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Pokémon TCG Pocket Sets Late-January Launch for Fantastical Parade With Mega Gardevoir and Stadium Cards

Stadium cards arrive in Pocket for the first time, signaling a shift in how battles play out.

Mega Gardevoir (left) and Ogerpon in a festival scene in promotional artwork for the Fantastical Parade expansion.
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Overview

  • The Pokémon Company announced the Fantastical Parade expansion for a late‑January rollout, with most outlets citing January 28 and some listing January 29.
  • Mega Evolution ex cards headline the set, including Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Mawile ex, and Teal Mask Ogerpon ex, alongside reveals like Mimikyu ex and Peculiar Plaza.
  • Stadium cards debut as a new Trainer subtype that affects both players, exemplified by Peculiar Plaza reducing Psychic retreat costs by two energy.
  • Coverage highlights strong Psychic support, with reporters expecting Mega Gardevoir ex to bolster Psychic decks and potentially make Mewtwo ex viable again.
  • The update adds preset trading messages, a random-battle option, festival-themed art and booster cosmetics, plus in‑game events running through February and April.