Summary of "POKEMON NEWS! NEW Mega Garchomp Z LEAK UPDATES! NEW Pokopia Demo THIS WEEKEND & More!"
Summary — key news, gameplay notes, leaks and tips
Main announcements / event news
- Pokópia (Pokéopia) demo
- An event demo will be playable at the Pokémon Europe International Championships (EUIC) in London, Feb 13–15, 2026.
- Tickets were sold out; attending players and media may be under embargo on posting footage.
- TCG 30th‑anniversary starter set
- A special illustration‑rare card set for starter Pokémon was revealed (so far: Generation 1, 4 and 7 starters).
- Packs/merch may include three‑card pulls; expect high demand and possible scalping.
- Pokémon Café Remix update
- New delivery focus adds Tinkaton’s confectioner outfit, starting Feb 11, 2026.
Nintendo Direct / partner showcase
- A Partner Showcase just aired.
- Reliable insider “Nate” reports he has not heard of any additional general Nintendo Direct planned for February; another Direct this month is considered unlikely (may come later).
Mega Garchomp‑Z (Pokémon Legends Z/A) — leak update and how it works
- Distribution method appears to be a mystery gift that unlocks a specific wormhole encounter.
- Reported obtain flow:
- Redeem the mystery gift.
- Travel to the unlocked wormhole.
- Battle the Mega Garchomp in a short encounter.
- Receive its Mega Stone after victory.
- Timing: a leaker suggested a February release, likely on Pokémon Day (Feb 27), but this is unconfirmed.
- Practical note: expected to be a short, self‑contained encounter rather than a major story mission.
Generation 10 (codename: Gaia) — leak summary and gameplay structure
- Likely overall structure (based on combined asset/map leaks):
- Three player‑choice paths similar to Scarlet/Violet (three routes to progress).
- An 18‑type structure spread across content:
- 8 gyms
- ~5 “margin” encounters
- ~5 Nushi (Titan/totem) bosses
- “Margin” is an internal codename for the game’s main gimmick (environment/weather‑related mechanic). Margin research labs appear on the leaked map and may be tied to types.
- “Nushi” is the Japanese term for Titan/Totem Pokémon (similar to Scarlet/Violet Titans); boss encounters are expected to return.
- Version exclusives and specific type placements remain tentative; Ghost/Ground assignments were unclear in the leak analysis.
- Caveat:
Leaks were derived from 2024 Terror League data and other assets — details may change. Treat these points as provisional.
Other rumors (forum/marketing leaks)
- Illumination movie rumor: an anonymous post claims Illumination + The Pokémon Company will announce an animated Pokémon movie with a planned 2028 release (announcement possibly on Feb 27). Unconfirmed.
- Pokémon 30th marketing plan (rumored items possibly tied to Feb 27 / surrounding reveals):
- Generation 10 titles + teaser video
- At least five LEGO Pokémon summer sets + an animated promotional video
- New theatrical animated movie announcement (studio/plot unknown)
- Updates on the stop‑motion series by Aardman (referred to as “Oddman” in the leak)
- Possible new anime announcements and a Netflix live‑action update later in the year
- Reminder: anonymous forum posts are speculative. Likely items (Gen 10, LEGO, 30th content) make sense, but verify on Pokémon Day.
Practical tips & takeaways
- EUIC attendees: plan to try the Pokópia demo and expect media embargoes on early footage.
- Mega Garchomp‑Z: be ready to redeem a mystery gift and head to a wormhole for a short boss fight to earn the Mega Stone.
- TCG collectors: limited illustration‑rare starter cards may be in special merchandise/packs — buy early if you want the set and watch for scalpers.
- General: treat all leaks and anonymous posts as unconfirmed; follow official Pokémon Day (Feb 27) broadcasts for final announcements.
Sources / people mentioned
- HTV (presenter / channel)
- Nintendo UK (tweet announcing EUIC demo)
- Centro Leaks (TCG card leak)
- Sarah (tweet about Pokémon Café Remix)
- Nate (insider / Nintendo Direct source)
- GW (user who asked Nate)
- Soul Silver (Twitter account asking about Mega Garchomp‑Z)
- Rico (leaker who hinted at timing for Mega Garchomp‑Z)
- Mio and JRO (leak/analysis tweets about Generation 10)
- Jan (commentary clarifying “Nushi” term)
- 4chan anonymous posts (rumors about movie and marketing plan)
- Illumination (studio mentioned in movie rumor)
- Aardman (referenced as the stop‑motion “Oddman” studio via Wallace & Gromit reference)
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