The Pokémon Company International announced on August 22nd, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Secluded Springs set and revealed it would be released on August 28th, 2026 at participating retailers worldwide. A press release with high quality product pictures has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket: Secluded Springs  | Coming August 28!

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYwjCIDaZb0

Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune Coming to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket in New Secluded Springs Themed Booster Pack

Bellevue, Wash. — Aug. 22, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group revealed that the next themed booster pack for the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, Secluded Springs, will be available around the world beginning Aug. 28, 2025.

New Secluded Springs Themed Booster Pack

In Secluded Springs, players will encounter fan-favorite Pokémon as originally discovered in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, including the powerful Legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune. In addition, players will discover more Pokémon from the Johto and Hoenn regions.

Upcoming Events

In addition to the Secluded Springs themed booster pack, Trainers can look forward to the following in-app events coming soon.[1]

• Zoroark Drop Event (Sept. 2 at 11 p.m. PDT to Sept. 12 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Take on special solo battles to obtain new promo cards, including Zoroark.
• Bonus Week (Sept. 6 at 11 p.m. PDT to Sept. 13 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Tackle new Bonus Week missions to obtain pack hourglasses and other rewards.
• Wonder Pick Event (Sept. 13 at 11 p.m. PDT to Sept. 23 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Obtain new promo cards featuring Miltank and Phanpy, as well as event shop tickets by completing missions.
• Water-type Pokémon Mass Outbreak Event (Sept. 24 at 11 p.m. PDT to Sept. 30 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Cards relating to Water-type Pokémon will appear in rare picks and bonus picks.

[1] Event duration periods are subject to change. Trainers can stay tuned to in-app notices for complete event details, including eligibility requirements and other terms of participation.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Legendary-Pokemon-Raikou-Entei-and-Suicune-Coming-to-Pokemon-Trading-C

Pokémon GO has announced that the PokéLid Stamp Rally has arrived in-game with an early release in the Kyushu and Okinawa regions.

Poké Lid Stamp Rally

We’re excited to share that the Poké Lid Stamp Rally has now arrived in Pokémon GO!

Poké Lid Stamp Rally lets you explore Poké Lids — manhole covers featuring Pokémon designs — that are found all across Japan!

Availability - Starting November 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. JST
*This stamp rally has no set end date.

Areas

To celebrate Pokémon GO Wild Area: Nagasaki, the Poké Lid Stamp Rally is coming first to areas across Kyushu and Okinawa. The stamp rally is coming to the following regions at a later date.:

• Hokkaido and Tohoku
• Kanto
• Chubu
• Kinki
• Chugoku and Shikoku

How to Participate

• When you open the Pokémon GO app in the Kyushu or Okinawa area in Japan, you’ll automatically receive a Poké Lids stamp sheet .
• Visit PokéStops located at Poké Lids in the Kyushu and Okinawa area to collect stamps on your sheet.
• For every two stamps you collect within the same prefecture, you’ll have a chance to encounter Pikachu with a Location Background representing that prefecture!
• You can also send the stamps you’ve collected from Poké Lids to your friends as Gifts.
• Stamps received from friends will have a different border on your own stamp sheet than the ones you collected yourself.
Stamps received from friends will not count toward the number of stamps needed in the reward track to encounter Pikachu with a Location Background.
• Even if you’ve already received a stamp from friends, visiting the location yourself and collecting the same stamp will count toward the number of stamps required to encounter Pikachu with the Location Background.

*You must be at least level 5 to participate in this GO Stamp Rally.

When new Poké Lids are installed across Japan, their corresponding stamp spaces will automatically be added to your Poké Lid Stamp Rally in Pokémon GO.

Let the fun begin in the Kyushu and Okinawa region! When you visit a prefecture with a Poké Lid, be sure to join in the fun with the Poké Lid Stamp Rally!

Source: https://pokemongo.com/news/pokelidsr_kyushu_okinawa

There have been rumors about a mysteriously sweet scent coming from a certain building... Meet Mega Victreebel, a newly discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon! The Mega Evolution of the Flycatcher Pokémon will make its debut in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Pictures from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

Press Release - Mega Evolution of the Flycatcher Pokémon Victreebel—Mega Victreebel—Appears in Pokémon Legends: Z-A

New Video Highlighting Mega Victreebel and its Unique Features Has Been Revealed

BELLEVUE, Wash. — Aug. 21, 2025 — The Pokémon Company has revealed details of a new Mega-Evolved Pokémon found in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A game. A strange, sweet scent has been drifting through the darkened halls of a mysterious building, and the source has now been uncovered—Mega Victreebel.

Watch the Mega Victreebel reveal video on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Mega Victreebel

The volume of this Pokémon’s acid has increased due to Mega Evolution, filling its mouth. If it’s not careful, the acid will overflow and spill out.

Category: Flycatcher Pokémon​
Type: Grass/Poison
Height: 14'9" (4.5 m)
Weight: 276.7 lbs. (125.5 kg)

Mega Victreebel will appear in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, launching October 16, 2025, on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Mega-Evolution-of-the-Flycatcher-Pokemon-VictreebelMega-VictreebelAppe

YouTube Clip - Mega Victreebel Raises a Stink! | Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f79j5pSboEQ

YouTube Clip - The Case of the Sweet Scent Incident | Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyfDz36JkkU

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

The Pokémon Company International announced on July 24th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion set and revealed it would be released on July 30th, 2026 at participating retailers worldwide. A press release with high quality product pictures has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket: Wisdom of Sea and Sky | Coming July 30!

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

Legendary Pokémon Duo Lugia and Ho-Oh to Star in Upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Expansion, Wisdom of Sea and Sky

Updates to Trade Feature Also Coming Soon.

Bellevue, Wash. — July 24, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will soon release the new Wisdom of Sea and Sky expansion, available around the world beginning July 30, 2025. In addition, updates to the app’s trade feature will be coming soon.

New Wisdom of Sea and Sky Expansion

In Wisdom of Sea and Sky, players can encounter beloved Pokémon first discovered in the Johto region, as seen in the Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver video games, such as Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile, as well as the Legendary Pokémon Lugia and Ho-Oh. In this expansion, Pokémon with attacks that don’t require Energy will also debut, allowing Trainers to test new strategies for deck building and battling.

Updates to Trade Feature

Pokémon TCG Pocket players can also look forward to the following updates to the trade feature, beginning July 29, 2025, at 11 p.m. PDT:

• Wishlist Feature: Players will soon be able to share which cards they would like to trade for when trading with others. They can navigate to their wishlist from the My Cards screen, where they’ll be able to add up to 20 cards, as well as highlight three cards from their wishlist to display on their profile.
• Revisions to Trade Feature: Trade tokens will be discontinued, and players will no longer need to exchange cards to obtain the currency required for trading. However, shinedust will be required to trade cards of ♦♦♦, ♦♦♦♦ and ★ rarities. Players can acquire shinedust by completing in-game missions and achievements or by obtaining duplicates of cards they already own. Players can exchange trade tokens they own for pack hourglasses and shinedust in the in-game shop.[1] Players will be unable to trade cards in their possession for trade tokens beginning July 29, at 6 p.m. PDT, following completion of the in-game update.[2]

[1] 60 pack hourglasses can be exchanged. Please check the in-game notices upon feature launch for more details.
[2] Due to in-game updates, the trade feature will be unavailable between July 24, 2025, at 11 p.m. PDT and July 29, 2025, at 10:59 p.m. PDT.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Legendary-Pokemon-Duo-Lugia-and-Ho-Oh-to-Star-in-Upcoming-Pokemon-Trad

Nintendo has announced a new Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Bundle and it will be released on October 16th, 2025 when Pokémon Legends: Z-A is released. It will cost: $499.99 USD / $699.99 CND / £429.99

Press Release - Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Bundle available Oct. 16

Today, Nintendo of America, Nintendo of Canada announced a brand-new Nintendo Switch 2 bundle* that combines the Nintendo Switch 2 system with the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game.

Players can purchase a Nintendo Switch 2 + Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition bundle for the suggested retail price of $699.99 in Canada. Releasing simultaneously with the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game on October 16, the bundle includes the Nintendo Switch 2 system and the full game download for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition game.

Pre-orders for the bundle are available now on the My Nintendo Store and select retailers.

Includes (North American Bundle):

• Nintendo Switch 2 system
• Pokémon™ Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition full game download
• Joy-Con 2 (L) in Light Blue
• Joy-Con 2 (R) in Light Red
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC Adapter
• USB-C® Charging Cable
• Nintendo Switch 2 Dock
• Joy-Con 2 Grip
• Joy-Con 2 Strap (×2)
• Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable

What's in the box (UK):

• Nintendo Switch 2 console x1
• 256 GB total system storage. Please note: a portion of internal storage is reserved for use by the system.
• Joy-Con 2 (L) x1
• Joy-Con 2 (R) x1
• Joy-Con 2 strap x2
• Nintendo Switch 2 dock x1
• Joy-Con 2 grip x1
• Nintendo Switch 2 AC adapter x1
• Ultra High Speed HDMI™ Cable x1
• Nintendo Switch 2 Important Information leaflet x1
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (download code) x1

Source: https://store.nintendo.co.uk/en/nintendo-switch-2-pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-P00161, https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/whatsnew/nintendo-switch-2-pokemon-legends-z-a-nintendo-switch-2-edition-bundle-available-oct-16/

A Pokémon Presents aired on July 22nd, 2025 at 6:00am PST / 9:00am EST. It showcased new information on Pokémon Legends: Z-A and announced it would be released on Thursday, October 16th, 2025. Screenshots from the press release have been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon Presents | 7.22.2025

Press Release - Pokémon Unveils New Details for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pokémon Champions, and More

Special Pokémon Presents Also Provides Teaser for ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’ and Reveal of Pokémon Friends, Available Now

Bellevue, Wash. — July 22, 2025 — Today, The Pokémon Company group hosted a special Pokémon Presents streamed online to fans around the world. The video presentation featured new announcements and reveals from across the globally popular entertainment franchise. Highlights include new details for the upcoming video games Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Pokémon Champions; the launch of Pokémon Friends; a teaser for ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu,’ the highly anticipated collaboration between The Pokémon Company International and Aardman; and more.

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

New details have been announced for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, launching October 16, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.

Explore Lumiose City

During the day, Trainers can explore the vibrant city and find Pokémon in wild zones, where they may encounter strong wild Pokémon known as alpha Pokémon. These Pokémon are larger than their regular counterparts, have glowing red eyes, and are particularly powerful and difficult to catch.


At night, players can also compete in the Z-A Royale and aim to climb the ranks, with battles against even more powerful Trainers awaiting as the player advances. One of those Trainers the player will face in a promotion match is Corbeau, the boss of an organization operating in Lumiose City called the Rust Syndicate.

All kinds of encounters await the player in Lumiose City. Emma is a detective who asks the player to track down missing Pokémon, locate missing items, and occasionally take part in Pokémon battles. Trainers can also assist Mable, the acting director of the Pokémon Research Lab, who analyses Pokémon and the reasons behind their growing populations. In return, players can receive TMs and other rewards for their help.

Players can also look forward to investigating Rogue Mega Evolution and discovering new Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

• Rogue Mega Evolution: Wild Pokémon are mysteriously Mega Evolving and rampaging through Lumiose City, and Trainers who help battle and calm them alongside Team MZ can obtain Mega Stones.
• Newly Discovered Mega-Evolved Pokémon: Mega Dragonite, with distinctive Dragonair-like features and enhanced speed and range in flight, is a newly revealed Mega-Evolved Pokémon.

Please visit the official Pokémon Legends: Z-A website for more information.

New Details Revealed for Pokémon Champions, Coming 2026

In Pokémon Champions, Trainers can recruit Pokémon to join their teams and battle other Trainers. Trial Recruitment allows Pokémon to join the player’s team for a limited time—letting them try out a Pokémon in battle straight away and test strategies[1]. Permanent Recruitment uses Victory Points (VP)—which are gained from various methods such as Ranked Battles—to add Pokémon to the player’s team permanently. Players can also use VP to train Pokémon according to their own preferences, including altering their stats and Abilities.[2]

There are three different battle modes available in Pokémon Champions, which can be played in both Single Battle and Double Battle formats.

• Ranked Battles: Players can test their skills against other Trainers from all over the world. Trainers are divided into tiers based on their skill level.
• Casual Battles: Trainers can test how their teams perform against Pokémon Trainers from around the world in a relaxed environment. Private Battles: Players can battle against friends or family in the same in-game room.

Pokémon Champions is slated for release in 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android devices. Please visit the official Pokémon Champions website for more information.

Teaser of ‘Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu’

Pokémon and Aardman have partnered to create a new stop-motion animated series coming in 2027—a series that offers a unique look into the Pokémon world with the signature Aardman sense of character, comedy and craft. A new teaser for the highly anticipated series can be seen on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

Pokémon Friends, a New Puzzle Game, Available Today

Available today on Nintendo Switch (also compatible with Nintendo Switch 2) and iOS and Android devices, Pokémon Friends is a puzzle game where Trainers can enjoy untangling their minds by solving brainteasers that draw inspiration from the unique world of Pokémon. Players solve puzzles to earn yarn, which can be put into the Plush-O-Matic to create Pokémon plush in the game. The plush-loving residents of Think Town will ask for help via friend quests, and the player can help them out by bringing them plush. Plush toys can also be used to decorate the player’s customizable in-game plush rooms—with options to rearrange furniture and wallpaper to switch up each room’s look and feel.

Developed in collaboration with Wonderfy Inc., Pokémon Friends features over 1,200 puzzles that were designed to bring out the fun in critical thinking. Trainers can also complete friend quests, track daily progress with stamps in their calendar, and collect up to 150 different plush.[3] With up to five separate save files, the game encourages daily play for the whole family to enjoy the fun together. For more information, check the official Pokémon Friends website.

New Cards Coming to the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG): Mega Evolution Expansion

In anticipation of the September 26, 2025 launch of the Mega Evolution expansion for the bestselling Pokémon TCG, The Pokémon Company group offered a look at more new cards that players can look forward to playing with and collecting, including Mega Lucario ex, Mega Kangaskhan ex, and Mega Gardevoir ex. In addition, the Mega Evolution expansion includes cards featuring Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Mega Venusaur ex that reveal a larger image when connected.

Promo Cards and Prizes for Pokémon World Championships Participants Trainers from around the world will battle across various Pokémon titles at the 2025 Pokémon World Championships from August 15 to 17 in Anaheim, California. Following the previous announcement of the Worlds Celebration Pikachu card, artwork for the Paradise Resort promo card—given to those competing in the World Championships (while supplies last)—was revealed during the Pokémon Presents. For more information, please visit the official 2025 Pokémon World Championships website.

New experiences and updates were also announced for additional Pokémon titles, including the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Sleep, Pokémon UNITE, Pokémon Masters EX, Pokémon Café ReMix, and ‘Pokémon Concierge.’ Fans can learn more about the latest announcements by viewing the Pokémon Presents in its entirety on the official Pokémon YouTube channel.

[1] Trial Recruitment can be carried out once per day without using Victory Points (VP).
[2] Players cannot train Pokémon during their Trial Recruitment period.
[3] Some features only available with paid DLC. For mobile version: Free to start; optional in-game purchases available. Nintendo Switch version available on Nintendo eShop. The Basic Pack is already included in the paid Nintendo Switch version. Basic Pack required to use additional DLC on Nintendo Switch. Sold separately. Nintendo Switch – OLED Model and Nintendo Switch Lite are also supported. The game is compatible with Nintendo Switch 2, but there is no Nintendo Switch 2 Edition.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Pokemon-Unveils-New-Details-for-Pokemon-Legends-Z-A-Pokemon-Champions-

The Pokémon Company International announced on July 10th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution expansion set and revealed it would be released on September 26th, 2025 at participating retailers worldwide. A press release with high quality product pictures has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution | Available Now

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

First Expansion of New Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Series Launching Soon, Featuring Return of Mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon

July 10, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International announced today that the next expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution, will launch beginning Sept. 26, 2025, at participating retailers around the world.

Initially revealed on Pokémon Day 2025, Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution marks the first expansion in the upcoming Mega Evolution Series, which will feature the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. These mighty Pokémon first appeared in the Pokémon TCG in the XY Series and were last seen in the Sun & Moon Series. In the Mega Evolution expansion, players will be able to discover and collect cards featuring powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.

Though powerful and equipped with increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex will give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out. In addition, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex appear as Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon or Stage 2 Pokémon and do not require an extra Evolution step (for example, Mega Lucario ex evolves from Riolu, rather than from Lucario).

Players can also look forward to discovering a new art style for ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may feature a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon (for example, Lucario appears in silhouette on the ultra rare card featuring Mega Lucario ex). Furthermore, Mega Evolution will expand ultra rare cards beyond Pokémon and Supporter cards, with the introduction of ultra rare Item, Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards.


Noteworthy cards from the expansion include:

• 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
• 22 illustration rare Pokémon
• 22 ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Trainer cards
• 10 special illustration rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards

Mega Evolution will be available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.


Pokémon TCG players will have the opportunity to play with Mega Evolution before launch by attending one of the many Prerelease tournaments held as part of the Play! Pokémon competitive program, taking place beginning Sept. 13 at participating independent retailers.

In addition, ahead of the release of the tabletop version, Trainers will be able to play with Mega Evolution digitally starting Sept. 25, 2025, via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and receive in-game bonuses when logging in to the app.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/MEDIA-ALERT-First-Expansion-of-New-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega-Evol

Mighty Mega Evolution Pokémon Return in Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution Expansion, Available Now

Sept. 26, 2025 — The Pokémon Company International has released the newest expansion in the best-selling Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG), Mega Evolution, available starting today at participating retailers around the world.

Marking the first expansion in the new Mega Evolution Series, the Mega Evolution expansion features the highly anticipated return of Mega Evolution Pokémon to the Pokémon TCG. Players can now discover and collect cards featuring powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex.

When put into play, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex sport increased HP and attack damage compared to regular Pokémon ex but give up three Prize cards when Knocked Out. In addition, Mega Evolution Pokémon ex appear as Basic Pokémon, Stage 1 Pokémon or Stage 2 Pokémon and do not require an extra Evolution step.

Mega Evolution also features a new art style for ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, which may showcase a silhouette of the regular version of that Pokémon. Furthermore, Mega Evolution marks the introduction of ultra rare Item, Stadium and Pokémon Tool cards to the Pokémon TCG.

Mega Evolution is now available in booster packs, Elite Trainer Boxes and various collections at participating retailers worldwide.

In celebration of Mega Evolution, players will have the opportunity to receive a gift with any Pokémon TCG purchase of $15 or more. Trainers can receive a promo card featuring Yveltal from GameStop or a promo card featuring Xerneas from Best Buy. The promo cards will be available starting today, while supplies last.[1]

In addition, Mega Evolution is now digitally playable via the Pokémon TCG Live app for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows devices. Players can collect and battle with new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, and upon log-in, the Mega Evolution Battle Pass will reward players with a new deck featuring Mega Lucario ex. An additional deck featuring Mega Gardevoir ex can be unlocked with further play.[2]

[1] Check with participating retailers for offer details.
[2] Players can unlock the Mega Evolution Battle Pass through Nov. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m. PDT.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Mighty-Mega-Evolution-Pokemon-Return-in-Pokemon-Trading-Card-Game-Mega

Get Xerneas and Yveltal Promo Cards at Participating Retailers

Visit these locations during the release of Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution to receive a gift with purchase.

Celebrate the launch of the latest Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion, Mega Evolution, with a pair of promo cards featuring the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal. Starting September 26, 2025—the day of the expansion’s release—spend $15 or more on Pokémon TCG products at the following retailers, and you’ll receive one of these promo cards as a gift with purchase.

You’ll find the Xerneas promo card at:

• Best Buy (US)
• JB Hi-Fi (Australia and New Zealand)

The Yveltal promo card can be found at:

• GameStop (US)
• EB Games (Canada, Australia, and New Zealand)

The Xerneas promo cards will feature the Mega Evolution logo, and the Yveltal promo cards will be emblazoned with the retailer’s logo, making them unique additions to your Pokémon TCG collection.

These offers are valid both in-store and online, but they’re only good while supplies last, so don’t wait!

Source: https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-news/get-xerneas-and-yveltal-promo-cards-at-participating-retailers

The Pokémon Company International announced on June 18th, 2025 the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Themed Booster Pack - Eevee Grove set and revealed it would be released on June 26th, 2026 at participating retailers worldwide. A press release with high quality product pictures has been added to an Imageboard thread.

YouTube Clip - Pokémon TCG Pocket: Eevee Grove | Official Trailer | Available June 26

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtSPAFMF7b0

Eevee and its Evolutions Take Center Stage in Upcoming Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Themed Booster Pack, Eevee Grove

Bellevue, Wash. — June 18, 2025 — Today, the Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will soon release a new themed booster pack titled Eevee Grove, available around the world beginning June 26.

In Eevee Grove, players can discover and collect new Pokémon TCG Pocket cards featuring the Pokémon Eevee and its eight Evolutions in dazzling illustrations depicting their lively expressions and dynamic personalities.


To celebrate the release of Eevee Grove, players will soon be able to obtain a new binder cover and display board featuring these fan-favorite Pokémon.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Eevee-and-its-Evolutions-Take-Center-Stage-in-Upcoming-Pokemon-Trading

Players of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on the Nintendo Switch 2 can now get a free update with improved enhancements for free!

Free Update Now Available for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet on Nintendo Switch 2

Explore Paldea with Enhanced Visuals and Smoother Gameplay on Nintendo Switch 2

BELLEVUE, Wash. — June 5, 2025 — A free update for the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games is now available for players on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. This update enhances adventures in the Paldea region with improved performance and visual quality, optimized for the latest Nintendo hardware.


With this update, fans can look forward to the following:

• Visual enhancements: Optimizations covering both the Nintendo Switch 2 system’s display and high-resolution TVs offer improved image quality.
• Upgraded frame rate: Improved frame rates make for smoother movement on Nintendo Switch 2.
• A more immersive Paldea: Whether players are exploring the open world, battling Pokémon, or completing the Pokédex, the already bustling Paldea region comes to life like never before on Nintendo Switch 2.

Trainers who have a Nintendo Switch 2 system and Pokémon Scarlet or Pokémon Violet can now experience the games with enhanced performance and visuals—at no additional cost.

Source: https://press.pokemon.com/en/releases/Free-Update-Now-Available-for-Pokemon-Scarlet-and-Pokemon-Violet-on-Ni