Welcome to this week's Pokémon game news roundup for October 24, 2026. From exciting seasonal festivities in mobile titles to key console event reruns and upcoming physical hardware releases, we have gathered all the crucial updates active players need to track this week.
Pokémon GO Spooks and Scarlet & Violet Raids
Pokémon GO kicks off its festivities with Twitch Drops during the Pokémon Night Out broadcast in Los Angeles, offering exclusive Timed Research and a custom avatar jersey code. Following this, Halloween 2026 Part I arrives on October 27 with costumed versions of Pikachu, Zubat, and Sinistea, alongside Origin Forme 'Giratina' in raids and Super Max Mega Level unlocks for Mega Sableye. Meanwhile, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet players can currently challenge the 7-Star Mighty Garchomp Tera Raid Battle rerun, available through October 29 UTC.
Legends Z-A Bundle and Mobile Apps Recovery
Nintendo has announced a new physical bundle launching October 29 that combines Pokémon Legends: Z-A with its Mega Dimension expansion on a single game card, complete with a Mystery Gift serial code for 100 Ultra Balls. In mobile news, companion services including Pokémon HOME, Pokémon Sleep, and Pokémon Champions have fully recovered following emergency maintenance caused by global security updates. Additionally, Pokémon TCG Pocket is preparing to roll out its Dual Fusion expansion on October 28, introducing dual-type cards like Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex alongside 2nd-anniversary rental decks and free pack tickets.
Weekly Action Plan for Players
To maximize your rewards this week, make sure to tune into the official stream for the Pokémon Night Out broadcast to receive your custom avatar jersey before code redemptions end. Defeat and catch the 7-Star Mighty Garchomp in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet prior to the October 29 deadline. Finally, prepare your Raid Passes in Pokémon GO for the upcoming Halloween raid encounters featuring Origin Forme 'Giratina' and Chandelure, and check your hardware specifications if you plan to play the new Legends Z-A bundle on Switch 2 hardware.
Staying informed on active events and updates ensures you never miss limited-time items or exclusive legendary encounters. Keep your apps updated, prepare your battle teams for upcoming raids, and check back with Digital Game Base next week for the latest gaming news and updates.