Pokémon TCG Pocket Unveils Fantastical Parade Expansion

The Pokémon Company has announced the release of Fantastical Parade, the next expansion for its mobile digital card game Pokémon TCG Pocket, set to launch on January 28, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST. This update introduces new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex cards, the debut of Stadium Trainer cards, and enhancements to trading and solo battle modes, continuing the game's focus on evolving strategies and collector appeal since its worldwide debut in October 2024.

Fantastical Parade builds on the B Series expansions, such as Mega Rising and Crimson Blaze, by adding powerful Mega ex cards centered on Psychic- and Grass-type Pokémon. Key highlights include Mega Gardevoir ex, which features the Fantasia Force attack dealing 110 damage while attaching three Psychic energy to any Psychic-type Pokémon. Mega Mawile ex offers the Heat-Up Crunch attack, starting at 60 damage and increasing by 30 for each turn it remains active. Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, making its Pokémon TCG Pocket debut as a Grass-type Legendary, includes the Soothing Wind ability that prevents negative status conditions on any Pokémon with attached energy.

The expansion also previews additional cards, such as Vanillite, Pumpkaboo,...