Friday: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet - Magikarp Tera Raid Battle Event & Water-type Mass Outbreak Events
17-07-2026 01:00 BST / 20:00 EDT by Serebii.
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Edit @ 03:00: Pokémon Champions | Edit @ 05:34: Pokémon Masters EX | Edit @ 08:00: Pokémon UNITE | Edit @ 11:37: Episode Details
In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Tera Raid Battle event is now live in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. This is the Mighty Magikarp event. This event has Magikarp appearing in 7 Star Raids with the Dragon Tera Type. As with all past 7 Star Raid events, players can only catch one Magikarp from raids per save file
This event runs until August 6th 2026 at 23:59 UTC
We're currently compiling all details of the event so be sure to keep checking back
Edit @ 01:08: We have updated our section with full details of this Tera Raid Battle Event.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The latest Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has begun. This event features Mass Outbreaks of Dondozo, Tatsugiri and Veluza around Casseroya Lake in Paldea. They all have an increased chance of having a specific mark. This runs until August 6th 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
The other Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Mass Outbreak event has also begun. This event causes Mass Outbreaks of Psyduck & Slowpoke in Paldea, Feebas & Basculin in Kitakami and Lapras in the Blueberry Academy; all these Pokémon have got an increased chance having a specific mark. This runs until August 6th 2026 at 23:59 UTC.
We have begun adding all the details to our Mass Outbreak Event Page.
In The TCG Department
Pokémon Mega Evolution Pitch Black - TCG Set Release
Today marks the release of the Pitch Black TCG Set. This set contains 120 cards of various Pokémon including more Mega Evolution Pokémon from Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Mega Dimension available such as Mega Darkrai
Our Pitch Black card listing and the associated Cardex have been updated with the full details of all cards in this set
In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons
The latest episode has aired in Japan today. This episode features Ditto going to Lumiose City to return the Dream Ball that Navi left on the Brave Olivine. The AniméDex has been updated with the contents of this episode. Click the picture to go to the section but be warned however as it contains spoilers.
In The Games Department
Pokémon Masters EX
Pokémon Masters EX has announced the next chapter of the Arceus Arc, alongside an event. This continuation of the story adds Geeta (Arc Suit) & Glimmora, and Diantha (Arc Suit) & Gardevoir into the game. It runs from July 17th 2026
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In The Anime Department
Pokémon Horizons - Character Biography
With the latest episode that aired in Japan, we have been able to update Navi's biography with a Pokémon that she obtained in this episode. Be warned as the biography contains spoilers
In The Games Department
Pokémon Champions
Registration for the latest Pokémon Champions online competition, the Monthly Challenge Series July 2026, is now open. This competition is a Single Battle competition which runs Regulation M-B rules
This competition also gives a Mawile and 100 Quick Coupons to all players who complete 3 or more battles, as well as various Titles for placing
Registration runs through July 27th 01:59 UTC and battles run from 02:00 UTC July 24th through 01:59 UTC on July 27th
We have full details in our Monthly Challenge Series July 2026 page
In The Games Department
Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon UNITE has received a update which adds a variety of things to the game.
With this, the Pokémon Palkia is now available to obtain as a new unique Unite License. This is done through a special event where you earn Special Research chances in order to earn Palkia as well as various items including a Profile background and a frame all themed around Palkia. This is available until August 12th 2026
We're currently compiling full details for Palkia in our Pokémon section for the game
