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This week in Pokemon · updated Fri Oct 23 2026

Pokemon's ecosystem expanded this week across multiple fronts. Pokemon Home received a substantial update enabling players to transfer creatures from the newly available Nintendo Switch versions of FireRed and LeafGreen, with premium subscribers benefiting from increased storage capacity up to 9,000 Pokemon. Simultaneously, Pokemon Pokopia launched Mystery Gift codes offering cosmetic rewards through February 2028, providing players fresh content to unlock. Looking ahead, Nintendo's pre-order slate highlights Pokemon Legends: Z-A's special Switch 2 Edition release, signaling the franchise's prominent role in the next-generation console's library alongside major third-party titles launching throughout October.

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Pokémon Unite to Close Down in March 2027 After Five Years

The Pokémon Company has announced the end-of-service for Pokémon Unite, confirming the game will shut down on March 23, 2027, across both mobile and Nintendo Switch platforms. The shutdown includes the immediate halt of …

· via The Gamer

Pokemon Home Gets Major Update With FireRed and LeafGreen Support

Pokemon Home version 4.1.0 is now available, introducing compatibility with the Nintendo Switch versions of Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen. Players can now transfer creatures from these classic games into Home, though tra…

· via Nintendo Everything

Active Mystery Gift Codes Now Available for Pokemon Pokopia

Pokemon Pokopia has begun distributing Mystery Gift codes that players can redeem for in-game items including furniture and decorations. The current active code provides resort-themed furniture items and is valid through…

· via Nintendo Everything

Pokemon Legends: Z-A and Pokopia getting Switch 2 bundles with DLC

New Pokemon bundles pairing Nintendo Switch 2 games with DLC have been announced. The Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Mega Dimension bundle includes the main game and DLC on one card, can be played on …

· via Nintendo Everything

Pokemon TCG Pocket Announces Limited-Time Mega Deluxe Pack

The Pokémon Company has revealed a special booster pack called Deluxe Pack: Mega for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, available from Sept. 29 to Oct. 28. The pack includes previously released cards from Mega Rising thro…

· via My Nintendo News

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