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Pokemon Worlds 2026 and PokemonXP perfectly captured the joy and chaos of the Pokemon community
The 2026 Pokemon World Championships and inaugural PokemonXP in San Francisco offered a joyous celebration of the Pokemon community, but were marred by chaotic merchandise and pin rally events. While the competitive tournaments and family atmosphere were highlights, issues with scalping and event organization detracted from the experience, leading to criticism of The Pokemon Company's management.
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.
Ed Sheeran gives surprise performance of Pokémon anime theme and Celestial at World Championships
Musician Ed Sheeran made a surprise appearance at the Pokémon World Championships, performing the original anime theme song and his song "Celestial." The event also featured a teaser trailer for a new stop-motion series, "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu," coming to Disney+.
Fortnite's next Icon skin brings another grammy-winning pop star to the game
Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey is the latest artist to join Fortnite's Icon series, receiving her own in-game skin. The announcement follows her recent Grammy win for best traditional pop vocal album. Laufey's skin is set to be released on April 16, with further details on its appearance and variants expected soon.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Ed Sheeran reportedly blocked a concert appearance in Fortnite, instead proposing a crossover with the Pokémon franchise. The musician's preference for a Pokémon collaboration was revealed in a recent report.
Ed Sheeran Turned Down Fortnite Concert, Collaborated With Pokémon Instead
Ed Sheeran revealed that he declined an offer to perform in Fortnite because he does not play the game. Instead, the singer opted to collaborate with Pokémon.
Ed Sheeran Rejected A Fortnite Collab
Musician Ed Sheeran revealed he rejected a collaboration with Fortnite because he does not play the game. Instead, he partnered with The Pokemon Company for a song and performance in Pokemon Go, citing his genuine love for Pokemon. Other artists like Chappell Roan and The Weeknd have previously collaborated with Fortnite.
