Pokemon TCG Pocket has revealed its next full expansion, Mega Shine, which will bring shiny versions of Mega Evolved Pokemon to the popular mobile card battling game for the first time ever. The Mega Shine expansion is set to hit Pokemon TCG Pocket at 6 p.m. PDT on March 25, so fans will want to prepare themselves for the upcoming arrival of a bunch of powerful new cards with special visual effects.
The arrival of Mega Evolution in Pokemon TCG Pocket was a game-changer when it first hit the mobile game near the end 2025. Mega EX cards easily feature some of the most powerful Pokemon in the entire game, typically sporting high HP stats and massive attacks that can wipe out a lot of other cards in a single hit. But they’re also a double-edged sword, as knocking out a Mega EX card grants a player three points, which is just enough to win a match without defeating ay other Pokemon.
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New Cards Revealed for Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Mega Shine Expansion
- Mega Charizard X EX
- Mega Charizard X EX (Shiny)
- Mega Gengar EX
- Mega Gengar EX (Shiny)
- Dragonair (Shiny)
- Pineco (Shiny)
- Ponyta (Shiny)
- Zorua (Shiny)
- Phione
- Empoleon
- Slowpoke
- Morpeko
- Scyther
- Haxorus
- Calem (Trainer)
A new trailer released for the game shows off 15 cards coming in the upcoming expansion, which is likely to be just a small fraction of the overall additions arriving in the list of new additions to the card roster. Fans of building strong Dark and Fire-type decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket are in for the biggest treat, as both regular and shiny versions of Mega Gengar EX and Mega Charizard X EX cards are among those that will be arriving soon. Mega Charizard X EX has 220 HP, and for three Fire energy, its Raging Blaze attack deals a base 100 damage, plus an additional 80 damage if its HP is down to half or less. Mega Gengar EX has a slightly less bulky 210 HP, and for three Dark and one general energy, its Labyrinth of Shadows attack hits for 120 damage and prevents opponents from playing trainer cards during their next turn.
As previously mentioned, both of these powerful new Mega Evolution cards will be available in both shiny and normal variations, but they’re far from the only new shiny Pokemon coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket. The trailer also reveals new shiny cards for Dragonair, Pineco, Ponyta, and Zorua, which means players can likely expect to see new cards introduced for the other Pokemon in those evolution lines as well.
In addition to finally giving players a counterpart to the Mega Charizard Y EX card that was introduced in December as part of Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s Crimson Blaze expansion, developer DeNa is hoping that the new shiny cards’ visual appeal will be pleasing to players. These shiny cards not only feature interesting color variations on classic Pokemon, but they also include visual elements that cause a shimmering effect as players tilt them on the screen.
Upcoming Events in Pokemon TCG Pocket
- Mega Shine Emblem Event – Late March to early April
- Community Week Event – Early April
- Slowpoke Drop Event – Early to mid April
- Wonder Pick Event - Mid to late April
In addition to the new cards, The Pokemon Company has revealed some upcoming events for Pokemon TCG Pocket, along with their release windows. First up will be the Mega Shine Emblem Event, which will likely launch alongside the new cards and will last through early April, letting players compete against each other for new Emblems. Following that, a Community Week Event is planned, letting players share cards and get their hand on trade hourglasses, accessories, and more. B Series Volume 6 promo packs will arrive closer to the middle of April, featuring solo battles based on Slowpoke. And wrapping up the Mega Shine event schedule, a Wonder Pick Event featuring Gastly and Wigglytuff will hit the game closer to the end of the month.
- 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
