Series 10 News

Playable on Nintendo Switch 2 on release

Two matching games released simultaneously

Features “traditional” turn based battles

Choice of Fire, Water and Grass type starters (or same with secondary typing)

Pikachu can be caught in-game

Released on or before 1st January 2027

Mega Evolution is a feature

At least one previously unused type combination receives a Pokémon

Titles are “Wind(s)” and “Wave(s)”

Has 5.0 or higher Metacritic user score 3 months after release (either entry)

At least 100 new Pokemon are introduced

Has an online ranked ladder for doubles battles

DLC announced before launch date

Pokémon Home compatibility on launch

At least 3 previously unused type combinations receive a Pokémon

The Stellar type is present in any way

Features real time battles similar to Legends ZA

Game is set in European inspired region

Returns to a region from a previous main series game

Playable on Nintendo Switch on release

At least 5 previously unused type combinations receive a Pokémon

Paradox Pokémon available before first DLC

Z-Moves are a feature

Eevee receives a new evolution

At least 151 new Pokemon are introduced

An entirely new Type is introduced

Terastallization is a feature

A change is made to the existing type effectiveness chart

Has any voice acting

All Pokemon are in the Game

Released on or before 1st July 2026

Romance mechanics between the player and Pokemon

Dynamax is a feature

Released on or before 1st April 2026

Released on or before 1st October 2025

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A color

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A gem or precious metal

A letter or symbol

A period of time

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