Franchise
Pokemon spans mainline RPGs, Pokemon GO, remakes, spin-offs, and major franchise events across Nintendo and mobile. This page tracks the news, updates, reveals, and release developments that matter across the wider Pokemon world.
Coverage
Latest Pokemon news, updates, reveals, and franchise developments.
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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.
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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.
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A new Pokemon Winds and Waves leak claims the next mainline Pokemon story will involve a Seed Pokemon, a new battle mechanic and a Champion who initially opposes the player.
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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.
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The Pokemon Company will reveal new details about a Pokemon TCG 30th anniversary product on June 1. The announcement is expected to cover the upcoming 30th Celebration set.
Roundup
This week's game trailers were shaped by Warhammer Skulls, but the strongest videos also included Pokémon TCG Pocket's next expansion, Honkai: Star Rail's Version 4.3, Where Winds Meet's Imperial Palace and a sharp new look at The Florist.
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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.
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The Pokemon Company is considering My Number card verification for some Pokemon TCG purchases, product lotteries and official events in Japan. The system could begin around August 2026 if the plan moves ahead.
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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.
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A fan-made Pokémon Snap 3DS beta is now available, rebuilding the N64 photography game in Unity. The project adds 3DS-specific controls, stereoscopic 3D and new routes beyond the original game.
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Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen have sold more than 4 million copies globally in six weeks. The paid Switch releases cleared that mark despite pricing complaints and changes tied to modern Pokémon compatibility.
Roundup
The Nintendo 64's biggest sellers show exactly what carried the console: Mario's leap to 3D, Rare's golden run and Nintendo's strongest couch multiplayer hits.
