The short follows Hana and Rio on an extraordinary delivery, arriving on the official English Pokémon YouTube channel after its February 27, 2025 Asian debut.
The lineup launches May 22 at Chicago’s Field Museum, with many items also online at Pokémon Center U.S.; it features Excavator Pikachu, Fossil Pokémon, apparel, accessories and purchase limits.
Participating GameStop stores will open at midnight ahead of the May 22 worldwide release, which includes booster packs, ETBs and collections; TCG Live access begins May 21.
The Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide arrives August 25 as a 30th-anniversary release, with preorders available through Amazon and Target.
Chaos Rising contains 122 cards and reaches full release May 22, with illustration rares and connected evolution-line artwork positioned as its main collectible appeal.
Leaked Game Freak documents reportedly show dual Johto Legends concepts starring Ho-Oh and Lugia were abandoned when The Pokémon Company chose 2025's Legends Z-A.
From 55 preview packs, the reviewer pulled three SIRs and one Mega Hyper Rare, including both chase Mega Greninja ex cards. The 208-card set has just two major chases, and the sample hints at softer resale values.
The 336-page Deluxe Character Guide arrives August 25 for $59.99, while a $200 limited boxed set adds a TCG playmat, two collectible prints and a certificate of authenticity.
The NHK Symphony Orchestra recorded the main theme for Pokémon Winds and Pokémon Waves, which are scheduled for release in 2027.
Argos will restrict Pokémon card purchases to its app for collection at UK stores, with no in-store ordering or home delivery, amid rapid sellouts, queues and reported fights.
Fourteen National Trust sites in England and Wales will host 10-stop Mega Evolution trails from May 23, with a County Down location joining June 13; admission is included with standard entry.
Pitch Black launches worldwide July 17 with six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and six special illustration rares; prerelease events begin July 4, followed by TCG Live access July 16.
The 336-page hardcover covers all 1,025 known Pokémon and includes cross-franchise bonus items plus a certificate of authenticity; preorders are open ahead of its Aug. 25 release.
The Pokémon Company says harassment has included threats, defamation and business obstruction, warning offenders may be removed from venues or have their accounts suspended.
A 17-pack preview yielded four ex cards, three Illustration Rares and one Ultra Rare—eight hits overall—while the roughly 120-card set produced noticeable duplication.
TPC cited slander, threats and physical aggression toward judges, warning that offenders may be ejected or banned; the notice followed overcrowding at Mega Festa 2026 over a scarce Magikarp promo.
The May 8 notice cites threats, physical aggression and slander, with offenders facing venue ejection or account suspension under the company’s harassment policy.
Ho-Oh, Keldeo, and Delphox promos will be retailer-exclusive bonuses with Pokémon TCG purchases; the Ho-Oh variant will be offered through GameStop.
The National Trust partnership brings Pokémon TCG-themed family trails to its UK properties during the May half-term holiday.
Ho-Oh, Keldeo and Delphox promos will come with $15 Pokémon purchases at select US, Canadian and Australasian retailers, with each card distributed through different store chains.