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Pokémon anime and Pokémon GO collaboration

Overview

The Pokémon animated series has introduced new story developments involving legendary Pokémon and a cross-media collaboration with the mobile game Pokémon GO.

Initial announcements highlighted the appearance of legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon in the Paldea region. A collaboration with Pokémon GO was scheduled for mid-September 2026, featuring an episode titled ‘Expanding World, You and GO!’ where characters participate in fieldwork with Professor Willow. This event included in-game features such as special encounters with Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard.

Subsequent updates revealed further story details, including the backstory of the character Friede and his first encounter with his Charizard. New promotional materials also showcased legendary Pokémon such as Ogerpon, Chien-Pao, and Ting-Lu, signaling upcoming story arcs centered on the Rising Volt Tacklers visiting Kitakami Village.

Entities

TV Tokyo · Pokémon · Nintendo · Pokémon GO

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pokémon anime reveals new visuals and story details

    New Pokémon anime episodes feature a Pokémon GO collaboration and reveal upcoming story arcs involving legendary Pokémon like Ogerpon and the Kitakami region.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Pokémon anime announces legendary Pokémon appearances and Pokémon GO collaboration

    The Pokémon anime is introducing legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon, alongside a special collaboration episode with Pokémon GO scheduled for September 18.

Sources

cho-animedia.jp · coro1.jp · corocoro.jp · getnews.jp · inside-games.jp · pashplus.jp