The Pokémon Company has announced the date and details for the next major expansion in its hugely-popular digital card game, Pokémon TCG Pocket.
Dubbed Ruler of the Skies, this upcoming set will launch on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 6PM PDT / Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 11AM AEST / 3AM CEST. Ruler of the Skies will introduce Mega Rayquaza ex alongside a bunch of other exciting new cards, plus it’ll also come with some updates to the game experience and will, of course, sport a bunch of new events and unlockables.
Crucially, the game will now registers any card that exists across multiple expansions in all of them after you pull it just once, plus a “pack pity” system is being introduced to guarantee a ♦♦♦♦ or higher card after “certain conditions” have been met in previous pulls. Also, you’ll finally be able to share decks with friends using QR codes. Some decent quality-of-life stuff all around!
Here’s what’s been announced:
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies new cards
These are the new cards that have been officially unveiled so far for Ruler of the Skies:
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies new features
This expansion comes with a few important updates to core game features:
- If certain conditions are fulfilled when opening a booster pack, the next time a booster pack from the same expansion is opened, a ♦♦♦♦ or higher card will be guaranteed.
- You will now be able to share your decks with other players using 2D pattern codes.
- When you obtain a card included in multiple booster packs, it will be registered in the card dex for all corresponding booster packs. This change will also apply to cards you already own.
Pokémon TCG Pocket: Ruler of the Skies new accessories
The announcement has provided a glimpse at the art for some new covers and backdrops featuring Mega Rayquaza:
Pokémon TCG Pocket upcoming events
- Late July to Late October: Complete handy card collection missions to obtain Trainer cards that will support your deck strategies, including Leaf, Sabrina, and Red.
- Late July to Early August: Log in and battle to complete Summer Event Missions and earn booster packs and other helpful items.
- Early to mid-August: Take on other players in the Ruler of the Skies Emblem Event! You can earn emblems based on how many battles you win and complete missions to earn shinedust and other items. And during the Community Week event, you can trade and share cards to obtain trade hourglasses, special accessories, and other rewards.
- Mid- to late August: Complete solo battles to score B series vol. 11 promo packs during the Mega Houndoom ex Drop Event, and collect Pachirisu and Beldum cards during a wonder pick event. Plus, Deluxe Pack: ex booster packs will be returning, so you can continue to grow your collection.
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