Pokémon TCG Pocket | Fantastical Parade Expansion to be Added on January 29, 2026 -

Pokémon on parade!

With another month drawing to an end, the next main Expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, has been revealed. Releasing on January 29, 2026, Fantastical Parade is a new Mega Pokémon-focused expansion that adds Stadium cards to Pokémon TCG Pocket for the first time since the app first released. For the full announcement and a look at some of the newly revealed cards, we’ve got you covered:

Mega Gardevoir Dazzles in New Fantastical Parade Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Expansion

Today, The Pokémon Company group announced that the popular Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app will soon release the new Fantastical Parade expansion, available around the world beginning Jan. 29, 2026. In addition, updates to the app’s trade and battle features will be coming soon.

New Fantastical Parade Expansion: In Fantastical Parade, players can look forward to elevating their collecting and battling experience by opening new booster packs featuring Mega Gardevoir. The expansion will introduce new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, with the Legendary Pokémon Ogerpon making its Pokémon TCG Pocket debut as Teal Mask Ogerpon ex. In addition, cards from Fantastical Parade will feature colorful festival-themed illustrations, as well as Stadiums – which will make their debut as a new subtype of Trainer cards, shaking up the in-play zone during battles.

In-App Updates:

New Message Function: A new message function will be added to the app’s trade feature on Jan. 29. Players will be able to choose between set messages, allowing them to share whether they’d like to trade for a wishlisted card or a card in an alternate language.

New Random Battle Option: Beginning Jan. 29, players will have the option to participate in a random battle—as part of the solo battle feature—where an opponent’s deck will be a surprise until the battle begins.

Upcoming Events:

Elite Deck Gift Missions (Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. PST to April 26 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): Players can complete missions to obtain a powerful Fire-type Elite Deck, featuring Mega Blaziken ex and Entei ex.

Handy Card Collection Missions (Jan. 29 at 10 p.m. PST to April 26 at 10:59 p.m. PDT): During this period, players can tackle special missions to obtain Trainer cards that have useful effects in battle, such as Copycat, Giant Cape and more.

Mega Medicham ex Drop Event (Feb. 11 at 10 p.m. PST to Feb. 21 at 9:59 p.m. PST): Players can take on special solo battles to obtain B Series promo packs vol. 4.

Wonder Pick Event (Feb. 14 at 10 p.m. PST to Feb. 24 at 9:59 p.m. PST): Promo cards featuring Cinderace and Alolan Vulpix will appear in wonder picks. During this event, there will also be missions that allow players to obtain an event shop ticket which can be exchanged for a promo card at the Shop.

New Crimson Flames-themed booster pack: The arrival of the Crimson Flames expansion marks the debut of beloved Mega-Evolved Pokémon such as Mega Charizard Y, Mega Venusaur, and Mega Blastoise in the Pokémon TCG Pocket as Pokémon-former Mega Evolutions. In addition to new Pokémon, players will also be treated to a variety of new cards featuring science lab-themed artwork to collect. Cards can be obtained by opening booster packs or through the Mystery Draw feature in the app.
A new trailer previewing the Crimson Blaze-themed booster packs is available on the official Pokémon YouTube channel .

Upcoming Events: In addition to the Crimson Blaze-themed booster packs, the following events will soon be available in the app:

Holiday Sale (December 25, 6:00 UTC to January 8, 5:59 UTC): During the holidays, Holiday Event Quests will be available for rewards.

Mareep Bonus Event (January 1, 6:00 UTC to January 11, 5:59 UTC): By participating in special CPU battles, you can earn promo packs (Series B, Vol. 2).

Mystery Draw Event (January 9, 6:00 UTC to January 19, 5:59 UTC): Promotional cards featuring Heliolisk and Buneary will appear in the Mystery Draw. During this event, quests will also be available that will allow players to earn an Event Store Voucher that can be exchanged for a promotional card in the store.

Mega Latios-ex Bonus Event (January 17, 06:00 UTC to January 27, 05:59 UTC): By participating in special CPU battles, you can earn promo packs (Series B, Vol. 3).

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!