Dia's daily briefing

Pokémon, November 5, 2026

Synthesized 2 hr from 56 stories across the Pokémon news web.

Thursday, November 5, 2026. Pokémon UNITE is set to end service on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices on March 23, 2027. The Apples to Applin event in Pokémon Pokopia will run from November 16 until December 1, and the Dazzling Decorations expansion pass DLC for Nintendo Switch 2 is scheduled to launch on December 9. McDonald's will begin a Pokémon Happy Meal promotion on November 10 that includes 15 collectible miniature toys and two trading cards per meal. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, players can claim a free Spewpa via Mystery Gift until November 18 at 5:59 p.m. PT to participate in the Vivillon Challenge.

In the news today

• This Week in Pokémon GO (November 2–8): Wild Area 2026, Giratina & Halloween Finale 3 sources
• Dynamax Machop Max Monday: Event Guide 2 sources
• Pokémon Pokopia Event Official 4 sources
• Pokémon Pokopia Game Adds Expansion Pass DLC Part 2 'Dazzling Decorations' on December 9 Official 4 sources
• Pokémon Champions - Battle Pass M-8 3 sources
• Pokémon Champions - Season M-8 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.