Welcome to this week's Pokémon game news roundup for September 22, 2026. Today we are tracking major updates across the franchise, including the final hours of a major Paldean raid, an out-of-this-world collaboration for mobile trainers, and intriguing rumors about the future of the series.
Paldea Raid Updates and Powerhouse Reruns
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the 7-star Tera Raid Battle featuring Mighty Quaquaval is currently live but will end on September 24, 2026, at 23:59 UTC. Immediately after, on September 25, a massive Powerhouse Pokémon rerun series begins. This weekly rotating event kicks off with a Normal-type Tera Dragonite and will feature ten different Powerhouse Pokémon through early December, giving players an excellent opportunity to farm rare Mightiest Mark rewards.
Space Collaborations and Weekly Events in GO
Pokémon GO has announced an official partnership with the European Space Agency to celebrate World Space Week from October 4 to 10, 2026. This collaboration, which previously sent a real Pikachu plush into orbit, will bring a special Astronaut Pikachu costume and space-themed backgrounds to the game this October. In the meantime, players can wrap up the Pokémon Horizons event and participate in today's Showcase Tuesday, which runs until 8:00 p.m. local time on September 22.
Rumors Point to Future MMO Mechanics
Exciting rumors circulated by community leakers suggest that Game Freak is laying the groundwork for a full-scale Pokémon MMORPG. The leaks claim that the rumored Generation 10 titles, Winds and Waves, expected in late 2027, will introduce MMO-style quests and cooperative play, eventually building toward a multi-region MMO in Generation 11. Please note that Game Freak has not officially commented on these rumors, so they should be taken with a grain of salt.
To make the most of this week, players should jump into Paldea to defeat Quaquaval before September 24 and prepare their counters for Dragonite on September 25. In Pokémon GO, make sure to submit your entries to local PokéStop Showcases and complete your Horizons tasks before tonight's deadline. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach World Space Week next month.