Pokémon TCG Pocket Datamine Reveals Possible Future Set Release Dates

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A datamine of 's recent update has revealed a potential schedule for future releases. The dataminer sanktanglia, who has previously worked on datamines for mobile games likefound code in a recent update for that indicates the timing of two future sets.

The first set, coded as «A1a,» has a suggested release date of December 16, 2024. The second set, coded as «A2,» has a suggested release date of January 29, 2025. Keep in mind that this information comes from datamines and is not necessarily final or completely accurate.

Per the Reddit post from arthurmauk, «A1a» likely refers to some kind of mini-set, while «A2» refers to a full set release similar in scope to Genetic Apex, which contains 226 cards. Assuming the datamine information is accurate and remains true, release schedule seems to aim for quarterly releases of new «main» card sets with a mini-set release six weeks after a main set comes out. The 's international release schedule typically lines up to one set per quarter, with the occasional «special» set coming out 1 to 2 times a year.

The release schedule for was one of the biggest questions heading into the full launch of the game. Many digital card games like have monthly content releases, although some see that schedule as too aggressive for casual players. A 3-month window would provide a bit more time for collectors to focus on completing sets, while the mini-set might keep the game from growing stagnant, especially if it focuses on new cards instead of variants.

Keep in mind that is a free-to-play game, with players able to open 2 to 3 packs per day for free. Players can purchase additional packs through in-game currency. The Genetic Apex set contains three variants of packs,with each pack containing different cards from the full set. There are some other ways to get cards, such as a Wonder Pick function and an individual card purchase function, but standard pack pulls will be the main way to get cards in the new mobile game.

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