Pokémon, October 13, 2026
The biggest story in Pokémon right now is the upcoming Max Battle Day event in Pokémon GO, scheduled for Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time, during which Dynamax Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf will make their debut. Additionally, Pokémon HOME has been updated to version 4.1.0, adding support for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, allowing trainers to transfer Pokémon to HOME and then to other Pokémon games. Pokémon Legends: Z-A is also making news with the announcement of a physical bundle for the Nintendo Switch 2, including the Mega Dimension DLC, to be released on October 29, and the ongoing Ranked Battle Season 18, which runs until October 29. Other notable updates include the Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack Mega set, now available, and the upcoming Pokémon Horizons Season 4, subtitled Wonders Ahead, set to debut on Netflix in the US on February 27, 2027.
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.