Pokémon TCG Pocket introduces Megas, trade updates, and events

The Pokémon Company has announced that the Trading Card Game Pocket app has surpassed 150 million downloads across iOS and Android devices. 

Pokémon TCG Pocket was launched on October 30th, 2024 and it's been skyrocketing in popularity (and revenue) ever since. To celebrate all the money, I mean fans, Pocket is going to have some updates and offerings for trainers. 

Pokemon TCG Pocket gets more Megas

The Mega Rising expansion is the debut of Mega-Evolved Pokemon in the app. There will be three booster packs that feature Mega Gyrados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria. Of course, this means many Pokemon ex will now be Megas, which will offer new abilities and attacks to shake up the meta. 

Check out the collection of Megas here. 

Pokemon TCG Pocket gets improved trading

Here are some updates coming along with the Megas:

• New Share Feature: On October 30th, a new share feature will allow trainers to give 1 Diamond - 4 Diamond rarity cards to friends
• Expanded Range of Tradable Cards: Soon, trainers can trade cards from the latest expansions and booster packs, as well as 1 - 4 Diamond cards and 1 and 2 Star rarity cards, and Shiny 1-2 rarity cards

There's also an improved Wonder Pick feature coming, with unobtained cards from the latest expansion appearing in Wonder Pick now. The number of cards players currently own will also be displayed on each card in Wonder Pick. 

Upcoming events in Pokemon TCG Pocket

There are also some in-app events coming very soon! Here they are, taken straight from a press release in all their glory: 
 

• First Anniversary Celebration Campaign (Oct. 29 at 11 p.m. PDT to Dec. 16 at 9:59 p.m. PST): To commemorate the first anniversary of Pokémon TCG Pocket, each player will receive a Mega Rising: Mega Gyarados, Mega Rising: Mega Blaziken and Mega Rising: Mega Altaria booster pack, at no cost, which can be claimed in Gifts upon first log-in beginning Oct. 30, 2025.
• First Anniversary Celebration Special Missions (Oct. 29 at 11 p.m. PDT to Dec. 16 at 9:59 p.m. PST): During this period, players can tackle special missions to obtain a celebratory first-anniversary emblem and other rewards.
• PROMO Reissue Drop Event 2025 (Oct. 29 at 11 p.m. PDT to Nov. 8 at 9:59 p.m. PST): Players can take on special solo battles to obtain previously released A Series promo packs vols. 1–6 and 8–13.
• PROMO Reissue Wonder Pick Event (Oct. 29 at 11 p.m. PDT to Nov. 13 at 9:59 p.m. PST): A Series promo cards previously available from wonder pick will reappear in wonder picks during this period. Players can also complete missions to earn an event shop ticket which can be exchanged for one promo card at the Shop.

There is a lot in store for fans of the Pocket app, although I personally am tired of its repetitive event and release schedule. To me, this game seems like it just wants your money, but spending money to collect cards may be worth it to some people and that's okay! 

As long as you can still pay taxes.