Summary
A seemingly leaked video from DeNA, the developer ofPokemon TCG Pocket, appears to have revealed the theme and several cards from the upcoming miniset. If legitimate, this would be one of the most significant leaks in the game’s history. WhilePokemon TCG Pockethas seen its share of leaks before, few have been as intriguing as this one.
Pokemon TCG Pocketreleases a miniset after each primary expansion to balance the metagame and maintain player engagement. For instance,Genetic Apex was followed by the Mythical Islandminiset. Now, with Space-Time Smackdown out for a while, players have been anticipating its follow-up, which seems to have been leaked.
Twitter accountCentro LEAKS recently shared a reportedly leaked videofromPokemon TCG Pocket’s TikTok account that showcases a booster pack from the upcoming miniset, revealing several new cards. Leakers suggest the video was an ad for the game that was mistakenly posted early before being quickly removed. If accurate, the miniset will be called Triumphant Light, with Arceus ex as its centerpiece. The video also reveals three additional new Pokemon: Eevee, Golbat, and a Steel-type Magnemite. Though the game’s developer has not commented on the leak, it has sparked concern among some fans thatTCG Pocket’s A2a miniset could disrupt the metaby bringing back Eeveelution plays, which many view as overpowered.
Fans are divided over the legitimacy of the leaked video, with one group dismissing it as fake and another calling it “too good” to be a hoax. Those who believe in the video point to the convincing animations and illustrations, arguing that replicating them, especially in a video format, would be difficult for trolls. Skeptics, however, raise several issues with the ad. For one, they point out that Gible and Gabite are both in play while Garchomp ex is in the Active Spot—something not allowed by the evolutionrules ofPokemon TCG Pocket. Additionally, they argue that the wording and card stats seem off compared to previous releases, further casting doubt on the video’s authenticity.
Pokemon TCG Pocket fans won’t have to wait long to see if the leaks are true becausePokemon Day is on February 27, and The Pokemon Company will likely use this occasion to announce or possibly release the next miniset. If rumors are accurate, the company might also introduce Ranked Battles inTCG Pocket. A well-known leaker, Pyoro, who previously revealed trading details and the A2 set’s theme, tweeted that the ranked competition will be coming to the game in March. For now, though, nothing is confirmed, and fans will have to wait for official statements from DeNA and The Pokemon Company.
