Pokemon TCG Pocket’s New Expansion Confirms the Revival of Legendary Region
EA’s Pokémon TCG Pocket is heading to Johto. Its upcoming major expansion, Wisdom of Sea and Sky, also known as “The Way of Sky and Sea”, finally brings Gen 2 into the spotlight, complete with Lugia, Ho-Oh, and a whole wave of nostalgic Johto favorites. Fans finally got an official trailer on July 24, and leaks suggest the set drops July 30, 2025, at 6 AM UTC. The Revival of Johto This is the game’s fourth full expansion, dubbed set A4, and it’s stacked. We’re talking over 200 new cards, including Lugia EX, Ho‑Oh EX, Umbreon EX, Espeon EX, and even the iconic Red Gyarados. Also, die-hard fans feel seen: Johto starters Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile, plus baby Pokémon Pichu and Cleffa all appear in full‑art glory. Supporter and Item cards are leveling up too, think Lyra, Silver, Rescue Scarf, and Elemental Switch, offering fresh deck-building options, especially for multi-energy strategies. Major Shift in Trading and How You’ll Get Cards This update isn’t just about new cards. TCG Pocket is shaking up how trades work: Trade Tokens are gone, replaced by Shinedust and a new wishlist feature letting players select up to 20 cards they want (and even highlight their top 3). The trade system will be temporarily paused from July 25 – 29 to accommodate the transition. Expect the system changes and the new wishlist feature to be live when the expansion launches. Here’s What Leaks Revealed A slick trailer leaked via the Italian Pokémon YouTube channel (thought to be an accident), and it confirmed most of what fans suspected: Lugia and Ho‑Oh headline the set, Umbreon EX and Espeon EX are in, and baby Pokémon cards make their debut. Game Rant even posted details on 14 cards revealed early, including Ho‑Oh EX’s energy-matching ability and Espeon EX’s healing effect. That’s enough to fuel speculation on new meta-defining decks already. Why This Expansion Matters Most expansions so far this year have arrived monthly, but A4 represents a major release after two smaller themed sets like Eevee Grove. It’s the long-awaited Johto-themed manicured expansion fans have been dreaming of. The trading system revamp also matters, a major quality-of-life upgrade, especially for long-time collectors dealing with restrictions or broken token mechanics.