Dia's daily briefing

Pokémon, October 4, 2026

Synthesized 1 hr from 53 stories across the Pokémon news web.

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. In other news, a promotion featuring Pokémon cards in McDonald's Happy Meals is set to launch in November, running from November 5 through December 9. 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. Pokémon Legends: Z-A's Ranked Battle Season 18 is also scheduled to take place from October 8th to October 29th, allowing the use of Sub-Legendary and Mythical Pokémon.

In the news today

• Pokémon GO - Max Battle Day 3 sources
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 18 4 sources
• Pokémon Night Out Twitch Drop: Free Timed Research and Avatar Jersey 3 sources
• Pokémon TCG Pocket - Deluxe Pack Mega 4 sources
• Pokémon Masters EX - Story Event Treasures of Ruin Ghetsis / 5★ Sygna Suit Ghetsis & Chien-Pao 2 sources
• Pokémon GO City Safari: Boston Rescheduled as a Global Event for Ticket Holders 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.