Summary
- DeNA may have leaked the theme and cards from the next Pokemon TCG Pocket miniset, Triumphant Light, featuring Arceus ex.
- Some fans are divided on whether the leaked video is legitimate.
- Fans may get official news on the miniset and possibly Ranked Battles on Pokemon Day, February 27, from The Pokemon Company.
A seemingly leaked video from DeNA, the developer of Pokemon TCG Pocket, appears to have revealed the theme and several cards from the upcoming miniset. If legitimate, this would be one of the most significant leaks in the game’s history. While Pokemon TCG Pocket has seen its share of leaks before, few have been as intriguing as this one.
Pokemon TCG Pocket releases a miniset after each primary expansion to balance the metagame and maintain player engagement. For instance, Genetic Apex was followed by the Mythical Island miniset. Now, with Space-Time Smackdown out for a while, players have been anticipating its follow-up, which seems to have been leaked.
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Twitter account Centro LEAKS recently shared a reportedly leaked video from Pokemon TCG Pocket’s TikTok account that showcases a booster pack from the upcoming miniset, revealing several new cards. Leakers suggest the video was an ad for the game that was mistakenly posted early before being quickly removed. If accurate, the miniset will be called Triumphant Light, with Arceus ex as its centerpiece. The video also reveals three additional new Pokemon: Eevee, Golbat, and a Steel-type Magnemite. Though the game’s developer has not commented on the leak, it has sparked concern among some fans that TCG Pocket’s A2a miniset could disrupt the meta by bringing back Eeveelution plays, which many view as overpowered.
Is the Leaked Pokemon TCG Pocket Miniset Ad Fake?
Fans are divided over the legitimacy of the leaked video, with one group dismissing it as fake and another calling it “too good” to be a hoax. Those who believe in the video point to the convincing animations and illustrations, arguing that replicating them, especially in a video format, would be difficult for trolls. Skeptics, however, raise several issues with the ad. For one, they point out that Gible and Gabite are both in play while Garchomp ex is in the Active Spot—something not allowed by the evolution rules of Pokemon TCG Pocket. Additionally, they argue that the wording and card stats seem off compared to previous releases, further casting doubt on the video’s authenticity.
Pokemon TCG Pocket fans won’t have to wait long to see if the leaks are true because Pokemon Day is on February 27, and The Pokemon Company will likely use this occasion to announce or possibly release the next miniset. If rumors are accurate, the company might also introduce Ranked Battles in TCG Pocket. A well-known leaker, Pyoro, who previously revealed trading details and the A2 set’s theme, tweeted that the ranked competition will be coming to the game in March. For now, though, nothing is confirmed, and fans will have to wait for official statements from DeNA and The Pokemon Company.
