Pokemon GO is Launching a Special Pokemon TCG Collaboration

Pokemon GO is launching a special event to celebrate the release of a brand-new Pokemon TCG product, including new Timed Research and some special Mega Raids. The massively popular monster-catching mobile game has brought plenty to the game to excite fans during Tales of Transformation, introducing new Mega Evolutions, new Pokemon, and alternate forms. Mega Metagross made its Pokemon GO debut during the season, while other events have introduced Pokemon like the Poltchageist line and costumed versions of Teddiursa and Noibat. A brand-new event is now celebrating a big release for another branch of the franchise.

The Pokemon TCG has similarly been abuzz throughout recent months with some big new releases for the popular card game. The launch of "Mega Evolution" officially brought the Pokemon TCG into its newest era, adding Mega Pokemon to the game as an in-game mechanic for the first time since XY: Evolutions. November is set to bring another exciting expansion for the card game, with "Phantasmal Flames" set to introduce Mega Charizard to the game as its spotlight Pokemon. Now, Pokemon GO and the Pokemon TCG are teaming up for a new event.

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Pokemon GO officially announced a brand-new event coming to the game to celebrate the Pokemon TCG's new Mega Lucario ex Figure Collection. The event will grant special Timed Research missions by visiting one of several retailers participating in the event, including Best Buy, GameStop, and Target in the US and EB Games in Canada and Australia. The event will also feature increased spawns for Mega Lucario raids at the retail locations during the event, alongside bonus cosmetics for purchasing Pokemon GO gift cards. Pokemon GO's Mega Lucario ex Release Celebration will begin on November 7 and will run through November 30.

Pokemon GO is Partnering with the Pokemon TCG

Runs from November 7 through November 30
Increased Mega Lucario Raid spawns
Timed Research missions granting more XP, Stardust, and a Lucario encounter
Special Lucario Mask cosmetic for purchasing Pokemon GO Gift Cards
Best Buy, GameStop, and Target (United States)
EB Games (Canada, Australia)

Pokemon GO's newest collaboration with the TCG is far from the first time the two massively popular games have teamed up. The Pokemon TCG launched a full expansion themed around the mobile game in 2022, featuring a mix of classic Pokemon with trainers and mechanics from the game like PokeStops and Lure Modules. Pokemon GO has also previously featured partnerships with retail locations, with many popular storefronts recognized as PokeStops for players to acquire in-game resources.

As 2025 moves towards its close, Pokemon GO looks to have plenty more in store for fans to finish the year. Niantic has already announced one of its first events for November with the introduction of the "Enchanted Hollow" event, bringing new Pokemon Tarountula and Spidops to the game. Pokemon GO also previously confirmed its November Community Day will arrive near the end of the month on November 30, though its featured Pokemon has not yet been confirmed. Pokemon GO should be ringing in the holiday season with lots of exciting events for players around the world.

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