Pokemon TCG Pocket officially reveals the new Mega Shine expansion

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. The Mega Shine expansion is set to hit Pokemon TCG Pocket on March 25th at 6pm PDT, so fans may 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 It was a game-changer when it first hit mobile games in late 2025. Mega EX cards feature easily the most powerful Pokemon in the entire game, typically sport high HP stats and can wipe out many other cards in one hit. But they're also a double-edged sword, as knocking out a Mega EX card earns the player three points, which is enough to win the game without defeating other Pokemon.

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
Ampoleon
Slowpoke
of morpe
Scyther
Haxorus
Calem (trainer)

A new trailer released for the game shows off 15 cards coming to the upcoming expansion, which could be just a small portion of the overall additions coming to the list of new additions to the card roster. Fans of building strong Dark and Fire-type decks inside Pokemon TCG Pocket Both regular and shiny versions of Mega Gengar EX and Mega Charizard X EX cards are in for a big treat as they arrive 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 half or less. Mega Gengar EX has a slightly less heavy 210 HP, and for three Dark and one Normal energy, its Labyrinth of Shadow attack hits for 120 damage and prevents opponents from playing Trainer cards on their next turn.

As mentioned earlier, both of these powerful new Mega Evolution cards will be available in both Shiny and Normal variants, but they're far from the only new Shiny Pokémon. Pokemon TCG Pocket. The trailer also reveals new shiny cards for Dragonair, Pineco, Ponyta, and Zorua, which means players can expect new cards for other Pokemon in those evolution lines as well.

Pokemon TCG Pocket players love tiered rewards

Finally players were given the equivalent of the Mega Charizard Y EX card in addition to the day that was introduced in December Pokemon TCG PocketIn the Crimson Blaze expansion, developer DeNa is hoping that the visual appeal of the new shiny cards will appeal to players. Not only do these glowing cards feature interesting color variations on classic Pokemon, but they also include visual elements that create a flickering effect when players tilt the screen.

Upcoming events in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Pokemon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze Cards Revealed

Mega Shine Symbol Event – Late March to early April
Community Week Event – Early April
Slowpoke Drop Event – Early to mid April
Wonder Peak Event – Mid to late April

In addition to the new cards, The Pokemon Company has revealed some upcoming events Pokemon TCG Pocketwith their release windows. First up will be the Mega Shine Emblem event, which will likely start alongside the new cards and run until early April, letting players compete against each other for new emblems. After that, a Community Week event is planned, allowing players to share cards and get their hands on Trade Hour glasses, accessories, and more. B Series Volume 6 Promo Packs will arrive in mid-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 at the end of the month.