Pokémon TCG Pocket to Add Mega EX Cards in Fall Update

The Pokémon TCG Pocket universe is set for a major shakeup this fall, as Mega Evolution cards are confirmed to join the digital game. Three Mega EX cards—Mega Gyarados EX, Mega Altaria EX, and Mega Blaziken EX—have been revealed, bringing a new “three-point” knockout mechanic that awards the opponent three points and an automatic win when a Mega is knocked out. The update is expected to arrive in the fall, and a teaser trailer shown at major events suggests this could be the game’s largest expansion to date, potentially accompanied by a multi-pack release approach. The development comes as Pocket continues to weave in features from the broader Pokémon universe, including cross‑promotion with Legends ZA and other upcoming gameplay modes.

Details about the three Megas indicate a significant departure from prior card evolutions. Mega Altaria EX is the most conservative on paper, boasting 190 HP and an attack that costs two Psychic Energy Tokens for a base 40 damage, with an escalating effect depending on the number of Benched Pokémon. Importantly, Mega Altaria EX appears to evolve directly from Swablu, signaling a new approach to Mega timing and deck design under the game’s...