Welcome to this week's Pokémon news roundup for August 29, 2026. It is an incredibly busy week for trainers worldwide, with major competitive events, in-game raids, physical card game releases, and mobile anniversaries all happening at the same time. Here is everything you need to know to stay ahead of the game.
World Championships and Pokémon GO Celebrations
The 2026 Pokémon World Championships and PokémonXP are officially underway at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California, running from August 28 to August 30. To celebrate this massive competitive milestone, Pokémon GO players can participate in the in-game PokémonXP and 2026 Worlds event. This event features the debut of two special costumed Pikachu variants: one wearing a Cosmog-themed spacesuit and another themed after the World Championships 2026. Additionally, players watching the official Twitch streams can claim exclusive Twitch Drops, including a special 2026 Worlds Tee for their avatars.
Scarlet and Violet 7-Star Kingambit Raid
In Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the 92nd Tera Raid event is now live from August 28 through September 3, 2026. Trainers can challenge a formidable 7-Star Kingambit featuring a Dark Tera Type and the coveted Mightiest Mark. This powerful Pokémon is limited to one catch per save file, making it a must-have for collectors and competitive players alike. To help players prepare, special Mass Outbreaks of Pawniard, Bisharp, and Kingambit are appearing across Paldea and Kitakami, offering boosted odds to find wild Pokémon with the Charismatic Mark.
TCG Ascended Heroes and Best Buy Event
For physical card collectors, the Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Tins officially launched on August 28. These highly anticipated tins feature powerful cards like Mega Meganium ex, Mega Emboar ex, and Mega Feraligatr ex. Furthermore, today on August 29, select Best Buy stores are hosting an in-store Trade and Play event from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM local time. Attendees can trade cards with other players and receive free three-card fun packs alongside Pikachu model kits, kicking off early celebrations for the upcoming 30th anniversary of the franchise.
Pokémon Masters EX 7-Year Anniversary
Finally, the mobile game Pokémon Masters EX has kicked off its seventh-anniversary celebrations starting August 27, 2026. All players who log in during the event can instantly claim a generous gift of 3,000 free Gems. The Mega Evolution Party event is also live, featuring Serena and Blue in special outfits and giving players tickets to redeem up to 20 Mega Evolution Sync Pairs to bolster their rosters. Make sure to log in and claim these rewards before the anniversary events conclude.