Pokemon TCG Pocket Officially Reveals Paradox Drive Expansion

Pokemon TCG Pocket has revealed that its upcoming B3a booster pack, Paradox Drive, is inspired by Paradox creatures first introduced in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and will launch on May 27. Along with the new expansion, Pokemon TCG Pocket will also get a brand-new gameplay gimmick that will let fans create new synergies between their cards.

Some aspects of the Paradox Drive booster pack had already leaked. However, the new announcement still features several interesting cards and hints at potentially game-changing combinations that are likely to catch the attention of many Pokemon TCG Pocket fans.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Paradox Drive Set Adds New Mechanic

According to DeNA, Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s upcoming expansion is scheduled to go live on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at around 06:00 PM PDT. What makes this set special is the addition of the Ancient and Future subcategories, which are said to feature unique interactions. The first time Pokemon TCG Pocket introduced a mechanic like this was with the release of the Extradimensional Crisis pack.

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The official announcement for the Paradox Drive expansion states that players can create powerful new decks by using Ancient and Future cards alongside other cards in the same subcategory, but it does not go into further detail. However, if Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s Ultra Beast example is anything to go by, Paradox Pokemon will likely have Trainer cards that can trigger abilities or enhance their effects. For now, fans will have to wait for the set’s official release to see exactly how these subcategories will interact and synergize.

Every Paradox Drive Card Revealed So Far

Koraidon EX
Miraidon EX
Iron Bundle EX
Flutter Mane EX
Iron Boulder
Iron Hands
Scream Tail
Raging Bolt
Garganacl
Farigiraf
Kingambit
Professor Sada (Supporter)
Professor Turo (Supporter)
Ancient Booster Energy Capsule (Pokemon Tool)
Future Booster Energy Capsule (Pokemon Tool)

One of the interesting cards from the Paradox Drive set is Raging Bolt, a highly demanding Pokemon in terms of attack energy cost. To activate this card, players will need to allocate two Water-type, two Electric-type, and one Colorless Energy, five in total. However, Raging Bolt makes the grind worth it by knocking out the opponent’s Active Pokemon regardless of its HP. In other words, this particular creature can one-shot every card in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Events Coming with Paradox Drive

Event	Date	Official Description
Paradox Drive Emblem Event	Late May – Early June	Compete in battles for a chance to obtain new emblems, shinedust, and other items
Community Week	Early June	Trade and share cards to obtain trade hourglasses, accessories, and other rewards
Ceruledge ex Drop Event	Mid–late June	Special solo battles to obtain B Series promo packs vol. 9
Wonder Pick Event	Mid–late June	Promo cards featuring Sableye and Floragato

DeNA’s Pokemon TCG Pocket recently reached an impressive milestone, surpassing 200 million downloads across all platforms. This achievement could suggest that the developer is motivated to continue supporting its popular digital card game and potentially introduce more creative features, such as the current Ancient and Future gimmick in the Paradox Drive expansion. In the coming days, it will be interesting to see what plans DeNA has for future expansions and the overall direction Pokemon TCG Pocket is heading toward.