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Pokémon Champions adds Mega Lucario Z, Mega Garchomp Z and Mega Absol Z on September 9, 2026; the TCG will also introduce Z Mega Evolution cards led by Mega Lucario Z ex.

The closing ceremony unveiled the ex★ TCG series and Mega Lucario Z, confirmed Singapore for Worlds 2027, and announced the Pokémon Wild Card movie for 2027 alongside several game updates.

The San Francisco ceremony featured Pokémon Champions, Pokémon GO, TCG and movie updates, while naming Singapore as the host of the 2027 World Championships in August.

Andrew Hedrick won the TCG Masters division with Dragapult in San Francisco, while Jake N. and Yuta Araki took the Senior and Junior titles.

Singapore EXPO will host Worlds 2027, while Pokémon: Wild Card debuts in 2027 and Z Mega Evolutions arrive in Pokémon Champions on September 9, 2026.

The 2026 Worlds prize pool totals $2 million, with the Pokémon TCG champion receiving $50,000; top players also earn booster packs based on performance.

The 18th Champions IX community entry features Dragalge and Mega Dragalge, a Kalos Pokémon that weaponizes energy-filled back seeds to launch its tail tip.

Ranked Battle Season M-5 runs under Regulation M-B until September 9 at 01:59 UTC, allowing currently available Pokémon and Mega Evolutions; Season M-4 participation rewards are also available.

The August 2026 Monthly Challenge uses Regulation M-B Single Battles; registration opens August 14, and players completing at least three matches receive Alolan Raichu and 100 Quick Coupons.

Battle Pass M-5 is live with Corbeau-themed cosmetics, Mega Stones for Excadrill, Scrafty and Chandelure, and special gifts featuring all three Pokémon.

Sceptile and Mega Sceptile join the fan-compiled Champions IX competitive field as its 17th entry, representing a Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

A Junior-compatible Nintendo Switch version will launch September 9, 2026, allowing younger players affected by Germany’s age-rating restrictions to compete at Frankfurt Regionals.

Eight World Champions will play Pokémon Champions under coach Ray Rizzo, with the special stream starting at 12:45 UTC on July 29.

Players who completed at least three battles in the July 2026 Monthly Challenge Series can now claim Mawile and 100 Quick Coupons by checking their online ranking.

The fan-compiled Champions IX field adds its 16th entry, featuring Generation VIII Pokémon Falinks and its bond-powered Mega Falinks form.

The July 2026 Monthly Challenge uses Regulation M-B and runs until July 27 at 01:59 UTC; completing at least three battles awards Mawile and 100 Quick Coupons.

Lopunny and Mega Lopunny become the 15th community-created entry in Serebii’s Champions IX competitive field, representing a Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Players on iOS, Android, Switch and Switch 2 can log in during the launch promotion to receive Raichu, Raichunite X and Raichunite Y.