Pokemon TCG Pocket’s developer, DeNA, released the massive Space-Time Smackdown set at the end of January — but apparently they don’t want to rest on their laurels.
The next trading card expansion arrives in-game on Feb. 28, 2025. Triumphant Light will focus on the mythical God of Pokemon, Arceus, who was introduced in the generation four Pokemon games Diamond, Pearl and Platinum.
This set releasing so soon after the previous drop is no coincidence: Space-Time Smackdown was themed around generation four, making Triumphant Light a natural extension of the Dialga and Palkia-themed release.
Here’s everything we know about Triumphant Light, including the set size and what cards will be featured in the booster pack.
Triumphant Light is partnered up with Space-Time Smackdown
The God of Pokemon is the highlight card of the newest Pokemon TCG Pocket set.
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New cards have special abilities that synergize with Arceus and Arceus Ex.
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Pokemon TCG battling isn’t all about brute force and picking attacks with the highest damage numbers. It’s also about utilizing special effects to get a leg up on your opponent when they least expect it.
Aside from Arceus Ex, several cards were shown off in the expansion trailer that have a special connection to the mythical Pokemon emblazoned on the pack art. Tyranitar, Abomasnow, Rotom, Raichu and Crobat cards all have Pokemon Abilities that buff them if Arceus or Arceus Ex is in play.
We also caught a glimpse at new Croagunk, Unown, Garchomp Ex and Shaymin cards — Shaymin and Unown have Pokemon Abilities of their own, though they aren’t connected to the presence of Arceus on the playing field.
Each new set in Pokemon TCG Pocket has focused on a specific mechanic from the trading card game. Mythical Island was all about supercharging the energy economy and Space-Time Smackdown added Pokemon Tools. It looks like Pokemon Abilities will be the next mechanic to get a chance to shine in the new expansion released on Feb. 28, 2025.
