Dia's daily briefing

Pokémon, October 30, 2026

Synthesized 2 hr from 55 stories across the Pokémon news web.

October 30, 2026. Pokémon UNITE is set to end service on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on March 23, 2027, following the cessation of Aeos gem sales and new UNITE Club memberships on October 27. The Dual Fusion expansion launched in Pokémon TCG Pocket on October 28, which introduced 217 cards including dual-type Pokémon such as Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex. Gastly Spotlight Hour occurs today in Pokémon GO from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Players in Pokémon Legends: Z-A can 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.

In the news today

• Giratina (Origin Forme) in 5-star Raid Battles 2 sources
• Super Mega Chandelure Raid Guide 2 sources
• Pokémon TCG Pocket - Dual Fusion Official 5 sources
• Fancy Pattern Vivillon now available via Mystery Gift 2 sources
• Pokémon Champions - Mega Evolution Battle Official Online Competition 2 sources
• Pokémon Legends: Z-A + Mega Dimension Bundle 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.