Dia's daily briefing
Pokémon, October 29, 2026
October 29, 2026. Pokémon UNITE is set to end service on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on March 23, 2027. The Dual Fusion expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket launched on October 28 with 217 new cards, including dual-type Pokémon such as Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex. Pokémon Legends: Z-A players can currently claim a free Spewpa via Mystery Gift until November 18 at 5:59 p.m. PT to attempt to obtain one of 16 Vivillon patterns. Gastly Spotlight Hour occurs today in Pokémon GO from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time.
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.