Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Pokémon TCG Pocket Unveils 'Pulsing Aura' Expansion for Late April

The battle-focused update spotlights Fighting decks to shake up play and collecting.

Overview

  • The mobile card game announced Pulsing Aura on Thursday, setting a late April launch window.
  • The card list centers on Fighting-type and energy-driven builds led by Mega Lucario ex, Mega Sceptile ex, and Vaporeon ex.
  • New tools include Trainer Korrina, a new Stadium, and Field Blower, an item that discards the active Stadium.
  • Timed content adds Elite Deck Gift Missions and Handy Card Collection Missions that can award Mega Charizard Y ex and Moltres ex decks and Trainer cards like May and Cyrus, plus a 1.5-year anniversary event running from late April into early May.
  • Coverage differs on timing, with Polygon and Dexerto citing an April 27 rollout while Pocket Gamer reports April 28.