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The Pokemon Champions early download bonus has been enhanced
The Pokemon Company announced an enhanced early download bonus for Pokemon Champions. Players who download and play the game between April 8th and August 31st will receive a Dragonite and 100 Quick Coupons. Quick Coupons can be used to reduce the in-game timer for acquiring new Pokemon.
Video: Pokémon Champions 'World Overview' Trailer Released
The Pokémon Company has released a new world overview trailer for the upcoming free-to-start battle title, Pokémon Champions, launching on Nintendo Switch on April 8, 2026. The trailer showcases Frontier City's Battle Arena and introduces characters Caraway and Kajima. The game will also receive enhanced visuals on Switch 2 at launch and a mobile release later in the year.
Pokemon Home Version 4.0.0 available (patch notes)
The Pokemon Company has released version 4.0.0 for the Pokemon Home app on mobile and console, adding support for the upcoming Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokemon Champions. The update also introduces Latin American Spanish as a language option for the mobile version, updates console features for research tasks, and adds challenges and stickers to the mobile version.
Pokemon Pokopia speedruns are already a thing, and they somehow don't use the cozy life sim's fastest ability
Players have already discovered speedrunning strategies for Pokemon Pokopia, with completion times around three hours. These runs often bypass certain in-game abilities and optimal biome placements to achieve faster credits. The article notes that the game's fastest ability, Graveller's Rollout, is surprisingly skipped in these speedruns.
Over 5 months since Pokemon Legends: Z-A's release, Home compatibility finally lets you offload your shiny-stuffed…
Pokemon Home has received an update, version 4.0.0, adding compatibility for Pokemon Legends: Z-A five months after its release. This update allows players to upload their Pokemon to the storage service and offers starter Pokemon as a reward. The update also includes support for the upcoming Pokemon Champions and adds new features to the mobile version of Pokemon Home.
Pokémon Home Gets An Alpha-Sized Distribution To Celebrate Legends Z-A Compatibility
Pokémon Home has received an update to support Pokémon Legends: Z-A, allowing players to transfer Pokémon and receive special rewards. These include Alpha versions of Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile, as well as an alternate Magearna that can Mega Evolve in Legends: Z-A with the correct DLC. The update also prepares Home for the upcoming release of Pokémon Champions.
US Patent Office rejects Nintendo's 'summon subcharacter and let it fight' patent
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has rejected Nintendo's patent for a 'summon subcharacter and let it fight' mechanic, citing prior art. Nintendo has two months to respond to the non-final decision. This comes as Nintendo and The Pokemon Company are already in litigation with Pocketpair over alleged patent infringements related to Palworld.
USPTO Has Rejected Nintendo’s “Summon-and-Battle” Patent For Being Too “Obvious”
The US Patent and Trademark Office has revoked a patent granted to Nintendo and The Pokémon Company concerning "summon-and-battle" mechanics, deeming it "obvious." This decision is non-final, allowing Nintendo two months to appeal or modify the application. The USPTO's re-examination cited prior art, including patents from Nintendo itself, Konami, and Bandai Namco, and is part of Nintendo's broader legal strategy, particularly concerning Palworld.
A Lovely Little Pokémon-Themed Garden Has Opened Up In London, UK
The Pokémon Company International has opened a temporary Pokémon-themed garden in London's Acton, UK, running until September 30th. The garden, inspired by the recent game Pokémon Pokopia, offers a calming space with terrariums and flowers, created in collaboration with local businesses.
Nintendo's 'Summon Character To Fight' Patent Rejected By US Patent Office
The US Patent Office has rejected Nintendo's patent for a 'summon character to fight' mechanic, a move that could impact its legal disputes with Palworld. The patent was revoked based on prior art, including patents from Konami and Bandai Namco, though Nintendo has a chance to respond. This decision comes after a rare re-examination order from the USPTO director.
Nintendo's Pokemon battling claim is too "obvious" to stand, US patent office says as it revokes the application, but the door's open for the publisher to fight back
The US Patent and Trademark Office has revoked a patent held by Nintendo and The Pokemon Company for summoning creatures to battle, deeming it too obvious. This decision is non-final, allowing Nintendo to appeal. This patent is separate from the ongoing legal case against Palworld developer Pocketpair concerning creature capturing and riding features.
Pokemon Home will have Pokemon Legends Z-A support tomorrow
Pokemon Home will receive maintenance tomorrow to add support for Pokemon Legends Z-A, as announced by The Pokemon Company. This update will allow players to store and deploy Pokemon caught in the upcoming title via the cloud service.
Nintendo’s summoning characters to make them battle patent has been rejected, but not a final ruling
Nintendo's patent for a system involving summoning characters to battle has been rejected by USPTO Director John A. Squires. This rejection is non-final, and Nintendo has two months to respond or appeal the decision. The patent had previously drawn negative reactions from the gaming community.
POKÉMON TO TRANSFORM LONDON URBAN SPACE INTO POKÉMON PARADISE TO CELEBRATE RECENT LAUNCH OF POKÉMON POKOPIA
The Pokémon Company International has transformed urban spaces in London, Berlin, and Paris into "Pokopia Gardens" to celebrate the launch of the cosy life simulation game Pokémon Pokopia. The London garden, located in Acton, will be open from March 31 to September 30, mirroring the game's concept of rebuilding a Pokémon paradise. Visitors can enjoy Pokémon-themed flora and find new PokéStops and Gyms in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Pokopia's New Mystery Gift Distribution Is Now Live
Pokémon Pokopia has launched a new Mystery Gift distribution, allowing players to claim a free Chansey Plant item until October 7, 2026. Players can redeem the code P0K0P1AGARDENS via a Pokémon Center terminal. Additionally, a special event is currently active, offering an inflatable Sudowoodo.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A Is Getting Pokémon HOME Connectivity This Week
The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will receive connectivity with Pokémon HOME via an update on April 2, 2026. This update will allow trainers to transfer Pokémon between the two services, though with certain restrictions. Connectivity for the upcoming "free-to-start" title Pokémon Champions has also been confirmed.
Nintendo Switch 2 sees 154% leap in sales thanks to Pokémon Pokopia
The Nintendo Switch 2 has seen a 154% increase in UK sales in March, largely driven by the success of Pokémon Pokopia. This surge has positioned the Switch 2 to account for over 50% of UK console sales this year, outperforming the PlayStation 5. Nintendo may consider price increases due to global memory shortages, and rumors suggest a remake of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time could be released.
IKEA Japan Will Have Real-Life Pokopia Event
IKEA Japan is collaborating with The Pokemon Company and Nintendo for a "Pokemon Pokopia" event celebrating IKEA's 20th anniversary in Japan, the Pokemon franchise's 30th anniversary, and a game launch. The event will feature Pokopia-inspired showrooms in select IKEA stores in Japan from April 1 to May 10, 2026, and in-game cloud islands accessible until June 30, 2026. Codes for the in-game islands will be distributed in stores, making them exclusive to Japan.
Pokopia Sableye event date, time, and details
The Sableye Limited-Time Event in Pokopia requires players to collect Red Crystal Fragments from Dream Islands to craft habitat items. These items are then traded with Sableye to invite them to move into the player's town. The event also introduces new decorative items and a treasure-hunting set for Sableye's habitat.
Pokemon Champions hands-on preview [SideQuesting]
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced Pokemon Champions, a new battle-focused game for the Nintendo Switch and mobile devices. This preview offers an early look at the upcoming title.
