Champions, Raichu Gifts, and PokémonXP: This Week's Pokémon News Roundup
This Pokémon News Weekly Roundup covers June 2026 updates: the Pokémon Champions Battle Challenge runs June 26–29 with online registration and rewards for participants, plus a new Battle Pass; World Championships promos include a Paradise Resort Pikachu promo card and champion merch; PokémonXP is launching during Worlds weekend (Aug 28–30) with exhibitors and a Rayquaza promo; Jirachi returns to Pokopia in Wish Upon a Jirachi (June 23–July 8) to reward players with furniture via sparkling wish notes; Pokémon Legends: Z:A Season 13 Ranked Battles runs June 25–July 16 with rewards like Beast Balls and Mega Stones; and the Pokémon Center adds pet merchandise.
