There is some major news in the world of Pokémon this week, with Pokémon UNITE announcing that it will end its service in March 2027! A new tournament has been announced for Pokémon Champions, Hong Kong gets a pop-up Pokémon Center, plus a host of new merch is available at the Pokémon Center.
Pokémon UNITE Service to End in 2027
An announcement has been made on the official Pokémon UNITE website, announcing the end of the game for both Nintendo Switch, and mobile app versions:
“Thank you for playing Pokémon UNITE. We regret to inform you that service for Pokémon UNITE will end on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC”
The Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament (an event for Pokémon UNITE only) will be held as previously announced. After service ends, the “Pokémon UNITE Game Content Guidelines for Online Platforms” will no longer be published or maintained, and they will no longer provide support regarding use of Pokémon UNITE video and images.
The immediate suspension of the sale of Aeos gems in game has occurred (Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC) with this announcement. Players will be able to use Aeos gems they currently have until service ends.
Immediate suspension of new UNITE Club membership purchases and automatic membership renewals was also enacted on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 05:00 UTC. Players who are currently UNITE Club members will be able to continue using their membership benefits and services until the end of their current membership period.
There will be a special event and update leading up to the end of service starting Thursday, November 12, 2026. On Thursday, November 12, 2026, there will be an update that includes a special event and a “library” feature. During the event, players will be able to obtain various items, including Unite licenses and Holowear that have appeared in the game up till now.
The announced Pokémon UNITE Aeos Crown 2027 Tokyo competitive tournament will still begin with qualifier tournaments starting on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
As of 05:00 UTC today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, they will no longer be accepting new UNITE Club memberships.
As of 05:00 UTC today, Tuesday, October 27, 2026, they will also be suspending current UNITE Club membership automatic renewals. Players who are already UNITE Club members can continue to use the service until the end of their current membership period.
The new “Library” feature that will allow players to view certain records and in-game content. Even after service ends, players who complete the required library data download before Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC will be able to use the library feature to view certain records and in-game content. Players who do not complete the required download before service ends will not be able to use the library feature afterward.
After service ends on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, players will no longer be able to log in to the game or participate in battles. Players who completed the required library data download before service ends will still be able to access the library feature. Library data generally cannot be transferred when changing devices, and support for the library feature will not be available after service ends. Players may reach out to Support for any issues before Tuesday, March 23, 2027, at 00:00 UTC.
30th Celebration T-Shirt Line Expands
The 30th Celebration t-shirt line has expanded on the Pokémon Center, and you can now sport your favourite Pokémon from the Kanto region, right through to the Kalos region! Alola, Galar, Hisui and Paldea are coming soon, though Pokémon from Kanto to Kalos with a variant from those regions, such as Hisuian Qwilfish, are available already! Mega Pokémon, and all alternate forms of each Pokémon are available, including Zygarde in every form from cells to 100%.
Pokémon Socks
The Pokémon Center has released a new line of socks, just in time to be the perfect Christmas and holiday stocking fillers! With a variety of styles including trainer socks and fleece socks, these are a really fun gift. There are some really different Pokémon featured too, with Pyukumuku, Pincurchin & Snom in ankle socks, Diglett, Alolan Diglett and Wiglett in trainer socks, and then some more ‘typical’ choices with Eeveelutions and Mimikyu.
Pokémon Champions Mega Evolution Battle
Mega Evolution Battle, a competition that only Pokémon capable of Mega Evolution are eligible to enter, is coming to Pokémon Champions. This competition format will use Double Battles, and all Trainers who play three or more matches will receive the Mega Evolution Battle Challenger title just for playing.
To enter the competition, go to Battle, then Online Competitions, and then select Mega Evolution Battle from the list.
Registration begins on Friday, 6 November 2026, at 02:00 UTC and will remain open until the end of the event on Monday, 16 November 2026, at 02:00 UTC. After the event ends and results are announced, qualifying players who finished three or more matches with a win or loss during the event period will be eligible for the following participation prize reward:
- Title: Mega Evolution Battle Challenger
Trainers who finish in the following ranks will also earn a title as a prize:
- 1st to 100th place: Mega Evolution Battle Master
- 101st to 1,000th place: Mega Evolution Battle Veteran
- 1,001st to 10,000th place: Mega Evolution Battle Ace
- 10,001st to 100,000th place: Mega Evolution Battle Rising Star
To view your rankings and collect your rewards, follow these steps:
- After the competition has ended, launch your Pokémon Champions game.
- Select Battle.
- Select Online Competitions.
- Collect your rewards from your in-game mailbox.
Pokémon Center Pop-Up Hong Kong
A Pokémon Center pop-up for Hong Kong, opening on November 11th, 2026, and lasting until January 3rd, 2027 at Festival Walk.
The store will carry a selection of Pokémon merchandise and goods, including Pokémon TCG products from November 18th. Visitors will need to obtain an entrance pass from THE GULU online pre-booking system to get in. There will be four waves of booking for visits available over the coming months.
