A new leaked promo card forPokémon TCG Pocketfinally gives a Generation 1 starter the respect it deserves, despite the occasional push from the community to contradict its status. The virtualTrading Card Gamehas just received a new expansion in the form of theMythical Islandmini-set.The expansion adds 86 new cards to the game, which adds up with the nearly 300 that were made available with theGenetic Apexpacks inPokémon TCG Pocket. LikeGenetic Apex,Mythical Islandis expected to have events centered around it and, with it, promo cards to reward players.
Mythical Islandis a mini-set centered around the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, though it also gives players access to the second Mythical Pokémon, Celebi.There are several new cards and alternative prints of existing cards for players to collect at the moment, and this list will expand more with the aforementioned promo cards. The new events and respective rewards have not yet been completely detailed, but there has been anewPokémon TCG Pocketleakshowcasing the upcoming content until February 2025, including a promo card that pays tribute to an underrated Gen 1 starter.
New Pikachu Promo Card Features All Five Gen 1 Starters
Nine Promo Cards Were Leaked For Pokémon TCG Pocket
Among the many leaked cards for theMythical Islandperiod, one of the promo cards stands out due to its artwork. The upcoming Pikachu promo card, which can be seen in a post made byCentro Leakson X (formerly Twitter) shows all five Gen 1 starters celebrating.Pikachu is at the forefront, as the central creature of thePokémon TCG Pocketcard, but is flanked by Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Eevee, all of theKanto region starters inPokémon.
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The new Mythical Island mini-set for Pokémon TCG Pocket has arrived and, with it, a set of new secret missions to accomplish and rewards to claim.
The upcoming promo Pikachu card is a new print of the already existing Pikachu cards, with 60 HP and a Gnaw attack that deals 20 damage to opponents. This card has proven to not have much of a gameplay value, especially when compared to the much superior Pikachu ex cards made available withGenetic ApexinPokémon TCG Pocket, but the new print does stand out due to its all-encompassing Gen 1 artwork.
In total, nine different promo cards were leaked for the upcoming months, including a Special Illustration Rare version of Blastoise and a Moltres ex.
Eevee Is More Than Deserving Of Being Considered A Gen 1 Starter
The Normal-Type Became A Starter With Let’s Go, Eevee!
Even though Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle are the original starter trio in Kanto, the first region in the franchise does have both Pikachu and Eevee as starters. Pikachu made its reputation as a starter withPokémon Yellow, even though it did not appear as a starter in theFireRedandLeafGreenremakes. However, the Electric-type creature once again appeared as a starter in Gen 1 games withLet’s Go, Pikachu!, alongside Eevee inLet’s Go, Eevee!.
Should You Spend Pack Hourglasses on Pokémon TCG Pocket’s Mythical Island?
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has a brand new expansion out, Mythical Island, but are the new cards enough to spend valuable Pack Hourglasses on?
Even though Eevee took longer to become a starter, it is well-deserving of the status of a Gen 1 starter, and the leaked promo card pays tribute to it. The new card game, available for iOS and Android systems, will likely continue to grow over the next few months with more cards before a new collection is added, significantly expanding the available options forPokémon TCG Pocketplayers.
