Pokemon TCG Pocket's First Anniversary Brings Mega Rising Expansion

Pokemon TCG Pocket will mark its first anniversary with a major expansion and a weeklong in‑game celebration, as the mobile trading card game introduces Mega Evolutions for the first time on Oct. 29 at 11 p.m. Pacific Time, a release that will fall on Oct. 30 for most regions. The Mega Rising expansion, designated the B1 set, will conclude Series A and open Series B, bringing new cards, mechanics and anniversary events to the title.

The expansion centers on Mega Evolution ex cards, a powerful card type that awards three prize points when knocked out instead of the usual two, making them high risk and high reward. The announcement preview confirmed three featured booster packs titled Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken and Mega Altaria, each spotlighting that pack’s signature Mega Pokémon. Additional Mega cards confirmed for the set include Mega Pinsir, Mega Absol and Mega Ampharos, along with a broader roster of basic and evolved Pokémon, Supporter and Tool cards.

Previews of individual cards indicate significant gameplay variety. Mega Blaziken ex is presented as a notably aggressive option with a low energy cost and a high damage attack that also applies Burn while discarding a Fire...