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Pokémon TCG Pocket players will soon be able to add Alola region favorites to their digital collections when the “Celestial Guardians” expansion launches on April 29 at 11:00 p.m. PT / April 30 at 2:00 a.m. ET, as announced by The Pokémon Company.
Celestial Guardians introduces Pokémon from the Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon video games, including the Alola region’s beloved starter trio: Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio. The expansion will feature two new digital booster packs centered around the Legendary Pokémon Solgaleo and Lunala. Players can expect more than just new cards with this update. The expansion will be accompanied by a new drop event, special missions, and new accessories that allow trainers to showcase their favorite cards in style.
We don’t just have a new #PokemonTCGPocket expansion to announce today – we have an ULTRA-new expansion to announce today! 😏
Get ready to bask in the warmth of the ☀️ or bathe in the glow of 🌙 in the all-new Celestial Guardians! pic.twitter.com/moAsTzGSYG
— Pokémon TCG Pocket (@PokemonTCGP) April 24, 2025
Celestial Guardians marks the sixth expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket and the third major release, following Genetic Apex and Space-Time Smackdown. The game has also seen three smaller expansions: Mythical Island, Triumphant Light, and most recently, Shining Revelry. As of now, none of these expansions have been retired from the game, though Genetic Apex – the inaugural expansion – could potentially be the first to cycle out in the future.
The Pokémon Company has maintained a steady content release schedule with approximately one new expansion per month since the game’s launch, alongside regular solo and competitive events to keep players engaged. Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is currently available as a free download on iOS through the App Store and Android via Google Play.
