Pokémon TCG Pocket | Mega Rising Expansion to be Added on October 30, 2025 -

Mega step-up!

With the end of October in sight and the first anniversary of Pokémon TCG Pocket, a new expansion has finally been revealed. Releasing on October 30, 2025, Mega Rising is the start of a series, introducing B1 cards. But, in celebration of the one-year milestone, other events are on the way, including the brand-new share feature. For everything announced, we have the full details here:

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Celebrates Its First Anniversary and Over 150 Million Downloads Since Global Launch

Today, The Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app has surpassed 150 million total downloads on iOS and Android devices since its global launch on Oct. 30, 2024.

In celebration of the app’s first anniversary, new offerings and in-app updates will be coming soon to Pokémon TCG Pocket, providing players with a more accessible and enjoyable card collecting experience.

New Mega Rising Expansion: Available beginning Oct. 30, 2025, the Mega Rising expansion marks the debut of a new series in Pokémon TCG Pocket and the introduction of Mega-Evolved Pokémon to the app. Players will be able to expand their card collection and discover the might of Mega Evolution Pokémon ex by opening three new booster packs: Mega Rising: Mega Gyarados, Mega Rising: Mega Blaziken and Mega Rising Mega Altaria.

For a sneak peek at the Mega Rising expansion, fans can check out a new trailer on the official Pokémon YouTube Channel.

In-App Updates:

New Share Feature: Releasing on Oct. 30, 2025, a new share feature in Pokémon TCG Pocket will allow players to give ♦–♦♦♦♦ rarity cards to friends. Players can share up to one card per friend per day, including cards from the latest expansion, and can receive up to one card per day through this feature.

Expanded Range of Tradable Cards: Players will soon be able to trade cards from the latest expansions and booster packs. In addition to ♦–♦♦♦♦ and ★ rarity cards, ★★ and Shiny 1–Shiny 2 rarity cards will now be eligible for trading.

Improved Wonder Pick Feature: Unobtained cards from the latest expansion will appear more often in the wonder pick feature. In addition, the number of cards players currently own will be displayed on each card in Wonder Pick.

Upcoming Events: In addition, Trainers can look forward to the following in-app events coming soon.

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.

About Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket:

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!

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!