Welcome to this week's Pokémon news roundup for October 22, 2026. From final event deadlines in console titles to major real-world expansion announcements and mobile updates, here is everything trainers need to know to stay ahead.
Console Deadlines and Permanent Store Plans
In Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, the limited-time 7-Star Tera Raid event featuring a Steel Tera-Type Metagross with the Mightiest Mark officially concludes today, October 22, at 4:59 p.m. PDT. On the global news front, The Pokémon Company International officially announced that its first permanent store outside Asia will open in London, UK, by 2029 as the first of several planned international flagship locations.
Pokémon GO Highlights and Digital TCG Campaigns
Mobile players have a packed schedule this week. Pokémon GO recently debuted 'Minior' during the Minior Showers event and will host Dynamax Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf in a three-hour Max Battle Day on October 24. Concurrently, the Pokémon Night Out broadcast in Los Angeles offers global Twitch drops for avatar clothing. Meanwhile, the digital app Pokémon TCG Pocket has launched its Pika Pika Pikachu login campaign, offering a special Pikachu ex card designed by YOSHIROTTEN for completing a 10-day tracker.
Gen 3 Switch Port Delay Rumors
Following the earlier Nintendo Switch releases of Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen, updated industry reports indicate that rumored digital ports of Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire will not launch in October as previously expected. Revised reports suggest Nintendo and Game Freak may hold these classic GBA titles until early 2027, potentially aligning with annual Pokémon Day celebrations.
To make the most of this week, clear your Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Black Crystal raids before 4:59 p.m. PDT today to catch Metagross. Stock up on Max Particles in Pokémon GO ahead of the October 24 Max Battle Day featuring Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, and log into Pokémon TCG Pocket daily to complete your 10-day tracker for the exclusive Pikachu ex card.