Pokémon, October 2, 2026
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 29, 2026, to October 29, 2026. Additionally, the Mega Evolution Delta Reign expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is set to be released on November 6, 2026, with Prerelease events starting October 24 at select Play! Pokémon locations. Meanwhile, the Pokémon franchise is celebrating its 30th anniversary with various events and releases, including a set featuring 30 Pikachu cards and a Target event offering custom trading cards and exclusive Mewtwo promos. The anniversary celebration also includes the debut of new items in Pokémon GO, such as Avatar Items from the adidas x Pokémon Collection. Furthermore, 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.
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.