March 30, 2025
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Pokémon TCG Pocket’s new booster pack introduces first card locked behind a paid bundle


Pokémon TCG Pocket has today added its latest booster pack, Shining Revelry, and alongside it a new card only obtainable by purchasing with real money.

The new booster pack adds a further 72 cards to be collected, as well as a fresh set of Deck Missions and Themed Collections.

Yet in the store is a new bundle under the Premium section, which includes a unique promo Mewtwo EX card. The bundle costs £18.49.

Pokémon TCG Pocket: Shining Revelry | Official TrailerWatch on YouTube

The bundle also includes a Shiny Mewtwo coin, playmat, and card sleeve, as well as a Shiny Radiance frame and cover, plus a bunch of gold.

Still, this is the first time a card has been locked behind a bundle rather than being obtainable the usual way by opening booster packs.


Pokemon TCG Pocket screenshot showing Mewtwo EX promo card


Pokemon TCG Pocket screenshot showing details of bundle

Image credit: The Pokémon Company / Eurogamer

For those looking to complete their deck, you’ll need to cough up the £18.49 for the privilege – at least for now. Perhaps the promo card will be introduced elsewhere in the future.

Another bundle has also been added for the same price, though this does not include a unique card. Instead it has accessories designed around Sinnoh region champion Cynthia.

Incidentally, the update has altered the Wonder Pick animation – it’s now much quicker, perhaps to stop players guessing their order.

Shining Revelry, as the name suggests, adds a number of shiny Pokémon to the digital card collecting game, including a black Charizard, golden Lucario, and pink squirrel Pachirisu.

Ranked Matches will also join with this booster pack, with the first in-game session beginning tomorrow, Friday 28th March.

Later this year, the trading feature will be overhauled following a backlash from players.

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