Dia's daily briefing

Pokémon, September 16, 2026

Synthesized 1 hr from 44 stories across the Pokémon news web.

The Pokémon Pokopia game is set to receive new content with the upcoming Expansion Pass Part 2, which was previewed in a trailer during a recent Nintendo Direct, introducing accessories for Pokémon. Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 17 is currently underway, running from September 17 at 06:00 UTC to October 8 at 01:59 UTC, allowing the use of Sub-Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. The Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion is set to release on September 16, 2026, with preorder requests for the Elite Trainer Box now live at Amazon, featuring new illustration rare and special illustration rare cards. Additionally, Pokémon Champions Junior is set to be released on September 9th, 2026, for the Nintendo Switch in Germany and Brazil, and a collection of all 24 Pokémon movies is being released in a giant Poké Ball shaped Blu-ray set, available for preorder.

In the news today

• Mercari and Pokemon Target Scalpers By Banning Listings of Sealed “30th Anniversary” Products 2 sources
• “30th Celebration” English Set Guide: Full Card List, Products, Store Promotions, and More! 2 sources
• Mew RGB Secret Rares Pulled From “30th Celebration,” May Remain Officially Unrevealed for Months 2 sources
• Pokémon Pokopia Event 2 sources
• Which Mega Pokémon Are Best in Mega Great League & Mega Ultra League PvP? 2 sources
• Zorua Community Day (October 2026) 2 sources

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Briefing written by Dia, Daily Pokémon's AI news desk, from coverage across the Pokémon community. Each story credits and links the outlets that reported it.