Pokémon TCG Pocket's New Expansion 'Dual Fusion' Launches on the 29th, Introducing First Dual-Type Cards

The smartphone card game "Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket" (Pocket) will release its new expansion 'Dual Fusion' (Japanese: デュアルフュージョン) on October 29. Pokémon's official US website announced on the 20th (local time) that the launch time is October 28 (Wed) at 6:00 p.m. PDT (UTC−7). Accounting for Daylight Saving Time, this corresponds to October 29 (Thu) at 10:00 a.m. KST. The official Japanese X account also announced sequential distribution starting at 10:00 a.m. on the 29th.

First 'Dual-Type' Cards, Centered on Mega Evolution ex

The centerpiece of this expansion is "dual-type" Pokémon, which possess two types on a single card. This marks the first time dual-type cards are featured in Pocket. According to the official US announcement, 'Mega Mewtwo X ex' is Psychic/Fighting type, and 'Mega Greninja ex' is Water/Darkness type. Japanese gaming media outlet Famitsu also introduced 'Mega Dragonite ex' as a dual-type card.

According to articles based on domestic press releases, featured cards also include 'Pikachu ex', 'Fuecoco ex', and 'Mew ex', while Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise are included with new illustrations.

Several accompanying features will also go live. From release day, six rental decks will become available, two of which are dual-type decks featuring Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex. According to the Japanese announcement, the rental decks will remain available until December 16 at 9:59 a.m. and will be replaced when the next expansion releases. A Dragon-type elite deck containing 'Mega Rayquaza ex' will be distributed to players' gift boxes. Additionally, the update will introduce "Someone's Deck" to view and copy other players' deck lists, private match rule customization, an increased My Deck capacity (up to 30 according to Famitsu), and the special pack "First Partner," which opens using dedicated power that regenerates every week.

Event Schedule Running Through December, Including 2nd Anniversary Campaign

The major event schedule listed in the official US announcement is as follows. As dates are based on US local time, start dates in Korean time may be one day later. Domestic reports noted that the 2nd Anniversary exchange ticket distribution begins on October 30, while Famitsu reported it starting October 30 at 3:00 p.m. JST.

| Event | Period (US Announcement Basis) | |---|---| | 2nd Anniversary Campaign (★★ 1-Card Guaranteed Pack Exchange Ticket) | October 29 – December 14 | | Reprint PROMO Event 2026 | October 29 – November 12 | | Useful Card Collection Mission (Trainer Cards) | October 29 – January 26, 2027 | | Dual Fusion Emblem Event & Battle Rally Mission | November 5 – 15 | | Bonus Week (Expansion pack granted daily upon login) | November 13 – 20 | | Promo Pack Series C Vol. 1 | November 17 – December 1 | | Ranked Match Season C1 | November 30 – December 14 | | Community Week | December 5 – 12 |

A Mega Greninja binder cover and background will be added on October 31 (US basis) / November 1 (domestic reports basis). Earlier on the 16th, Pocket's official X account published an operations team letter previewing that expansion release intervals would be extended from 4 weeks to 6 weeks, and that dual-type Pokémon would be introduced alongside the new series in late October.

For Korean Players

Because Pocket is globally serviced simultaneously, Korean-language players will receive 'Dual Fusion' at the exact same time. However, this announcement pertains solely to digital cards inside the app. No announcements have confirmed whether a physical Pokémon Trading Card Game Korean-language release with an identical lineup will be published.

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First 'Dual-Type' Cards, Centered on Mega Evolution ex

Event Schedule Running Through December, Including 2nd Anniversary Campaign

For Korean Players

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