GamesPokémon Sleep adds new Pokémon and a week of bigger meal bonuses
The sleep-tracking mobile game welcomes Foongus and Amoonguss, with cooking bonuses running through October 12.
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GamesAstronaut Pikachu arrives in Pokémon GO for World Space Week
A limited-time event brings a space-suited Pikachu to raid battles and research rewards through October 10.
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GamesPokémon Masters EX opens a new team-based Gym Battle event
Challenge Sinnoh’s Gym Leaders and earn event rewards before October 21 at 06:00 UTC.
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GamesPokémon TCG Pocket adds online battle rewards through October 13
Players can earn profile emblems for wins and pack-opening rewards for participating in battles.
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MerchDedenne and Joltik turn everyday essentials into Pokémon merch in Japan
An Electric-type collection brings plushes, charging accessories, and stationery to Japan’s Pokémon Center online October 8 and stores October 10.
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GamesPokémon GO’s Rocket takeover brings Shadow Zekrom and a useful move window
The October 2–5 event adds Shadow Pokémon and lets players remove Frustration with a Charged TM.
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GamesPokémon Masters EX adds Lysandre and Chi-Yu to a limited-time scout
The new trainer-and-Pokémon pairing arrives during Treasures of Ruin, with its EX Fair Scout running until October 17.
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MerchPokémon Night Out will stream its Los Angeles show worldwide
The October 24 show will be available on YouTube and Twitch, with a Pokémon GO clothing reward on Twitch.
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GamesPokémon Scarlet and Violet bring back a tough Tyranitar boss battle
The limited-time seven-star event lets each game save catch one special Tyranitar before October 8 at 23:59 UTC.
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GamesPokémon GO sets an October 24 battle day for the Lake Guardians
Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf headline a three-hour Max Battle event, with a different Pokémon assigned to each region.
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GamesPokémon GO will introduce Minior during meteor-shower windows
The first announced window is October 19–24, with more appearances planned around later meteor showers.
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MerchLEGO Pokémon adds two trainer-focused builds for October
A large Red figure and a Poké Ball scene set join the LEGO Pokémon range.
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GamesPokémon Sleep plans a week of extra experience and candy
Growth Week runs October 12–19, following the game’s cooking event.
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MerchPokémon launches space-themed plushes, clothing, and card accessories
A European Space Agency collaboration brings astronaut-themed merchandise to Pokémon Center, with availability varying by region.
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CardsPokémon TCG Live’s October update fixes frozen matches and card effects
Version 1.43.0 addresses matchmaking problems, incorrect card effects and Build & Battle entry issues.
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CardsA Pokémon Valentine’s gift box is coming with mini card packs
The reported product includes 20 small card packs and stickers, with packaging that becomes a Valentine’s mailbox.
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GamesPokémon Legends: Z-A announces its next ranked battle season
Season 18 begins October 8, with a wider selection of powerful Pokémon allowed and Mega Stone rewards tied to rank.
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CardsPokémon’s Delta Reign card set opened for preorders before November 6
Three product formats were listed for preorder on September 30; that announcement does not confirm today’s stock.
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CardsDelta Reign preview events start October 24 with four promo cards
Masquerain, Magmortar, Enamorus, and Kommo-o get alternate artwork for prerelease promotions.
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CardsPokémon TCG Pocket’s limited-time set brings 429 digital cards
Deluxe Pack Mega is available September 30–October 29, with reprints, alternate artwork, and a guaranteed higher-rarity card per pack.
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