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Pokemon Go July 2026 Events: Raids, Spotlight Hours, Go Fest, And MorePokemon Go is celebrating its tenth anniversary in July 2026 with a packed schedule of in-game events. The month features multiple Raid boss rotations including legendary and Mega Pokemon, weekly Spotlight Hours, a Sobble Community Day, and the global Go Fest event. Special celebrations for the anniversary, Pikachu, and Professor Willow's birthday will also take place, alongside unique Timed Research events.
Mega Raichu X and Y are going to be strong in Pokemon Champions – here’s whyThe mobile game Pokemon Champions has introduced Mega Raichu X and Mega Raichu Y, significantly boosting the competitive viability of Raichu. Mega Raichu X excels as a physical attacker with Electric Terrain support, particularly in doubles, while Mega Raichu Y is a powerful special attacker suited for singles play due to its No Guard ability and high stats.
Pokémon gets the Lego Smart Play treatment with new sets arriving this summer, and they're not as eye-wateringly expensive as the previous Pokémon buildsLego and The Pokémon Company are releasing 12 new Lego Smart Play sets on August 1st, featuring interactive elements like light and sound. These sets are designed to be more affordable than previous Lego Pokémon builds and include characters like Pikachu, Charizard, and Bulbasaur, with prices ranging from $19.99 to $119.99.
Lego Pokemon Smart Play Sets RevealedLego, 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.- LEGO Pokémon Expands With 12 Smart Play Sets, Featuring Pikachu, Charizard and MoreLEGO has unveiled a new line of 12 Pokémon-themed building sets that incorporate its Smart Play technology. The collection features popular characters such as Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo, expanding the LEGO Pokémon offerings.
LEGO's Pokémon Smart Play Sets Have Finally Been Officially RevealedLEGO has officially revealed its new range of Pokémon Smart Play building sets, set to launch on August 1, 2026. These sets feature interactive bricks that make Pokémon figures rumble, speak, and emote when moved or placed near each other. The collection includes 12 sets, ranging from the small Jigglypuff Concert to the larger Umbreon vs. Garchomp Championship Battle, with the interactive Smart Bricks included in the Charizard and Pikachu sets.
LEGO Pokemon reveals 12 new sets, pre-orders openThe 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.
The Pokémon 30th Celebration TCG Set Drops September 16The Pokémon Trading Card Game is releasing a special 30th Celebration TCG set worldwide on September 16th. This set will feature a new 'Futuristic Rare' rarity for Mew and Mewtwo cards, illustrated by YOSHIROTTEN, and will include reprints of iconic cards like Charizard and Pikachu & Zekrom Tag Team GX. Additionally, there will be 30 unique Pikachu cards, each with different artwork and a special stamp, though they will not be legal for tournament play.- Pokémon Trading Card Game's 30th Anniversary Set Features All Foil Cards and 30 New Pikachu DesignsThe Pokémon Trading Card Game is celebrating its 30th anniversary with an all-foil set featuring classic cards like Base Set Charizard, Mew ex, and Mewtwo ex. The set will also include 30 new illustrations of Pikachu.
Pokémon TCG '30th Celebration' Range Features A Base Set Returner And A Bunch Of PikachusThe Pokémon Company has revealed details for its upcoming '30th Celebration' expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, set to launch globally on September 16, 2026. The expansion will feature new Futuristic rare cards with Mew and Mewtwo, 30 different foil Pikachu cards in every pack, and callbacks to classic cards like Base Set Charizard. The company is also exploring measures to combat scalping for this highly anticipated release.
Rumour: LEGO's Next Big Pokémon Set Might Have Been RevealedA rumored LEGO set featuring the Pokémon Arcanine has reportedly been revealed through leaked listings on web stores. The set is said to contain 1190 pieces and is expected to be priced at $109.99 USD with an August 2026 release date. This follows recent news of LEGO retiring some Nintendo-themed sets.- Rumour: LEGO's Next Major Pokémon Set Might Have Been RevealedA rumored LEGO set featuring the Pokémon Arcanine has reportedly been revealed through leaked web store listings. The set is said to contain 1190 pieces and is expected to be priced at $109.99 USD with a release in August 2026. This follows recent news of LEGO retiring some Nintendo-themed sets.
- You can now get your feet cleaned by one of Pokémon’s most beloved Water typesA new Pokémon-themed footbath facility has opened in Nanao, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, featuring characters like Gyarados and Magikarp. The facility offers a unique relaxation experience with water cannons and is now open to the public for free. This attraction adds to the growing presence of Pokémon-themed entertainment in Japan, following the earlier opening of a Pokémon theme park in Tokyo.
See the 2026 Hallmark Anime and Video Game OrnamentsHallmark has unveiled its 2026 Dream Book, featuring a variety of new anime and video game-themed ornaments. These collectibles include characters from Pokemon, Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Sonic the Hedgehog, with release dates staggered between July and October 2026.- All starter lineups in Pokémon ChampionsPokémon Champions is now available on Nintendo Switch, offering players ten different starting lineups to choose from. This guide details each starter choice and its accompanying Pokémon, highlighting Pikachu's squad as the strongest meta option. Players are encouraged to consider the full lineup when making their initial selection.
- All sarter lineups in Pokémon ChampionsPokémon Champions is now available on Nintendo Switch, and this guide details all ten starting lineups to help players build their initial teams. It highlights Pikachu as a strong starter choice, especially when paired with Dragonite, and provides information on other starter Pokémon and their accompanying teams to aid in strategic decision-making for the ranked scene.
- Best starter choices in Pokémon Champions: Who should you pick firstPokémon Champions offers ten starter choices, differing from traditional Pokémon games. The guide recommends Gardevoir, Charizard, and Tyranitar for players seeking to optimize their early game, highlighting their types, abilities, and stats.
Pokemon Go's April Fool's Surprise Is Real, And Fans Are Loving ItPokemon Go has officially introduced Mimikyu, a highly requested Pokemon, to the game, debunking April Fool's Day rumors. Mimikyu will have increased spawns during the Spotlight Hour and will also appear in random task rewards. The game is also set to feature Silicobra and shiny Toedscool, along with a Fashion Raid Day event.
Pokémon Pokopia is getting an IKEA collaboration inspired by Pikachu and Snorlax, and you can grab the new items starting tomorrowPokémon Pokopia is launching an in-game collaboration with IKEA, featuring items inspired by Pikachu and Snorlax. Players can access these new in-game islands by entering a time-limited event code. Additionally, two room sets inspired by Pikachu and Snorlax will be available to scan and build in real life.
Pokemon Sleep Snorlax Picture Book Heads to Japan HospitalsThe Pokemon Company and Eisai are launching a sleep awareness campaign in Japanese hospitals using the "Snorlax's Dream" picture book. The book, set in the Pokemon Sleep universe and featuring characters like Pikachu and Eevee, aims to educate patients about the importance of good sleep for health. This initiative is part of ongoing Pokemon Sleep-themed campaigns promoting sleep management.