The Pokémon Company has announced the Pulsing Aura expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app, with the new set arriving on 28 April at 2am BST / 3am CET / 6pm PDT (27 April) / 9pm ET (27 April).
The mobile-focused Pokémon TCG Pocket app will receive a slate of new cards led by a Lucario ex card and featuring additional ex and full-art releases.
Background and timing
Pulsing Aura is the latest monthly release for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, The Pokémon Company’s mobile entry in the digital TCG space.
The new set goes live on the date and times listed above, giving players worldwide access to a suite of new cards and Trainer options.
Players using the app have a short window to complete existing collections before the expansion lands.
Key cards and highlights
The headline of Pulsing Aura is an ex card for Lucario, a Fighting-type fan favourite that ranked within the top nine in a recent reader poll.
Alongside Lucario-ex, the set includes ex cards for Mega Sceptile and Vaporeon.
Collectors will also find notable full-art cards for Kubfu and Quagsire, plus new Trainer cards spotlighting Korrina and Arena of Antiquity.
Developer statement (rewritten)
The Pokémon Company framed the Pulsing Aura drop as the next regular expansion cycle for Pokémon TCG Pocket, noting the set will expand competitive and collection options for mobile players.
With the release imminent, the company effectively urged players to finish current, limited-time collections, including the Mega Shine series, before Pulsing Aura arrives.
What players should do
Players who collect on Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket should plan for the timed release and prepare in-app resources ahead of the 28 April rollout.
The announcement trailer revealed the new cards and provides a first look at Pulsing Aura’s visual and mechanical themes.
Conclusion
Pulsing Aura continues The Pokémon Company’s steady cadence of digital TCG updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app.
With Lucario-ex fronting the set and additional ex and full-art cards available, the expansion represents a notable content drop for collectors and competitive players on mobile platforms.
The mobile-focused Pokémon TCG Pocket app will receive a slate of new cards led by a Lucario ex card and featuring additional ex and full-art releases.
Background and timing
Pulsing Aura is the latest monthly release for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, The Pokémon Company’s mobile entry in the digital TCG space.
The new set goes live on the date and times listed above, giving players worldwide access to a suite of new cards and Trainer options.
Players using the app have a short window to complete existing collections before the expansion lands.
Key cards and highlights
The headline of Pulsing Aura is an ex card for Lucario, a Fighting-type fan favourite that ranked within the top nine in a recent reader poll.
Alongside Lucario-ex, the set includes ex cards for Mega Sceptile and Vaporeon.
Collectors will also find notable full-art cards for Kubfu and Quagsire, plus new Trainer cards spotlighting Korrina and Arena of Antiquity.
Developer statement (rewritten)
The Pokémon Company framed the Pulsing Aura drop as the next regular expansion cycle for Pokémon TCG Pocket, noting the set will expand competitive and collection options for mobile players.
With the release imminent, the company effectively urged players to finish current, limited-time collections, including the Mega Shine series, before Pulsing Aura arrives.
What players should do
Players who collect on Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket should plan for the timed release and prepare in-app resources ahead of the 28 April rollout.
The announcement trailer revealed the new cards and provides a first look at Pulsing Aura’s visual and mechanical themes.
Conclusion
Pulsing Aura continues The Pokémon Company’s steady cadence of digital TCG updates for the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket app.
With Lucario-ex fronting the set and additional ex and full-art cards available, the expansion represents a notable content drop for collectors and competitive players on mobile platforms.