Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s second expansion of 2026 arrives as a mini-set titled Paldean Wonders, with Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly serving as its main faces. The previous expansion, Fantastical Parade, launched on January 28 and added over 230 new collectibles along with a brand-new Trainer card type: Stadium. This upcoming set, however, is expected to be much smaller in scale, in line with Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s other mini-sets.
DeNA teased the reveal earlier on February 18 with a short clip of the set’s mascots dancing. The video led some fans to theorize that Paldean Wonders, or B2a, could become the first mini-expansion to feature three themed booster packs. That speculation stemmed from the Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s previous set, B2, which was the first major expansion to include only one pack. Naturally, some players suggested that DeNA might be experimenting with how each set is structured. However, the official Paldean Wonders trailer has since put an end to that theory.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Paldean Wonders (B2a) Release Date and Time
- February 25, 5 p.m. PST
- February 26, 10 a.m. JST
Paldean Wonders’ official teaser trailer showcases 16 new cards, including 3 Trainers and 13 Pokemon, such as Meowscarada EX and Gholdengo EX. Observant fans can also spot other characters in one frame of the clip, with Chien-Pao, Squawkabilly, and Arboliva among the most notable. According to DeNA, the mini-set launches on February 25 for players in the Pacific Standard Time zone and on February 26 for those in Asia and Japan.
Every Card Revealed from the Paldean Wonders Expansion
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Card |
Move |
Description |
|---|---|---|
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Sprigatito |
Leafage |
Deals 20 DMG |
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Fuecoco |
Cheerful Singing |
Put one random Basic Pokemon from your deck onto your Bench |
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Quaxly |
Splashing Dodge |
Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent’s next turn, prevent all damage from—and effects of—attacks done to this Pokemon |
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Pawmi |
Random Spark |
This attack does 10 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokemon |
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Smoliv |
Absorb |
Heal 10 damage from this Pokemon |
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Fidough |
Rear Kick |
Deals 20 DMG |
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Paldean Wooper |
Flop |
Deals 40 DMG |
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Maushold |
Triple Gnawing |
Flip three coins. For each heads, discard a random Energy from your opponent’s Active Pokemon (deals 60 DMG) |
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Klawf |
Adrenaline Hammer |
Deals 70 DMG, this Pokemon is now Confused |
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Ceruledge |
Fighting Sword |
Deals 70 DMG. If your opponent’s Active Pokemon is a Pokemon EX, this attack does 70 more damage |
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Tinkatink |
Beat |
Deals 30 DMG |
|
Meowscarada EX |
Flower Trick + Solar Beam |
Choose a spot from among your opponent’s Active Spot and Bench. At the end of your opponent’s next turn, do 70 damage to the Pokemon in the spot you chose. |
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Gholdengo EX |
Spending Rush |
One of your opponent’s Pokemon is chosen at random for each [Steel-type Energy] attached to this Pokemon. For each time a Pokemon was chosen, deal 40 damage to it. |
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Nemona (Supporter) |
N/A |
During this turn, attacks used by your Pawmot do +80 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon EX. |
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Arven (Supporter) |
N/A |
Flip a coin. If heads, put a random Item card from your deck into your hand. If tails, put a random Pokemon Tool card from your deck into your hand. |
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Mesagoza (Stadium) |
N/A |
Once during each player’s turn, that player may flip a coin. If heads, that player puts a random Pokemon from their deck into their hand. |
Fans Hope B2a Brings a Hydreigon Counter
For the past three expansions in Pokemon TCG Pocket, Hydreigon has been one of the most dominant cards, leading the metagame with its Mega Absol EX alliance. Current statistics from Limitless show the duo maintains a 53% win rate while representing nearly 17% of the meta in major tournaments. Unsurprisingly, players expect DeNA to finally release a counter to this powerful card to restore balance in PvP.
Some suggest that the new Stage Two Meowscarada EX could be the Hydreigon counter that many players have been waiting for. It lets the player target any spot on the opponent’s side, even one with no cards, and deal a hefty 70 damage after the enemy’s turns end. Combined with Hydreigon’s self-inflicted damage, this effect could create interesting synergies that might finally put a halt to the Dark-type Pokemon’s reign.
Another new Pokemon TCG Pocket card that has caught fans’ attention is the Supporter Nemona. Her effect lets Pawmot deal an extra 80 damage to opposing Pokemon EX cards, stacking with its base damage and ability to potentially reach a massive 150 damage in a single hit. Of course, several conditions need to align for that kind of attack to go off. Still, with more cards now available to help target specific draws in Pokemon TCG Pocket, setting up a Pawmot and Nemona combo does not seem overly difficult.
While the upcoming release of the B2a set is an exciting development, Pokemon TCG Pocket’s declining player retention remains an important footnote. DeNA’s recent reports suggest that, although the game continues to attract new downloads, it has struggled to retain its player base. Back in August 2025, the company addressed the same issue and promised significant changes to core aspects of the gameplay.
While Pokemon TCG Pocket has received several major updates since then, many fan-requested features, such as universal Pack Points and a native dark mode, are still missing. It remains to be seen whether developer DeNA will use the release of the Paldean Wonders expansion as an opportunity to introduce some of these highly anticipated additions, or if it will simply be a standard set release with no meaningful gameplay changes.
- Released
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October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
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DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Multiplayer
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Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
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Yes
