On May 21, 2026, The Pokémon Company revealed the next Themed Booster Pack for Pokémon TCG Pocket. Titled Paradox Drive (B3a) and scheduled to release on May 28, 2026, the new set introduces Ancient and Future cards, along with several Paradox Pokémon. It also marks the debut of Koraidon ex and Miraidon in the mobile application.
For the reveal trailer and full announcement, we have both right here:
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Paradox Drive Expansion Coming Soon
Get ready for the debut of more Pokémon and Supporter cards in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’s latest expansion, Paradox Drive, launching on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. Look forward to the debut of Koraidon ex, Miraidon ex, and other Paradox Pokémon found in the depths of Area Zero from the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet video games.
These Paradox Pokémon, as well as a few familiar Trainers, are ushering in Ancient and Future categories, adding a new layer to deckbuilding with category-based synergies. If you’re familiar with the Ancient and Future subcategories in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, they’re one and the same!
You can show off your new cards in a futuristic style with a set of covers and backdrops featuring Miraidon, available Sunday, May 31.
Event Overview:
There will be myriad events that you can participate in throughout May and June to help expand your collection.
Late May to early June: Battle in the Paradox Drive Emblem Event to earn emblems that you can set on your player profile, and complete missions to earn useful items.
Early June: During the Community Week event, missions will be available where you can trade and share cards to obtain trade hourglasses, special accessories, and other rewards.
Mid- to late June: Complete solo battles to earn B series vol. 9 promo packs during the Ceruledge ex Drop Event, and collect Sableye and Floragato cards during a wonder pick event.
We hope you enjoy this exciting expansion, Trainers!
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!
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