Pokemon TCG Pocket expansion Dual Fusion adds dual type cards

The Pokemon Company has announced Dual Fusion, a new expansion for the digital collectible card game Pokemon TCG Pocket on iOS and Android. Outlets differ on the exact release timing for the expansion. Dexerto and Polygon reported that the update launches on October 28, 2026, with Polygon specifying a time of 6:00 p.m. My Nintendo News and GoNintendo reported that the expansion will be available beginning October 29. [1][2][4][7]

The expansion introduces dual-type cards to the game for the first time, as reported by My Nintendo News, Pocket Gamer, and Polygon. Dual Fusion features new Pokemon ex creatures including Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja, alongside starter creatures such as Fuecoco and Piplup, Dexerto reported. The total number of cards in the set has not been disclosed. [1][2][3][4]

The update comes ahead of the mobile app's second anniversary, My Nintendo News reported. Polygon and My Nintendo News both noted that the release includes new special packs, such as the First Partners pack, alongside limited-time events including a Pikachu event. [2][4]

The Pokemon Trading Card Game is a tabletop collectible card game developed by Creatures Inc. and published worldwide by The Pokemon Company. The game features strategy mechanics where creature element types affect damage against opponent cards. [3][10]