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Ever Wanted to Sleep Inside a Giant Pokéball? In Japan, You'll Soon Have a Chance
In Japan, a unique opportunity will soon allow people to experience sleeping inside a giant Pokéball. This novel themed accommodation offers a chance to find out what it's like to be within the iconic Pokémon sphere.
Watch Ed Sheeran sing the Pokémon TV show theme at World Championships 2026
Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Pokémon World Championships in San Francisco, performing his song Celestial and an acoustic rendition of the classic Pokémon theme song. The event also saw announcements for a new animated film, Pokémon: Wild Card, and a new animated series, Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu.
Here's every announcement from Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon World Championships concluded with numerous announcements, including the animated film Pokémon: Wild Card and the stop-motion series Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu, both set for 2027. New Mega Evolutions are coming to Pokémon Champions and Pokémon Go, alongside updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Unite. The event also crowned champions, with Vikram Thiagarajan winning the Video Game Senior Division.
Pokemon Trading Card Game gets its own movie Pokemon: Wild Card
The Pokemon Company has announced a new movie based on the Pokemon Trading Card Game, titled Pokemon: Wild Card. A teaser trailer featuring the Pokemon Mimikyu has been released, showcasing the upcoming film.
Pokemon: Wild Card movie announced at Pokemon Worlds 2026
A new animated Pokemon movie titled Pokemon: Wild Card has been announced, focusing on a trading card game player and featuring Mimikyu. The film is slated for a 2027 release and is directed by Katsuhiko Kitada with character design by Akemi Hayashi, produced by CloverWorks and Story Inc. The announcement was made during the Pokemon Worlds 2026 closing show.
Pokemon with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33's combat sounds like a bonkers idea, but one fan's now given us a…
A fan has created a detailed animation showcasing how the Pokemon series might incorporate the unique combat system of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. The fan-made video, which features timing-based prompts and dynamic camera work, has garnered significant attention online, sparking discussion about potential future combat mechanics in Pokemon games.
PokemonXP cancels Day 3 Pin Rally after chaotic crowds and lines
The Pokemon Company has canceled the Pin Rally event for the third day of PokemonXP and Pokemon Worlds due to overwhelming crowds and chaotic lines on the first two days. The event, which featured exclusive pins of popular Pokemon like Charizard and Umbreon, caused significant congestion around the Moscone Center.
New Pokemon series from Wallace and Gromit animation studio Aardman is coming exclusively to Disney Plus, alongside…
The Pokemon Company has partnered with Disney for a new stop-motion animated series, Pokemon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu, produced by Aardman Animations. This series, along with the classic Pokemon the Series: The Beginning, will stream exclusively on Disney Plus and Disney XD worldwide next year. The announcement was made at Pokemon XP, with a teaser trailer showcasing the Galar region-inspired adventures of Sirfetch'd and Pichu.
Pokémon’s X Account Hijacked to Shill a $POKEMON Memecoin
The official X account for Pokémon was compromised for approximately 30 minutes, during which it promoted a memecoin called $POKEMON, generating over $3 million in transactions. The hackers leveraged the account's 8 million followers and framed the scam around Pokémon's 30th anniversary. This incident follows a trend of social media accounts being targeted to promote cryptocurrencies, similar to recent Grand Theft Auto 6 leaks.
12 Game, Movie, and TV Show Trailers You Might Have Missed This Week
This week featured several notable trailers, including an extended look at Grand Theft Auto 6 and footage from gamescom. Additionally, a new Pokémon stop-motion series trailer for Disney+ and a trailer for a new Ali G movie were released.
Pokemon X account was temporarily hacked and promotes Memecoin
The official Pokemon X account was temporarily compromised by hackers who promoted a memecoin. The Pokemon Company quickly regained control of the account and has issued an apology to fans for the incident.
The Pokemon Twitter account was briefly taken over by a hacker peddling their crypto memecoin
The official Pokemon Twitter account was briefly compromised by a hacker who posted promotional material for a cryptocurrency memecoin. The Pokemon Company regained control of the account within approximately 30 minutes and has launched an investigation into the unauthorized access. This incident is compared to a similar event where a Grand Theft Auto 6 leaker also promoted their own memecoin.
Pokemon X / Twitter account has been hacked
The official X (formerly Twitter) account for Pokemon has been compromised, with a suspicious message promoting a Pokemon memecoin being posted. The Pokemon Company is working to regain control of the account, which was hacked shortly before the 2026 Pokemon World Championships.
Inside the Pokémon Center Merch Drop for PokémonXP and the 2026 Pokémon World Championships
The Pokémon Center is releasing exclusive merchandise for the 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP fan convention in San Francisco. Highlights include a Steiff Pikachu plush, themed product lines for PokémonXP, the World Championships, and San Francisco, as well as glow-in-the-dark items and collaborations with brands like Reyn Spooner.
SanDisk is celebrating 30 years of Pokemon with Mew and Mewtwo edition drives, and gaming storage has never looked cuter
SanDisk is celebrating 30 years of Pokemon by releasing limited edition Mew and Mewtwo themed USB-C flash drives and portable SSDs. The Mew edition drive comes in 128GB, while the Mewtwo edition is available in 500GB and 1TB capacities. These collectible storage devices are available for purchase directly from SanDisk.
Pokémon Polaroid Cameras Are Up for Preorder - But They're Selling Out Fast
Preorders have opened for three new instant cameras themed around the Pokémon franchise. The cameras are reportedly selling out quickly, indicating high demand for the merchandise.
Pokemon x Polaroid collection revealed, pre-orders open
Polaroid has announced a new collection in collaboration with Pokemon, featuring three distinct products. The collection includes special edition Go Gen 3 cameras inspired by Pikachu and Sylveon, and a Poke Ball-themed Polaroid Now Instant Camera Generation 3. Pre-orders are now open, with the collection expected to launch in late September or October 2026.
Where to buy Pokemon Polaroid cameras before they get snapped up
Polaroid and The Pokemon Company are releasing a line of Pokemon-themed instant cameras and accessories, including Pikachu, Sylveon, and Pokeball editions. Pre-orders are available starting August 25, with a full release on October 5, 2026, direct from Polaroid and the Pokemon Center. Prices range from $14.99 for accessories to $139.99 for the Pokeball edition camera, with limited quantities available.
The Brit who created the best and worst Pokémon is now overseeing all of them
Graphic designer James Turner, formerly of Game Freak, has been appointed as the new Creative Director of Art and Design for The Pokémon Company. Turner, who previously worked on titles like Pokémon Black & White and Pokémon Sword & Shield, will now oversee the art direction for future Pokémon projects. He also founded his own studio, All Possible Futures, which released the game The Plucky Squire in 2024.
Pokémon Veteran James Turner Rejoins Franchise Following Work on The Plucky Squire
Pokémon development veteran James Turner is returning to the franchise after working on the upcoming game The Plucky Squire. Turner previously contributed to the Pokémon series before his departure.