Mega Shine arrives in Pokémon TCG Pocket: dates, cards, and events

Quick summary

Pokémon TCG Pocket announces the themed pack Mega Shine with Super Shiny Rares from Megaevolutions. Check the exact release date and time and the confirmed cards and events.

What matters most

Pokémon TCG Pocket adds a new themed Booster Pack: Mega Shine. The focus will be on Pokémon that Mega Evolve with Shiny versions, including Super Shiny Rares tied to the Megaevolutions highlighted in the set.

Mega Shine release date and time

The Booster Pack/expansion Mega Shine will be available on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 20:00 (CDT).

Cards shown for Mega Shine

Before launch, previews of cards related to the theme were shared. Among the revealed Pokémon and their eye-catching variants are:

• Mega Charizard ex and its Shiny Super Rare variant
• Dragonair in Shiny Mega form
• Pineco in Shiny form
• Ponyta in Shiny form
• Zorua in Shiny form

What kind of rewards to look for in the set

Mega Shine is designed for collectors who want to add special, shiny cards. The announcement indicates that when the set arrives in Pokémon TCG Pocket, you’ll be able to obtain Super Shiny Rares of Pokémon that Mega Evolve.

In practice, the pack’s goal is clear: go after the featured Mega theme cards and their Shiny versions to complete your collection.

Confirmed events around Mega Shine

In addition to the packs, time-limited activities are announced to earn rewards tied to the launch. In the announcement calendar, these proposals are mentioned:

• Mega Shine Emblem Event (late March): an event focused on emblems, with rewards for participation and streak.
• Bonus Week Missions (early April): missions with additional rewards, including content related to the exchange/share component.
• Slowpoke Drop Event (early to mid-April): a drops-type event that grants B Series Vol. 6 promo cards from event packs and a Slowpoke promo.
• Wonder Pick event with Gastly and Wigglytuff (mid to late April): a Wonder Pick event aimed at obtaining Gastly and Wigglytuff promos, plus accessories with a Kangaskhan theme.

How to get ready for March 25

To make the most of the set launch without missing what matters, organize your focus like this:

1. First, target the Super Shiny Rares associated with Mega Charizard ex and Mega Gengar ex. 2. Next, check the event calendar: the Emblem Event and Bonus Week Missions focus on the late March and early April window, while the drops and the Wonder Pick move into April. 3. If you want to complete the set by variety, pay attention to the revealed Pokémon (such as Dragonair, Pineco, Ponyta, and Zorua) and their Shiny versions.

Quick summary for collecting Mega Shine

Mega Shine arrives on March 25, 2026 at 20:00 (CDT) with previews of Mega Charizard ex and Mega Gengar ex (including Shiny Super Rare) and more Pokémon in Shiny versions. Complete your plan with the emblem events, missions, drops, and Wonder Pick scheduled for March and April.