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Pokemon Champions for Switch launches April 8
Pokemon Champions, a battle game, is set to launch for the Nintendo Switch on April 8. The Pokemon Company is the publisher for this upcoming title.
Pokemon Champions launches in April
The Pokemon Company and The Pokemon Works have announced that Pokemon Champions, a new multiplayer-focused Pokemon battling game, will launch on Nintendo Switch on April 8th, with iOS and Android versions to follow in 2026. The free-to-start game features online battles, team building, and various monetization options including a Premium Battle Pass.
Pokemon Pokopia once again overtakes Resident Evil Requiem on Metacritic as the best game of 2026, with a score of 90…
Pokemon Pokopia has reclaimed the top spot on Metacritic's best games of 2026 ranking with an average critic score of 90, surpassing Resident Evil Requiem. This score matches Animal Crossing: New Horizons and solidifies Pokopia as the highest-rated Pokemon game ever.
Pokemon Champions April 8 Release Date And New Gameplay Details Revealed
Nintendo announced that Pokemon Champions will launch for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on April 8. The free-to-start competitive battling game will also feature a Starter Pack bundle and a free visual upgrade for the Switch 2. The game will include various battle modes and Mega versions of Meganium, Emboar, and Feraligatr with new abilities, and is also planned for iOS and Android devices later this year.
"I can't wait to not be able to get my hands on any," fans joke as new Pokemon card tins are announced…
The Pokemon Company has announced new Lumiose City Mini Tins and Mega Moonlight Tins for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, scheduled for release in June 2026. Despite the new products, fans are expressing skepticism about their availability due to current market conditions and reseller activity. The Pokemon Company is reportedly acquiring a US trading card game distributor, which may improve future stock availability.
How Pokopia finally made me a Pokémon fan on Switch 2 - Reader's Feature
A reader's feature discusses how Pokémon Pokopia has converted a long-time skeptic into a fan, praising its blend of Animal Crossing and Minecraft mechanics with intuitive building. Despite some pacing issues and a real-time clock that can feel slow, the game offers a deeply engaging experience that justifies the purchase of the Nintendo Switch 2.
"The biggest time save in nearly a decade of Pokemon speedrunning" has been discovered thanks to the new FireRed and LeafGreen Switch ports, and all it takes is the press of a button
A significant time-saving discovery has been made in Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen speedruns, attributed to the recent Nintendo Switch ports. This new trick, dubbed 'Clemi's skip,' was found due to the increased attention on the games following their release on the Switch and is considered the biggest time save in nearly a decade for the speedrunning community.
Opinion: Is Winds & Waves Just 'Pokémon: Tears Of The Kingdom'?
This opinion piece speculates that the upcoming Pokémon: Winds and Waves games will draw heavy inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, particularly in its exploration mechanics. The author theorizes that players will be able to traverse land, sea, and sky using various Pokémon abilities, similar to Link's powers in Tears of the Kingdom. The article also touches on potential puzzle integration and the evolution of the Pokémon series' open-world design.
Pokémon Pokopia has a hidden reward for completing the game's Pokedex, and you can even stumble upon part of…
Pokémon Pokopia features a hidden reward for players who complete the game's Pokédex, requiring the collection of all 300 Pokémon. This reward is accessed via an Area Gate in the Sparkling Skylands, which grants recipes for a Neo Dowsing Machine, a door shutter, and a printer that issues a completion certificate. The game, released on Nintendo Switch, has been praised for its engaging gameplay loop and mechanics.
Here’s a look at LEGO Eevee minifigure
A leaked photo reveals a LEGO Eevee minifigure that will be part of a Poke Ball set releasing later this year. The LEGO Group and The Pokemon Company have officially revealed several LEGO Pokemon sets, including Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and Eevee, with more expected in the future.
Japanese Charts: Ditto Copies Another Win For Pokémon Pokopia
Pokémon Pokopia continues to lead the Japanese physical sales charts for the week of March 9th-15th, selling an additional 117,029 units. New entries include Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection and Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly Remake, which debuted in the top ten across Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5. The Nintendo Switch 2 remains the dominant hardware platform in Japan, with PlayStation 5 models also showing strong sales.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Shine Booster Pack Is All About Shiny Pokemon
The Pokemon Company and DeNA announced the upcoming "Mega Shine" Themed Booster Pack for Pokemon TCG Pocket, launching March 26th. This pack focuses on shiny Pokemon variants, featuring new ex cards for Mega Gengar and Mega Charizard, alongside other shiny Pokemon like Pineco, Dragonair, and Zorua. Pokemon TCG Pocket is available for free on Android and iOS.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Is A Shiny Hunter's Dream
The Pokémon Company has announced the upcoming 'Mega Shine' expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, set to release on March 26th. This expansion will feature shiny versions of Pokémon like Mega Gengar ex, Mega Charizard ex, Pineco, Dragonair, Zorua, and Ponyta, alongside new cosmetic items and events.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Shine Booster Pack Launches March 25
The Pokémon Company announced that the Mega Shine themed booster pack for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch on March 25, 2026. The update includes several in-game events such as the Emblem Event, Community Week, Slowpoke Drop, and Wonder Pick, offering players chances to earn new emblems, items, and promo cards. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is available on iOS and Android devices.
New Pokemon TCG Pocket-themed Booster Pack Mega Shine coming this month
The Pokémon Company announced the upcoming release of the Mega Shine booster pack for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket on March 25, 2026. This pack introduces Mega-Evolved Shiny Pokémon, including Mega Charizard X and Mega Gengar, with shimmering card effects. Several in-game events are scheduled for late March and April, offering players chances to obtain new emblems, items, and promo cards.
“Strangely, it became some people's first entry to the franchise” Remembering Pokémon Uranium: the controversial fan game that lives on, 10 years later
Pokémon Uranium, a popular fan-made game released in 2016, is being remembered 10 years later for its unique take on the franchise and its enduring community. Despite being shut down by Nintendo due to intellectual property concerns, the game's legacy continues through dedicated fans and its surprising role as an entry point for new players into the Pokémon universe.
Pokemon Legends: Z-A 2.0.2 update out now, patch notes
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have released version 2.0.2 update for Pokemon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo Switch. The patch addresses unspecified issues without detailed notes provided by the developers.
Minecraft griefing returns in Pokemon Pokopia as player ruins "public island for co-op building" with 0 guilt: "Very sad to see the efforts of around 100 people go to waste"
A player has reportedly griefed a public co-op building island in Pokemon Pokopia, destroying the efforts of approximately 100 players. The incident mirrors past griefing issues seen in games like Minecraft, leading to calls for better backup systems within Pokemon Pokopia.
Opinion: Pokémon Pokopia Is Nostalgia Done Right
Pokémon Pokopia masterfully uses nostalgia by presenting a shattered Kanto region that players, as Pokémon, must restore for the evacuated humans. Unlike other games that rely on mere callbacks, Pokopia integrates familiar landmarks into a post-cataclysmic setting, creating an emotional connection that resonates with players' personal memories and the passage of time. The game's narrative encourages players to rebuild the world, honoring the past while creating something new, culminating in a poignant message of hope sent to the surviving humans.
If you want to collect Pokemon cards again like me, this is the best place to start
This article serves as a guide for returning players interested in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, recommending the Pokémon Day 2026 Collection as a good starting point due to its value and inclusion of recent booster packs. It acknowledges the current market challenges, including stock shortages and price hikes, making it difficult to find specific sets like Chaos Rising.
