The release date for the next major expansion in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket may have just been revealed, and fans can, rather unsurprisingly, expect it before the start of August. While there's no official word on what the next expansion in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket will be or when it will arrive, the game's social media team may have just dropped a major hint.
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Eevee Grove set arrived on June 26, bringing a total of 107 new cards with 69 standard additions, with the remainder made up of special versions like shinies and cards with special art. Focusing on Eevee and its various evolutions, it was the seventh expansion added to the game following the title's October 2024 release, and if history is any indicator, the eighth expansion should be even bigger.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Announces Upcoming Huge Trading Update
Pokemon TCG Pocket's recent announcement outlines major changes coming to the trading feature, some of which appear to be genuinely helpful.
A new post on Twitter from the game's official account hasn't specifically stated when the next expansion will be arriving, but it does mention that an update to the trading system will be coming on July 29. Since the release of Pokemon TCG Pocket's Mythical Island mini-set last December, a new set of cards has arrived every month, with more recent updates occurring near the end of each month. Given the history of the game's release schedule, the recent announcement very well may be a hint to the release date for the July expansion, so active players looking to expand their decks with new cards may want to watch that date even if trading isn't their main focus.
Pokemon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Could Be a Big One
While nothing has been confirmed yet, players may also want to keep their fingers crossed that the expansion for July will be bigger than the game's two most recent offerings. The Space-Time Smackdown expansion set was the direct follow-up to Mythical Island, and it featured two different sets of cards that players could choose to draw packs from. After that, two more single sets — Triumphant Light and Shining Revelry — were released before the game's most recent double set, Celestial Guardians, arrived at the end of April. With the last two expansions each offering only a single pool of cards to draw from, history indicates that players are due for another big expansion.
As for what is solidly known about the July 29 update, it will provide a major overhaul to the card trading system. Since the feature's launch in January, fans have been unhappy with trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket, complaining about the massive cost of completing trades and the restrictions placed on high-value cards. The developers promised an overhaul of the trading system several months ago, including the discontinuation of the unpopular Trade Tokens, and fans can experience the new system firsthand near the end of the month.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. Has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!
■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.
- Genre(s)
- Digital Card Game
