Pokémon TCG Pocket adds dual-type cards starting with Mega Mewtwo X ex this October
The Pokémon Company has announced that dual-type cards are coming to Pokémon TCG Pocket, the mobile card game, beginning this October. The reveal was made during a panel at the PokémonXP event in San Francisco, marking a significant addition to the digital card game’s roster.
The first dual-type card confirmed for the game is Mega Mewtwo X ex, a Psychic and Fighting-type Pokémon. According to details shared during the panel and highlighted in a new trailer, the card has 180 HP and a special attack called Dual Impact, which deals 100 damage plus an additional 40 damage if a Stadium card is in play. This makes Mega Mewtwo X ex a potentially powerful option for players who build their decks around Stadium cards.
Dual-type Pokémon have been a staple of the main video game series since the very first generation, but they only appeared in the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game from the mid-2000s onward. According to Bulbapedia, over 90 dual-type cards have been released in the physical TCG over the years. Given that history, the absence of dual-type cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket at launch was somewhat surprising, though the mobile game has not lacked for content or collectible cards since its release.
The October update will also introduce ex cards for partner Pokémon Piplup and Fuecoco, as confirmed by the same trailer. A blog post on the official Pokémon website further teases that the October update will “kick off a new series of Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions,” suggesting that the live service support for the game will continue for the foreseeable future. This means players can expect a steady stream of new cards and features beyond the dual-type introduction.
While Mega Mewtwo X ex is the only dual-type card confirmed for now, the blog post states that more will follow. The addition of dual-type cards and the new ex cards for partner Pokémon opens up more strategic possibilities for deck building in Pokémon TCG Pocket. The fact that dual-type cards have been a part of the physical TCG for decades but were absent from the mobile version until now makes this update a notable one for fans of the franchise.
The PokémonXP event in San Francisco served as the platform for this announcement, and the panel dedicated to Pokémon TCG Pocket gave attendees a closer look at what is coming. The new trailer also showcased the upcoming cards, building excitement among the player base. With the October update set to launch a new series of expansions, Pokémon TCG Pocket appears to be entering a new phase of its lifecycle, one that will likely keep collectors and competitive players engaged.
Overall, the introduction of dual-type cards is a game-changing addition to Pokémon TCG Pocket. It aligns the mobile game more closely with the physical TCG and the main video games, while also providing fresh content for the live service model. Players can look forward to experimenting with Mega Mewtwo X ex and the other new cards when the update arrives in October.