“Fantastical Parade” expansion announced for Pokémon TCG Pocket, set to launch mid-next week — Introduces Stadium cards; February events announced

A new trailer and press release have provided players with their first look at Pokémon TCG Pocket's next expansion, Fantastical Parade, which is set to launch worldwide next week on Wednesday, January 28th at 5:00pm (PST) / Thursday, January 29th at 1:00am (UTC), along with revealing a selection of events and new app features coming to the game throughout the next month. This expansion also introduces Stadium cards into the game.

Fantastical Parade
For the first time, a main set will have only one booster pack, with Fantastical Parade's booster pack featuring Mega Gardevoir. This expansion introduces Stadium cards into the game, and also continues the B series' trend of introducing Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, with new cards for Mega Mawile, and Mega Gardevoir, as well as a variety of full-art cards with festival–themed illustrations.

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Preview images of all cards featured in the press release and official website update, as well as the new cosmetic items, are included at the bottom of this article. Specific cards seen in the trailer include (in order of appearance):

• Oricorio
• Vanilite
• Falinks
• Teal Mask Ogerpon ex
• Mimikyu ex
• Ledian
• Pumpkaboo
• Meloetta
• Galarian Obstagoon
• Diantha
• Piers
• Sightseer
• Peculiar Plaza
• Mega Mawile ex
• Mega Gardevoir ex
• Metal Core Barrier
• Maushold

Upcoming Events
Events mentioned in the press release and website announcement for the upcoming month include:

Elite Deck Gift Missions
In this event running from January 29th at 10:00pm (PST) / January 30th at 6:00am (UTC) to April 26th at 10:59pm (PDT) / April 27th at 5:59am (UTC), players can complete missions to obtain a powerful Fire-type Elite Deck, featuring Mega Blaziken ex and Entei ex.

Handy Card Collection Missions
In this event running from January 29th at 10:00pm (PST) / January 30th at 6:00am (UTC) to April 26th at 10:59pm (PDT) / April 27th at 5:59am (UTC), players
can tackle special missions to obtain Trainer cards that have useful effects in battle, such as Copycat, Giant Cape and more.

Mega Medicham ex Drop Event
In this event running from February 11th at 10:00pm (PST) / February 12th at 6:00am (UTC) to February 2st at 9:59pm (PST) / February 22nd at 5:59am (UTC), players will take on special solo battles to obtain a variety of new promo cards from Promo Pack B Series Vol. 4, including Mega Medicham ex.

Wonder Pick Event
In this event running from February 14th at 10:00pm (PST) / February 15th at 6:00am (UTC) to February 24th at 9:59pm (PST) / February 25th at 5:59am (UTC), players will be able to obtain new promo cards such as Cinderace and Alolan Vulpix. Missions will be available allowing players to obtain a shop ticket that can be redeemed for one of these cards in the in-game shop.

A variety of in-game items will be obtainable using shop tickets acquired by completing missions, including a binder cover and display board themed around Toxtricity.

In-game Updates

• New Message Function:
  A new message function will be added to the app’s trade feature on Jan. 29. Players will be able to choose between set messages, allowing them to share whether they’d like to trade for a wishlisted card or a card in an alternate language.
  
  

  
• New Random Battle Option:
  Beginning Jan. 29, players will have the option to participate in a random battle—as part of the solo battle feature—where an opponent’s deck will be a surprise until the battle begins.
  
  

  

Fantastical Parade Image Gallery

Card Previews (click for full size images)

Booster Pack, Binder, and Display Board Previews (click for full size images)