Pokémon TCGP Promo Card Gives This Gen 1 Starter The Status It Deserves

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A new leaked promo card for finally gives a Generation 1 starter the respect it deserves, despite the occasional push from the community to contradict its status. The virtual has just received a new expansion in the form of the mini-set. The expansion adds 86 new cards to the game, which adds up with the nearly 300 that were made available with the packs in . Like, is expected to have events centered around it and, with it, promo cards to reward players.

is a mini-set centered around the first Mythical Pokémon, Mew, though it also gives players access to the second Mythical Pokémon, Celebi. There are several new cards and alternative prints of existing cards for players to collect at the moment, and this list will expand more with the aforementioned promo cards. The new events and respective rewards have not yet been completely detailed, but there has been a new leak showcasing the upcoming content until February 2025, including a promo card that pays tribute to an underrated Gen 1 starter.

Among the many leaked cards for the period, one of the promo cards stands out due to its artwork. The upcoming Pikachu promo card, which can be seen in a post made by Centro Leaks on X (formerly Twitter) shows all five Gen 1 starters celebrating. Pikachu is at the forefront, as the central creature of the card, but is flanked by Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur, and Eevee, all of the Kanto region starters in .

The new Mythical Island mini-set for Pokémon TCG Pocket has arrived and, with it, a set of new secret missions to accomplish and rewards to claim.

The upcoming promo Pikachu card is a new print of the already existing Pikachu cards, with 60 HP and a Gnaw attack that deals 20 damage to opponents. This card has proven to not have much of a gameplay value, especially when compared to the much superior Pikachu ex cards made available with in, but the new print does stand out due to its all-encompassing Gen 1 artwork.

In total, nine different promo cards were leaked for the