Dive into the heart of Johto with an expansion that brings the most iconic Pokémon of the second generation back into play... The " Wisdom between Sky and Sea " expansion lands in Pokémon TCG Pocket on July 30, 2025 at 06:00 UTC, on iOS and Android platforms. This update marks a new cycle in the game's now regular schedule, with an expansion expected at the end of each month. This time, second-generation Pokémon are brought to the fore, starting with the legendary Ho-Oh and Lugia, accompanied by the first partners from the Johto region.
In all, more than 200 new cards join the game's catalog. These include Germignon, Héricendre and Kaiminus, as well as baby Pokémon such as Togepi and Pichu. New chromatic versions (shinys) and new Item and Trainer cards open up new deck archetypes for regular players.
With " Wisdom between Sky and Sea ", Pokémon TCG Pocket continues to build on the nostalgia of previous generations, this time featuring creatures from the Pokémon Gold and Silver games. Pokémon-ex cards and special artwork also feature in this expansion, as usual. The objective seems to remain the same: to offer a monthly rotation of content around thematic or generational themes.
The appearance of the famous Johto Trainers reinforces the identity of this expansion, although their exact role in the game mechanics has not yet been detailed. Interested players will have to keep an eye on future official communications to discover the full extent of these cards' capabilities.
The July 30, 2025 update is also accompanied by a structural change in the exchange functionality. Exchange Tokens will be abolished and replaced by a system based on Radiance Powder. This will be required for the rarest cards (rarity levels ♦♦♦, ♦♦♦♦ and ★), while recovering duplicates will now grant twice as much Shard Powder.
However, players in possession of Exchange Tokens will be able to convert them into Booster Hourglasses or Radiance Powder in the store. This transition should simplify exchanges between users while clarifying collection management.
Another new feature introduced with this extension is the "Wanted cards" function. It will be possible to add up to 20 cards to a wish list from the "Collection" menu, three of which can be displayed on one's profile. The aim of this feature is to make exchanges more fluid by facilitating contact between players with compatible interests.
Beyond the addition of new content, this update illustrates a desire to optimize Pokémon TCG Pocket's community tools, confirming the monthly dynamic already begun with previous expansions.
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