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Pokemon Tales Reveals Sirfetch'd and Pichu Key Art

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Pokemon Tales Reveals Sirfetch'd and Pichu Key Art

The Pokemon Company and Aardman have shared new key art and story details for Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, a stop-motion animated project set in Galar. The series is planned for release in 2027.

Leak Claims Fall 2027 Months for Pokémon and 3D Mario

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Leak Claims Fall 2027 Months for Pokémon and 3D Mario

A new leak claims Pokémon Winds and Waves is planned for September 2027, while Nintendo's next 3D Mario game may be targeting November 2027. Neither month has been confirmed by Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.

Niantic Denies Pokemon GO Scan Data Is Shared With Vantor

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Niantic Denies Pokemon GO Scan Data Is Shared With Vantor

Niantic Spatial says Pokemon GO scan data has not been shared with Vantor, despite reports linking old player scans to military drone positioning technology. The company says its Vantor agreement is still early and does not include sharing the underlying scans.

Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Set Gets Global September Date

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Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Set Gets Global September Date

Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration launches worldwide on September 16, turning the franchise's 30th anniversary into a same-day global card release. The set includes foil packs, 30 Pikachu designs, classic reprints and a new rarity.

Pokemon GO Mega Mewtwo Raids Add New Unity Attack Mechanic

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Pokemon GO Mega Mewtwo Raids Add New Unity Attack Mechanic

Pokemon GO's Mega Mewtwo Super Mega Raids now include Unity Attacks, a co-op mechanic that asks nearby players to raise their devices together. The feature arrives as Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y begin rolling out through GO Fest 2026 events.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Adds Paradox Drive Expansion on May 27

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Pokémon TCG Pocket Adds Paradox Drive Expansion on May 27

Pokémon TCG Pocket's Paradox Drive expansion launches May 27, bringing Ancient and Future cards inspired by Scarlet and Violet's Paradox Pokémon. The update also lines up several late-May and June events for the mobile card game.

Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Global Leak Teases Huge Raid Schedule

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Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Global Leak Teases Huge Raid Schedule

A newly shared Pokemon GO Fest 2026 Global leak points to one of the event's biggest raid rotations yet. If it holds, players could be staring at a two-day lineup loaded with Legendary, Mythical and Mega Pokemon.