Updates & Patch Notes

Complete changelog and game updates for Pokemon TCG Pocket

Current Version: 2.0.1 - Updated November 15, 2025

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Current Version: 2.0.1

Released November 15, 2025

The latest update brings important balance adjustments following the Mega Rising expansion launch, along with quality of life improvements and bug fixes based on community feedback.

Balance Changes

8 card adjustments to improve meta diversity

New Features

Wonder Pick odds display and deck sharing

Bug Fixes

7 critical issues resolved

📋Recent Updates

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Mega Rising Expansion Launch

Expansion
Version 2.0.0Nov 7, 2025

Highlights

•Introducing Mega Evolution mechanic to Pokemon TCG Pocket
•150+ new cards including Mega Blaziken EX, Mega Gyarados EX, and Palkia EX
•New Stadium cards that affect the entire battlefield
•Enhanced Wonder Pick system with better filtering
•First Anniversary celebration begins with massive rewards

✨New Features

▸Mega Evolution Mechanic: Evolve your EX Pokemon into powerful Mega forms during battle
▸Stadium Cards: Field-wide effects that change battle dynamics
▸Enhanced Deck Builder: New filtering options and deck validation tools
▸Achievement System: Track your collection and battle milestones
▸Profile Customization: New emblems, badges, and profile backgrounds
▸Improved Tutorial: Updated for new players with interactive lessons
▸Card Preview Mode: Tap and hold cards to see full artwork and details
▸Battle History: Review your last 20 matches with full turn-by-turn replay

⚖️Balance Changes

▸Mewtwo EX: Psydrive damage reduced from 150 to 140
▸Gardevoir: Psychic Embrace now adds 1 energy (down from 2) but can target any Psychic Pokemon
▸Pikachu EX: Circle Circuit damage increased from 30x to 35x per benched Pokemon
▸Starmie EX: HP increased from 130 to 140
▸Charizard EX: Retreat cost reduced from 3 to 2
▸Misty Supporter: Now flips maximum 4 coins (previously unlimited)
▸Professor's Research: Changed to "Draw 5 cards" instead of "Discard hand, draw 7"
▸Sabrina: Can no longer target EX Pokemon that are being powered up

🔧Bug Fixes

▸Fixed rare crash when opening multiple packs quickly
▸Corrected energy attachment visual bug on certain Pokemon
▸Fixed Wonder Pick timer display showing incorrect remaining time
▸Resolved issue where some card effects weren't triggering properly
▸Fixed friend list not updating in real-time
▸Corrected deck validation not catching illegal card combinations
▸Fixed battle animations sometimes freezing on slower devices
▸Resolved issue with notification badges not clearing
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November Balance Patch

Balance Patch
Version 2.0.1Nov 15, 2025

Highlights

•Meta adjustments based on first week of Mega Rising
•Palkia EX receives slight power adjustment
•Quality of life improvements for mobile play
•Wonder Pick probability display added
•Performance optimizations for all devices

✨New Features

▸Wonder Pick Probability Display: See exact odds before using energy
▸Quick Battle Mode: Fast-paced matches with reduced animations
▸Deck Import/Export: Share decks via text codes
▸Advanced Battle Log: Detailed combat statistics and damage breakdown
▸Auto-Energy Suggestion: Game suggests optimal energy placement
▸Card Wishlist: Mark cards you want and track your progress

⚖️Balance Changes

▸Palkia EX: Spatial Rend damage reduced from 170 to 160
▸Mega Blaziken EX: Flare Blitz recoil increased from 30 to 40
▸Electrode: Energy burst now affects 2 Pokemon (down from 3)
▸Thunder Mountain: Effect limited to Lightning Pokemon only
▸Cascading Falls: Healing reduced from 30 HP to 20 HP per turn
▸Mega Gyarados EX: HP reduced from 240 to 230
▸Full Heal: Now removes only special conditions (no longer removes damage)
▸Red Card: Opponent now draws 4 cards (up from 3)

🔧Bug Fixes

▸Fixed Mega Evolution animation not playing correctly on some devices
▸Corrected Stadium card effects not persisting across turns
▸Fixed rare issue with Wonder Pick selections not registering
▸Resolved deck builder crash when searching for specific cards
▸Fixed battle timer desync issues in ranked matches
▸Corrected friend request notifications not appearing
▸Fixed collection counter showing incorrect card counts
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First Anniversary Content Update

Major Update
Version 1.9.5Oct 29, 2025

Highlights

•First Anniversary celebration launches with 7 weeks of content
•Free anniversary promo cards and special missions
•New player welcome back campaign
•Enhanced social features and friend interactions
•Collection milestone rewards

✨New Features

▸Anniversary Mission Track: 49 days of special missions with escalating rewards
▸Welcome Back Campaign: Returning players get bonus packs and cards
▸Enhanced Friend Features: Send gifts, view friends' collections, spectate battles
▸Collection Showcase: Display your favorite cards on your profile
▸Anniversary Themed UI: Special celebratory visual updates
▸Daily Login Calendar: Expanded rewards for November and December
▸Community Goals: Server-wide objectives with shared rewards

🔧Bug Fixes

▸Improved app stability across all devices
▸Fixed various localization issues in multiple languages
▸Corrected energy display bugs in certain battle scenarios
▸Fixed card art not loading properly on slower connections
▸Resolved issues with cloud save synchronization

📚Previous Updates

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October Meta Adjustments

Balance Patchv1.9.0
Oct 15, 2025

Key Changes:

•Pre-Mega Rising balance changes to prepare meta
•Bug fixes and stability improvements
•Ranked season rewards adjusted

New Features: 5

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Balance Changes: 7

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Bug Fixes: 4

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Quality of Life Improvements

New Featurev1.8.5
Sep 28, 2025

Key Changes:

•Major UI/UX improvements based on player feedback
•Faster menu navigation and card browsing
•Enhanced deck management features

New Features: 8

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Bug Fixes: 4

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Mythical Island Expansion Teaser

Major Updatev1.8.0
Sep 15, 2025

Key Changes:

•First look at upcoming Mythical Island expansion
•New legendary Pokemon revealed
•Pre-registration campaign launched

New Features: 6

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Bug Fixes: 4

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📅Update Schedule & Roadmap

Regular Update Cadence

  • •Major Updates: Every 2-3 months (new expansions, large features)
  • •Balance Patches: Every 2-3 weeks (meta adjustments, card changes)
  • •Hotfixes: As needed (critical bugs and exploits)
  • •Maintenance: Every Tuesday 2-4 AM UTC (scheduled downtime)

Upcoming in December 2025

  • •Mythical Island Expansion: New legendary Pokemon and cards
  • •Trading System: Player-to-player card trading launches
  • •Winter Season: Holiday events and exclusive cosmetics
  • •Tournament Mode: Official competitive play with prizes

💬Developer Notes

On Mega Rising Balance: We're closely monitoring the meta following the expansion launch. The initial data shows Palkia EX and Mega Blaziken EX performing above expectations, so we've made some adjustments in v2.0.1. We'll continue to evaluate and make changes as needed to ensure a diverse and healthy competitive environment.

On New Features: The Wonder Pick probability display was one of the most requested features from the community. We've implemented it in a way that maintains the excitement of Wonder Pick while giving players the information they need to make informed decisions.

Looking Ahead: December's Mythical Island expansion will introduce even more strategic depth with legendary Pokemon and unique mechanics. The trading system is also on track for launch, which will fundamentally change how players build their collections. Thank you for your continued support!

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