Pokémon TCG Pocket is preparing for one of its biggest updates yet! The upcoming **Dual Fusion (C1)** expansion brings powerful new Mega Pokémon ex cards, a brand-new dual-typing mechanic, major gameplay improvements, and an extensive schedule of events and free rewards. The expansion is scheduled to arrive on **October 29, 2026**, according to the official trailer, with the release potentially falling on October 30 in some regions. Among the biggest highlights are **Mega Mewtwo ex, Mega Greninja ex, Mega Dragonite ex**, and new cards featuring fan favorites such as Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise. But the new cards are only part of the story. Players can also look forward to new rental decks, special anniversary rewards, collectible promo cards, limited battle events, and improvements to trading and deck sharing. Here's everything announced so far for Pokémon TCG Pocket's next major expansion.
Official Dual Fusion (C1) Trailer
The official Dual Fusion trailer offers a first look at the new booster packs, upcoming Mega Pokémon ex cards, and the next chapter of Pokémon TCG Pocket. The expansion features two booster pack designs, one highlighting Pikachu and the other featuring Mega Mewtwo X. Watch the official announcement below to see the new cards and upcoming content in action.
New Mega Pokémon ex Cards in Dual Fusion
Dual Fusion introduces several highly anticipated Mega Pokémon ex cards, giving players plenty of new options to explore when building their next competitive decks. The trailer highlights some of the most recognizable Pokémon in the franchise, including: - **Mega Mewtwo ex** – One of the expansion's main attractions, with Mega Mewtwo X featured on a booster pack. - **Mega Greninja ex** – A fan-favorite Pokémon receiving a new Mega ex card. - **Mega Dragonite ex** – Another exciting addition to the growing Mega Pokémon lineup. - **Charizard, Venusaur, and Blastoise** – The original Kanto starter evolutions also receive new cards. These additions could open up new deck-building possibilities and influence the competitive meta. However, their actual strength will depend on their final card effects, available support, and how well they perform once the expansion launches.
Dual-Typing: Pokémon Can Now Have Two Types
One of the most important gameplay additions in the new C Series is the introduction of **dual-type Pokémon**. Previously, Pokémon TCG Pocket cards generally featured a single type, even when the Pokémon itself had multiple types in the mainline video games. With dual-typing, certain Pokémon can now have two different types simultaneously. This introduces several strategic possibilities: - A Pokémon may have two different types of Weakness. - Cards that provide type-specific bonuses may interact with both types. - Deck builders will have new opportunities to combine different types and support cards. - Future expansions could introduce entirely new strategies built around dual-type Pokémon. Dual-typing could become one of the most influential additions to Pokémon TCG Pocket's battle system, particularly as more cards supporting the mechanic are released.
Basic Pokémon ex Make a Comeback
Dual Fusion also marks the return of **Basic Pokémon ex based on starter Pokémon**, a concept previously seen with cards such as Pikachu ex, Eevee ex, and Shining Revelry's Eevee ex. Unlike regular evolution lines, these Pokémon ex can enter play directly without needing to evolve from an earlier stage. This provides immediate access to higher HP and stronger attacks, potentially making them valuable options for faster deck strategies. However, being a Basic Pokémon ex does not automatically allow a card to evolve. Evolution is only possible when specifically permitted by the card's effects or other applicable game rules.
All Upcoming Pokémon TCG Pocket Events (October–December 2026)
The launch of Dual Fusion marks the beginning of an extensive series of events, missions, and free rewards in Pokémon TCG Pocket. From anniversary celebrations and returning promo cards to special battle events and a new Ranked Match season, players will have plenty of opportunities to expand their collections over the coming weeks. Below is the currently announced event schedule. Dates follow the published event calendar and may differ by one day depending on your region and time zone. Event schedule: Second Anniversary Celebration - Oct 30 – Dec 15 PROMO Reissue Event 2026 - Oct 30 – Nov 13 Handy Card Collection Missions - Oct 30 – Jan 27, 2027 Dual Fusion Emblem & Battle Rally - Nov 6 – Nov 16 Bonus Week - Nov 14 – Nov 21 Promo Pack C Series Vol. 1 - Nov 18 – Dec 2 Themed Promo Card Events - Nov 26 – Dec 26 Ranked Match Season 19 (C1) - Dec 1 – Dec 15 Community Week - Dec 6 – Dec 13
Second Anniversary Celebration Campaign
**Event Period: October 30 – December 15, 2026** Pokémon TCG Pocket is celebrating its second anniversary with a special campaign offering players an exciting free reward. During the event, players will receive a special ticket that can be exchanged for a booster pack containing a guaranteed high-rarity card. This is a particularly valuable opportunity for collectors looking to expand their collections and obtain rare cards without spending additional resources. Be sure to check the in-game event details for the exact reward selection and redemption requirements.
PROMO Reissue Event 2026 and Wonder Pick Returns
**Event Period: October 30 – November 13, 2026** Missed some of the limited-time promo cards from earlier Pokémon TCG Pocket events? The upcoming PROMO Reissue Event offers another opportunity to collect selected cards from the previous B Series. The event includes the return of promo cards originally distributed through: - Previous Drop Events - Wonder Pick Events - Selected B Series promotional campaigns This is especially useful for newer players and collectors who missed earlier events or want to complete their promo card collections. The accompanying Wonder Pick event will provide additional opportunities to obtain returning promotional cards.
Handy Card Collection Missions: Free Trainer Cards
**Event Period: October 30, 2026 – January 27, 2027** The Handy Card Collection Missions will help players strengthen their decks by providing access to useful Trainer cards. Among the featured cards are: - **Sabrina** – A powerful Supporter that can disrupt your opponent's Active Pokémon. - **Red** – A Supporter that increases damage dealt to opposing Pokémon ex. - **Rocky Helmet** – A Pokémon Tool that punishes opponents for attacking the Pokémon holding it. These missions are particularly valuable for new and returning players who want to build competitive decks without relying entirely on booster pack openings. The extended event duration gives players several months to work toward these useful rewards.
Dual Fusion Emblem Event and Battle Rally Missions
**Event Period: November 6 – November 16, 2026** The Emblem Event returns alongside Dual Fusion, giving players another opportunity to compete for exclusive profile emblems. This time, the event is accompanied by additional Battle Rally Missions, offering extra rewards for participating in battles. Announced rewards include: - Exclusive Dual Fusion emblems - Pack Hourglasses - Shinedust - Additional event mission rewards Players looking to collect every limited-time emblem should make sure to participate before the event ends.
Bonus Week: Free Booster Packs
**Event Period: November 14 – November 21, 2026** Another Bonus Week is scheduled for November, offering players additional booster packs simply for logging into Pokémon TCG Pocket. During the event, players can receive a booster pack each day by logging in. This makes Bonus Week an easy opportunity to collect additional cards while continuing to save Pack Hourglasses for future expansions.
Promo Pack C Series Vol. 1: Mega Mewtwo Y ex
**Event Period: November 18 – December 2, 2026** The first promotional booster pack of the new C Series will feature **Mega Mewtwo Y ex** as its cover card. Players will be able to earn Promo Pack C Series Vol. 1 boosters through daily missions and special battle events. The promo packs can be obtained through: - Random Battles - Dual Fusion Limited Battles - Event missions and activities The limited battle format will restrict eligible decks to cards from Dual Fusion and Promo Pack C Series Vol. 1. Players who participate in these battles can also earn exclusive Mega Mewtwo X-themed accessories, including a card binder, coin, and card sleeves. With Mega Mewtwo X appearing in Dual Fusion and Mega Mewtwo Y ex featured in the first C Series promo pack, both Mega Evolutions will receive special attention during the new expansion cycle.
Themed Promo Card Events
**Event Period: November 26 – December 26, 2026** A new series of themed promotional card events is planned for late November and December. These events will introduce special promo cards that players can obtain by completing specific missions. Missions are expected to appear over multiple weeks, giving players regular opportunities to earn new promotional rewards. The exact featured Pokémon and event themes have not yet been announced. Additional details are expected closer to the start of the event.
Ranked Match Season 19 (C1)
**Event Period: December 1 – December 15, 2026** Competitive players can look forward to the first C1 Ranked Match season. Ranked Match Season 19 will give players the opportunity to test their latest Dual Fusion decks against other Trainers and earn an exclusive seasonal emblem based on their final rank. With the introduction of dual-type Pokémon and several new Mega Pokémon ex cards, the competitive meta could look very different by the time the season begins. This will be one of the first major opportunities to see which new Dual Fusion strategies perform consistently in competitive play.
Community Week Returns
**Event Period: December 6 – December 13, 2026** Community Week is returning with another collection of missions focused on Pokémon TCG Pocket's social features. Players will be encouraged to interact with other members of the community by completing activities such as: - Sharing cards with other players - Adding friends - Participating in community-related missions Completing these activities will provide additional rewards and give players another reason to make use of the game's social features. Community Week is scheduled to take place during the final stretch of the announced C1 event calendar.
Major Gameplay Changes Coming with the C Series
The new C Series is bringing much more than additional cards and limited-time events. Several core Pokémon TCG Pocket systems are receiving significant improvements designed to make deck building, battling, collecting, and trading more accessible. Some of these changes will arrive alongside Dual Fusion, while others are expected to roll out during future expansion updates.
Community Decks: Discover and Copy Player Decks
A new **Community Decks** feature will allow players to discover deck lists created and shared by other members of the Pokémon TCG Pocket community. Instead of manually recreating every card in a deck, players will be able to browse publicly shared lists and copy them directly into their own deck collection, provided they own the required cards. This could make experimenting with new strategies much easier, especially for players who are unfamiliar with the latest competitive meta. The feature should also make it more convenient to discover interesting combinations and explore decks built around newly released Pokémon.
Rental Decks Are Getting a Major Upgrade
Rental Decks are receiving one of their biggest improvements since Pokémon TCG Pocket launched. Previously, rental decks had limited uses and were tied to specific unlock conditions. The new system aims to remove these restrictions and make experimenting with new cards much easier. The updated system introduces several improvements: - **Unlimited uses:** Rental Decks can be played without a usage limit. - **Versus battles:** Rental Decks will also become available in battles against other players. - **Immediate availability:** New Rental Decks will become available when their corresponding booster packs are released. - **Regular rotation:** The available Rental Decks will be replaced when new booster packs arrive. Six Rental Decks are planned for the release of Dual Fusion. This is especially exciting for beginners and returning players, as it provides an opportunity to try new strategies without needing to collect every card first. As part of this overhaul, the previous Theme Deck Lists and Deck Missions will be discontinued.
New Limited Battle Events Introduce Special Deck Restrictions
Pokémon TCG Pocket is introducing a new type of battle event featuring special restrictions on which cards players can use. Unlike regular battles, Limited Battle Events will require players to build decks that follow specific eligibility rules. For example, the upcoming Dual Fusion Limited Battles will only allow cards from Dual Fusion and Promo Pack C Series Vol. 1. Players will be able to earn special rewards through these events, including: - Promotional booster packs - Exclusive accessories - Additional rewards based on battle victories These restrictions could create an interesting alternative to the regular competitive meta, encouraging players to experiment with cards and strategies they might not normally use.
Trading and Sharing Improvements
Trading and card sharing are also receiving quality-of-life improvements as part of the C Series updates. One of the announced improvements will make it easier to identify which cards your trading partner is missing. This should help players find suitable trading opportunities without having to compare collections manually. Additional trading and sharing improvements have been mentioned, although the full details of every change have not yet been revealed. More information is expected as the new series continues.
New Booster Packs Will Release Approximately Every Six Weeks
Another important change concerns the release schedule for future Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions. Starting with the C Series, new booster packs are expected to arrive approximately **every six weeks instead of every four weeks**. This means players will have more time between major expansions to collect cards, complete their collections, and experiment with newly introduced strategies. The longer release cycle could also give the competitive meta more time to develop before another expansion introduces additional cards. While the exact schedule may still vary, this represents a significant adjustment to Pokémon TCG Pocket's content release structure.
Step-Up Battles Are Being Replaced
The existing Step-Up Battles system is being replaced with a redesigned solo battle experience. The new system will feature stages that gradually increase in difficulty as players progress. However, this change comes with an important warning: **the current Step-Up Battles and their associated first-time rewards and battle tasks will no longer be available after the transition.** Players who still have unfinished Step-Up Battles should consider completing them before the update arrives. This is particularly important for anyone who wants to collect the remaining Pack Hourglasses and other one-time rewards before the current system disappears.
Special Pack: First Partners Introduces Weekly Packs
A new special booster pack series called **Special Pack: First Partners** is also coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket. These packs will feature cards depicting first partner Pokémon from the nine regions of the mainline Pokémon games. Unlike regular booster packs, Special Pack: First Partners will use a dedicated stamina system that restores once per week. This introduces another recurring collection activity alongside the regular booster pack system. The new packs should be especially interesting for collectors who enjoy the starter Pokémon from different generations.
Immersive Cards and One-Star Promo Rewards
The C Series will also expand the ways players can obtain special collectible cards. For the first time, additional immersive cards will become available as mission rewards by completing specific collections. These reward cards will be separate from the immersive cards available through regular booster pack openings. Furthermore, special one-star promo cards will be distributed through event missions. The announced schedule includes new one-star promotional rewards appearing weekly over a three-week period. These changes introduce more opportunities for collectors to obtain visually distinctive cards through gameplay and missions rather than relying exclusively on booster pack pulls.
Free Elite Deck Featuring Mega Rayquaza ex
Players will also receive a new Elite Deck featuring **Mega Rayquaza ex**. The Dragon-type deck will be distributed through the in-game Gift Box and includes cards such as: - Mega Rayquaza ex - Dragonair from Ruler of the Skies - Gouging Fire This provides players with another ready-to-use deck and an opportunity to experiment with Dragon-type strategies. Combined with the updated Rental Deck system and the upcoming Trainer card missions, the C Series will introduce several ways for players to expand their deck-building options.
Pika Pika! Pikachu Missions Start October 20
Alongside the Dual Fusion announcement, Pokémon TCG Pocket also revealed the launch of the **Pika Pika! Pikachu Missions**. The event begins on **October 20, 2026, at 6:00 AM PDT** and gives players the opportunity to receive special booster packs filled with Pikachu cards. These special packs provide another way to expand your Pikachu collection while waiting for the release of Dual Fusion. For more information about the event and its rewards, check out our dedicated guide: https://simbozz.gg/news/pokemon-tcg-pocket-pikachu-event-free-pikachu-ex-rewards
Final Thoughts: A Major New Chapter for Pokémon TCG Pocket
Dual Fusion is shaping up to be much more than another Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion. With the arrival of dual-type Pokémon, new Mega Pokémon ex cards, improved Rental Decks, Community Decks, additional promo rewards, and a packed event schedule, the upcoming C Series represents a significant new chapter for the game. The introduction of new battle formats and a longer expansion release cycle could also have a lasting impact on how players build decks and approach the competitive meta. Whether you're a collector, a competitive player, or someone returning to Pokémon TCG Pocket after a break, there's plenty to look forward to over the coming months. We'll continue updating this article as more information about Dual Fusion, its cards, and upcoming events becomes available. **Which new card or feature are you most excited about?**
