This week in Pokémon news, Pokémon TCG returns to Happy Meals, Halloween comes to Pokopia for the first time, new Mega Evolution plushies, new Play! Pokémon prizes, and more.
Pokémon x McDonalds
McDonald’s will be running a Happy Meal x Pokémon TCG promotion in the United States from November 5th to December 9th 2026! The promotion will also come to other countries in the future, with varying dates. The set will feature 15 cards, it is unknown which Pokémon will be featured yet. pokemon Beach reports that “customers will have the choice between a Pokémon toy or a “Pokémon Essential Handbook.””, which may be some sort of card display.
New Mega Pokémon Plushies
New Mega Pokémon plushies have released on the Pokémon Center, including the hilarious Patrick Starr himself, Mega Starmie! They have picked some of the more popular Pokémon, Mega Lucario Z and Mega Greninja are major fan favourites, and we expect to see more of this line release in the future. Which new Mega Pokémon do you want to see in cuddly form?
New Pokémon League Prizes
Pokémon League prizes are getting an update beginning October 2026. Play! Pokémon stores will receive the latest Pokémon League Kits featuring a new range of sticker sheets, player activity tracking posters, avatar stickers, acrylic standees, and a Battle Box featuring a new card pool. Mega Charizard X, Mega Gengar, and Mega Kangaskhan are the stars of the new selection, as acrylic standees you can earn points to claim.
Pokémon Champions 2027 Global Challenge
Pokémon Champions kicks off with the 2027 Global Challenge I. Global Challenge events award Championship Points toward an invitation to the Pokémon World Championships, as well as rewards for participating.
Registration runs from Friday, 18 September 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Monday, 28 September 2026, at 01:59 UTC. You can join the tournament even after it has already begun. Battle Teams must be registered during sign-up.
To enter this competition in your Pokémon Champions game, go to Battle, then Online Competitions, and then select this competition.
The competition runs from Friday, 25 September 2026, at 02:00 UTC to Monday, 28 September 2026, at 01:59 UTC.
This competition will follow Regulation Set M-C and will be comprised of Double Battles. For the full list of eligible Pokémon, ranking announcements, regulations, and other details, please refer to the in-game news.
All participants who finish three or more matches with a win or loss during the event period will be eligible to receive an Archaludon via in-game distribution.
Pokémon Pokopia Halloween Event
Pokémon Pokopia is getting its first Halloween event! The event will run from October 17th until November 1st 2026. To start the event, players will need to talk to Pumpkaboo, who will be standing in front of the Halloween read Pokémon Center. This Pokémon has an array of Halloween-themed goods that players can trade for using the event’s currency, candy.
To obtain candy, players need to use Zorua’s Camouflage ability, which will allow them to transform into a nearby object. They will need to transform into an item that is will attract their attention of nearby Pokémon. Your aim is to jump out and surprise the Pokémon, earning candy with your Halloween trick.
You’ll be able to use items from Pumpkaboo to build a special Halloween habitat, and with the right items you can summon Gourgeist.
