The Pokémon Company International and the European Space Agency are collaborating for World Space Week 2026, beginning October 4. French astronaut Sophie Adenot carried a special Pikachu plush to the International Space Station, and exhibitions featuring Pokémon will be displayed at ESA facilities and European museums. Collaboration merchandise including plush, trading card accessories, and apparel will be available through PokemonCenter.com and the ESA online shop.
Play! Pokémon is hosting Pokéween events at local stores from October 1–31, 2026, featuring open play, tournaments, and trade sessions with exclusive promo cards and stickers. Participants can collect cards from the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising expansion.
The Pokémon Trading Card Game celebrates its 30th anniversary with the new 30th Celebration expansion, featuring over 150 cards including rare Pikachu variants and a Classic Collection highlighting iconic cards from three decades of TCG history.