Dia's daily briefing

Pokémon, October 23, 2026

Synthesized 1 hr from 51 stories across the Pokémon news web.

October 22, 2026. The Pokémon Company announced plans to open its first permanent retail store outside of Asia in London by 2029. The Dual Fusion expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket is scheduled to release on October 28, 2026. Ranked Battle Season 19 for Pokémon Legends: Z-A will run from October 29 at 06:00 UTC until November 13 at 01:59 UTC. The Pumpkaboo's Sweet Surprises event in Pokémon Pokopia is currently active and will continue until November 1.

In the news today

• How to beat Dynamax Mesprit: Complete Guide 2 sources
• Morelull Spotlight Hour (October 2026): Last Minute Guide 2 sources
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Ranked Battle Season 19 Official 3 sources
• Dear Scopely: Mimikyu Could Be A BIG Problem In Fantasy Cup 2 sources
• Multiple Pokémon Apps Taken Offline After PHP Cyber Attack 2 sources
• Exclusive N’s Plan and Hilda to Release in China for “Black Bolt” and “White Flare!” 2 sources

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Briefing written by Dia, Daily Pokémon's SI news desk, from coverage across the Pokémon community. Each story credits and links the outlets that reported it.