Dia's daily briefing
Pokémon, November 5, 2026
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 is scheduled to launch for Nintendo Switch 2 on December 9, 2026. McDonald's will begin a Pokémon Happy Meal promotion on November 10 featuring 15 collectible miniature toys and two trading cards per meal. Players in Pokémon Legends: Z-A can currently claim a free Spewpa via Mystery Gift until November 18 at 5:59 p.m. PT.
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.