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Pokémon TCG Pocket's Mega Shine Set: Release Date, Times, Cards, and Events Details

Pokémon-themed image with animated creatures in vibrant colors. Background has sparkling lights. Text in Japanese and English: Pokémon TCG Pocket's Mega Shine set.

The Mega Shine expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket is officially here, releasing on March 25, 2026, and introducing Shiny Mega Pokémon to the game for the very first time.


Shiny Pokémon have made regular appearances in TCG Pocket through Secret Rare cards, but Mega Shine takes things a step further by debuting Shiny Mega Pokémon, a first not just in TCG Pocket but in the Pokémon TCG as a whole.


For context, Pokémon TCG Pocket follows a consistent release structure. Each major set is followed by two smaller booster sets. Mega Shine is the second smaller set to follow Fantastical Parade, coming after the Paldean Wonders set, which focused on Generation 9 creatures.


Release Date and Start Times

The set officially goes live at 6:00 PM Pacific Time on March 25. Depending on your region, the release may fall on March 26.


Players will also need to download an update before they can access the new set and booster packs.


Here is the full breakdown of release times by time zone:

  • Pacific Time (PT): 6:00 PM, March 25

  • Central Time (CT): 8:00 PM, March 25

  • Eastern Time (ET): 9:00 PM, March 25

  • Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): 1:00 AM, March 26

  • Australian Eastern Time (AET): 12:00 PM, March 26


What Cards Are in Mega Shine?

Here is the confirmed card list so far, as per details shared by The Pokémon Company:

  • Mega Gengar ex (Shiny Super Rare)

  • Mega Charizard ex (Shiny Super Rare)

  • Pineco (Shiny Rare)

  • Dragonair (Shiny Rare)

  • Zorua (Shiny Rare)

  • Ponyta (Shiny Rare)

  • Mega Gengar ex (4-Diamond)

  • Mega Charizard ex (4-Diamond)

  • Empoleon (1-Star)

  • Phione (2-Diamond)

  • Slowpoke (1-Diamond)

  • Morpeko (1-Diamond)

  • Scyther (1-Diamond)

  • Calem (2-Diamond)



Tied-In Events

Several events align with the release:

  • Mega Shine Emblem Event (late March) — Battle-focused with streak rewards for special emblems (first consecutive-win format in a while).

  • Bonus Week Missions (early April) — Expanded rewards, including exclusive accessories via trading/sharing.

  • Slowpoke Drop Event (early-mid April) — Earn Promo B Series Vol. 6 packs for an Art Rare Slowpoke.

  • Gastly & Wigglytuff Wonder Pick Event (mid-late April) — Collect promo cards and Kangaskhan-themed accessories.


Premium Pass users can access Mega Gengar ex-themed accessories (binder, display board) starting around April 1.

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