Summary of "POKEMON NEWS! NEW Mega Garchomp Z LEAK UPDATES! NEW Pokopia Demo THIS WEEKEND & More!"

Summary — key news, gameplay notes, leaks and tips

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.

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).

Distribution method appears to be a mystery gift that unlocks a specific wormhole encounter.
Reported obtain flow:
1. Redeem the mystery gift.
2. Travel to the unlocked wormhole.
3. Battle the Mega Garchomp in a short encounter.
4. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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)