Pokémon TCG Pocket: New “Genetic Apex” Cards Revealed, Pre-Registration Now Open, and Release Date Confirmed!

Stew @ PokéPortal
Aug 19, 2024
2 min read

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is making waves with its upcoming digital release, Pokémon TCG Pocket.

The highly anticipated Pokémon TCG Pocket app, set to launch on October 30th, 2024, is now available for pre-registration on both the App Store and Google Play. This announcement was made during the closing ceremony of the Pokémon World Championships, creating a buzz among fans and players worldwide.

New Cards Revealed in “Genetic Apex”

Pokémon TCG Pocket’s latest expansion, Genetic Apex, promises to be a game-changer with 226 cards in the main set and 60 secret rares, totaling 286 cards. The expansion features a mix of fan-favorite Pokémon and new immersive artwork that enhances the gaming experience. Some of the notable cards revealed include:

Mewtwo ex: Following the footsteps of Pikachu ex, this card boasts immersive art, making it a standout in any deck.
Zapdos ex, Venusaur ex, Arcanine ex: These iconic Pokémon return in powerful ex forms, ready to dominate the digital battlefield.
Eevee and its evolutions Jolteon and Flareon: These beloved Pokémon add versatility to the set.
Other Pokémon such as Diglett, Dugtrio, Lickitung, Whimsicott, and many more, ensuring a wide variety of strategies and gameplay options.

In addition, more cards were revealed during the World Championships, including Articuno ex, Pidgeot ex, Primeape (a nostalgic return from the Jungle set), and classic favorites like Squirtle, Oddish, Metapod, Clefairy, Abra, Kirlia, Machop, and Farfetch’d. Trainers can also look forward to the return of notable Trainers like Erika and Sabrina.

Hands-On With Pokémon TCG Pocket

During the World Championships, attendees were given a sneak peek at Pokémon TCG Pocket. However, the demo was limited to opening Genetic Apex packs, with no gameplay mechanics revealed. Despite this, the experience of opening digital packs was an exciting one. Unique to this platform, players can flip over cards and swipe to open packs, revealing the chase card first—a feature that adds an extra layer of thrill to the pack-opening experience.

Interestingly, some cards, such as Sabrina, are exclusive to specific pack artworks, adding a strategic element to the collection process.

The Road Ahead for Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pokémon TCG Pocket is set to make a significant impact on the digital card game market. According to Stewart Pagan, a marketing team member for Pocket, the app was developed to enter the digital card game space, making it accessible worldwide, unlike Pokémon TCG Live, which is only available in select regions. This move positions Pokémon TCG Pocket as a response to the success of games like Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links and Marvel Snap.

As the release date approaches, fans can expect more details about gameplay mechanics and additional card reveals. For now, the excitement continues to build as the Pokémon community eagerly anticipates the launch of Pokémon TCG Pocket on October 30th.

Stay tuned for more updates and be sure to check out our detailed Genetic Apex guide to prepare for the upcoming expansion!