Dia's daily briefing

Pokémon, September 25, 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. A Pikachu plush spent 67 days in space as part of a collaboration between Pokémon and the European Space Agency, completing 1040 orbits of Earth, and this collaboration is also being celebrated in Pokémon GO. Additionally, the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is set to release a new limited time set called Deluxe Pack Mega, which will be available from September 29th, 2026, and will feature returning B Series cards, new additions, and other items. Other developments include the release of avatar items from the adidas x Pokémon Collection in Pokémon GO, and speculation about potential Nintendo Switch ports of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire sparked by high-quality footage shared by an official Japanese Pokémon account.

In the news today

• “Deluxe Pack Mega” Annual Special Set to Release in “Pocket!” 5 sources
• Sandile Hatch Day (October 2026) 3 sources
• Pokémon GO City Safari Boston Postponed Due to Incoming Storm 3 sources
• Rattata Spotlight Hour (September 2026): Last Minute Guide 2 sources
• Pokémon Card Scalpers Are Moaning That the 30th Anniversary Set Isn't Profitable Enough for Them, as Rare Cards Have Been Made Easier to Find 4 sources
• Pikachu Spent 67 Days In Space As Part Of Pokémon X ESA Collaboration 6 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.