Tuesday: Pokémon Champions - Venusaur Distribution + Pokémon Center Bangkok
05-05-2026 04:10 BST / 23:10 EDT by Serebii.
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Last Update: 10:15 BST
edit @ 07:00: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 10:17: National Trust
In The Games Department
Pokémon Champions
The special distribution of a Venusaur is now live in Pokémon Champions. This distribution is available for all players who participated in 3 or more battles in the online competition, the Global Challenge 2026 I this past weekend. To get it, check your ranking in the Online Competition area and it will be sent to your box
In The Games Department
Pokémon Pokopia
It has been confirmed that a special bundle of a Nintendo Switch 2 alongside the game Pokémon Pokopia is to release in Australia and New Zealand on June 5th 2026. The console is the standard colours but comes with a copy of the game. Currently no information has been released for any other global releases of this bundle
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX - Special Event
The "Rolling in Gold" Special Event has begun a run in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is a unique event that unlocks the unique Sync Pair of Hiker Teddy & Shiny Rellor, and allows for you to earn Nuggets to exchange for items to power them up. It runs until May 18th 2025
We're currently compiling all details in our Rolling in Gold event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX - High Score Event
A new High Score event has begun in Pokémon Masters EX. This event is the Ice & Dragon Conqueror event which features battles against Ice & Dragon Sync Pairs with the aim to earn the most points to get rewards. It runs until May 15th 2026
We're currently compiling all details in our Ice & Dragon Conqueror event section
In The Games Department
Pokémon Café ReMix
The latest bingo panel is now live for Pokémon Café ReMix's currently running event. This panel gives a number of tasks which, if completed, give you Rowlet's Stylish roasted tea outfit. These need to be completed before the event ends on May 11th 2026
We have full details in our Shaymin and the Floral Scent event page
In The Games Department
Pokémon GO
Pokémon GO has started a special new Timed Research starting from 10:00 local time today. This Timed Research is a weekly one that appears on weeks where there are no special week long events and offers branched Research based on Exploring, Catching or Battling with special bonuses for the week based on which you pick
Explore: *5 PokéStop Experience
Catch: *1.5 Catch Experience on Nice Throws or etter
Battle: +5000 Experience from Raids
We have added full details to our Choose Your Path Timed Research page
In The Pokémon Center Department
Pokémon Center Yokohama
A new Pokémon Center has been announced. This Pokémon Center is to open in Bangkok, Thailand later this year and is the third permanent Pokémon Center to exist outside of Japan. Currently no details have been given on opening date or any themes but we'll provide more details as they come.
In The Pokémon Department
Mega Evolution Trail
The Pokémon Company International have announced a special collaboration with The National Trust in the UK starting May 23rd through September 6th featuring a special Mega Evolution Trail. At this event, you will walk a trail of ten trail points each point focusing on a different Energy type focused around a Mega Evolution such as Mega Charizard Y ex and Mega Gengar EX. There are trail sheets and photo opportunities around it. They are at the following locations. Each area has a paid entry fee but once paid you can participate in the activities throughout the area
Attingham Park, Belton Estate, Blickling Estate, Dyrham Park, Hughenden, Kingston Lacy, Lanhydrock, Quarry Bank, Saltram, Sizergh, Speke Hall, Rowallane Garden, Tredegar House, Wimpole Estate, Winkworth Arboretum,
In addition to that, The Pokémon Company International are partnering for the Summer of Play which adds some fun activities from July 18th through september 6th at more locations and 145 National Trust locations will offer a Pokémon TCG Sticker book.
