Several stores across Europe are currently distributing free code cards that can be redeemed for Genesect, Volcanion, and Marshadow in Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield. No purchase is required for players to receive these codes, however supplies are limited, and they will only remain available until September 30th, or while stocks last.

A selection of events are currently running in Pokémon Café ReMix, with the debut of Dialga, and a selection of limited time bonuses and presents associated with that event. Gardevoir, a recommended Pokémon for clearing orders in this event, is also currently a target for Pelipper Delivery.

Registration for the Champion League Online Competition in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield started earlier this week, and will remain open until September 22nd, at 4:59pm (PDT). The competition itself will then run from September 22nd, at 5:00pm, through to September 25th, at 4:59pm (PDT).

Pyukumuku, Pincurchin, and Snom will all be appearing more frequently in Max Raid Battles in Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield through September 18th, at 4:59pm (PDT). Very rarely, Shiny Snom can also be encountered.

A limited-time distribution of Sirfetch'd was announced for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield during the September 9th broadcast of Pokémon Journeys: The Series (Pocket Monsters) in Japan. This Sirfetch'd is based on the Sirfetch'd used by Ash Ketchum in the World Coronation Series. Players can redeem this Sirfetch'd using the code「H1SSATSUNEG1」. This code can only be redeemed until September 22nd.

It's not even close to Halloween yet, but Trainers in Pokémon Masters EX are already getting into a bit of costume fun with the return of the Poké War Games Costume Event. Diantha, Hilda, Guzma, and Jasmine, each in their special outfits, also make a return for a limited time in Super Spotlight, Tiered, and Ticket Scouts. Meanwhile, the promised update to the Legendary Arena has now arrived in game, with the arena now being permanently open for players to challenge at their leisure.

McDonald's stores in Singapore have partnered with The Pokémon Company International to release several food items with Pokémon packaging during September. The latest addition to this collaboration is a special Pikachu Carrier, which can be purchased at participating stores for SGD$12.90 when purchased together with a Family Meal, a Feast Meal, an Extra Value Meal, or with two Value Meals.

A new trailer for Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet was released by The Pokémon Company International on September 7th, revealing new characters, three new Pokémon, new moves and an Ability and several new features. In this post, we'll give a wrap-up of everything revealed in the video, and in the updates to the official Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet website which went up alongside the new trailer. Originally revealed in the Pokémon Presents livestream broadcasted on February 27th by The Pokémon Company. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet will be released exclusively on the Nintendo Switch on November 18th. Developed by GAME FREAK inc., Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet take a new evolutionary step in the Pokémon main series.

Nintendo has announced that a Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition of the Nintendo Switch - OLED model will be launched this year worldwide on November 4th. This special edition console features art inspired by the upcoming Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet released on November 18th.

Niantic has announced a special Pokémon GO campaign for Trainers in Spain, with players in the country able to take advantage of several in-game bonuses until October 16th at 8:00pm local time.

Niantic has confirmed that the Mantle Pokémon, Roggenrola will be the featured Pokémon for September 2022's Pokémon GO Community Day. During this event, Roggenrola will be appearing more frequently in the wild, with its Shiny variant also being available. The event will be held on September 18th, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm local time.

A new gear event has just landed in Pokémon Masters EX with the Electric-Type Gear Event. This co-op battles event, which allows Trainers to obtain 3★ Electric-Type Gear, will be available until September 18th at 10:59pm (PT). The Champion Stadium has also moved onto its next rotation, and will be focused on Unova until October 2nd.

As part of a celebration of the Japanese Tsukimi (月見 "moon viewing") festival, Pokémon Center stores in Japan are distributing code cards to redeem Clefairy in-game. To receive a code card, one have to do a "Clefairy Fingers Dance" to the store staff. Additionally, a "Mid-Autumn Full Moon Special Program" will be broadcast live on Weathernews LiVE on September 10th, from 9pm to 10pm (JST). During the program, viewers will watch the moon together with the host and Clefairy. Those watching the broadcast will be able to submit images featuring the moon and Clefairy via the "Weather Report" in the "Weather News" app, with 20 winners receiving Clefairy goods.

A special Clefairy Commotion event will be held in Pokémon GO on September 10th. This is the same date as this year's Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival, which celebrates the harvest during the autumn full moon. One of the most important traditional holidays in Chinese culture, this festival has also inspired a number of other cultural holidays around Asia, including the Japanese Tsukimi (月見 "moon viewing"), which this year also fall on September 10th. Between 6:00pm and 9:00pm local time on September 10th, Clefairy will be appearing more often in the wild. Its Shiny variant can also be encountered rarely.

Niantic has announced details for this year's Psychic Spectacular event. As the name suggests, the event will feature a wide selection of Psychic-type Pokémon, with Mega Alakazam making its first appearance in Mega Raids during this event. The Psychic Spectacular will run from September 6th, at 10:00am to September 12th, at 8:00pm local time.

A limited-time distribution of Gengar was announced for Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield during the September 2nd broadcast of Pokémon Journeys: The Series (Pocket Monsters) in Japan. This Gengar is based on the Gengar used by Ash Ketchum in the World Coronation Series. Players can redeem this Gengar using the code「GENNGER0GE94」. This code can only be redeemed until September 15th.

Alongside their ongoing Pokémon Happy Meal promotion, McDonalds in Singapore have partnered with The Pokémon Company International to release several food items with Pokémon packaging during September. This includes a re-release of the popular McPepper, which disappeared from the fast food chain’s menu last September, less than a month after it was first launched.

After a set of initial teaser images on the official Pokémon social channels, The Pokémon Company International has now officially unveiled Grafaiai, a brand new Pokémon that can be found in the Paldea region of Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet. These new games will be launching worldwide this November 18th, exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.

Following the recent announcement of the Pikachu Weekend in Singapore event alongside the reveal of the Pikachu Jet TR collaboration with Singapore's Scoot airlines, further details have been revealed for Pokémon GO's upcoming Safari Zone: Singapore.

A new version update for Pokémon Café ReMix, Version 3.30.1, is now available for download. This update brings several adjustments, and adds several event and Pokémon data for September, as well as new Main orders. Also starting today is a new points event featuring Kirlia in its new Grand gown outfit.