The 2026 Pokémon World Championships ran concurrently with the primary official Pokémon fan conference, PokémonXP, however that does not imply there wasn’t a slew of thrilling bulletins shared by president and CEO of The Pokémon Firm, Tsunekazu Ishihara, throughout the Pokémon World Championships closing ceremonies. Here is every part introduced on the 2026 Pokémon World Championships it’s good to know.
New Film, Pokémon Wild Card, Coming 2027
For the primary time in seven years, a brand new animated Pokémon film is coming. It is referred to as Pokémon Wild Card and can launch in 2027. A brief trailer was proven throughout the closing ceremonies, that includes a Pokémon TCG participant and Mimikyu. Learn extra about every part we all know in regards to the Pokémon Wild Card film right here.
2027 Pokémon World Championships Going to Singapore
The 2027 Pokémon World Championships is coming to Singapore, returning to Asia for the primary time since 2023, when it was held in Yokohama, Japan.
Z-Mega Evolutions Coming to Pokémon Champions, Mega Heatran Revealed
Regulation Set M-C was introduced for Pokémon Champions, which can now embody Rillaboom, Baxcalibur, and new Z-Megas Mega Absol Z, Mega Lucario Z, and Mega Garchomp Z. Moreover, Mega Heatran was teased within the trailer however has not been confirmed in any other case. The additions arrive in Pokémon Champions on September 9 JST.
Armored Mewtwo Returning to Pokémon GO, Mega-Pokémon Gaining Additional Charged Assault
Starting now, eligible Mega-Developed Pokémon will acquire a further Charged Assault. Plus, starting with Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale, you can take Mega-Developed Pokémon into all ranges of the GO Battle League and Armored Mewtwo will return for the primary time in six years.
New ex-Star TCG emblem and Mega Lucario Z Revealed
A Pokémon Buying and selling Card Sport teaser confirmed sneak peaks of a brand new “collection emblem:” ex★ (ex-Star), the debut of Mega Lucario Z, and extra new “Mega assault uncommon playing cards” that includes Mega Darkrai, Mega Greninja, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Zygarde. The Legendary Beasts from Johto, Suicine, Raikou, and Entei, have been additionally teased.
Pokémon UNITE: Closing Eeveelutions, Extra Pokémon Coming This Fall
Flareon, Jolteon, Morpeko, and Toxtricity are all coming to Pokémon UNITE this September and October. This rounds out the Eevee line, with all eight evolutions playable together with Eevee.
- Morpeko – Speedster – Coming September 4
- Toxtricity (Amped Kind) – Attacker – Coming September 24
- Jolteon – Speedster – Coming October
- Flareon – All-Rounder – Coming October
The information comes after Zeta Division received the Pokémon UNITE world championships throughout the remaining time it’s going to be featured on the Pokémon World Championships stage, marking the tip of an period. Subsequent yr, there will probably be a separate event for UNITE, the Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo, tentatively scheduled for late March 2027.
PokémonXP Bulletins and Extra From This Weekend
Although technically introduced throughout a panel at PokémonXP on Friday, we obtained our first trailer for Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d and Pichu, which was additionally revealed to be unique to on Disney+ and DisneyXD.
The Fitbit Air Particular Version Pokémon Sleep was additionally revealed on Thursday. In an unrelated panel at PokémonXP, President and CEO of The Pokémon Firm, Tsunekazu Ishihara, spoke on how going ahead, a problem for the corporate could also be determining the right way to combine Pokémon extra with wearable expertise.
Throughout the Pokémon TCG Pocket panel at PokémonXP, dual-type playing cards have been revealed, and will probably be rolling out beginning October 2026.
For extra on PokémonXP, the Pokémon World Championships, and future Pokémon occasions, learn the enlightening interview with Director, International Esports and Occasions Producer Chris Brown. In it, Brown acknowledged the challenges that include producing an occasion with extra demand than there’s provide.
Casey DeFreitas is the deputy editor of guides at IGN, and has attended the Pokémon World Championships since 2017. Catch her on socials @ShinyCaseyD.