Welcome to this week's Pokémon gaming news roundup for September 19, 2026. We are tracking major updates across Scarlet and Violet, Pokémon GO, Pokémon TCG Live, and more to keep you ahead of the game.
Scarlet and Violet Mighty Raids and Powerhouse Series
The Fire Tera Type Quaquaval is currently appearing in 7-Star Tera Raid Battles until September 24, 2026. Following this, Game Freak will launch a massive Powerhouse Pokémon raid rotation starting September 25, 2026, kicking off with a Normal Tera Type Dragonite and running through December.
Pokémon GO Horizons Event and Space Partnership
The Pokémon Horizons Celebration Event is live until September 22, featuring a GO Pass, PokéStop Showcases, and wild Charmander wearing Friede's goggles. Niantic also confirmed Zorua for October's Community Day, while a new partnership with the European Space Agency will bring an astronaut Pikachu experience to European space centers starting September 26.
TCG Live Expansion and Champions Global Challenge
The 30th Celebration digital expansion has launched on Pokémon TCG Live, offering a free Mew ex deck to all players who log in before November 5, 2026. Meanwhile, Pokémon Champions features a special condensed roster until September 28 to help players build competitive teams for the Regulation M-C official circuit.
To stay ahead, defeat the Fire-Tera Quaquaval in Scarlet and Violet before September 24, log in to Pokémon GO today for the PokéStop Showcases, and claim your free Mew ex deck in TCG Live.