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On this daySaturday · July 18 · waxing crescent moon · 9 moments
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- 2026 Masters EX Diantha & Gardevoir debuted as a sync pair in Pokémon Masters EX.
- 2025 UNITE Latios became playable in Pokémon UNITE.
- 2023 Games Pokémon Sleep releases in Europe.
- 2015 Media Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages releases in Japan.
- 2009 Media Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life releases in Japan.
- 2003 TCG Pokémon TCG: EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion launches (English).
- 2003 Games Pokémon Channel releases in Japan.
- 1998 ★Games Pokémon: The First Movie — Mewtwo Strikes Back releases in Japan.
- 1998 ★Anime Pokemon: The First Movie (Mewtwo Strikes Back) premieres in Japan.
Masters EX ★ Landmark 2026 
Diantha & Gardevoir debuted as a sync pair in Pokémon Masters EX.
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On July 18, 2026
18 things were scheduled
- HOME medalPokémon HOME starts Pokemon Center Roleplay Summer medal Pokémon Center Roleplay Summer Event medal. Obtainable in Pokémon HOME from this date onward. Available now
- Anniversary starts Pokémon hits the big screen 28 years ago today. Mewtwo Strikes Back, the first Pokémon movie, premiered in Japan and launched an annual film tradition. Ended
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Game eventMasters EX starts Arceus Arc Celebration Special Battle Event - Diantha and Geeta Masters EX event running over this window. Ended - Game eventMasters EX Focus on the Shining Shot 2024 Masters EX event running over this window. Ends in 85d
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Mystery Gift codeScarlet and Violet Pokémon Center Birthday Distribution - Fidough At Pokémon Center Stores in Japan, Singapore and Taiwan, if you go to the store during your birthday month and show them your Nintendo Switch, you will get a code to get a Fidough. These distributions have the move Celebrate. Ends in 24d - Game eventMasters EX Electric and Grass Conqueror Masters EX event running over this window. Ends in 104d
- Pokémon GO Pokemon Fossil Museum - Chicago Event Ends in 186d
- Game eventMasters EX Sea's Legend and Raging Souls Masters EX event running over this window. Ended
- Game eventPokémon UNITE 10-Day Log-in Bonus 10 variants ran together: Supporter 10-Day Log-in Bonus 2, Supporter 10-Day Log-in Bonus 1, Defender 10-Day Log-in Bonus 2, Defender 10-Day Log-in Bonus 1, All-Rounder 10-Day Log-in Bonus 2, All-Rounder 10-Day Log-in Bonus 1, Speedster 10-Day Log-in Bonus 2, Speedster 10-Day Log-in Bonus 1, Attacker 10-Day Log-in Bonus 2, Attacker 10-Day Log-in Bonus 1. Ended
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Game eventPokémon UNITE Legendary Pokémon - Yveltal Onslaught Pokémon UNITE event running over this window. Ended - Game eventMasters EX Brave Heroes of the Sea Masters EX event running over this window. Ended
- Game eventTCG Pocket Community Week Missions July 2026 TCG Pocket event running over this window. Ended
- Game eventMasters EX Water and Grass Conqueror Masters EX event running over this window. Ended
- Game eventMasters EX Move Candy Challenge July 2026 Masters EX event running over this window. Ended
- Game eventMasters EX High-Flying Seaside Holiday 2026 Masters EX event running over this window. Ended
- Game eventPokémon Sleep Third Anniversary Fest Pokémon Sleep event running over this window. Ended
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Game eventTCG Pocket Hisuian Zorua Drop Event TCG Pocket event running over this window. Ended -
Game eventPokémon UNITE Palkia Pokémon UNITE event running over this window. Ended
Scheduled around July 18, 2026
- Anime Jul 10, 2026 Pokémon Horizons: The Series: new episode -8d
- Pokemon GO Jul 11, 2026 Pokemon GO Fest 2026: Global weekend -7d
- Pokemon GO Jul 11, 2026 Pokemon GO: Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global -7d
- TCG Jul 17, 2026 Pokemon TCG: Pitch Black expansion -1d
- Pokemon GO Jul 18, 2026 Pokemon GO: Raichu Super Mega Raid Day this day