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Pokémon, September 19, 2026

Synthesized 1 hr from 41 stories across the Pokémon news web.

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special set release, featuring over 140 cards themed around celebration and day and night, as well as a 30 card Classic Collection and a 3 card RGB set. The launch of this 30th anniversary set has been marked by long lines of customers and price increases at some stores, with some outlets reporting overnight queues. In other news, the Pokémon Pokopia game is set to receive new content with the upcoming Expansion Pass Part 2, which will introduce accessories for Pokémon. Additionally, Pokémon GO is introducing Choose Your Path Timed Research during the season of Twilight Trails, allowing Trainers to select one of three paths: Explore, Catch, or Battle, which will determine their experience. The Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion is set to release on September 16, 2026, and preorder requests are currently live at Amazon.

In the news today

• 30th Anniversary Pokémon Trading Card Launch Sparks Enormous Queues, 'Ghost Chair' Criticism, and Price Hikes 4 sources
• Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 3 sources
• Pokémon Mega Evolution 30th Celebration - TCG Set Release 7 sources
• "The hit rates seem absurd": Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration looks surprisingly generous, which is great for fans in more ways than one 2 sources
• Sign-ups for the Global Challenge I are open! 3 sources
• Zamazenta (Hero of Many Battles) Raid Hour 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.