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The newest Wonder Pick Event in Pokémon TCG Pocket brings new Cinderace and Alolan Vulpix promo cards to the game's Wonder Pick feature, along with a selection of limited time Toxtricity-themed event items to the in-game shop. This event will run through to February 24th.
The third episode of the third season of the POKÉTOON series has been released on the official Japanese Pokémon YouTube channel. The episode is titled 「うたう！おどる！チルタリス！」 ("Sing! Dance! Tyltalis!"), and features a Swablu who likes to sing, running into a singer named Kamina who is looking for a partner.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has launched the Fantastical Parade Emblem Event, giving players the opportunity to acquire emblems to set on their in-game player profiles. This event is set to run through to February 11th, at 9:59pm (PST) / February 12th, at 5:59am (UTC).
The latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE is Sirfetch’d, a Melee All-Rounder with Expert difficulty that deals Physical damage. As is usual for a new Pokémon release, a new set of Holowear has also been made available, with Gardening Style: Sirfetch'd now available in Zirco Trading, featuring Audio/Visual FX for Movement. Until February 24th, players can clear event missions to collect exclusive coins and exchange them for Sirfetch'd's Unite License.
Following the release of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's newest expansion, Fantastical Parade, various special missions are now available in-game. These missions are aimed at new and returning players to allow them to obtain frequently used cards easily. Additionally, the shop lineup has also been updated, with new accessories featuring Mimikyu now available.
Project VOLTAGE High ↑, the continuation to the art and music collaboration Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE between Pokémon and the popular Volcaloid character Hatsune Miku, has posted its fifth song, with the release of 「たびだちのうた 」 Departure Song, by Japanese musician and producer 烏屋茶房（カラスヤサボウ） Karasuya Sabou, on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:39pm (JST).
Check out all the latest updates from Pokémon UNITE: Stability Fix and Improvements for Draft Pick mode; Balance Adjustments for Meowth and Bug Fixes for Darkrai; Battle Pass Season 38 now available featuring Fairy Tale Style: Galarian Rapidash; and new and returning Holowear.
The next Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE will be Sirfetch’d — It will be available to play from January 30th. Sirfetch'd is a Melee All-Rounder that does Physical damage, with Expert difficulty.
Pokémon UNITE's newest update, dubbed Indomitable Spirit, was released on January 22nd at 7am UTC, and brings balance adjustments for various Pokémon, alongside the usual bug fixes, and Shop and Event updates. Specifically, this update provides buffs (⇧) for Garchomp, Ceruledge, Tinkaton, Trevenant, Darkrai, Psyduck, Charizard, Galarian Rapidash, and Comfey; while bringing nerfs (⇩) for Zacian, Blaziken, Mega Gyarados, Mega Charizard Y, Mewtwo (X), Glaceon, Scizor, Vaporeon, and Latias.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's next expansion, “Fantastical Parade”, is set to launch worldwide next week on Wednesday, January 28th at 5:00pm (PST). This expansion introduces Stadium cards into the game. Various in-game events to take place throughout the next month have also been announced.
The “Animated Pokédex” series of shorts is back for its fourth season, “Vibrant Moment”. Episodes will be released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on mainland Chinese platforms such as Bilibili, Weibo, Douyin, Xiaohongshu, Kuaishou, etc. The series depicts the ecology of various Pokémon, showing a glimpse into their daily lives.
Pokémon UNITE's January 15th update has introduced various new features, including helpful features that encourage teamwork and communication, and more game modes, with the new "Super Magikarp Splash" mode and the returning "Electrode Volleyball" mode. Additionally, the Draft Pick mode will be suspended temporarily due to instability and crashing issues.
The latest Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE is Meowth, a Melee Speedster with Intermediate difficulty that deals Physical damage. As is usual for a new Pokémon release, a new set of Holowear has also been made available, with Happi Style: Meowth now available in Zirco Trading, featuring Audio/Visual FX for Movement.
The newest Wonder Pick Event in Pokémon TCG Pocket brings new Heliolisk and Bunaeary promo cards to the game's Wonder Pick feature, along with a selection of limited time Goomy-themed event items to the in-game shop. This event will run through to January 19th. The newest Ranked Match Season, for the Crimson Blaze expansion, is also underway, running through to January 25th.
The first batch of Pokémon Horizons: Season 3—Rising Hope is now available for streaming on Netflix in the United States and other territories. This batch consists of 12 episodes and is available with audio tracks and closed captions in 12 languages. The opening theme for the season is "Evolving Again", written by Ed Goldfarb and Nataan Hong, with vocals by Haven Paschall.
Three new songs from “Pokémon feat. Hatsune Miku Project VOLTAGE” will be released in 2026, one each month in January, February, and March. The three new songs will also be featured in the “VOLTAGE Live!” show in Tokyo in March, for a total of 27 songs in the event's lineup.
The release date for Meowth, the next Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon UNITE has been announced — It will be available in the global version to play from January 9th. Meowth is a Melee Speedster that does Physical damage. Meowth first debuted in the mainland China version from December 5, 2025.
Episodes from the 7th season of Pokémon the Series, "Pokémon: Advanced Challenge", are now available on the Pokémon TV YouTube channel, with five new episodes being added per week. These uploads have audio tracks in a total of 14 languages and closed captions in 2 languages.
Check out all the latest updates from Pokémon UNITE: Major Update introduces License Journeys and discontinues Aeos coins; Four Mega Evolutions assembled at last, with Mega Gyarados and Mega Charizard Y joining the fray; Battle Pass Season 37 now available featuring Pokébuki Style: Suicune; and new and returning Holowear.
Pokémon UNITE updated to Version ver.1.21.1.7 at 7:00am (UTC) on December 25th. This update, dubbed The Roar of Sea and Sky [Part 2], brings changes to the new Theia Sky Ruins (Kyogre) map, alongside the usual balance adjustments for various Pokémon, bug fixes, and Shop and Event updates. Specifically, this update provides buffs (⇧) for Inteleon, Ho-Oh, Suicune, Decidueye, Machamp, and Blastoise; while bringing nerfs (⇩) for Vaporeon, Dhelmise, Mimikyu, Miraidon, and Mega Charizard X.
