Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events 2025: Confirmed dates and what to expect
With the year winding down to a close, you might naturally want to slip into hibernation mode, but we’re afraid to say that it’s all systems Go, as there is going to be plenty to keep you busy as part of Pokémon Go Winter Holiday Events for 2025. We’ve got all the confirmed dates of all the events and what to expect so that you don’t miss a beat of Pokémon Go holiday goodness. That is, of course, you aren’t too preoccupied playing through the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC when it drops this December, which adds new Pokémon to the Legends Z-A Pokédex, including fearsome Mega Evolutions. Better polish up the ol’ Master Ball! It might just then be enough to tide us over until Pokémon Pokopia, if you have a Switch 2, that is, as playing Pokopia on a Switch 1 is a bit complicated… So much Pokémon, so little time! With that said, let’s get straight to it and see what awaits in the upcoming Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events. When are the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events for 2025? There are two Winter Holiday Events taking place in December 2025 in Pokémon Go, and these are: Winter Holiday Part 1 – Thursday 18th December to Wednesday 24th December Winter Holiday Part 2 – Wednesday 24th December to Monday 29th December Around these dates are other experiences which can be found below: Journey to Paldea – Tuesday 2nd to Tuesday 9th December December Community Day – Saturday 6th to Sunday 7th December Well Armed – Thursday 11th to Tuesday 16th December Max Battle Day – Sunday 14th December Research Day – Saturday 20th December Winter Weekend – Saturday 27th to Sunday 28th December New Year's 2026 – Thursday 31st December to Sunday 4th January What to expect from the Pokémon Go Winter Holiday events Typically, Holiday Events feature a whole range of activities for Trainers to get up to. Last year, which was also split into two parts, we got: 2x Catch XP Themed Pokémon spawns increased Themed Pokémon in Raid Battles Themed Field Research Timed Research available Collection Challenge available PokéStop Showcase available New avatar items There were also two PokéStop showcases and new avatar items. For this year, we’re expecting much of the same, but as soon as we know more, we’ll update this page with all the official details! View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Nintendo’s weird loophole explained
For those who love Pokémon and Animal Crossing, Pokopia seems like a dream come true. Alas, for those still on the Switch 1, it might be something of a nightmare, as playing it isn’t exactly straightforward. So, is Pokopia actually on Switch 1? It’s complicated. There is a weird Nintendo loophole, but beware, there are some hoops you need to jump through (more on that below). Still, with more exclusive games coming out, such as Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Kirby Air Riders, the Switch 2 is becoming more worth it with each passing day. If you’re yet to pick one up, be sure to check out all the best Switch 2 Black Friday deals and where to buy the Switch 2. If you do pick up a Nintendo Switch 2, then you’ll be able to play Pokopia with up to three friends in four-player co-op, as well as a host of other Switch 2 titles. If you don't and still want to try Pokopia on Switch 1, read on and all shall be revealed! Is Pokopia on Switch 1? Pokopia is not on Switch 1, but you can play it via Switch 2 GameShare. GameShare streams a version of the game to another Nintendo Switch 2, or a Switch 1. Think of it like split-screen of yore, but separated across two devices, where the main Switch 2 console will be doing all the heavy lifting, and outputting that to another device, which can use its own controls to interact with. Something to note is that you can only use GameShare with a Switch 2 and Switch 1 via a local wireless connection, and you cannot do it online. This means if you want to use GameShare with someone on a Switch 1, they have to be with you in person. Fellow Switch 2 owners can make use of GameChat to use GameShare online. View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Pokopia: Release date, gameplay and trailer
Animal Crossing and Pokémon, together at last! Pokémon Pokopia is set to combine the island-developing gameplay of the AC with the creature collecting of Pokémon. Announced back in September 2025's Nintendo Direct, you'll use various Pokémon moves to create your own island paradise, attracting even more species to your island. If you're excited for the Pokopia release date, then here's what you need to know about when it comes out, what gameplay is like and more! When is the Pokémon Pokopia release date? Pokémon Pokopia is currently scheduled to release on 5th March 2026. The game has also featured in a trailer explaining Nintendo's new Game-Key Card system, with some speculating that this means the game will be releasing as digital-only. Pokémon Pokopia gameplay details A life simulation game, Pokémon Pokopia sees you control a Ditto taking the form of a human, and tasks you with creating your own home. Players can use moves they learn from wild Pokémon to collect resources like wood and rocks, which can then be used to craft all sorts of buildings, furniture and flora for their home. As players make their home more inviting by adding in specific buildings and plants, more different species of Pokémon will appear, in turn giving you even more moves with which to improve your home further. The game even features a variety of biomes and weather, as well as a day/night cycle, all of which will affect the look of your home as well as the species of Pokémon that can appear. In the style of Nintendo's previous smash hit life sim, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, players are encouraged to take things slowly, building out their home over time through a rather laid-back gameplay loop. View Green Video on the source website Is there a Pokémon Pokopia trailer? Yes, and you can check it out down below! View oEmbed on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC: Release date confirmed and what to expect
Though it feels like Pokémon Legends Z-A just launched – because it kind of has – that doesn't mean we have to wait very long for the Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release date, as it has just been confirmed! The announcement came with a new trailer that dives into more details of what to expect in the upcoming DLC. Be sure to check it out below. You can already access part of the DLC, as it comes in two parts: cosmetics and story content, with the former being available right now when you pre-order the Mega Dimension DLC. There's still a wee wait until the DLC, though, so be sure to peruse everything new with Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 to help pass the time until then. And for those who have already ticked off their Legends Z-A Pokédex or got every Mega Evolution, then you'd better dust off that Master Ball, as the DLC is going to bring some new 'Mons to catch! But as for the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension DLC release date, read on! When is the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC release date? The Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC release date is 10th December 2025. This is something of a break from previous games, which typically saw their DLC receive a Spring launch, but hey, we're not complaining! The Mega Dimension DLC is currently available to order on the Nintendo eShop, and doing so will instantly get you Holo-X and Holo-Y Apparel Items. These can be worn throughout the base game, but the real draw of the DLC is the story content! View Green Video on the source website What to expect from the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC View oEmbed on the source website We’ve already seen a glitzy trailer starring two Mega Evolution versions of Raichu, and as the name suggests, this DLC will be focused on Mega Evolutions, but the second trailer linked above goes into more detail. A "Mysterious Girl", Ansha, and their mysterious Hoopa Pokémon can transport players into an alternate dimension of Lumiose City called Hyperspace. The trailer description tells us, "Just when Team MZ’s efforts seem to have restored peace to Lumiose City, something strange begins to happen—mysterious distortions start forming all around town. You’ll also meet a mysterious young girl named Ansha, who is accompanied by the Mischief Pokémon, Hoopa." The trailer shows your trainer entering through these rifts, into different "pockets of Hyperspace". You can explore more as you help Ansha create more special doughnuts for Hoopa to eat. The Pokémon inhabiting Hyperspace are very strong too, with a level 164 Marohawk chasing the player at one point. There's also a new Trainer who will help you on your journey, Korrina, who is something of a Mega Evolution guru. On that, there are new Mega Evolutions to battle and for your Pokémon to evolve into, such as Mega Chimeco and Mega Baxcalibur. Raichu X and Raichu Y aside, dataminers have spotted references to new Mega evolutions for classic creatures like Wigglytuff, Golbat, Persian, and many, many more. Given how impressive some of the Pokémon mainline DLC updates have been in recent years, we’ve got high hopes for this one. At the time of writing, Pokémon Legends Z-A is sitting at a 77 rating on Metacritic. For more on Pokémon Legends Z-A, be sure to check out our guide to the three starter options, as well as free mystery gifts. Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2: Release date, what to expect and rewards
After what felt like an eternity of waiting, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is here, and we’re already getting into Ranked Battle Season 2. So that you don’t miss a beat, we’ve got everything you need to know about the Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 release date, what to expect and all the season 2 rewards. If you’ve already squared away your Z-A Pokédex, caught all the Legendary Pokémon and wrangled every Mega Evolution, multiplayer, ranked battles are a great place to flex Pokémon muscle. But the season is open to all, with multiple ranks to cater to every player. It’s certainly a great way to pass the time until the Pokémon Legends: Z-A DLC comes out, that’s for sure! Hopefully, as we’re whittling away in ranked battles, Game Freak are able to address some of the “known issues” that have plagued Pokémon Legends: Z-A. But, as for all things Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2, let’s get to it! When is the Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 release date? The Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 release date is Thursday 6th November 2025 at 6am GMT. Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 will run until 5:59am GMT on 26th November 2025, giving players three weeks to compete and work their way up the ranks. Once 26th November rolls around, season 3 will commence, giving players another chance to compete and earn rewards. But as to what we can expect to get up to, read on! What to expect from Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battles Season 2 brings about four-player real-time three-minute battles, where you can go head-to-head with other trainers from across the world. Before hopping in, you need to create a Battle team by selecting three Pokémon from your Boxes and pressing X twice to cycle to your Battle Team. If you want any Pokémon in your party to compete, you will need to move them to your Boxes first by selecting one and pressing X. As you compete, you will go up in rank, of which there are 26, ranging from Z to A. You’ll also receive items such as Mega Stones, Exp, Candies and more. Players who reach rank S will receive a Delphoxite Mega Stone, which is used to Mega Evolve Delphox into Mega Delphox. If you reach rank Y, you will receive a Greninjite Mega Stone, which you need to Mega Evolve Greninja into Mega Evolve Greninja. Check out all the rewards in the next section. All Pokémon Legends Z-A season 2 rewards Below are all the Pokémon Legends Z-A Ranked Battle Season 2 rewards, straight from the official Pokémon page! How far do you think you’ll go? Rank A Dream Ball ×3 Gold Bottle Cap ×1 Bottle Cap ×3 Seed of Mastery ×3 Big Nugget ×1 Rank B to Rank E Dream Ball ×2 Gold Bottle Cap ×1 Bottle Cap ×2 Seed of Mastery ×2 Nugget ×2 View Riddle on the source website Rank F to Rank K Bottle Cap ×1 Seed of Mastery ×1 Nugget ×2 Rank L to Rank R Seed of Mastery ×1 Nugget ×1 Rank S and Below Nugget ×1 View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Pokédex: Full list of Pokémon to catch
After an unbearable wait, Pokémon Legends: Z-A is finally here, along with its gargantuan Pokédex, and we've got the full list of Pokémon to catch in Pokémon Legends: Z-A so you don't miss out! Without getting ahead of ourselves, there are over 200 Pokémon to be found in Lumiose City, from some fearsome Legendary Pokémon, to humble starters, to veritable classics such as Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur and all Eevee evolutions. There are also a good number of Mega Evolutions, but these aren't included in this Pokédex. The number of Pokémon is set only to increase when the Legends Z-A DLC launches in 2026. If you want to have an easier time completing your Pokédex, be sure to check out how to get a Master Ball, as well as what goodies you can receive via Mystery Gift codes. You could always trade your way through the Pokédex with community codes or with a friend via multiplayer. Otherwise, you should get a good chunk of Pokémon by completing missions, if you're not still too busy customising your character, that is, or have been battling bugs that Game Freak identifies as "known issues". There's also the question of how many of us have traded cash for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which you can find the answer to by checking out the game's sales figures. But that's quite enough from us. Read on for the full list of Pokémon in the Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokédex! How many Pokémon are in Pokémon Legends Z-A? At the time of writing, there are 230 Pokémon in Pokémon Legends Z-A. The list ranges from Legendaries to classic starters and more, including a bunch of creatures that can Mega Evolve to boot. There will no doubt be more added later with the upcoming Mega Dimension DLC, and we’ll update this page when there are more ‘Mon to add to our list. Pokémon Legends Z-A Pokédex: Full list of Pokémon Behold, the full Pokédex from the latest game. Did your favourite make the cut? Abomasnow Abra Absol Aegislash Aerodactyl Aggron Alakazam Altaria Amaura Ampharos Arbok Ariados Aromatisse Aron Audino Aurorus Avalugg Bagon Banette Barbaracle Bayleef Beedrill Beldum Bellsprout Bergmite Binacle Blastoise Braixen Budew Bulbasaur Buneary Bunnelby Camerupt Carbink Carvanha Chandelure Charizard Charmander Charmeleon Chesnaught Chespin Chikorita Clauncher Clawitzer Clefable Clefairy Cleffa Croconaw Dedenne Delibird Delphox Diggersby Doublade Dragalge Dragonair Dragonite Drampa Dratini Drilbur Eelektrik Eelektross Eevee Ekans Electrike Emboar Emolga Espeon Espurr Excadrill Falinks Fennekin Feraligatr Flaaffy Flabébé Flareon Fletchinder Fletchling Floette Florges Froakie Frogadier Froslass Furfrou Gabite Gallade Garbodor Garchomp Gardevoir Gastly Gengar Gible Glaceon Glalie Gogoat Goodra Goomy Gourgeist Greninja Gyarados Haunter Hawlucha Heliolisk Helioptile Heracross Hippopotas Hippowdon Honedge Houndoom Houndour Inkay Ivysaur Jolteon Kadabra Kakuna Kangaskhan Kirlia Klefki Krokorok Krookodile Lairon Lampent Larvitar Leafeon Litleo Litwick Lopunny Lucario View Green Video on the source website Machamp Machoke Machop Magikarp Malamar Manectric Mareep Mawile Medicham Meditite Meganium Meowstic Metagross Metang Noibat Noivern Numel Onix Pancham Pangoro Panpour Pansage Pansear Patrat Phantump Pichu Pidgeot Pidgeotto Pidgey Pignite Pikachu Pinsir Pumpkaboo Pupitar Pyroar Quilladin Raichu Ralts Riolu Roselia Roserade Sableye Salamence Sandile Scatterbug Scizor Scolipede Scrafty Scraggy Scyther Sharpedo Shelgon Shuppet Simipour Simisage Simisear Skarmory Skiddo Skrelp Sliggoo Slowbro Slowking Slowpoke Slurpuff Snorunt Snover Spewpa Spinarak Spritzee Squirtle Starmie Staryu Steelix Stunfisk Swablu Swirlix Sylveon Talonflame Tepig Totodile Trevenant Trubbish Tynamo Tyranitar Tyrantrum Tyrunt Umbreon Vanillish Vanillite Vanilluxe Vaporeon Venipede Venusaur Victreebel Vivillon Wartortle Watchog Weedle Weepinbell Whirlipede Xerneas Yvetal Zygarde Bear in mind that Mega Evolutions aren’t included, either, as they have their own Pokédex. Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A confirms "known issues" with "planned fixes" coming soon
Players have had a couple of weeks to get to grips with Pokémon Legends Z-A, and now the developers have announced their intentions to fix a few "known issues" with the game. Of course, Pokémon Legends Z-A marked something of a departure for the iconic critter catching series from Game Freak, Nintendo, Creatures Inc and The Pokémon Company. Ditching the turn-based battle system that we've been using since the 1990s, Pokémon Legends Z-A switches to real-time combat, allowing you to run and roll about whilst your best moves charge up again. Even though the game returned to a familiar location, Lumiose City from Pokémon X and Y, it did redevelop the city with new battle zones and wild areas full of critters. It's no surprise that all of this change has brought with it some teething problems. And now, the team behind Pokémon Legends Z-A have admitted to a couple of clangers that they're planning to fix very soon. "We have confirmed the following issues and plan to fix them in a future update," a statement reads on the official Pokémon website. You might be surprised to learn that only two "known issues" are listed on the webpage. View oEmbed on the source website The first of them is described like so: "If your Pokémon Boxes become full before the first Rogue Mega Evolution battle and the Boxes menu had not been opened at any point prior to being filled, Pokémon catch attempts will always fail. "Additionally, if a side mission that allows you to receive Pokémon is attempted under these conditions, the mission will be completed without granting the Pokémon." And this is how the second known issue is summed up: "In certain side missions, if the time of day switches between daytime and nighttime at the exact moment that a move hits its target, it will become impossible to hit the target afterward, rendering the side mission incapable of being progressed further." The developers aren't waiting around when it comes to these two glitchy situations. The statement says in closing, "These issues are scheduled to be fixed in the update planned for release in November." While you wait for this November update to drop, why not try our quiz below and see if you're truly a Pokémon master? View Riddle on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes – Full list and how to use them
Ever since Generation 1, one of the most annoying things about Pokémon has been trade evolutions. But thanks to Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes, that's not an issue we'll have to deal with anymore! These handy codes will let you and another player trade the same Pokémon to easily evolve it and get that particular Pokédex entry sorted for good. We've also got a list of Mystery Gift Codes if you need to stock up on some extra supplies! But for the full list of trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A as well as how to use them, read on! Full list of Pokémon Legends: Z-A trade codes Before we get into the list, we'd like to credit YouTuber Austin John Plays who set these codes up for the community to use! Here is the full list of trade codes and evolutions for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, including any held items you need: Haunter / Gengar: 0066 0066 Machoke / Machamp: 0126 0126 Kadabra / Alakazam: 0063 0063 Scyther / Scizor: 0176 0176 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Onix / Steelix: 0197 0197 (Must be holding Metal Coat) Slowpoke / Slowking: 0137 0137 (Must be holding King's Rock) Pumpkaboo / Gourgeist: 0204 0204 Phantump / Trevenant: 0182 0182 Spritzee / Aromatisse: 0096 0096 Swirlix / Slurpuff: 0098 0098 How to use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A To use trade codes in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you need to first use Link Trade. You can do this by opening up the menu by pressing 'X', and then select the following options: Link Play Link Trade Faraway Players Once you've connected to Link Trade, you'll be given a prompt to enter a code – enter the code corresponding to the Pokémon listed above that you want to trade. Wait for the trade to connect, and you should see that you're matched up with a player who wants to trade the same Pokémon. Make sure to check that you're both trading the same Pokémon, and that both Pokémon are holding the necessary held item if required, and then accept the trade. Once the trade goes through, the Pokémon you received will evolve, completing that page in your Pokédex if you hadn't already! View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A sales numbers: How much money has it made?
It's been a week since Pokémon Legends Z-A swooped onto Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and it's only natural to wonder how much money it has made in that time. The game has certainly garnered plenty of attention, with players flocking to Lumiose City in their millions to work their way through the Pokémon Legends Z-A Pokédex and collect all the new Mega Evolutions to boot. There's a nice long list of Pokémon Legends Z-A missions to tick off, and a handful of Legendaries to pick up late in the game. So, how is Pokémon Legends Z-A doing in terms of units sold and money made? Keep on reading and we'll try out best to break it down for you! How many units has Pokémon Legends Z-A sold? Pokémon Legends Z-A sold 5.8 million units in its first week, the official Japanese corporate website for the Pokémon franchise has confirmed. Of course, that number is only the first week and we'd expect the game to shift a lot more units as the Christmas season nears and more players begin to buy Nintendo Switch 2 consoles (and subsequently look for new things to play on there). Over on X (formerly known as Twitter), fans have been quick to point that Z-A has had a bigger first week than Pokémon X and Y, the 2013 Nintendo DS games that share the same setting as Z-A. On the flip-side, these community-gathered stats show that five different Pokémon games have had bigger first weeks than Z-A. The games that have done better are are Scarlet/Violet, Legends Arceus, Sword/Shield, and Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl. View oEmbed on the source website How much money has Pokémon Legends Z-A made? If Pokémon Legends Z-A has sold 5.8 million units, what does that mean in terms of actual money? Well, the game is priced at £49.99 on the Nintendo eShop, so it's time to whip out the calculator. If all those 5.8 million people paid the recommended retail price, that would mean that Pokémon Legends Z-A has already made £289.9 million. Of course, that is a rough estimate. Some people might have found a discounted price at a retailer, while others might have paid more to get the Switch 2 upgrade or the DLC. But still, it will be something upwards of £200 million, which is not bad for a week's business by anyone's metrics! If The Pokémon Company announces any updated numbers, we'll be sure to update this page to match. In the meantime, we'll be battling through the streets of Lumiose with you! View Riddle on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Mystery Gift codes: Full list and how to redeem
If you're in need of some free goodies for Pokémon Legends: Z-A, then our list of Mystery Gift Codes is exactly what you need. It won't give you the best of the best, with certain rare items like the Master Ball only being obtained via a particular quest. What you can get, however, is all sorts of handy little rewards to help you out on your quest to fill up the Pokédex with everything from starters to legendaries. So, without further ado, let's take a look at the full list of Mystery Gift Codes for Pokémon Legends: Z-A! How to redeem Pokémon Legends Z-A Mystery Gift Codes Redeeming codes is thankfully simple, and you may not even need a code at all because you can regularly claim Mystery Gifts via the internet. To claim any of these codes, you’ll need to play the game until you speak to Mable in the mission ‘A New Life in Lumiose City’. Afterwards, open the in-game menu and select ‘Link Play’ at the bottom, then ‘Mystery Gift’. Here, you can instantly claim any current Mystery Gifts from the Internet, and input your specific codes under the ‘Get with Code/Password’ option. View Green Video on the source website All Pokémon Legends Z-A Mystery Gift codes Before we begin, it’s worth noting that you’ll not only need to be online for redemption, but you’ll also need to buy a certain version of the game or its DLC for some of these goodies to be available. Expect more generic codes to arrive in the coming weeks and months. For now, these are the three ways you can get something from the Mystery Gift codes system: Click 'Get via Internet' in the Mystery Gift menu - you'll get Ralts, holding the Gardevoirite stone Purchase the game’s digital version — you’ll get a unique code to get 100 free Poke Balls Buy the Mega Dimension DLC — you’ll get a unique code for 3 Fast Balls, 3 Heavy Balls, 3 Level Balls and 3 Lure Balls Note: if you already have the Gardevoirite stone, you won’t get a second one for doing this. For more on Pokémon Legends Z-A, be sure to check out our guide to the three starter options. Get more from your games with these epic codes: Grow a Garden codes | Steal a Brainrot codes | Dress to Impress codes | 99 Nights in the Forest codes | Mugen codes | Dig codes | Blox Fruits codes | Roblox image ID codes | Roblox music codes | GTA 3 cheats | GTA San Andreas cheats | GTA Vice City cheats | GTA 5 cheats | Little Alchemy cheats | Pokémon Emerald cheats | Age of Empires 3 cheats | RDR2 cheats | The Sims 4 cheats | LEGO DC Super Villains cheats | LEGO Star Wars codes | Age of Mythology cheats | KotOR cheats | KotOR 2 cheats | Shindo Life codes | Cookie Clicker cheats | Sims 3 cheats | Sonic Origins cheats | Sonic Origins Blue Spheres codes | Subway Surfers codes | LEGO Marvel Superheroes cheats | LEGO Harry Potter cheats | Pokémon Fire Red cheats | NecroMerger cheats | Valheim cheats | Douchebag Workout 2 cheats | LEGO Star Wars Original Trilogy cheats | LEGO Batman 2 cheats | LEGO Star Wars Clone Wars cheats | GTA 4 cheats | LEGO Star Wars Prequel Trilogy cheats | Pokémon Yellow cheats | Pokémon Black 2 cheats | Pokémon Unbound cheats Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Evolutions: Full list of Megas, including the new ones
With Pokémon Legends Z-A now out in the wild, there are a whole bunch of new and returning Mega Evolutions for Pokémon, and we've got the full list of all of them! Mega Evolutions give certain Pokémon something of a mega makeover, with a new look and abilities – and sometimes they become a new type altogether. The good news is that for those who have done all there is to see and do in Pokémon Go, there are a good number of new Mega Evolutions for you to try out. Alongside Mega Evolutions are Legendaries, which are unbelievably powerful in their own right, but one of them has a Mega Evolution, making it one of the strongest of Pokémon Legends Pokédex. We might get more Mega Evolutions when the Pokémon Legends Z-A DLC comes out, but for now, if you pre-order it, you can get some Mystery Code gifts. If you're hoping to catch 'em all, you'll definitely want to unlock a Master Ball and save it for the toughest battle. You will need to make your way through the mission list before you can do this, though! But with that all said and done, read on to see the full list of Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends Z-A! How many Mega Evolutions are in Pokémon Legends Z-A? There are 67 Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends Z-A, we can confirm. Of those, 26 are brand new Mega Evolutions that are debuting in this game for the first time ever. We're also counting the two different versions of Mega Raichu, which have been confirmed to be coming in the upcoming DLC. All Mega Evolutions in Pokémon Legends Z-A The full list of Mega Evolutions can be found below. If you'd prefer to be surprised, look away now as the list contains spoilers. Still here? OK, here we go – these are the new Mega Evolutions: Mega Barbaracle Mega Chandelure Mega Chesnaught Mega Clefable Mega Delphox Mega Dragalge Mega Dragonite Mega Drampa Mega Eelektross Mega Emboar Mega Excadrill Mega Falinks Mega Feraligatr Mega Floette Mega Froslass Mega Greninja Mega Hawlucha Mega Malamar Mega Meganium Mega Pyroar Mega Scolipede Mega Scrafty Mega Skarmory Mega Starmie Mega Victreebel Mega Zygarde The following will be added in the new Mega Dimension DLC when it launches: Mega Raichu X Mega Raichu Y Missing your favourites? Fear not, there’s a whole host of returning Mega Evolutions, too. Mega Abomasnow Mega Absol Mega Aerodactyl Mega Aggron Mega Alakazam Mega Altaria Mega Ampharos Mega Audino Mega Banette Mega Beedrill Mega Blastoise Mega Camerupt Mega Charizard X Mega Charizard Y Mega Gallade Mega Garchomp Mega Gardevoir Mega Gengar Mega Glalie Mega Gyarados Mega Heracross Mega Houndoom Mega Kangaskhan Mega Lopunny Mega Lucario Mega Manectric Mega Mawile Mega Medicham Mega Metagross Mega Pidgeot Mega Pinsir Mega Sableye Mega Salamence Mega Scizor Mega Sharpedo Mega Slowbro Mega Steelix Mega Tyranitar Mega Venusaur For more on Pokémon Legends Z-A, be sure to check out our guide to the three starter options, as well as free mystery gifts. View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A Legendaries: Full list of Legendary Pokémon in the game
As the name would suggest, there are some pretty incredible Legendaries to be caught around Lumiose City in Pokémon Legends Z-A, and we've got a full list of them, so you know what you are up against. Legendaries are incredibly difficult to catch though, and sit atop the Pokémon Legends Z-A Pokédex alongside Mega Evoltuions as the toughest in the game, so you'll want all the help you can get when it comes to battling them. You can get some useful goodies by using Mystery Gift Codes, but you'll need to purchase the Mega Dimension DLC to get the most out of those. Alternatively, you can use a Master Ball, which has a 100 per cent guaranteed success rate to catch Pokémon, but it will take a bit of grinding to unlock. You'll no doubt need to whittle away through a good chunk of the Pokémon Legends Z-A missions before you're anywhere close to catching one, but if you're closer to that than which starter to choose, you've come to the right place! Of course, you may have a friend who has already caught an abundance, so you may be able to trade via Pokémon Legends Z-A multiplayer! But, as for what Legendaries there are, read on! How many legendaries are in Pokémon Legends Z-A? There are three Legendary Pokémon to be found in Pokémon Legends Z-A at launch. Rumours and 'leaks' have suggested there could be more to come, but only time will tell if those particular rumblings come true. Before we start, it’s worth mentioning that all of the Legendary Pokémon we’ve seen in the game so far are part of the post-game, so don’t expect to stumble upon them in any Wild Zones. Full list of Legendaries in Pokémon Legends Z-A The three legendaries in Pokémon Legends Z-A are Zygarde, Xerneas and Yvetal, which will make perfect sense to all you alphabet fans out there. Below we've got the details on how to catch 'em all. Zygarde (Level 84) Zygarde can be found in the post-game quest “To Keep the World in Balance”, and acts as a boss battle before you can capture it. Xerneas (Level 75) Found in a quest dubbed “The One That Gives”, Xerneas is found in Wild Zone 11 as part of the post-game. Yvetal (Level 75) Similarly to Xerneas, you’ll find Yvetal in Sector 2 during the post-game quest “The One That Takes”. As for other potential appearances, leaks have suggested Diancie, Hoopa, and Volcanion could pop up. Whether these are planned as part of the DLC it remains to be seen, but curiously Mewtwo is mentioned, too. For more on Pokémon Legends Z-A, be sure to check out our guide to the three starter options, as well as free mystery gifts. View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get Master Ball in Pokémon Legends Z-A explained
When you’ve gotta catch ‘em all, you really don’t want to be slowed down in any way, and as such, we’ve got how to get Master Ball in Pokémon Legends Z-A explained! The Master Ball is the best Poké Ball there is, and with a 100 per cent capture rate, you will be guaranteed to capture any wild Pokémon. With 230 Pokémon in the Legends Z-A Pokédex, a Master Ball is certainly a handy tool to have. Pokémon Legends Z-A Mystery Gift codes can be of a big -help too, and will reward you with some useful supplies as you work towards getting a Master Ball. Some of these codes require you pre-order the Mega Dimension DLC, however. You will need to reach a certain part of the story before you can unlock Master Balls, so be sure to check out the Pokémon Legends Z-A mission list to see how far you’ve got to go. But, don’t forget to let your hair down in Lumiose City, or up even, as there are tons of things to get up to, including getting your hair done! How to get Master Ball in Pokémon Legends Z-A explained To get a Master Ball in Pokémon Legends Z-A, you need to reach Research Level 49 of Mable’s Research Rewards program. This is level 49 of 50, so it will take some grinding, but it’s worth it if you come across a Legendary Pokémon. You first have to unlock Mable’s Research Rewards program, but this happens very early in the game, so chances are you have done it already. During Main Mission 03 A New Life in Lumiose City, you will be tasked with visiting the Pokémon Research Lab and be recruited into the program. Your first task is to capture five Pokémon and then teach them a new (Technical Machine) TM. Once you’ve done this, you’re fully inducted into Mable’s Research Rewards program and can whittle away at the levels. This will only get you one Master Ball, however, so make sure to use it wisely! Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to play the Pokémon games in order: Complete timeline of story and release
The Pokémon series is one of, if not the most, iconic gaming franchises to ever exist, but with so many games, it can be hard to know how to play them, or whether to do so in release or chronological order. Outside of Nintendo's flagship consoles, the franchise is still going strong across the animated series and the mobile game Pokémon Go. But when it comes to Nintendo's own main series games, it can be a struggle to play them all, as many are still trapped on older hardware like the Nintendo DS, and going even further back, the Game Boy series of consoles. So, if you're curious what order the Pokémon games released in, or where the latest entry, Pokémon Legends: Z-A, fits into the chronological story order, let's take a look! Do you have to play the Pokemon games in order? Most of the big titles in the mainline Pokemon RPG games are great standalone games to dive into. But if you want want to start from the beginning, there are two different ways to play in order: by release date or chronologically. Reckon you're already a Pokémon master? Pit your wits against our Pokémon quiz below! View Riddle on the source website Which Pokemon games should I play first? It's best to start with the games that were released first. This way, you'll be gradually introduced to new regions and more cute critters as you go, rather than being absolutely overwhelmed at the start of your journey. Read on for everything you need to know about Pokemon games in order of release. Pokemon games in order of release We've omitted spin-off titles like Pokemon Snap on this list because really you can dip into those whenever you want, and you'll have a nice time without having to worry about the timeline. If it's the main saga of Pokémon that you want to play through, though, below you'll find the best order in which to do it! Pokémon Red, Blue, Green and Yellow (1996) The following games are the first out for the franchise and they were all released for the original Game Boy. One side note here is that Green was only available in Japan - although many have been able to get their hands on the game over the years. Another thing to note is that, unless you're a true completionist, you only really need to play one game from each generation. These are your options to start off with: Pokémon Red Pokémon Blue Pokémon Green Pokémon Yellow Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal (1999) The Game Boy Color was the home for the generation 2 games in the Pokémon series, with the graphics getting a much-needed colourful upgrade. The games released as part of this generation are: Pokémon Gold Pokémon Silver Pokémon Crystal (an enhanced version of Gold and Silver) Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald (2002) Onto Gen 3 now, and these were all games that were released on the Game Boy Advance! Again, the world got a little bit brighter and more colourful, and there were even more new creatures to catch. This is also the generation that first introduced remakes to the mix, with the Game Boy Advance playing host to some new versions of the original generation. Pokémon Ruby Pokémon Sapphire Pokémon Emerald (enhanced version of Ruby and Sapphire) Pokémon LeafGreen (remake of Gen 1's Green) Pokémon FireRed (remake of Gen 1's Red) Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum (2006) Generation 4 moved us into the era of the Nintendo DS - a home for Pokémon games for several years until the 3DS and the current Switch console came along. The games you can play to catch all the gen 4 Pokémon are as follows - and remakes of Diamond and Pearl are meant to be coming to the Switch later in 2021. Pokémon Diamond Pokémon Pearl Pokémon Platinum (enhanced version of Diamond and Pearl) Pokémon HeartGold (remake of Gen 2's Gold) Pokémon SoulSilver (remake of Gen 2's Silver) Pokémon Black and White (2010) The Unova region was the go-to destination for generation 5 of Pokémon and once again the games that came out for it were released exclusively for the Nintendo DS. Interestingly, this generation went down the route of giving itself a hasty brace of sequels, rather than remaking any old generations. Pokémon Black Pokémon White Pokémon Black 2 Pokémon White 2 Pokémon X and Y (2013) Welcome to the world of 3DS! The evolution of the last Nintendo console gave us more Pokémon games and this time they were from the sixth generation! The games that were part of gen 6 were: Pokémon X Pokémon Y Pokémon Omega Ruby (remake of Gen 3's Ruby) Pokémon Alpha Sapphire (remake of Gen 3's Sapphire) Pokémon Sun and Moon (2016) Generation 7 was a transition period for gaming on the Nintendo as the 3DS was phased out and the revolutionary Nintendo Switch took its place from the Let's Go games onwards! The Gen 7 games are: Pokémon Sun Pokémon Moon Pokémon Ultra Sun (enhanced version of Sun) Pokémon Ultra Moon (enhanced version of Moon) Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu! (remake of Gen 1's Yellow) Pokémon Let's Go Eevee! (remake of Gen 1's Yellow) Buy Let's Go Pokemon at Amazon Pokémon Sword and Shield (2019) Welcome to the present day and generation 8, with the Nintendo Switch playing host to a whole new generation of Pokémon experiences, channelling The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to give us larger environments than ever! Pokémon Sword Pokémon Shield Sword and Shield's Isle of Armour DLC Sword and Shield's Crown Tundra DLC Buy Pokemon Sword and Shield at Amazon Sword and Shield and its DLC are Nintendo Switch exclusives and the last of the mainline games to be released so far. But with Pokémon, remarkably, not showing any signs of slowing down, look for more to come along before too long. Pokémon Legends: Arceus (2022) Set in the picturesque Hisui region, Pokémon Legends: Arceus turned the clock back to the past, where your Pokédex is but a notepad and paper. Continuing on as part of Gen 8, players must find all Pokémon after instruction from none other than Arceus. Things are complicated, however, by spacetime rifts that cause powerful Noble Pokémon to appear. Buy Pokémon Legends: Arceus at Amazon Pokémon Scarlet and Violet (2022) Stepping away from the usual Japanese-inspired locales such as Kanto, Johto or Hisui, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet takes place in Paldea, a volcanic region modelled after the Iberian Peninsula, featuring all-new Gen 9 Pokémon to boot. In Paldea, a mysterious effect known as the Terastal phenomenon causes Pokémon to temporarily appear like precious stones and with new abilities. Mysteriously, ancient and otherworldly Pokémon such as Koraidon and Miraidon have begun to appear, as well. You as the player have just moved to this strange land, whose secrets begin to unravel as you explore the phenomenon. Buy Pokémon Scarlet at Amazon Buy Pokémon Violet at Amazon Pokémon Legends: Z-A The second game in the Legends series, Pokémon Legends: Z-A brings us back to the Kalos region of Pokémon X and Y, taking place entirely in the metropolis of Lumiose City. Potentially the last game of Generation 9, Z-A sees players training their Pokémon to conquer the Battle Zone, a nightly competition between the city's trainers. As you progress from Rank Z to A, defeating scores of spontaneously appearing Mega Pokémon, your aim is to earn yourself a wish by reaching the very pinnacle of the Battle Zone's challenges. <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pok%C3%A9mon-Legends-Z-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B0FBMC37JM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=22ZSS8P5SVZS7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Lg8j8-AnpFv-mj9qRNw8m07G7hUNSrN-iBIxHpHqhOU69QMmk_GIAaNnDNwNabjtFFGnSUklhEJO6AmsePU-gCXe6pZ7HeXftr0xZYED-odyU7LT4tdMc7fqPPsy3eQgtdG_acbdBLlhZ1E97UsOpZm6zQk6Cp81Uo7v7stLrwLpzljvWdCTutZ402RSbmSHLjKYQpXm4Xcv8Gy2JswpUdWhRSEVHwUcbrkN1ig5Ldg.e8gyhzaWcY2WuSf-qZe210zRLShkYJzM0i1fgIrMceA&dib_tag=se&keywords=pokemon+legends+z-a&qid=1760630737&sprefix=pokemon+legends+z-a%2Caps%2C104&sr=8-3&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-1163567" target="_blank" rel="sponsored">Buy Pokémon Legends: Z-A at Amazon How to play Pokemon games in chronological story order If you want to attempt to follow the convoluted chronological timeline, here are all of the mainline Pokemon games in chronological story-based order: Pokémon Legends: Arceus Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow (or remakes) Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald (or remakes) Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal (or remakes) Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum (or remakes) Pokémon Black and White Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Pokémon X and Y Pokémon Legends: Z-A Pokémon Sun and Moon Pokémon Sword and Shield Pokémon Scarlet and Violet If you missed the video at the top of this page, you can also check it out below! 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How to get all Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Legends: Z-A explained
The long-awaited Pokémon Legends Z-A is here, and alongside some classic returning Gen 1 Pokémon, the ever-adorable Eevee is back. Unique among Pokémon for its evolution options, you can find Eevee and evolve it in multiple ways in Legends Z-A. Here’s how to catch an Eevee, and how to evolve it in your choice of Eevee-lution. Where to catch Eevee in Pokémon Legends Z-A Firstly, it’s worth mentioning that you'll need to catch Eevee (or a whole bunch of them) before you can start thinking about those beloved evolutions. Patience is key. Eevee can't be caught until relatively late in the game, and you’ll need to get multiple if you want to see all of its variations, since each evolution is mutually exclusive. Eevee can be found in Wild Zone 19, close to the end of the game. View Green Video on the source website How to get all Eevee evolutions in Pokémon Legends Z-A As for Eevee's evolutions, we’ve got you covered with all the key facts below on how to get them: Espeon: Evolve: Reach Level 25 with a high friendship rating during the daytime Catch: Unknown Flareon: Evolve: Use a Fire Stone on Eevee Catch: Appears in the post-game Glaceon: Evolve: Use an Ice Stone on Eevee Catch: Appears in the post-game Jolteon: Evolve: Use a Thunder Stone on Eevee Catch: Appears in the post-game Leafeon: Evolve: Use a Grass Stone on Eevee Catch: Appears in the post-game Sylveon: Evolve: Reach Level 25 with a Fairy-type move Catch: Unknown Umbreon: Evolve: Reach Level 25 with a high friendship rating during the nighttime Catch: Unknown Vaporeon: Evolve: Use a Water Stone on Eevee Catch: Appears in the post-game Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A multiplayer: How does it work?
Does Pokémon Legends Z-A continue the series’ rich history of offering multiplayer functionality? You've come to the right place to find out. While we may have evolved from Link Cables to Wi-Fi, Pokémon has always had a heavy focus on trading and battling with friends, and the newest instalment is no different. So, what's the deal with Pokémon Legends Z-A multiplayer? Allow us to explain! Does Pokémon Legends Z-A have multiplayer? Yes, we're pleased to report that Pokémon Legends Z-A does have multiplayer! The game includes multiplayer battle functionality, as well as the option to engage in ranked battles with your chosen team of Pokémon. It also allows you to trade Pokémon with a friend, helping you each fill up your Pokédex. View Green Video on the source website How to unlock multiplayer in Pokémon Legends Z-A You’ll need to meet Mable, who will unlock the Rewards feature for you, in order to access Link Play in Pokémon Legends Z-A. This happens during one of the game's main missions, so you can't miss it! Nintendo’s support page estimates you can unlock it within an hour or two, which sounds about right. Once that’s done, press ‘X’ and then select ‘Link Play’. From here, there are a few options. How does multiplayer work in Pokémon Legends Z-A? Ranked Battles will see you face off against other Pokémon trainers in the world to try and climb the ranks to be the best (like no one ever was). Private Battles can be played locally (Nearby) or online (Faraway), letting you create a room for friends to join so you can pit your team of Pokémon against theirs. Finally, Link Trade also works locally or over the internet, letting you trade your Pokémon with your friend. Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A character customisation: All your options explained
Pokémon Legends Z-A is here! Before you take your first steps in Lumiose City, you’ll be able to customise your in-game character. From eye shapes to beauty spots, hairstyles, and even eyelashes, there’s a ton of stuff to make your character look however you want. Here’s every option that’s at your fingertips (which, funnily enough, doesn’t include customisable fingertips). All customisation options in Pokémon Legends Z-A Eyes: Rounded Angled Half-Open Droopy Eye Color Ash Brown Black Brown Blue Pitch Black Dark Red Dark Blue Olive Violet Scarlet Tea Blue-Gray Poppy Red Marine Lime Purple Orange Turquoise Gray Pink Sapphire Emerald Lavender Yellow Light Blue Gold Freckles: No Freckles Freckles I Freckles II Freckles III Dark Circles: No Circles Dark Circles Beauty Spots: No Beauty Spots Beauty Spot I Beauty Spot II Beauty Spot III Beauty Spot IV Beauty Spot V Beauty Spot VI Beauty Spot VII Beauty Spot VIII Eyebrow Color: Black Gold Dark Brown Pitch Black Platinum Ash Milk Tea Brown Dark Red Dark Blue Olive Violet Scarlet Teal Blue-Gray View Green Video on the source website Eyebrow Shape: Thick Average Thin Eyelash Color: Dark Brown Brown Black Gold Pitch Black Platinum Ash Milk Tea Dark Red Dark Blue Olive Violet Scarlet Teal Blue-Gray Eyelash Shape: Natural Sharp Voluminous Soft How to customise Hair and Outfit in Pokémon Legends Z-A You’ll no doubt have noticed that hairstyles are missing, and that’s because you’ll need to visit the Hair Salon in Lumiose City to customise this. It’ll cost you some money, but you can change your style and hair colour. You can also visit shops in the city to purchase new outfits with different colour combinations. These can be found in the Outfit part of the in-game menu once purchased. Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A mission list: All chapters in the main story campaign
How many missions are in Pokémon Legends Z-A? Now the game has arrived, there’s plenty to see and do in Lumiose City. In fact, the game’s mission list reveals a sizeable adventure ahead, but there are some spoilers in the chapter titles, so we’d turn back if you want to be surprised. Here’s how many missions you can look forward to, and a full list of the main ones. Don’t forget there are side quests to complete, too! How many main missions are in Pokémon Legends Z-A? There are 37 missions in Pokémon Legends Z-A, with many of them revolving around Rogue Mega Pokémon in the game’s second half. Of course, climbing the ranks from Z to A is also a big part of the game's narrative. And that narrative will keep you busy for a decent amount of time. It should take around 25 hours to finish the main campaign, but if you want to complete your Pokedex, then you could easily spend three times that in the city. Pokémon Legends Z-A missions list Here’s the full mission list, including those cheeky Rogue Pokémon. Get Your Travel Bag Back Escape from the Battle Zone A New Life in Lumiose City Battling in the Z-A Royale The City in the Shadow of the Prism Tower Reaching Rank X Reaching Rank W Reaching Rank V Chase that Mysterious Pokémon The Secrets of Mega Evolution A Rogue Mega Slowbro A Rogue Mega Camerupt A Rogue Mega Victreebell Reaching Rank E A Job for Team MZ A Rogue Mega Beedrill A Rogue Mega Hawlucha A Rogue Mega Banette Reaching Rank D A Request from the Rust Syndicate A Rogue Mega Mawile A Rogue Mega Barbaracle A Rogue Mega Ampharos Reaching Rank C A Showdown on the Battle Court An Invitation from the SBC A Rogue Mega Frosslass A Rogue Mega Altaria A Rogue Mega Venusaur Reaching Rank B A Summons from Vinnie A Rogue Mega Dragonite A Rogue Mega Tyranitar A Rogue Mega Starmie Reaching Rank A Afterwards, there are two post-game quests to dig into. View Green Video on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast. Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to get Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur in Pokémon Legends: Z-A explained
Hello, old friends. **CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR POKÉMON LEGENDS Z-A**
Pokémon Legends Z-A is bringing a whole host of Pokémon to Lumiose City for the series’ latest adventure, and while there are plenty of returning favourites, the Gen 1 starters still have our hearts. Charmander, Bulbasaur and Squirtle are all here, and you can get them early in the new RPG, albeit with the caveat that you can only pick one for the time being. Here’s how to find them, get one, and then get the rest later. And, needless to say, there’s a spoiler warning in effect here for Pokémon Legends Z-A. How to get Charmander, Squirtle or Bulbasaur in Pokémon Legends Z-A To find the familiar friends, you’ll need to complete research tasks for Mable and progress past the Lida battle (Main Mission 08). Once you've completed that Lida battle, go to any Pokémon Center and Mable will ask you to visit her office with the quest ‘A Call From Mable’. This quest will let you take your pick of the Kanto starters! At this point, though, just like in the original Red and Blue games, you can only pick one of the trio. Squirtle Squad, here we go! View Green Video on the source website How to get Charmander, Squirtle and Bulbasaur While it’s lovely of Mable to give you one of the Gen 1 starters, you’ll no doubt want the other two – especially since their Mega Evolution forms are back in Legends Z-A. Thankfully, you can catch them all, but you’ll need to finish the game first. Doing so will unlock a final Wild Zone, which has access to the remaining two for your collection. For more on Pokémon Legends Z-A, be sure to check out our guide to the three starter options, as well as free mystery gifts. Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends Z-A starters: Which one should you pick?
The age-old dilemma – Fire, Grass or Water?
Pokémon Legends Z-A marks a new chapter for the long-running, critter-catching RPG phenomenon, and while leaks have suggested Gen 10 isn’t too far behind, we’re excited to head to Lumiose City. While it’s a new adventure, it’s not a new generation, so we get three starter choices from earlier generations to choose from in Chikorita, Tepig and Totodile. Which one should you pick? We’re so glad you asked – here’s the lowdown on each. Who are the Pokémon Legends Z-A starters? The Pokémon Legends Z-A starters are Chikorita, Tepig and Totodile. As is tradition, these three starters fall into Grass, Fire and Water types. Chikorita is the Grass one, Tepig is the Fire one, and Totodile is the Water one, if that wasn't immediately obvious! So, which one should you choose? Keep on reading and we'll share our pick! View Green Video on the source website Which Pokémon should you pick as your starter? While you’ll no doubt have a type preference that might have you stick steadfast to Fire, Grass or Water-type starters, the fact that these are all returning Pokémon means you can lean on nostalgia, too. For me, I’ll be going for Totodile, since he was my starter in Johto back in 1999 (I’m turning to dust). But consider the evolution pathway, too. You might not be overly excited by Chikorita, for example, but we all know that Meganium will wreck shop in the late game. To help you make your decision, we've got some more details for you below on each of the Pokémon Legends Z-A starters. Chikorita Type: Grass Weakness: Fire, Ice, Poison, Bug, Flying Super Effective Against: Water, Rock, Ground First Appearance: Gen 2 (Gold and Silver) One of two Pokémon that debuted in the Johto region as starters, which are back to help you kickstart your adventure this time around, Chikorita is an adorable choice. The Pokémon that will eventually become Bayleef (at level 16) and then Meganium (at level 32) is docile but can pack a punch with Grass-type moves, but it’s naturally weak against Tepig as a Fire type. Tepig Type: Fire Weakness: Water, Rock, Ground Super Effective Against: Grass, Bug, Ice, Steel First Appearance: Gen 5 (Black and White 2) First appearing in Gen 5, Tepig is another sweet Pokémon, but eventually evolves into Pignite (at level 17) and the fearsome Emboar (at level 36). It’s a solid starter, but you’ll struggle against Water types as you can probably imagine. Totodile Type: Water Weakness: Grass, Electric Super Effective Against: Fire, Rock, Ground First Appearance: Gen 2 (Gold and Silver) Another Johto starter back for a second run, Totodile is the cutest crocodile you've ever seen. It evolves into Croconaw (at level 18) and then Feraligatr (at level 30), and while Grass type is a weakness, it’s most fearful of Electric types. The choice, as they say, is yours. What will it be? Whichever way you go, we hope you have a great time with the game! Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained
It's been a shockingly long time since Pokémon's Generation 9 launched, suggesting that Game Freak has been hard at work on something big. And if recent leaks are to be believed, then that something big is Generation 10, and it could be set to completely revolutionise the series. So, if you're curious about all the rumours of what's reportedly set to be called Pokémon Winds and Waves, here's what you need to know about the recent Gen 10 leaks. Pokémon Winds and Waves rumours: Gen 10 leaks explained The rumours about Pokémon Winds and Waves are circulating following a 'teraleak' in which a huge amount of information about alleged upcoming Game Freak projects was leaked online. The leaks come from Centro Leaks, one of the most reputable sources of Pokémon leaks around, so while it is certainly worth taking all of this information with a several grains of salt, there is plenty to suggest that the leaks are real. Development of the games will allegedly be led by Shigeru Ohmori, the primary director of the main series games since 2014's Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, and the leaks and reportedly are sourced from Ohmori's own internal documents. Pokémon Winds and Waves will apparently take place in a new region based on southeast Asia, and more specifically, Indonesia, with the nature and island setting of southeast Asia playing a major role. This reportedly further applies to the box legendaries, the 'Storm' and 'Wave' Pokémon, which control – surprise, surprise – the wind and waves. Weather is also said to play a role in battles, with references made to "Tenko-Waza" (天候技) which roughly translates to "weather moves". The games will supposedly feature an evil team that destroys nature for profit, contrasting with your rival, a local child who has grown up in and around the nature of the islands. According to the leaks, you'll progress through the game via a combination of Gyms and defeating Titan Pokémon, similar to in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, with many of the game's challenges relating to sustainability and nature. Excitingly, it would be the first game in the series to be developed on a new internal engine – Pokémon Engine X – which would promise a huge upgrade on the graphics seen in previous entries in the series. Lastly, it appears that the game is slated for a 2026 release date with further DLC to come in 2027, although no exact release month has been specified thus far. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Go Halloween event: Start date and what to expect
Ready for a spooky version of Pokémon Go? It is the season, after all! And players have come to expect it. Pokémon Go is celebrating its 10th Halloween event this month, and in the name of all things spooky, the long-running critter-catching mobile title has not one, but two celebrations planned. Here’s everything to expect from each part, including the featured Pokémon, Raid bosses, and more. When is Pokémon Go’s Halloween event? Niantic has confirmed that the Pokémon Go Halloween event will begin on 21st October. As mentioned above, the Halloween event is split into two parts this year, with the first running from 10am on 21st October through until 27th October. Part 2 arrives at 10am on 27th October and runs through Halloween itself until 2nd November at 8pm local time. View Green Video on the source website Everything included in Pokémon Go’s Halloween event Part 1 Part 1 introduces Poltchageist and Sinistcha as the new Pokémon included, while Sinistea and Polteageist will get shiny variants. Raid bosses include Galarian Yamask, Sinister, and Polchageist, as well as Alolan Marowak, Hisuian Typhlosion and Hisuian Samurott. Team Rocket’s Shadow ‘mon include Yamask and Phantump, while there are new stickers and avatar items, too. Part 2 We’ll be honest, Part 2 sounds much more exciting. Teddiursa, Ursaring, Ursaluna, Noibat and Noivern have Halloween outfits, and all can be found in shiny variants. Raid bosses included Halloween Mischief versions of Pikachu, Drifblim and Piplup, as well as Trick & Treats Gengar, Sinistea (with a chance of a shiny one to appear) and Poltchageist. Players will also find themed Pokémon in 7km eggs, and you’ll get an increased chance of snagging Rare Candy and Rare Candy XL for catching costumed Pokémon on October 31 with Nice throws or better. The GO Pass for Halloween 2025 has the following rewards for reaching milestones, too: Tier 1 2× Catch Candy GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Catch Candy Tier 2 Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for catching Pokémon with Nice, Great, and Excellent Throws Tier 3 2× Candy for transferring Pokémon Increased chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon GO Pass Deluxe: 3× Candy for transferring Pokémon GO Pass Deluxe: Even greater chance for Trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL for transferring Pokémon In a neat touch, a remix of the music from Lavender Town will be played during the evenings of the Halloween event, plus there’s the usual event stickers from PokeStop spins, gifts, and store purchases. Speaking of store purchases, there’s a rather fetching Polteageist Hat up for grabs, seen above. Who wouldn't want that? Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A - Release date, launch time, trailers and Mega Evolution news
The next Pokémon game? It's a return trip to Kalos.
The year of the Nintendo Switch 2 continues, and with its release fast approaching, we now have confirmation of the release times for Pokémon Legends: Z-A around the world. With the 10th Generation still nowhere in sight, Game Freak is returning to the new gameplay format they pioneered in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, taking us back to Pokémon X and Y's Kalos region. So, if you're excited to head back to the bustling streets of Lumiose City, here's what date and time you can play Pokémon Legends: Z-A. Pokémon Legends Z-A release date Pokémon Legends: Z-A will release on 16th October 2025. This was officially confirmed by Nintendo with a post to its various social media pages in May. The game had previously been scheduled for a late 2025 release date, but hadn't been given a more specific release window aside from that. What time does Pokémon Legends: Z-A release in the UK? Pokémon Legends: Z-A releases at midnight on 16th October 2025 in the UK. In fact, the game releases at midnight locally around the world, with the exception of countries with more than one time zone, in which case it will become available at midnight in the easternmost time zone. For example, players in the US will be able to play it at midnight on the East Coast (EDT), which corresponds to 9pm PDT, 10pm MDT and 11pm CDT on 15th October. The same is true for Australia, with the game launching at midnight AEDT. View Green Video on the source website Can I pre-order Pokémon Legends Z-A? Yes, you can pre-order Pokémon Legends Z-A from UK retailers like Amazon and Smyths. As for the US, you can get yourself a copy from GameStop, although it doesn't appear to be available to pre-order anywhere else yet. Which consoles and platforms can play Pokémon Legends Z-A? As for platforms, we know that Pokémon Legends: Z-A will at least be available on Nintendo Switch, with the console's familiar red and white logo in the official announcement trailer. The game will also be available on the Nintendo Switch 2, which is great news for those wanting to play Pokémon Legends: Z-A on Nintendo's latest hardware. Pokémon Legends Z-A gameplay news – Is Mega Evolution back in the next Pokémon game? View oEmbed on the source website The trailer for Pokémon Legends Z-A only really confirmed one thing in terms of gameplay — by including the familiar icon above, the developers made it clear that Mega Evolution will feature in Pokémon Legends Z-A. People who played the original X and Y games will know that Mega Evolution originated in those titles before being included in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire as well. Through the use of special stones, Mega Evolution allows select Pokémon to transform into 'Mega' versions of themselves (with new designs, abilities and improved stats) midway through battle. Similar gimmicks have appeared in more recent games, but some fans have been hoping for a long time to see Mega Evolution return. In addition to Mega Evolutions, Wild Zones will feature across Lumiose City, where players can capture Pokémon using crosshairs. Battling is also different. Players can move Pokémon during battles, making positioning a useful tool alongside which moves are used. Following the release of a new trailer during the March Nintendo Direct, we also got a few more confirmed gameplay features. First, we've got the return of the day/night cycle, something that featured in Legends: Arceus, but has a bit of a twist in Z-A. The trailer seems to suggest that daytime is more focused on catching Pokémon, while night focuses more on battles as Trainers hit the streets to compete in the Z-A Royale, a new competition. Like how you could sneak up behind Pokémon in Legends: Arceus to get an advantage in battle, you can do the same by surprising NPCs to start a battle. Lastly, we were shown some footage of 'Wild Zones', areas where Pokémon live in peace within Lumiose City (until you barrel in to catch them, of course). Pokémon Legends Z-A story news – Is it a prequel? Regarding the story, it's currently unclear whether Pokémon Legends Z-A is set before or after Pokémon X and Y. The only previous mainline Pokémon game to have 'Legends' in the title was 2022's Pokémon Legends: Arceus, which travelled back in time to an ancient period way before Diamond and Pearl (all three of those games were set in the same region). Set in Lumiose City, the area is undergoing a redevelopment with the aim of Pokémon and humans living in perfect harmony. The redevelopment is being undertaken by Quasartico Inc, with CEO Jett and their secretary Vinny expected to play a huge part in the story. AZ is the owner of a hotel where your character stays. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Do we know what the Pokemon Legends: Z-A starters will be? Yes! The starters for Pokémon Legends: Z-A have been revealed. As expected, Game Freak has followed the same formula to previous Pokémon games, with players having the ability to choose between a Water, Fire, or Grass-type Pokémon. Below is a list of their names: Chikorita - Grass Tepig - Fire Totodile - Water Is there a Pokémon Legends Z-A trailer? You can check out the Pokémon Legends Z-A reveal trailer below. It didn't give much away, to be honest, but it was enough to get us excited! View oEmbed on the source website This was followed up by another trailer in the Nintendo Direct released in March 2025: View oEmbed on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon at the Natural History Museum: Dates, tickets and what to expect
For a series all about evolution, it is very fitting that soon you’ll be able to find Pokémon at the Natural History Museum. We’ve got everything you need to know about the event from dates, tickets and what to expect so you don't miss out. With Pokémon Legends: Z-A set to release in October, the hype will no doubt be at an all-time high, with Pokémon fever running rampant. It certainly was for us after attending the Pokémon Legends: ZA preview event in August, anyway! The crossover with the Natural History Museum is not the only Pokémon event we’ve got to look forward to in 2026, either, with the Animal Crossing-like Pokémon Pokopia being announced during the September 2025 Nintendo Direct. But, in the here and now, we’ve just seen the release of Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex (A4b), so be sure to snaffle one up quick before they’re out of stock. And, of course, there is always something up in Pokémon Go, so we’ll have plenty Pokémon on our hands to bide our time until we can go see Pokémon at the Natural History Museum. On that note, just when is it? When is the Pokémon at the Natural History Museum? 2026 Dates The Pokémon pop-up shop at the Natural History Museum runs from Monday 26th January 2o26 to Sunday 22nd March 2026. That’s two whole months to get in on some Pokémon goodness sure to brighten up your day in the dead of winter. But despite being on for so many days, tickets are limited, so you’ll definitely want to act fast if you want to get in. On that note, read on to see how to score some tickets! How to get tickets for Pokémon at the Natural History Museum To get tickets for the Pokémon pop-up shop at the Natural History Museum, you need to claim them from the Natural History Museum website. The tickets are free, but that also means that many could claim tickets but not end up going, so it's probably best not to dilly-dally. The page can be found just below: Book Pokémon x Natural History Museum tickets Sadly, the page notes that the priority list is closed, but, as of writing on 1st October, leftover tickets are slated to be released later today. With some luck and patience, you could bag yourself some tickets. No tickets will be available at the door, so you need to book them online through the link above, provided there are tickets remaining. The maximum group size is four, so if you’re planning to go with a larger group, you will need to make separate bookings. View Green Video on the source website Where is the Pokémon Natural History Museum pop-up shop? The Pokémon Natural History Museum pop-up shop will be in the Cranbourne Boutique the Natural History Museum in London. The museum itself is in South Kensington, just south of Kensington Gardens, with the closest Underground station being South Kensington, which is just a few minutes walk away. There are plenty of bus services too, and it is within walking distance of many other sights and attractions, such as the aforementioned Kensington Gardens, Kensington Palace, and the V&A Museum, which is right next to it as well. That’s not even mentioning the Natural History Museum itself, which you could easily spend an entire day (or days) in. View Riddle on the source website What to expect from Pokémon at the Natural History Museum The Pokémon x Natural History Museum event will transform the Cranbourne Boutique, a shop found in the museum, into a pop-up shop. The Pokémon pop-up shop will be stocked with “apparel, stationery, a brand-new exclusive plush, and more”, according to the announcement page on the Pokémon website. If you do manage to snag a ticket, your expected time slot will be around 30 minutes, which should leave plenty of time to explore the rest of the museum. If you aren’t able to make the event, the Pokémon x Natural History Museum products will also be available for purchase from the Natural History Museum online shop. Read more on Pokémon: Pokémon Go Raids schedule - upcoming battles Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex (A4b): Release time and what to expect
The latest Pokémon TCG Pocket set is about to be released, so if you're wondering about the Deluxe Pack ex release time, you've come to the right place. Just over a month after Secluded Springs released, Deluxe Pack ex marks the 11th expansion for TCG Pocket, and contains some rather exciting potential cards in its limited run. So, when does it release and what will be included? For everything you need to know, read on! When is the Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex UK release time The Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex expansion releases in the UK on Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 7am BST. Depending on what time zone you're in, this means the expansion will release on either the 29th or 30th September. For a full breakdown, here's a handy conversion into various time zones: US West Coast (PDT) – 11pm, 29th September 2025 US Central (CDT) – 1am, 30th September 2025 US East Coast (EDT) – 2am, 30th September 2025 Central Europe (CEST) – 8am, 30th September 2025 Singapore (SGT) – 2pm, 30th September 2025 Japan (JST) – 3pm, 30th September 2025 Australia East Coast (AEST) – 4pm, 30th September 2025 New Zealand (NZST) – 7pm, 30th September 2025 The expansion will be available until the same 6:59 UK time on 30th October, so just subtract one minute from the times above for the time it expires for you (and one day, if you're on the US West Coast). What to expect from the Pokémon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack ex Although it's an expansion aimed at newer players rather than veterans, there's still plenty of interesting stuff on offer from the Deluxe Pack ex. Most of the cards in Deluxe Pack ex are reprints from previous expansions, with the same stats, abilities and moves. The only change for some of these cards is that they feature new artwork. The Deluxe Pack ex will also feature parallel foil cards, which again, are identical to the previous prints, except they will feature a nice shiny effect. Packs will also only contain four cards instead of the usual five, but each pack will contain at least one card with a minimum 4 Diamond rarity. At the time of writing, we only know about 20 of the cards that will be featured in Deluxe Pack ex, including 18 Pokémon Cards and two Trainer Cards. Here's the list: Pikachu ex Arceus ex Buzzwole ex Solgaleo ex Charizard ex Giratina ex Eevee ex Pachirisu ex Lucario ex Articuno ex Ho-oh ex Exeggutor ex Gardevoir Lucario Greninja Farfetch'd Sprigatito Dratini Red Professor's Research View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go: Dates, times and what to expect
Pokémon Concierge is getting a special event in Pokémon Go, and we've rounded up all the key details on the dates, times and what's included for you. If you haven't had the pleasure to watch it, Pokémon Concierge is a delightful little animated series on Netflix. It has recently released its second season on the streaming service, and is well worth a watch. As ever, Pokémon goings-on in the real world means there will be Pokémon Go content to match. Keep on reading and we'll run through everything you need to know. When is the Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go? UK dates and end time The Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go started at 10am on Tuesday 9th September here in the UK (and everywhere else). The event will end at 8pm on Sunday 14th September, meaning that you have until the end of this week to make the most of what's in store. That's not a huge amount of time, so let's quickly get to the key details. What's included in the Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go? Over on the official Pokémon Go website, Niantic has revealed a whole load of fun content for the Pokémon Concierge event in Pokémon Go. Below is a rundown of what you should expect. Pokémon debut Psyduck with a swim ring (can be shiny!) Wild encounters Psyduck with a swim ring (can be shiny!) Sealeo Shinx (can be shiny!) Raids One-Star Pikachu (can she shiny!) One-Star Magikarp (can she shiny!) One-Star Shinx (can she shiny!) Three-Star Arcanine Three-Star Dragonite Three-Star Luxray Timed Research "Timed Research focused on catching Pokémon and taking snapshots of wild Pokémon will be available throughout the event," the website states. "Complete tasks to earn Stardust, encounters with event-themed Pokémon, and more," it continues. Please note that Timed Research expires. The tasks associated with this Timed Research must be completed and their rewards must be claimed before Sunday 14th September at 8pm local time. Avatar goodies Meanwhile, in the in-game shop, there is a free new shirt! It's called Pokémon Concierge: Haru’s Aloha Shirt, and you can take a look at it above. There is also a paid research path that will get you "an event themed avatar pose". Event bonuses 2× Candy for catching Pokémon. Your Buddy Pokémon will bring you items more often. Increased chance to encounter Shiny Psyduck with a swim ring Psyduck with a swim ring caught from a wild encounter may have an event-themed Special Background Surprise encounters "Smile! You might have a surprise encounter with Pokémon and characters seen in Pokémon Concierge when you take a snapshot during the event," the website explains. On top of all that, there are also event-themed stickers to be found by spinning PokéStops and opening gifts. In the Pokémon Go web store, there is also an Ultra Ticket Box available to purchase (this includes and event ticket and 10 ultra balls). So, what are you waiting for? It's time to boot up Pokémon Go and check in with the Pokémon Concierge. And if you've got a spare minute, try our quiz below. View Riddle on the source website Read more on Pokémon: Best Pokémon gifts - the greatest merch Best Pokémon games on Switch - our ranking Best shiny Pokémon - the coolest creatures Best Dragon-type Pokémon - who's your fave? All cat Pokémon - the felines to catch Pokémon natures guide - all you need to know Pokémon type chart - strengths and weaknesses explained Legendary Pokémon - the full list Pokémon Scarlet and Violet cheats - handy hacks Pokémon Emerald cheats - what you need to know Pokémon Fire Red cheats - all codes Pokémon Go friend codes - and how to find them Pokémon games in order - where to start Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Phantasmal Flames: Release date and where to buy
The Pokémon TCG is big business these days, and with Pokémon Phantasmal Flames releasing, we've got another expansion to dive into. It's shaping up to be a big autumn for Pokémon fans, with Pokémon Legends: Z-A coming soon too, and even Pokémon Champions next year. But you're not here for that, you're here for TCG, and you can find out everything you need to know about the Pokémon Phantasmal Flames release date and where you can buy it below. Pokémon Phantasmal Flames release date Pokémon Phantasmal Flames will release on Friday 14th November 2025. Thankfully, Phantasmal Flames is classified as a standard set, rather than a special one, meaning you'll be able to pick it up from a much wider number of stores when it does release. Basically, if the shop stocks Pokémon cards, you'll probably be able to get your hands on it. Where to buy Pokémon Phantasmal Flames Typically, we like to buy from Magic Madhouse when new sets become available, mostly because they have such a wide variety to choose from. But aside from Magic Madhouse, here are a few great choices for when orders open up: UK Wayland Games Pokémon Center Amazon US Pokémon Center Miniature Market Walmart Amazon What to expect from Pokémon Phantasmal Flames At the time of writing, we know that Phantasmal Flames will include over 120 cards and will have a particular focus on Mega Evolutions. Cards come from a mix of the Inferno X deck available in Japan, as well as the Mega Gengar and Mega Diancie decks. The star of the show is undoubtedly Mega Charizard X, which has 360 HP and a special move called Inferno X, but we'll also get Mega Gengar, Mega Dragonite ex, and plenty of other new ex cards. In total, Phantasmal Flames will include six Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, four Pokémon ex, 13 illustration rares, 17 ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, Trainer and Energy cards and five special illustration rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporters. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025: Start date and what to expect
The Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 event has now been confirmed – time to start getting excited. The global event will run across two days and gives players the chance to catch the brand-new evolutionary line making its debut in the game – along with its shiny variant – plus more exciting new content! So, if you're excited for this year's Pokémon Go Wild Area, read on for the start date and what's coming in 2025. When is the Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 start date? The Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 event begins on Saturday 15th November 2025. The event runs on both 15th and 16th November, beginning at 10am and ending at 6pm local time. Players will be able to access the event by purchasing a ticket either from the in-game shop or from the web store. Purchasing your ticket from the web store will get you some additional bonuses too: 1x Flower Crown 10x Max Revive 10x Rare Candy 3x Premium Battle Pass 1x Egg Incubator +144 Reward Points What to expect from Pokémon Go Wild Area 2025 The highlight of this year's event is the introduction of the following: Impidimp, Morgrem and Grimmsnarl. They'll all be available to catch on your ticketed day, as well as hatching from 5km Eggs . You'll also be able to obtain their shiny variants, so you'll want to make sure you're catching as many as you can during the event. But they're far from the only big thing coming this year – keep reading for the full details! Shadow Darkrai and Shadow Cresselia During this year's event, Shadow Darkrai and Shadow Cresselia will be made available during Shadow Raids. You'll be able to earn the chance to catch them by defeating Team GO Rocket members at Gym's they've taken over. There's even a chance for both of them to be shiny, so it's certainly worth taking a few on when you see them! New shiny Pokémon As well as the introduction of shiny Impidimp, there are some other new shinies being introduced into the game. Hatterene fans will be delighted to learn that Hatenna, Hattrem and Hatterene are all getting the shiny treatment for the first time. Interestingly, the same can be said for Unown W, for some reason. Lurking Dark Hour One of two new Habitats introduced during the event, Lurking Dark Hour, will give players the chance to catch a bunch of dark and night-themed Pokémon. Here's the full list of what will appear: Alolan Meowth Alolan Grimer Gastly Hoothoot Murkrow Sneasel Houndour Poochyena Galarian Zigzagoon Seedot Nincada Cacnea Kricketot Stunky Skorupi Scrafty Zorua Foongus Deino Phantump Impidimp Dreepy Fanciful Fairy Hour The second new Habitat, Fanciful Fairy Hour, introduces a bunch of light-themed, mostly Fairy-type Pokémon. Again, here's the full list: Clefairy Alolan Vulpix Jigglypuff Galarian Ponyta Chansey Togetic Marill Snubbull Ralts Skitty Swablu Feebas Cherubi Audino Cottonee Espurr Dedenne Klefki Popplio Cutiefly Hatenna Impidimp Smoliv View Green Video on the source website Mighty Pokémon return Mighty Pokémon are coming back to the game for this year's Wild Area event. Mighty Pokémon are high-level Pokémon that always have high IVs, are fully-evolved, likely to be XL or XXL, very aggressive and are much harder to catch than normal Pokémon. Here are all of the Mighty Pokémon that will be available during the event. Saturday 15th November Wigglytuff Galarian Rapidash Tyranitar Mawile Absol Golurk Hatterene Obstagoon Meowscarada Sunday 16th November Alolan Ninetales Galarian Weezing Granbull Houndoom Gardevoir Honchkrow Garchomp Drapion Weavile Incense Encounters During the event, all of the following Pokémon will be attracted by Incense (except Daily Adventure Incense): Alolan Ninetales Galarian Rapidash Tyranitar Mawile Absol Garchomp Drapion Weavile Hatterene Meowscarada Ticket Holder Exclusive Incense Encounters In addition to all of the above, if you've got a ticket for the event, the following Pokémon will also be attracted to Incense: Unown W Unown I Unown L Unown D Uxie (Rare) Mesprit (Rare) Azelf (Rare) New Egg hatches During the event, players will be able to get the following Pokémon from 5km Eggs: Mime Jr. Sandile Pawniard Carbink Impidimp Tinkatink Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Pokémon Go Level 80: Changeover date and new requirements explained
The introduction of the new Pokémon Go Level 80 cap is set to bring huge changes to the ever-popular mobile game. At the moment, the level cap sits at 50, meaning players will now be able to progress 30 levels above that – a pretty massive jump for long-term fans. So, what do you need to know about this major update? We'll tell you all about the changeover date, new requirements and more. Pokémon Go Level 80 start date The level cap in Pokémon Go will be raised to 80 on Wednesday 15th October 2025. This means that players who reached the Level 50 cap already will finally have a new milestone to grind towards. It should be noted that players who hit the Level 50 cap a while ago will likely jump multiple levels upon the cap being lifted, as their total XP will contribute to their new level. Pokémon Go Level 80 details There are plenty of changes coming alongside the Level 80 cap, so here's a quick overview of what you need to know: Level cap increasing from 50 to 80 Levelling curve rebalancing to make it faster to earn levels New Level-Up Research tasks added for Levels 71-80 Level-Up Research tasks removed for Levels 41-50 Higher chance to become Lucky Friends from Level 70 onwards New level-up rewards added from Level 25 onwards XP requirements for certain levels adjusted More to be announced While the Trainer Level Cap is increasing to 80, the Pokémon Level cap is staying at 50 for the moment, with nothing changing with regards to CP or CPM. If you haven't reached Level 50 yet and are worried about the XP requirements changing, the developers have confirmed that nobody will lose any levels. How much XP do I need to reach Level 80 in Pokémon Go? At the time of writing, Pokémon Go hasn't announced how much XP you'll need to reach Level 80, but it's safe to assume that it's going to be a lot. Players who have already reached Level 50 will potentially automatically gain several levels depending on how much total XP they've accrued. That being said, even if you've already got enough XP to hit Level 80 from the get-go, you will no doubt have to complete the Level 71-80 Research Tasks before you can actually hit Level 80 proper. View Green Video on the source website Check out more of our Gaming coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
UK Pokémon Masters explain how to be the very best, like no one ever was
Anaheim’s Pokémon World Championships dazzled fans with its spectacle of fun matches, stunning attractions, roaring crowds, and nail-biting finals, but it wasn’t just the winners standing tall. As well as previewing Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Radio Times Gaming spoke to three key voices from the UK about their Pokémon VGC careers, and the hard-earned insights they've gained along the way. Masters competitors Tom Winter from London and Dyl Yeomans from Cardiff, as well as Niall Crallan (a Professor from York) shared the lessons they've learned about Pokémon's elite level. We spent the whole of Pokémon Worlds 2025 being amazed at how jaw-dropping this annual global event has become. Together, these three’s stories paint a picture of what it really takes to play and thrive at this level, as well as offer advice on how you can do the same. Life on the biggest stage Competing at Pokémon Worlds isn’t just about knowing the metagame; it’s about preparing for an atmosphere unlike anything else in gaming. Winter, who placed just outside the Top 50 with a 6-4 finish, admitted the nerves are part of the experience. “Well, it’s the hardest tournament of the year. Obviously, it’s the World Championship. So you always feel pretty nervous, because you want to do as well as you can. But I don’t know, I tried to come in not setting any expectations or goals on myself, so I was stressed and nervous, but probably not as much as last year, which was my first Worlds”. For Yeomans, competing for the first time and finishing with a 5-3 record in their debut meant walking in without a blueprint. “It was my first time playing Worlds. I had no idea what to expect. So, with nothing to base it off, I don’t think I was stressed or nervous or anything, but I didn’t feel too excited either. Just like, whatever happens, I guess.” Both emphasised that preparation for Worlds goes far beyond what’s needed at locals or even regionals. “The volume of it is just so much more to do, because…there’s like, one shot in it for the year, and obviously, you want to prepare a lot for the other events. But because it’s Worlds, everyone is just slightly more focused on it. "It’s like, ‘make sure you know every single match, what to do at every single turn’, things like that. Make sure the team is as perfect as it can be.” “No one at this will probably use their teams again. This was the big showing for it. You either do it or you don’t,” Yeomans explained. Interestingly, after speaking about the fact that the lower-level tournaments leave some room for experimentation, Yeomans hones their advice down to the fact that Worlds leaves “literally no room for error”. “So, if you make a mistake, that will cost you the game. If you make two mistakes, that’s the set, and you can only use two of those”. Echoing the sentiment, Winter added: “Yeah, similar to Dyl really…it only comes around once a year. You have to qualify for it, 2025 was much harder to qualify for because they introduced a different sort of point system for players in TPCI countries. “You’ve only got one shot, and you want to make it count.” Advice for aspiring players For those hoping to one day follow in their footsteps, both players urged fans to begin small and focus on enjoyment. Yeomans kept it simple: “Just always play to have fun, I think is the main thing. I always play better when I’m having fun. So just find a way to always keep it fun, and then you will just keep improving, and eventually you will just be there, I think.” Winter pointed to the social side of the scene: “Find out where your locals are so you can meet people in an environment that feels less pressurising than at, say, a regional event. All you have to do is hop down to your local card store… you make great friendships and connect to people. You can travel to events together, but it also makes it fun — going back to Dyl’s point, if you’re having fun, you can enjoy playing the game, then you’re gonna keep coming back.” Yeomans even recollected the pair's first regional in 2023, messaging the friend they’d met the week before, asking advice on whether their team looked good enough — a sweet emphasis on how collaboration and supporting one another is still at the heart of the Pokémon community so many years later. The Professor’s path Not every role at Worlds takes place on stage. For Niall Crallan, judging matches as a Professor is about making sure players’ experiences are as smooth as possible. “Professors do quite a lot of different things. A lot more of it is about giving people the best experience.” For those hoping to follow the same route, Crallan gave some clear and simple pointers: “The first step, really, I believe everybody who becomes a Professor should be somebody who’s played in tournaments before, to really see the player experience. After going along to those local events like the leagues, and essentially, everybody starts there and gains that experience with smaller events that might have 10 or 20 players, and then gradually build up through regionals and obviously internationals and Worlds.” A growing future Behind it all, the organisers are already planning how to scale. Chris Brown, The Pokémon Company International’s Director of Global Esports and Events, told us: “Our hope is sort of healthy growth every year. In Europe, for example, we’re seeing, instead of 3,000 attendee events, maybe there are six or 7,000 attendee events. Five years from now, I could only hope.” That growth means even more opportunities for UK fans and competitors to sharpen their skills without always needing to travel across the Atlantic. Winter and Yeomans might not have lifted trophies this year, but their message is a winner in itself: success starts with fun, community, and practice. Crallan, meanwhile, shows that the path to Worlds isn’t just about battling; it’s also about building and supporting the scene. For fans in the UK, that future looks brighter than ever. With Pokémon Worlds 2026 set for San Francisco, already teasing its biggest fan experience yet, now is the time to jump in at the official website to learn how to qualify and compete yourself. In the meantime, check out our quiz below if you want to test your knowledge. 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