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Pokémon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze Launches December 17 – Release Times and Card List

The fiery new expansion Crimson Blaze (B1a) is set to ignite Pokémon TCG Pocket on December 17, 2025. This themed booster pack focuses on the beloved Kanto starter Pokémon—Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle—and their powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex forms.


Pokémon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze Launches December 17 – Release Times and Card List.
Image: Pokémon TCG Pocket Crimson Blaze

Leading the set is Mega Charizard Y ex, joined by Mega Venusaur ex and Mega Blastoise ex, marking the first time since Genetic Apex that Venusaur and Blastoise have received ex cards in Pocket.


For fans of the original Gen 1 games, this expansion is a nostalgic yet competitive addition to the Pocket lineup.


Start Times

The Crimson Blaze set officially launches worldwide on December 17, 2025, though Pacific players get access slightly earlier. Here are the confirmed release times by region:

  • Pacific Time (PT): 11:00 PM — December 16

  • Central Time (CT): 1:00 AM — December 17

  • Eastern Time (ET): 2:00 AM — December 17

  • UK (GMT): 6:00 AM — December 17

  • Germany (EET): 7:00 AM — December 17

  • Japan (JST): 3:00 PM — December 17

  • Australia (AET): 4:00 PM — December 17


Known Crimson Blaze Cards (So Far)

The expansion emphasizes Kanto starters and their Mega Evolutions, alongside a mix of classic and quirky Pokémon. Here’s the confirmed list revealed so far:

  • Bulbasaur – Pokémon

  • Charmander – Pokémon

  • Squirtle – Pokémon

  • Solosis – Pokémon

  • Trubbish – Pokémon

  • Ditto – Pokémon

  • Sunflora – Pokémon

  • Spritzee – Pokémon

  • Mega Venusaur ex – Pokémon

  • Mega Blastoise ex – Pokémon

  • Mega Charizard Y ex – Pokémon

  • Charmeleon – Pokémon

  • Serena – Trainer

  • Clemont – Trainer

  • Quick-Grow Extract – Trainer


Promos and Events

  • Promo B Cards (via drop events): Art Rare Mareep (Vol. 2), Heliolisk, Mega Latios ex (Vol. 3)

  • Upcoming Events:

    • Crimson Blaze Solo Battles (new decks added)

    • Holiday Campaign (Dec 25–Jan 8)

    • Mareep Drop Event (Jan 1–11)

    • Heliolisk & Buneary Wonder Pick (Jan 9–19)

    • Mega Latios ex Drop (Jan 17–27)

  • New Accessories: Mega Charizard Y‑themed binder and display (Premium Shop, January)

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