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Three new Sync Pairs are making their debuts in Pokémon Masters EX today alongside the launch of the game's latest Academy Event, Art Agony, Teacher’s Tears. Players will receive Kris (Academy) & Igglybuff simply for starting the event, while Brassius & Sudowoodo and Hassel & Baxcalibur make their debuts in separate EX Fair Scouts.
Updates posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have given fans their first look at all remaining regular print versions of cards from the upcoming Nihil Zero expansion in Japan at the end of next week on January 23rd. Cards from his set will release internationally in the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion on March 27th.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket's first deluxe pack, Deluxe Pack: ex, which was originally available as a limited-time booster between September 29th and October 29th, 2025, is making a return to the game for roughly the next two weeks. Players will once again be able to open boosters from this set until January 28th, at 4:59pm (PST).
Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled new Honedge, Doublade, and Aegislash cards, which will be released in the upcoming Nihil Zero expansion that hits store shelves in Japan later this month on January 23rd. Cards from his set will release internationally in the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion on March 27th.
Pokémon Sleep will enter a maintenance period this week for an update of the software to Version 3.2.0. This update is expected to run for roughly four and a half hours, commencing Thursday January 15th at 4:30am (UTC), and continuing through until 9:00am (UTC). In addition to preparing the game for the Super Skill Week Part 3 event, the update also makes adjustments to the Speed Review Function.
Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled new Salandit and Salazzle ex cards, which will be released in the upcoming Nihil Zero expansion that hits store shelves in Japan later this month on January 23rd. Cards from his set will release internationally in the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion on March 27th.
Pokémon Masters EX's latest High Score Event, Ghost and Fairy Conqueror, has launched today alongside a one-time-only 5★-Select Fair Exclusive Scout ×11. Both the event and scout will be running through to January 17th, at 9:59pm (PST).
Updates posted today on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese homepage and YouTube channel have given fans their first look at a selection of eleven new cards which will be released in the upcoming Nihil Zero expansion in Japan later this month on January 23rd. Cards from his set will release internationally in the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion on March 27th.
The next Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion in the Mega Evolution Series has been officially announced in a press release by The Pokémon Company International. Mega Evolution—Perfect Order will release internationally from March 27th. The set will primarily contain cards from the Japanese Nihil Zero expansion, which releases there on January 23rd.
Shuckle will be sleepwalking its way onto player's devices later this month, making its Pokémon Sleep debut in the Super Skill Week Part 3 event. This event is scheduled to begin on January 19th at 4:00am local time, running through to January 26th at 3:59am local time.
Special Tera Raid Battles featuring First Partner Pokémon from various generations will be returning to Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet over the coming months. Each Pokémon will be available in raids for one week, with the next raid event in the sequence starting immediately afterwards. The first returning Pokémon is a Ground Tera-type Venusaur, which will be making its appearance in this event from Friday January 9th at midnight (UTC) / Thursday January 8th at 4:00pm (PST), until Thursday January 15th at 11:59pm (UTC) / 3:59pm (PST).
With New Year now well and truly under way, last year's Friend-Making Battle Story Event is making a return to Pokémon Masters EX, alongside a set of Seasonal Scouts featuring a collection of New Year's Sync Pairs going back to 2021.
Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled a selection of new fossil Pokémon cards, which will be released in the upcoming Nihil Zero expansion that hits store shelves in Japan later this month on January 23rd.
Continuing on from the recent launch of the new Fishing Up a Golden New Year Story Event in Pokémon Masters EX, the new 5★ New Year's Sync Pair of Lana (New Year's 2026) & Dondozo is making their playable debut today in a set of Seasonal Scouts.
Pokémon Masters EX is launching a whole host of new content today in celebration of the New Year. This includes a New Year's Battle Special Co-op Event, the Fishing Up a Golden New Year Story Event, the debut of Sygna Suit Ball Guy & Electrode in an EX Fair Scout, and a selection of New Year's Exclusive Scouts offering high rattes for 5★ Sync Pairs. A full letter from the game's general producer, Tetsuya Iguchi has also been released today, including information on today's launches, plus a preview on upcoming events and content coming to the game over this year.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is ringing in the New Year 2026 with a set of special New Year Missions, and a Mareep Drop Event. Premium Pass holders are also getting their own special treat, with a new Ditto promo card, new Premium Missions, and new Mega Charizard Y themed items being added to the Premium Shop.
Pokémon Masters EX is today launching its latest Ranked Damage Event, Super Sparring No. 17. Featuring battles against Blue, Nemona, and Bede, this event will run through to January 6th, at 9:59pm (PST). Also announced today was the annual New Year's Gem Giveaway.
Pokémon Masters EX is squeezing in one last Story Event before the end of 2025, with the launch today of Pecharunt Strikes Back featuring Sygna Suit Carmine & Pecharunt. A brief letter from the game's general producer, Tetsuya Iguchi has also been released today, including information on today's launches, plus a new Mix Scout commencing December 31st.
Today's video on the Pokémon Trading Card Game's official Japanese YouTube channel has unveiled a new Mega Skarmory ex card, which will be released in the upcoming Nihil Zero expansion that hits store shelves in Japan late next month on January 23rd.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has launched the Crimson Blaze Emblem Event, giving players the opportunity to acquire emblems to set on their in-game player profiles. This event is set to run through to December 30th, at 9:59pm (PST).
