Pokémon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze Expansion Releases Dec. 17

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, the popular mobile adaptation of the iconic card battling franchise, will release its latest expansion, Crimson Blaze, on December 17, 2024. The update introduces several new Mega Evolution cards, including Mega Charizard Y ex, Mega Venusaur ex, and Mega Blastoise ex, alongside additional Pokémon, Trainer, and Item cards designed to expand strategic options for players.

The expansion builds on the game's Mega Evolution mechanic, first highlighted in the previous Mega Rising set from October 2024. Crimson Blaze focuses on enhancing these high-risk, high-reward evolutions without tying them to a single generation or theme. Developers from DeNA and Creatures Inc., in partnership with The Pokémon Company, have confirmed the addition of over 100 new cards, though only a portion have been revealed so far.

Among the headliners, Mega Charizard Y ex features a four-energy attack called Crimson Dive, which deals 250 damage but inflicts 50 recoil damage to itself. This makes it capable of knocking out any current Pokémon in a single strike, though the self-damage adds vulnerability, as defeating a Mega ex Pokémon results in an automatic loss for its owner....