On August 27, 2026, the official Pokémon social media account was hacked on the eve of the Pokémon World Championships. The account was briefly used to post cryptocurrency promotional content, sparking widespread concern and attention among fans.
The breach lasted approximately 30 minutes. During this time, the hackers used the official account to post a fake tweet claiming that Pokémon was celebrating its anniversary in a "brand new way" by launching a so-called "official Pokémon meme coin," enticing users to participate.
Following the incident, The Pokémon Company quickly took action to regain control of the account and issued an official statement through media outlets such as Kotaku. The statement read: "We became aware that the account was accessed without authorization and used to post content promoting cryptocurrency. These posts were not created or endorsed by The Pokémon Company and have since been removed. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your patience and understanding."
All fraudulent content has now been removed, and the account is operating normally again. The Pokémon Company reminds fans to remain vigilant and avoid interacting with or trusting any suspicious content, even if it appears to come from a verified account.
The company also did not provide further details on whether this incident would affect the upcoming Pokémon World Championships.