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Pokémon Champions Is Launching on Android and iOS on June 17
The Pokémon Company announced that Pokémon Champions will launch on Android and iOS on June 17. The free-to-play title, already available on Nintendo Switch, focuses on player-versus-player battles and will feature save data transfer for those switching from the console version. A special bonus including Raichu and two Mega Stones will be available to celebrate the mobile release.
Pokemon Champions launches 17th June on iOS and Android
The Pokémon Company International announced that the free-to-play game Pokémon Champions will launch on iOS and Android on June 17, 2026, with pre-registration available now. The game will feature cross-platform play between mobile devices and Nintendo Switch systems, including the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Players can receive special in-game rewards like Raichu and Mega Stones upon launch.
Pokémon Champions Launches On Mobile This Month, With A Special Distribution To Celebrate
Pokémon Champions is launching on iOS and Android on June 17th, with cross-save support for Nintendo Switch players. To celebrate, all players who log in between the mobile launch and September 2nd will receive a special Raichu with its two Megastones.
Pokémon Champions Launches June 17 on iOS and Android, Pre-Registrations Open
Pokémon Champions is launching on iOS and Android on June 17, 2026, with pre-registrations now open. Players can link their Nintendo account for saved data transfer from the Nintendo Switch version. The game will feature Pokémon battles, including ranked matches against global trainers, and will be developed by The Pokémon Works with Game Freak planning the project.
The Pokémon Company International Announces Mobile Release Date for Pokémon Champions and Unveils New In-Game Features
The Pokémon Company International announced that Pokémon Champions will launch on iOS and Android devices on June 17, 2026, with preregistration now open. The game will feature a special in-game campaign with Raichu and introduce Mega Evolution mechanics for Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y. Pokémon Champions supports cross-platform play between Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
Pokemon Champions mobile version launches this month
The Pokemon Company and The Pokemon Works have announced that Pokemon Champions will launch for iOS and Android on June 17th. The multiplayer-focused Pokemon battling game was previously released on Nintendo Switch in April. The mobile version will feature Ranked, Casual, and Private Battles, and allow players to link with Pokemon HOME.
These incoming Anker Pokemon earbuds have got me charged up for all the wrong reasons
Anker has announced new Pokemon-themed earbuds featuring Pikachu and Eevee designs, along with other accessories like a fast charger and travel adapter. These products, unveiled at the Anker Power Conference 2026, are currently exclusive to Japan, disappointing fans in other regions. The earbuds boast an open-back acoustic design and 12mm dynamic audio drivers, with the Razer Pokemon Gengar Kraken Kitty V2 headset mentioned as an alternative available internationally.
Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets Revealed
Lego, The Pokemon Company International, and Nintendo have revealed a new line of Pokemon Smart Play sets, launching on August 1, 2026. These electronic sets feature interactive elements and will include two all-in-one options, the Training House with Pikachu and the Charizard vs Jolteon Ultimate Battle, alongside ten compatible sets. This follows a similar interactive approach seen with Lego's Super Mario series.
New LEGO Pokemon Smart Play sets revealed
The Pokemon Company and The LEGO Group have revealed new LEGO Pokemon Smart Play sets, available for pre-order and shipping August 1st. Several sets featuring popular Pokemon like Venusaur, Charizard, Blastoise, Pikachu, and Eevee have been announced, with a limit of one per customer. Additional leaks suggest a larger release of 20 retail LEGO Pokemon sets in 2026, though the LEGO Poke Ball set has been postponed due to production issues.
Pokémon TCG announces 30th anniversary set with "all foil cards", 30 new unique Pikachu illustrations, and the return of classic Charizard
The Pokémon Company has announced a commemorative expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game celebrating its 30th anniversary, set to release on September 16th. The set will feature an all-new 'Futuristic' rarity with art by YOSHIROTTEN, a completely foil card design, 30 unique Pikachu illustrations by different artists, and the return of classic cards including Charizard by Mitsuhiro Arita.
LEGO Pokemon reveals 12 new sets, pre-orders open
The LEGO Group and The Pokemon Company have unveiled twelve new LEGO Pokemon sets, featuring characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Mew, with pre-orders now open for an August 1, 2026 release. These new sets incorporate 'Smart Play' technology, allowing the LEGO Pokemon creatures to interact with children's actions, encouraging imaginative play, training, and battling.
Build, Train, Nurture & Battle: New LEGO® Pokémon™ SMART Play sets allow children to feel like Pokémon Trainers!
The LEGO Group and The Pokémon Company International have announced new LEGO Pokémon SMART Play sets for builders aged 6 and up. These sets feature interactive screen-free play, allowing children to build, train, nurture, and battle with Pokémon figures like Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo. The new line, featuring twelve sets, will be available starting August 1st, 2026.
Pokémon 30th anniversary TCG set will bring back classic cards this September
The Pokémon Company is releasing a 30th anniversary trading card game set on September 19, 2026, featuring reprints of iconic cards like the shiny Charizard and new illustrations for Pikachu cards. The set will also include Pokémon beyond the first generation and introduce 'futuristic rare' cards. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming video game Pokémon Winds and Waves for the Nintendo Switch 2.
Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Expansion Only Has Foil Cards
The Pokemon Company International has revealed details for the Pokemon Trading Card Game's 30th Celebration expansion, set to launch on September 16, 2026. This special expansion will exclusively feature foil cards, including 30 different Pikachu cards and 30 returning cards from previous sets now in foil, though these will not be usable in Standard play.
Review: Pokémon Game Music Collection: Game Boy Jukebox - A Pointless Trinket Even Fans Will Grow Bored Of Swiftly
Nintendo and The Pokémon Company released the Game Boy Jukebox, a miniature replica of the classic handheld, to celebrate the Pokémon series' 30th anniversary. The device plays 45 songs from the original Pokémon Red and Blue games, but features low audio quality, no headphone jack, and purely cosmetic buttons, making it a charming but ultimately limited piece of merchandise.
Pokemon TCG introduces new card rarity with gorgeous 30th Celebration collection
The Pokemon Trading Card Game is introducing a new 'Futuristic Rare' rarity tier with its upcoming 30th Celebration collection, launching September 16, 2026. This set will feature 30 classic cards and 30 new Pikachu foil cards, with every booster pack containing 100% foil cards and a guaranteed unique Pikachu. The collection aims to celebrate three decades of the Pokemon franchise with global simultaneous release.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Is Reprinting One Of Its Rarest Cards Later This Year
The Pokemon Company International announced the upcoming 30th Celebration expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, set to launch in September. This expansion will feature reprints of rare cards from the game's history, including Charizard from the Base Set and Pikachu and Zekrom-GX from the Sun and Moon – Tag Team era. The set will also introduce new card designs and a new rarity tier called Futuristic Rare.
MEDIA ALERT: Pokémon Unveils New Pokémon Trading Card Game: 30th Celebration Expansion, Commemorating 30 Years of Iconic Game
The Pokémon Company International has announced the "30th Celebration" expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, commemorating 30 years of the franchise. This expansion, launching September 16, 2026, will feature all foil cards, the return of classic cards, and a new "Futuristic rare" card type illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN. It marks the first Pokémon TCG expansion with a coordinated global launch.
The Pokemon Company says 10 billion Pokemon cards were printed in the last year
The Pokemon Company announced that 10 billion Pokemon cards were printed in the last year, accounting for 11.7% of all cards ever produced. The company is also exploring measures like government ID checks in Japan to combat the widespread issue of scalping.
Pokemon TCG 30th Anniversary Set Will Include Unique Pikachu Cards
The Pokemon Company has announced a 30th Anniversary set for the Pokemon Trading Card Game, set to release worldwide on September 16. This special set will feature six all-holo foil cards per pack, a new opalescent card rarity, and thirty different variants of Pikachu cards. A Premium Deck set featuring Espeon and Umbreon will also be released on the same day.
