Summary
The developers ofPokemon TCG Pockethave released a free card to all players on January 20, putting the end to a mystery involving a blank promo card. The release of the new card also celebrates a significant in-game milestone forPokemon TCG Pocketthat was achieved just three months after the game launched on June 24, 2025.
Pokemon TCG Pocketquickly became one of the most popular mobile games of 2024 with over 10 million downloads in just 48 hours. Similarly to Niantic’sPokemon GO,Pokemon TCG Pocketwill continue to receive updates and events every month to keep players engaged. Most recently, the developers confirmed thata trading feature is coming soon toPokemon TCG Pocket, and fans can celebrate the game’s success with a free card right now.
To celebrate 40 billion cards acquired in total byPokemon TCG Pocketplayers worldwide, developer Creatures Inc. released an alternate art version of the Pokedex card as a reward to all players, as spotted byIGN. The new card is available to redeem for free until June 15, 2025, after which it will become unobtainable. Previously, the Pokedex card was simply designated as the eighth Promo A card, which was left blank until January 20. The blank card left fans wondering what would be in store forfuturePokemon TCG Pocketexpansionsand updates, and although the card was finally released, there’s still a mystery involving the Advance Ticket item currently hiding in players' inventories.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Releases New Alternate Pokedex Card for Free on January 20
Creatures Inc. confirmed that the new Pokedex card is not connected to the Advance Ticket item, which reads that the ticket cannot be used yet. This item has been available since launch, and the developers said that players should “wait and see what it’s for.” It’s likely that a futurePokemon TCG Pocketupdate will shed some light on what this Advance Ticket item will be used for. In the meantime, players can earn useful rewards fromthePokemon TCG PocketBlastoise Wonder Pick eventuntil January 28.
Opening packs, collecting cards, and facing up against friends and other players will continue to be key elements ofPokemon TCG Pocket, so players can expect many new cards and features in the coming weeks and months. The new Pokedex card is a neat bonus, but the community is still contentious after the announcement of the new trading feature. There are many concerns involving the implementation of this feature due to a leak detailingtrading restrictions inPokemon TCG Pocket. ThePokemon TCG Pocketdevelopers acknowledged the community’s concerns, encouraging players to leave feedback once trading is available in the game.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd. In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. you’re able to collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.
