Pokémon TCG Pocket is gearing up for its next big moment with a double feature update: the release of its new expansion, Celestial Guardians, and a Half-Year Anniversary event packed with rewards and surprises. Whether you’re a returning player to the card game or still ripping open your first few boosters, this update is a great time to jump back in and experience all the new content coming to the game.

The update drops at the end of April, bringing with it a new batch of cards, gameplay mechanics, and exclusive rewards to celebrate the game’s six-month milestone. Here’s a breakdown of what you can expect from both the expansion and the event.

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Check out the Celestial Guardians and Half-Year Anniversary Events!

Celestial Guardians Expansion

Launching on April 30, the Celestial Guardians expansion takes players on a journey to the Alola region. This set introduces over 200 new cards, heavily themed around Alolan Pokémon and characters. The expansion’s visual style brings a refreshing tropical aesthetic that stands out from previous sets, making it a must-play for collectors and competitive players alike.

Exciting new features include Alolan forms of well-known Pokémon such as Raichu and Marowak, in addition to the starter Pokémon native to the region: Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala take center stage, appearing on their own themed booster packs and offering powerful new options for deck building. On top of that, new Supporter cards introduce Alolan trainers like Mallow, Lana, and Acerola. The fan-favorite Lillie even receives the first immersive Supporter card in the game.

Celestial Guardians also brings a gameplay twist with the introduction of Rare Candy. This item card lets you skip straight from a Basic Pokémon to its Stage 2 evolution, bypassing the usual Stage 1 step. It’s a big change that opens up new strategies and deck styles, especially for players who favor more aggressive or high-risk builds.

Half-Year Anniversary Event

Starting just one day earlier on April 29, the Half-Year Anniversary event will run for a full month, giving players a chance to earn some limited-time rewards. The event is built around Solo Battles and timed missions that reward progress with in-game items and cards not available anywhere else.

One of the main draws is the Promo Pack A Series Vol. 7, which includes the powerful Rayquaza ex card. Players who complete the missions tied to the event can also score a full-art version of Rayquaza ex, along with a themed Shaymin Sky Forme coin and a special playmat design. These additions are as much for bragging rights as they are for improving your deck, offering cosmetic flair and tactical advantages all in one.

Whether you’re logging in for the first time in a while or grinding daily, the Half-Year Anniversary event adds just enough structure and excitement to make every match feel worthwhile. It’s a solid way to bring back lapsed players and give active ones something new to aim for.

Pokémon TCG Pocket - Check out the Celestial Guardians and Half-Year Anniversary Events!

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