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Select Sam's Club Stores: 587-Piece LEGO Pokémon Eevee Building Set $35 + Free Pickup
Select Sam's Club Stores [samsclub.com] have for *Members: 587-Piece LEGO Pokémon Eevee Building Set *(72151) for *$34.98*. Select free store pickup where available. Note: Availability/price may...
Slickdeals Gaming
How to Find Mega Mewtwo Raids During Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global
Pokémon GO Fest 2026 Global takes place on July 11 and 12, and many Trainers will be hunting for Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y raids throughout the weekend. The problem is that Mega Mewtwo will not be the only Raid Boss appearing during the event. On Saturday, Mega Mewtwo X will share the […] The...
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Today’s Top Deals: COD: Black Ops 7, Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Chaos Rising, and Ninja Ice Cream Maker
And don’t miss even more incredible discounts as we head into the weekend.
IGN
The Pokémon TCG should bring back Delta Species, its coolest gimmick by far
Okay, here's my pitch: the Pokémon TCG found its best ever gimmick back in 2005, and it needs to bring it back. Yes, we need to go back to the Holon region and see some new Delta Pokémon, which, if you're not familiar, are awesome, mysteriously type-shifted 'mon that haven't appeared in the card...
Steam News
Review: LumenTale: Memories Of Trey (Switch) - A Refreshing, If Jarring, Take On Black & White-Era Pokémon
Nostalgia hit. Late at night, I’m huddled up in bed with my Switch 2 millimetres from my face, when suddenly it feels like I’m being slapped with a Ratatouille flashback. My mind is flung back in time to the days of late evenings fervently exploring Pokémon Black and White, to weekends huddled in...
Nintendo Life
Did Pokémon GO Scans Help Build Drone Tech?
Reports from Dutch newspaper Trouw and subsequent coverage from drone and technology outlets have raised questions about whether data gathered through Pokémon GO’s optional AR scanning feature helped train technology that could now be relevant to drone navigation, including military and defense use...
PokemonGoHub
Gotta Fetch 'Em All! Your Pet Will Love Pokémon's Latest Merch Line
Well, your cat will probably tolerate it. Pokémon merch has extended to basically every facet of our lives by this point, but one section that's remained relatively untouched is our beloved pets. How are we supposed to let everyone know that we're the biggest Poké fan in the world when out on a...
Nintendo Life
Nintendo May Only Win $30,000 Payout in Pokémon Legal Battle With Palworld Developer Pocketpair, IP Expert Says
Nintendo may only receive a $30,000 payout if it wins its high-profile legal battle with Palworld developer Pocketpair, an IP expert has said. But it's looking increasingly likely that Nintendo will lose. Nintendo and The Pokémon Company are currently embroiled in ongoing litigation with Pocketpair...
Steam NewsPokémon Go players unwittingly contributed to tech with military drone uses
A decade after the global craze for Pokémon Go peaked, an AI company has been using billions of real-world images captured by millions of players to develop navigation technologies for delivery robots and possibly military drones. That represents an intriguing but potentially discomfiting legacy...
Steam News
Pokémon's New Deluxe Character Guide Book Preorders Score Significant Discount at Amazon
Save big on the upcoming Pokémon Deluxe Character Guide and its Limited Edition Box Set at Amazon ahead of the August 25 release date.
IGN
Pokémon Go players unwittingly contributed to tech with military drone uses
The repurposing of Pokémon Go data for AI training continues to draw scrutiny.
Ars TechnicaNintendo May Only Win $30,000 Payout in Pokémon Legal Battle With Palworld Developer Pocketpair, IP Expert Says
Nintendo may only receive a $30,000 payout if it wins its high-profile legal battle with Palworld developer Pocketpair, an IP expert has said. But it's looking increasingly likely that Nintendo will lose.
IGN
No, Pokémon Go Data Isn't Being Used to Train Military Drones, Niantic Spatial Insists
Pokémon Go location data captured by players is not being used to train military drones, Niantic Spatial has insisted.
IGNPokémon GO scan controversy resurfaces after Niantic Spatial defense partnership
The post Pokémon GO scan controversy resurfaces after Niantic Spatial defense partnership appeared first on The Escapist.
The Escapist
Niantic Spatial Denies Pokémon Go Data Is Being Shared With A Drone Company
The company says it no longer receives data from the monster-catching app after Niantic was acquired by Scopely
Kotaku
Pokémon Go data was used to help train AI systems being developed for military drones
Niantic Spatial says "ground scans" collected through Pokémon Go are part of the data being used to train its models.
PC Gamer
Backlash grows in Japan over Trump’s use of Naruto, Pokémon, and other anime icons
Tump's continued use of anime for polticial gain has led to a petition with over 23,000 signatures and counting.
Polygon
Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary Party Event
Gimmighoul holding a 10th Anniversary Coin makes its Pokémon GO debut during the 10th Anniversary event! The Pokémon GO 10th Anniversary event runs from Saturday, July 4, at 10:00 a.m. to Monday, July 6, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. The event also sees the return of Pikachu in a cake hat,...
PokemonGoHub
Your happy Pokémon Go memories were probably used to train military drones
Everything is hell. The post Your happy Pokémon Go memories were probably used to train military drones appeared first on Destructoid.
Destructoid
Pokémon fans beg for shocking limits after awful Pitch Black presale
The Pokémon Center's new Pitch Black drop left many Pokémon trading card game fans angry and confused, and with no cards to show for it.
PolygonExclusive: Check out veteran Pokémon TCG artist Yuka Morii’s next card in English
The card will debut in Pokemon TCG: Pitch Black
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A Pokémon Stadium Recomp Has Finally Arrived, But Lists Claude As A Contributor
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! The N64 library is slowly being ported to PC one title at a time. Heck, I say 'slowly' - we seem to be getting a couple
Retro Dodo
Pokémon Go Adds Virtual Item That Helps Play the Game For You
Pokémon Go has begun testing a virtual item that helps play the game for you, throwing Pokéballs to catch creatures, and spinning PokéStops.
IGN
Combat Breed Paldean Tauros Raid Guide
Combat Breed Paldean Tauros is a pure type Pokémon from the Paldea region. It is only available in the Iberian Peninsula. Combat Breed Paldean Tauros is weak to , , and type Pokémon, giving it quite an array of available counters. Combat Breed Paldean Tauros can have the following CP values when...
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Pokémon GO Is Testing a Built-In Auto-Catcher Item
Scopely appears to be testing the Explorer Gadget, a new Pokémon GO item that works similarly to a built-in GO Plus. The Explorer Gadget was first discovered through datamining earlier this year, where it was described as an in-game item capable of automatically throwing Poké Balls and spinning...
PokemonGoHub
Choose Your Path Timed Research, Daily Discovery Updates, Spotlight Hour Returns!
Non-event weeks will no longer be a bore in Pokémon GO, as the Choose Your Path Timed Research will let Trainers experience the game in the way they want! Through the Choose Your Path Timed Research, you’ll get the option to pick one of three paths: Explore, Catch, or Battle. What you choose will...
PokemonGoHub
Pokémon Go adds weekly Choose Your Path research, allowing you to pick what you want to do
Pokémon Go is filling in the gaps between events, and for once, the filler actually looks worth showing up for. Choose Your Path Timed Research is the new addition, which runs during non-event weeks this season. At the start of each week, you pick one of three paths - Explore, Catch, or Battle, and...
Pocket Gamer
Pokémon Pokopia announces an underwater ‘expansion’ DLC pass for this August
The money printing machine that is the Pokémon franchise has a smash hit on its hands in the form of Pokémon Pokopia, a co-op life sim that sold out and even saw its retail price increase this past spring thanks to strong demand. With a huge established fan base, the game is readying another huge...
Massively Overpowered
Pokémon Crippling Medical Debt Edition Puts A Comedic Spin On The Traditional Formula
Medical bills can be expensive, especially if you're an uninsured Pokémon Trainer. Can you imagine the damage a rogue Pikachu might cause if it got a little angsty, or a raging Rhydon standing on your foot? I have the NHS here in the UK, but they
Retro Dodo
How to get Pitch Black Pokémon TCG Cards from The Pokémon Center without timing out
Errors, anti-bot measures, and countless people mashing F5 make purchasing new Mega Evolution cards from The Pokémon Center harder than it should be
Polygon
Pokémon Theme Song Singer Responds To Allegations Of Unfair Card Trade With Young Fan
Singer claims trade was in the other party’s favor, were mislead by competing vendor The post Pokémon Theme Song Singer Responds To Allegations Of Unfair Card Trade With Young Fan appeared first on Star City Games.
Star City Games
I went hands-on with Lego Pokemon Smart Play, and my inner 10 year-old was losing it
We caught up with Lego Pokémon Smart Play designers at a preview event in London to find out more about the new range
GamesRadar
Zekrom Raid Counters Guide
Zekrom is a and -type Tier 5 raid boss in Pokémon GO. Its counters are strong , , , and types. Zekrom can be safely duoed with a full team of powered-up Dragons with weather and Best Friend boosts. Ideally, use 3-5 high-level players, or 6-10 lower-level players when going up against this raid...
PokemonGoHub
LEGO Arcade Pinball Machine Set Leaked Online
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! The second half of 2026 is shaping to be pretty busy for LEGO. Not only do they have a whole bunch of new Pokémon sets
Retro Dodo
Best Pokémon to Catch at Pokémon GO Fest Copenhagen 2026
Pokémon GO Fest Copenhagen 2026 features a huge selection of Pokémon, but some catches are far more valuable than others. Between powerful raid attackers, useful PvP Pokémon, regional exclusives, rare costumes, shiny debuts, and the arrival of Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y, there is plenty to...
PokemonGoHub
How to Spoof Location on Pokémon GO: A Practical Guide for iPhone and Android Users
Pokémon GO is built around real-world exploration. That is what makes the game exciting, but it also creates a challenge for many players. Not everyone lives near dense PokéStop areas, raid hotspots, special events, or region-exclusive Pokémon. For rural players, busy workers, travelers, or people...
Critical Hit
Pokémon Pokopia Updated To Version 1.1.0, Includes Improvements & Fixes
Here are the full patch notes. During this week's Nintendo Direct, The Pokémon Company revealed its relaxing life-sim Pokémon Pokopia would be getting new content and an expansion pass. Following this announcement, it's now released a patch for the title bumping the software up to Version 1.1.0....
Nintendo LifePokémon GO Flying Taxi: Taken Over – Shadow Reshiram & New Rocket Lineups
Shadow Reshiram makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Flying Taxi: Taken Over event, the latest Team GO Rocket Takeover running from Thursday, June 25, at 12:00 a.m. to Monday, June 29, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. local time. During the event, Trainers can earn a Super Rocket Radar through the Flying Taxi...
PokemonGoHub
Reaction: A Direct That Picked Up Pace For A Breathtaking Finish
It's about Time. Look, I love Rhythm Heaven, but I understand why you'd frontload your niche little Switch 1 swansong in the biggest Nintendo Direct since September last year. First-party-wise, that was followed up by some Pokémon Pokopia update and DLC, then another look at Fire Emblem: Fortune's...
Nintendo LifePokémon GO Flying Taxi Event (2026)
Squawkabilly makes its Pokémon GO debut during the Flying Taxi event, introducing four different plumage forms with regional availability. White Plumage and Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly will be available worldwide, while Green Plumage will appear in the Eastern Hemisphere and Blue Plumage will...
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Pokémon Go 'Candela's Quest for Victory' event guide
Pokémon Go's "Candela's Quest for Victory" event runs from June 9-15 and features incentives to power up your Pokémon. Our guide lists all the perks.
PolygonPokémon Pokopia Reveals Expansion Pass and Free Content Roadmap Through 2027
Runaway hit Pokémon Pokopia revealed its post-launch support roadmap during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation. A free update coming in August will add the Dive move that allows Ditto to explore underwater for the first time – originally, Ditto would just respawn on land if it were in deep water...
Noisy Pixel
Pitch Black is driving up the price of these wicked Darkrai Pokémon cards
Pitch Black is approaching and Abyss Eye is already out, so Darkrai is the hottest Legendary Pokémon (or Mythical Pokémon, before the pedants come for me) in the Pokémon TCG right now. Read the full story on Wargamer: Pitch Black is driving up the price of these wicked Darkrai Pokémon cards
Steam News
Pokemon Pokopia Releases a Subnautica-Style Free Update
Fans of Pokémon Pokopia are eating good after the latest Nintendo Direct presentation! Check out the release windows for the expansions.
DualShockers
Pokémon Pokopia's free update is basically a preview of Winds and Waves
A paid expansion pass also introduces a ton of new underwater content for the life sim, in addition to the free DLC
Polygon
Pokémon Pokopia is diving beneath the waves in a free update and the first of three paid DLC releases out later this year
Well, that's me back in. Just when I thought my time with Pokémon Pokopia might be coming to an end, Nintendo has unveiled a whole bunch of new stuff launching this August. Read more
EurogamerPokémon Pokopia to Get Underwater Zones in Free Update in August, Expansion Pass Announced
The expansion pass will include three major DLCs, with the first one bringing in an entirely new underwater town called Bubbly Basin.
GamingBolt
Pokémon Pokopia Free Update and 3-Part Expansion Pass DLC Revealed
Pokémon Pokopia is getting loads of new content, both in the form of a free update and paid DLC.
IGN
Dive Into Pokémon Pokopia's Expansion Pass Today
With a free update inbound. The Pokémon Company has announced that Pokémon Pokopia is getting a paid expansion pass! What's more, it's available later today! This expansion adds in a whole new underwater area, Bubbly Basin, which (unsurprisingly) takes place under the waves and throws in a bunch of...
Nintendo Life
Pokémon Pokopia Gets New Bubbly Basin Biome This August Alongside Free Underwater Dive Update
Pokémon Pokopia launched earlier this year on March 5, exclusively on Nintendo Switch 2, and now, we know when the game's Expansion Pass content begins. During today's Nintendo Direct, we learned that the new Bubbly Basin town will be added to the game this August, and that same month, all players...
Game InformerPokémon Pokopia is getting an underwater expansion in August, with more to follow
Pokopia's paid expansion will allow players to access a new underwater town
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Pokémon Go Fest 2026 smashes attendance records in Chicago with almost a million players
While we usually don't cover events in too much detail, there are some exceptions. And if there was ever a time to make one, then the latest iteration of Pokémon Go Fest in Chicago would be it. Running June 5th to 7th, it drew in record crowds to both Grant Park and nearly a million players in the...
Pocket Gamer
Discover A New Pokémon ROM Hack Filled With Touhou Project Puppets
❤️ Join our paid membership community to remove ads, gain access to our exclusive Discord channel and receive physical goodies, all while supporting an independent publication! I cover Pokémon ROM hacks on an almost daily basis here at Retro Dodo, and while most of them
Retro Dodo
New Limited-Time Pokémon Champions Distribution Now Available
Add a Charizard to your party. Like other Pokémon titles, the new free-to-download game Pokémon Champions on Switch offers distribution Pokémon you can add to your party. Read the full article on nintendolife.com
Nintendo Life
Opinion: By Definition, Pokémon TCG Is No Longer A Hobby
All work and no play. A couple of months ago, I opened a pack of Pokémon cards and pulled the super-rare 'Secret Illustration Rare' (SIR) Charizard card. There’s even a video someone gave me of them rushing up to the commotion. “The $600 Charizard!” you can hear me yelling in the footage. My...
Nintendo Life
Target policies against Pokémon scalpers quietly roll out at some stores
Target reportedly implemented purchase policies for Pokémon merch and trading cards, as well as anti-resale rules enforced at store discretion.
Polygon
Pokémon Project Bugn't Is A New ROM Hack For Fans Of Creepy Crawlies
🤝 Like our website? Support us as an independent publisher by tipping, joining our paid community or checking out our accessories brand GAMENOOK! It's not too long ago since I covered a ROM hack that only contains the weedier (or should that be 'weedle-ier') Poké
Retro Dodo
Mini Review: Kabuto Park (Switch) – Gotta Catch 'Em All In This Cosy, Bug-Battling Deckbuilder
Fight and flight. Reading the description for Kabuto Park, I imagined it would be like Animal Crossing’s Bug-Off. But this quick, cosy beetle-collecting game from French developer Doot Tiny Games presents a concept that’s closer to another Nintendo series: Pokémon. The story is pretty light. Your...
Nintendo Life
Cassette Beasts 2002 gets an announcement and trailer, but no mobile release confirmed yet
One of the more recent Pokémon-likes that really caught our eye was Cassette Beasts. A real retro take on the concept that turned your usual collectible monsters into cassettes as well! You can't get more 90s than that, but developer Bytten Studio is having a crack at it by taking the series into...
Pocket Gamer
Cassette Beasts 2002 is the sequel to 2023's monster-collecting RPG, and it's coming to PC and consoles with multiplayer from the get-go
Many indie studios have tried to replicate Pokémon's formula, but few have actually cracked the code. In 2023, Bytten Studio got it right with Cassette Beasts, mainly because it had something to add to the mix and wasn't entirely built on nostalgia. Now, the developers aim to take it to the next...
Eurogamer
