Worlds in-game sticker in Pokémon UNITE.

That’s not all—tune in to the 2025 World Championships livestreams on Twitch.tv/Pokemon with Twitch Drops enabled in your settings to score even more goodies in Pokémon TCG Live, pack hourglasses in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, and unique Timed Research in Pokémon GO that will award you an encounter with Skarmory! For those who like to throw down on Aeos Island, you can also score a platinum Pokémon boost emblem alongside other cool in-game items in Pokémon UNITE.

Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: Luca Ceribelli’s Farigiraf

Luca Ceribelli reached the top in the Masters Division of last year’s Video Game World Championships with the help of Farigiraf—and now you can have it join your team! With a move set that includes Psychic Noise, Foul Play, Helping Hand, and Trick Room, the Long Neck Pokémon helped its team get “a-head” during Luca’s Finals match.

Keep an eye on the official 2025 Worlds livestream for a password you can use in the Mystery Gift feature of your Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet game to receive Luca Ceribelli’s Farigiraf. This special Farigiraf comes with the same moves and stats as Luca’s, so give it a try on your own competitive team!

This password can be used only once per save data. It takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours of play time before you are able to access the Mystery Gift feature, where you can input the password. This password will expire on August 22, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. PDT.

Pokémon TCG Live: Tynamo, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Hilda, and N’s Plan

Jumpstart your Pokémon Trading Card Game: Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and Scarlet & Violet—White Flare collections with three illustration rare cards featuring the full Evolution chain of Tynamo, Eelektrik, and Eelektross, as well as two ultra rare Supporter cards, Hilda and N’s Plan.

Tynamo, Eelektrik, Eelektross, Hilda, and N’s Plan are redeemable until August 25, 2025, at 5:59 p.m. PDT.

Pokémon TCG Live Twitch Drops

In addition, anyone watching the Pokémon TCG Twitch channel live during Worlds can receive an in-game deck box, card sleeves, and coins themed after this year’s World Championships in Pokémon TCG Live, as well as the full Evolution chain of Deino, Zweilous, and Hydreigon ex as Twitch Drops. If you tune in to a partnered co-streamer on Twitch, you can also obtain an illustration rare card featuring Frillish as well as special illustration rare cards featuring Jellicent ex, Hilda, and N’s Plan to add to your Pokémon TCG Live collection.

2025 Worlds Pokémon TCG Live Twitch Drops are redeemable until September 18, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Wonder Hourglasses and Pack Hourglasses

Looking to buff up your collection in Pokémon TCG Pocket? If you enable Twitch Drops on your account and tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonTCG for at least 45 minutes, you’ll receive a Twitch Drop for 12 wonder hourglasses and 12 pack hourglasses! This redemption will expire on July 31, 2026, at 7:59 a.m. PDT.

Pokémon GO: Timed Research Featuring Skarmory

Skarmory is one of the Pokémon that helped lead Yekai0904 to victory at the 2024 Pokémon GO World Championships—and if you tune in to the 2025 Worlds livestream, you’ll be able to take on the GO Battle League with your own.

Enable Twitch Drops on your Twitch account, tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonGO on August 15, and watch for at least 30 minutes to receive unique Timed Research in Pokémon GO that will reward you with an encounter with your own unique Skarmory. This Timed Research also features Skarmory Candy XL and an Elite Charged TM. This redemption will expire on August 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

If you similarly tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonGO on August 16 and watch for at least 30 minutes, you can receive unique Timed Research in Pokémon GO that will prompt you with the choice of three paths that feature encounters with the following Pokémon popular in competitive play:

• Lapras, Sableye, Lileep
• Squirtle, Stunfisk, Inkay
• Sentret, Paldean Wooper, Wimpod

This redemption will expire on August 30, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. PDT.

Pokémon UNITE: Platinum Murkrow Boost Emblem and 2025 Worlds In-Game Sticker

Pokémon UNITE players can earn a few cool treats during Worlds. Watch the livestream to discover a gift code that will earn you a 2025 Worlds in-game sticker. Then, make sure you have Twitch Drops enabled and tune in to Twitch.tv/PokemonUNITE during the weekend to obtain the following items:

August 15–16: Limited License Selection Box: Watch the broadcast for 30 minutes.
August 15–16: Fashion Selection Box: Watch the broadcast for 60 minutes.
August 15–17: Platinum Murkrow Boost Emblem: Watch the broadcast for 30 minutes.
August 17: Gift Box (randomly awards a Holowear Selection Box, a Unite License Selection Box, or a Fashion Selection Box): Watch the broadcast for 30 minutes.
August 17: 500 Aeos Coins: Watch the broadcast for 10 minutes.

All items can only be redeemed once, and redemption will expire on October 9, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. PDT.

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/tune-in-to-worlds-to-get-luca-ceribellis-farigiraf-and-other-special-gifts

The spectator interest list for Pokémon Worlds 2025 in Anaheim, CA is now live! Sign up before March 23rd, 2025 at 11:59PM PT for a chance to register for spectator passes.

Sign Up for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships Spectator Interest List

Find out where you can sign up for a chance to attend Worlds as a spectator, learn about partnered hotel blocks, and more. The 2025 Pokémon World Championships are a celebration of all things Pokémon and the capstone event to a long year of competition. This year, the grand event is heading to sunny Anaheim, California, where champions will be crowned in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Pokémon Video Game Championships, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. You don’t need to be a competitor to attend, though—you have a chance to attend as a spectator by registering for the spectator interest list today!

Sign up for the spectator interest list here until March 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. If you’re looking to get ahead of the game, check out our partnered hotel block where you can book your stay at a discounted rate. For more details on what you can expect to see at Worlds in Anaheim this year, check out the official Worlds website!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/sign-up-for-the-2025-pokemon-world-championships-spectator-interest-list

SPECTATOR INTEREST LIST

Step 1: Add your name to the Interest List for an opportunity to register for a spectator pass.
The Interest List is open from March 11 to March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PDT.
Please note that the number of individuals who sign up for the Interest List may exceed the number of spectator passes available, in which case a only a selection of individuals from the Interest List will be able to register for a spectator pass through a random drawing. If applicable, the random drawing will occur beginning the week of March 24, 2025 and those who have been selected from the Interest List will be notified via email.
There are two types of passes available: Multi-Day and Single-Day passes (Friday, Saturday or Sunday). If selected from the Interest List for one pass type, you will not be eligible for other pass types.

Step 2: Look for an email - Register and purchase if you are contacted.
In the event that there are more individuals signed up than there are passes available, the Interest List drawing will occur on the week of March 24, 2025. You will be notified via email if you are able to purchase a spectator pass.

In the event of a drawing, there will be a separate drawing for each pass type, after the Interest List closes on March 25, 2025. Multi-Day passes will be drawn first. Once Multi-Day passes are at capacity, then there will be drawings for Single-Day passes. The drawings for Single-Day passes will be done in the following order: Friday, Saturday, Sunday.

Selected individuals will only have the opportunity to purchase one pass type (Multi-Day or Single-Day: Friday, Saturday or Sunday).

Selected individuals may register and purchase one pass for themselves and up to four (4) additional youth passes but will not be able to purchase for other adults.

Selected individuals will be emailed the week of March 24, 2025. Once emailed, individuals will have 48-hours from the time the email was sent to register and pay for their spectator pass. If an individual does not register and complete their purchase in that time window, their pass will be released.

If passes remain available after all individuals on the Interest List have been contacted, passes will be opened to the general public for registration.

Spectator Pass Details:

* The registration fee for one Multi-Day spectator pass is $99 USD.
* The registration fee for one Single-Day pass is $39 USD.
* Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
* Every adult must register with their own account. Up to four (4) youth passes may be purchased and added to an adult registration.
* Children aged 5 and under do not require a pass to attend and do not need to be registered in advance. Children aged 5 and under do not receive any additional items.
* Arena seating for final matches is not guaranteed and will be available first-come, first-served.

Competitors:

* Competitors who qualify for the World Championships will receive invitations after the conclusion of the 2025 season.
* All qualified, invited competitors who join us in Anaheim will receive a competitor pass and two complimentary Multi-Day spectator passes for their named guests.
* Competitors are encouraged to join the Interest List now. Qualified competitors will be refunded for their spectator registration fee, if applicable.

Source: https://reg.rainfocus.com/flow/pokemon/2025worlds/landing/page/001spectatorreg

The season of competition has all led up to this! Get ready for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California. The official website for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships Anaheim has opened and the logo and main artwork for Worlds 2025 has been revealed. A new series of Road to Worlds was also announced and is coming in March 2025. Artwork and photos from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Source: https://worlds.pokemon.com/en-us/

Pokémon Fun All Weekend Long

No matter what kind of Pokémon fan you are, there will be plenty to enjoy at Worlds. Look forward to Worlds-themed merchandise at Pokémon Center, new Trainer experiences at Play Lab, and side events that award prize tickets! Autograph sessions, a collect-and-trade corner where you can buff up your Pokémon TCG collection, panels featuring community figures and special guests, and more are also on the horizon, so stay tuned for details.

YouTube Clip - 2025 Pokémon World Championships Trailer | Anaheim

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1DgnDJBmsc

Road to Worlds

Road to Worlds: Pokémon Video Game Championships pulls back the curtain on the lives of competitive Pokémon video game players and casters. Follow the year-long journey of Wolfe Glick, Rosemary Kelley, Lou Akcoş-Cromie, and Markus Stadter as they strive to achieve their dreams at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

YouTube Clip - Road to Worlds: Video Game Championships | Official Trailer | Coming March 2025

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTdyL13jl68

Pokémon Celebrates Competitive Excellence at the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships

Top competitors crowned as The Pokémon Company International announces new content honouring notable Trainers and shares more details about the upcoming Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Feb. 24, 2025 — Following three days of action-packed competition that saw over 5,500 players from around the globe battling it out in London, U.K. from Feb. 21-23, 2025, The Pokémon Company International crowned the winners of the 2025 Pokémon Europe International Championships in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE categories.

The 2025 Pokémon Europe International Champions are:

Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Oliver Cahill [UK]
2nd place: Andreas Ketels [BE]

Trading Card Game Senior Division:
1st place: Gabriel Fernandez [BR]
2nd place: Nathan Osterkatz [US]

Trading Card Game Masters Division:
1st place: Ryuki Okada [JP]
2nd place: Natalie Millar [AU]

Video Game Junior Division:
1st place: Fabian Musikant [DE]
2nd place: Ismael Hoggui [FR]
Video Game Senior Division: 1st place: Ian Larson [US] 2nd place: Louis Fontvieille [FR]
Video Game Masters Division:
1st place: Wolfe Glick [US]
2nd place: Dylan Yeomans [UK]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: Leo “P4T0M4N” Marín Torres [ES]
2nd place: Cedric “Zzweilous” Voigt [DE]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: Luminosity [North America]
2nd place: Peru Unite [Latin America – South]

During the closing ceremony, The Pokémon Company International shared news that will delight fans of Pokémon competitions:

Road to Worlds: Pokémon Video Game Championships

“Road to Worlds: Pokémon Video Game Championships” is the latest installment in the Pokémon “Road to Worlds” docuseries. The new season is comprised of three episodes that follow Pokémon video games competitors, casters and Professors as they share their aspirations and accomplishments. New episodes will be broadcast weekly on the official Pokémon YouTube channel from Friday, March 7, 2025, starting with Episode 1: “Best in the World.” Watch the trailer for “Road to Worlds: Pokémon Video Game Championships” here.

2025 Pokémon World Championships Spectator Registration Opening Soon

A new trailer for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships that will take place in Anaheim, California, from Aug. 15-17, 2025 revealed the special artwork for the event — Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Machamp and friends on a road trip to California in an electrifying yellow convertible. The trailer also announced that the spectator interest registration for the 2025 Pokémon World Championships will open in March 2025. Starting next month, by registering their interest via worlds.pokemon.com, Pokémon Trainers who would like to attend the festivities will be automatically entered to a randomized draw for the opportunity to purchase tickets for the event.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Celebrates-Competitive-Excellence-at-the-2025-Pokemon-Europe-I

During the 2024 Pokémon World Championships closing ceremonies, The Pokémon Company President Tsunekazu Ishihara announced exciting new details for the Pokémon franchise. Images from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Top Pokémon Competitors Crowned at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships

Closing ceremony announcements included reveals from across the franchise: exciting new details about Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a returning mechanic for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, updates for Pokémon GO and Pokémon UNITE, and the locations of the 2025 and 2026 Pokémon World Championships.

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 19, 2024 — The 2024 Pokémon World Championships, hosted by The Pokémon Company International, concluded yesterday following three days of intense matches and friendly competition in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. The best Trainers from around the world attended the annual event to take part in the premier tournament for the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and Pokémon video games. This year’s event featured the Pokémon TCG, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE. More than 13,000 players and fans from around the globe gathered at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center for the world’s most prestigious Pokémon event. Winners of each division can be found here:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Junior Division:
1st place: Sakuya Ota [JP]
2nd place: Logan Bailey [US]

Pokémon TCG Senior Division:
1st place: Evan Pavelski [US]
2nd place: Haruku Umehara [JP]

Pokémon TCG Masters Division:
1st place: Fernando Cifuentes [CL]
2nd place: Seinosuke Shiokawa [JP]

Pokémon Video Game Championship Junior Division:
1st place: Kevin Han [US]
2nd place: Tatsuomi Shimanuki [JP]

Pokémon VGC Senior Division:
1st place: Ray Yamanaka [JP]
2nd place: Luke Kroll [US]

Pokémon VGC Masters Division:
1st place: Luca Ceribelli [IT]
2nd place: Yuta Ishigaki [JP]

Pokémon GO:
1st place: Yekai0904 [HK]
2nd place: Inadequance [NL]

Pokémon UNITE:
1st place: FENNEL [JP]
2nd place: XoraTigersGaming [KR]

In addition to crowning this year’s top competitive Pokémon players, new announcements and experiences were revealed across the brand.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Launches October 2024

During the 2024 Pokémon World Championships, The Pokémon Company group announced that the highly anticipated Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app that reimagines the experience of collecting Pokémon TCG cards in an innovative digital format, will be launching around the world beginning Oct. 30, 2024. Trainers can preregister for it now on the App Store and Google Play. Furthermore, Trainers in New Zealand will be able to participate in the soft launch for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket prior to the global launch.

In Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, players will be able to enjoy the thrill of opening booster packs and collecting cards showcasing special visual effects that can only be achieved digitally. Players will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost, including cards with nostalgic illustrations as well as new cards found only in the app.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket Trailer | Preregister Now

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lljsI-__Nk

Trainer’s Pokémon Coming to the Pokémon TCG in 2025

In 2025, fans can look forward to collecting and playing with new Pokémon TCG cards featuring Trainer’s Pokémon, including Lillie’s Clefairy ex, Marnie’s Grimmsnarl ex, N’s Zoroark ex, and an illustration rare card featuring N’s Reshiram.

More details will be shared in the future. In the meantime, fans can watch the announcement trailer for Trainer’s Pokémon, as unveiled during the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.

YouTube Clip - Trainer’s Pokémon Return to Pokémon TCG | Official Pokémon Worlds Reveal

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8phvYRz1f4

Pokémon GO Reveals Morpeko and Teases Upcoming Features

Morpeko will soon be making its debut in Pokémon GO, accompanied by the new battle-only form feature, allowing Trainers to alter the form of certain Pokémon during battles by using a Charged Attack. Additionally, something big and mysterious is on the horizon for Pokémon GO. Stay tuned for more on this significant update!

500-Point Battles and New Unite Licenses Coming to Pokémon UNITE

A new type of battle is coming to Pokémon UNITE. In this casual battle format, Trainers will lead their favorite Pokémon and team up to defeat wild Pokémon and opponents, collecting Aeos energy to score in the enemy’s goal zones. The first team to reach 500 points wins! Look forward to the launch of this exciting type of battle in spring 2025.

Armarouge, Darkrai, and Psyduck are also set to join the Pokémon UNITE roster. Stay tuned for further updates on their unique abilities and roles in the game. More information about Pokémon UNITE can be found here.

YouTube Clip - Three awesome new additions are coming to the Pokémon Unite roster!

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ACZKlOtnCo

2025 and 2026 Pokémon World Championships Locations Unveiled

The locations for the 2025 and 2026 Pokémon World Championships were revealed during the closing ceremonies on Sunday evening. Trainers from around the globe can anticipate next year’s thrilling Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, scheduled to be held from Aug. 15 to 17, 2025. The following World Championships will then be hosted in San Francisco, California, and are scheduled to be held from Aug. 28 to 30, 2026.

YouTube Clip - Worlds 2025 Location Reveal

Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVFCwTqj_vs and https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Top-Pokemon-Competitors-Crowned-at-the-2024-Pokemon-World-Championship