Pokémon TCG Pocket
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Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Sharpedo ex deck
This guide details the best deck build for Mega Sharpedo ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket, highlighting its rapid energy generation and disruptive early game. The recommended build focuses on quickly deploying Carvanha and Magikarp to evolve into Mega Sharpedo ex and Gyarados, with a mention of the author Joel Franey.
Google's new Pokémon Sleep special edition Fitbit slaps Pikachu on your wrist
Google and Fitbit have collaborated to release a special edition Fitbit Air wearable featuring a Pokémon Sleep theme, including a Snorlaxian blue colorway and a Pikachu design on the strap. This $129.99 device, launching September 15, functions identically to the standard Fitbit Air but adds a premium for the Pokémon branding. While most fitness trackers already support Pokémon Sleep integration, this special edition serves as a statement piece for fans.
Team Rocket takes over London ahead of new Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion
The Pokémon Company is releasing a new "Team Rocket's Ambition" booster pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket on August 27th. Ahead of the digital launch, a free Team Rocket-themed pop-up event will be held in London on August 22nd and 23rd, offering puzzles and rewards for participants.
Resellers are charging up to $100 for empty Pokemon Krispy Kreme boxes, and I'd love to say I'm surprised
Resellers are listing empty Pokemon-themed Krispy Kreme donut boxes for up to $100, drawing criticism from fans. This practice mirrors the scalping of Pokemon Trading Card Game packs, making it difficult for genuine fans to acquire merchandise. The article also briefly mentions the upcoming digital game Disney Lorcana.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rayquaza ex deck
This guide details how to build the best Mega Rayquaza ex deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on a combo energy strategy. The deck utilizes Rayquaza and Dragonair from the Ruler of the Skies set to maximize energy recycling, with Drampa as a secondary attacker. While powerful, the deck can struggle in the early game due to energy generation costs.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Diancie ex deck
This guide details how to build the best Mega Diancie ex deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on a psychic build that generates energy for high damage output. The strategy involves using Gardevoir for energy generation and then deploying Mega Diancie ex for powerful attacks, with cards like Meloetta and Copycat aiding in setup and Diantha mitigating early damage.
Pokémon Pocket TCG: Everyday Wonders Expansion Is Out Now – All Cards
The Everyday Wonders Expansion for Pokémon Pocket TCG is now available, introducing a new set of 69 cards along with 37 secret cards featuring slice-of-life illustrations of Pokémon. This expansion, the twelfth themed set for the game, focuses on the cuteness of Pokémon and includes new solo battles and in-game events throughout July.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Milotic ex deck
This guide details the best deck build for Milotic ex in Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on its sleep and energy generation capabilities. The build includes specific cards like Darkrai, Feebas, and Igglybuff, and discusses the pros and cons of this strategy, noting its weakness to Electric decks and the growing player counter-strategies.
Pokémon TCG Pocket developer DeNA has received 1.5 billion yen in subsidies, sparking debate about whether the studio actually needs the investment
Japanese developer DeNA, known for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, has received a 1.5 billion yen subsidy from the government's IP360 program, intended to support domestic IP development. This has sparked debate among the public and industry figures regarding the necessity of such funding for a successful company and the broader challenges faced by smaller developers in securing game development investment.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Might Be Its Cutest Yet
The Pokémon Company has revealed the 'Everyday Wonders' expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, launching on June 30th. This set features adorable artwork of popular Pokémon like Pikachu, Piplup, Snorlax, and Sylveon. Following this, the 'Ruler of the Skies' expansion and the 'Mega Evolution - Delta Reign' set are also planned.
New Pokemon TCG Pocket themed booster pack Everyday Wonders launches this month
The Pokémon Company announced that the new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket themed booster pack, Everyday Wonders, will be available starting June 29. The pack will feature new cards with popular Pokémon like Pikachu and Piplup.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Espeon deck
This guide details the best Espeon deck build for Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on the Paradox Drive Espeon card's synergy with Darkrai for early game chip damage and sleep strategies. The deck is a modification of the Altaria deck, offering a powerful early game and good draw abilities, though it can be vulnerable to status immunity and has low health pools on many cards.
Best Pokemon TCG Pocket Oricorio deck
This guide details how to build the best Oricorio deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket, focusing on the Pom-Pom variant's Safeguard ability for immunity to Ex type Pokemon. The deck combines Oricorio with Magnezone and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex for a resilient, defensive strategy that disrupts opponents by leveraging immunities to status effects and Ex Pokemon attacks.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Gets Paradoxical Next Week
The next expansion for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, titled Paradox Drive, is set to launch on May 28th. This expansion will introduce Paradox Pokémon like Koraidon ex and Miraidon ex, along with new Future and Ancient categories for deck building. The rapid release pace of monthly expansions continues to challenge players.
New ‘Paradox Drive’ Expansion Coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket
The next expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, titled 'Paradox Drive', will feature content from the Pokémon Scarlet and Violet generation. This update focuses on the popular trading card game adaptation for mobile devices.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Booster Pack Paradox Drive launches this month plus events ahead
The Pokémon Company announced that the next Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket themed booster pack, Paradox Drive, will launch on May 27, 2026. This pack introduces Ancient and Future Pokémon cards inspired by Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, including Legendary Pokémon Koraidon and Miraidon. Several in-game events are also planned for May and June, offering players chances to earn exclusive emblems, items, and promo cards.
Nintendo is not ditching mobile after all as it announces Pictonico
Nintendo has announced Pictonico, a new mobile game developed by Intelligent Systems that utilizes phone photos for its minigames. Despite previous reports of Nintendo losing interest in mobile, this WarioWare-esque title, launching May 30, suggests continued experimentation in the sector. The game will be free-to-start with purchasable content volumes.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Launches the Pulsing Aura Expansion with 155 New Cards
The Pokémon Company and DeNA have released the 'Pulsing Aura' expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, introducing 155 new cards focused on strengthening Fighting-type strategies, including Mega Lucario ex and Mega Sceptile ex. The expansion also adds a new cosmetic system with gold frames for rare cards and features several in-game events running through late July.
Pokémon TCG Pocket's Next Expansion Sees A Fan-Favourite 'Mon Take The Spotlight
The Pokémon Company has announced the next expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, titled 'Pulsing Aura', which will feature a new ex card for Lucario. The expansion also includes new ex cards for Mega Sceptile and Vaporeon, along with Trainer cards featuring Korrina. The new set will be available in the app starting April 28.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Unveils Pulsing Aura, With More Power and Strong Mega Evolutions
Pokémon TCG Pocket is releasing a new expansion called Pulsing Aura on April 27, 2026, which will introduce Mega Lucario ex and Mega Sceptile ex, along with new Trainer cards and customization options like gold frames for rare cards. This expansion continues the trend of Mega Evolutions in the digital card game, following their debut in Mega Rising and their inclusion in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
