Pulsing Aura and Mega Lucario: date, cards, and new function in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Quick summary

Pulsing Aura—the expansion focused on Mega Lucario—has been confirmed for April 27, 2026 in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Discover which cards are coming, which events will be active, and the new feature related to cards of 1 to 3 diamonds.

What matters

On April 27, 2026, a new expansion comes to Pokémon TCG Pocket: Pulsing Aura, a set centered on Mega Lucario and several cards revealed in advance. If you play to collect or to test new combinations, this is one of those updates that changes the pace of the game.

In addition, a new feature has been announced that affects cards of rarity 1 to 3 diamonds, with an exchange designed to get a golden frame.

Release date for Pulsing Aura in Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pulsing Aura is enabled on April 27, 2026, at 22:00 (Argentina time, GMT-3). From that moment on, the set becomes available together with its card list and the activity calendar that accompanies the launch.

Confirmed cards in Pulsing Aura (revealed so far)

These are some of the cards that have been shared through the set trailer and announcements:

And in the same preview, it’s also mentioned:

• Vaporeon ex (Brutal Strike)
• Urshifu (Fluid Strike)
• Mega Sceptile ex
• Mega Lucario ex
• Kubfu
• Corelia Arena
• Arcaica
• Treecko
• Riolu
• Bewear
• Emboar
• Croagunk
• Wooper
• Bisharp
• Hattrem
• Budew
• Quagsire

New card and field effect: Field Blower

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The set includes Field Blower, a Stadium effect with a clear action during the match:

This kind of card is often useful for adjusting the board at the moment it’s played, by allowing you to clear Pokémon Tools or Stadiums as needed.

• Discards a Pokémon Tool from a Pokémon (either yours or your opponent’s)
• or alternatively, discards a Stadium card in play.

Events scheduled around the launch (April to July)

The season of activities that comes with Pulsing Aura isn’t limited to the release day. Between April and July, several formats have been confirmed:

• Between April and July: missions to obtain Partner cards (for example Giovanni and Helio, among others).
• Between April and May: a celebration event for the game’s 1.5 anniversary.
• Includes customization items
• and a Zygarde ex promo card.
• Mid-May: emblem event.
• Mid to late May: Mega Heracross ex loot event.
• Mid to late May: Magical Choice with promo cards for Treecko and Gallade, as well as Mega Sceptile customization items.

New feature: exchange with cards of 1 to 3 diamonds

A new mechanic tied to the diamonds rarity has also been confirmed:

It’s an addition designed to give your collection progress an additional goal, without depending on a specific higher-rarity card.

• You’ll be able to trade 10 cards of rarity 1 to 3 diamonds to obtain a golden frame for the cards.

How to make the most of Pulsing Aura from day one

If your goal is to get the most out of the April 27, 2026 launch, focus on two fronts:

With Pulsing Aura and its focus on Mega Lucario, the April to July calendar is packed with new cards and rewards in Pokémon TCG Pocket.

• Review the confirmed cards and the Field Blower feature to understand what kinds of matchups it can help you adjust.
• Plan the event rewards (Partner, the 1.5 anniversary with Zygarde ex, and the May milestones), so that the time you spend playing fits what you’re interested in collecting or completing.