Pokemon TCG Pocket's next miniset has apparently leaked, revealing its possible title and an unusual approach to card distribution. Many Pokemon TCG Pocket fans believe the A4b set is the final entry in the A-series expansions, and this leak may confirm that theory.
Long-time fans are used to seeing Pokemon TCG Pocket sets leak a few days before launch. A notable detail about past leaks is that nearly all came from official accounts posting something early, rather than from insiders or data miners. This new leak for Pokemon TCG Pocket's upcoming A4b set seems to follow the same pattern, but there's more to the story. If the leaked information is accurate, the miniset will mark a first for the series.
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The official Japanese Pokemon TCG Pocket account reportedly posted the full teaser trailer for the anticipated A4b set early. The now-deleted tweet revealed that the expansion is set for a September 30 release and will likely be called "High Class Pack EX," though that's the literal translation of the Japanese title and could differ from the English version. Additionally, the set is said to contain no new cards, instead re-releasing Pokemon TCG Pocket's A-series cards with the same or updated illustrations. In other words, the expansion may focus on helping players complete their Pokedex before B-series cards start rolling out.
Another noteworthy detail about the leaked set is that its booster packs will contain fewer cards. Instead of the usual five, fans will get four-card packs this time. The catch is that one of these four cards is reportedly a guaranteed EX or four-diamond card, which explains the High Class Pack EX title. This is an interesting shift, as DeNA only recently introduced six-card booster packs to Pokemon TCG Pocket and is now adding four-card ones.
With the A4b set seemingly leaked, debate about the future of competitive game modes has reignited. Some previously suggested that Pokemon TCG Pocket would retire A-series cards once the B-series era begins. Now, some fans believe the rumored High Class Pack EX set confirms this theory, arguing that DeNA wants to give players a chance to complete their collections before these cards are removed from certain PvP modes, such as ranked play.
Others, however, argue that it's too early for Pokemon TCG Pocket to rotate its card roster. As an example, they point to the physical Pokemon TCG, which typically rotates out cards that have been around for several years. While it's unclear if DeNA plans to launch the A4b set in preparation for a card rotation, the miniset still seems likely to provide players with another opportunity to collect any missing cards from their collections.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. Has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!
■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.
