The Pokémon TCG Pocket fans are buzzing with excitement as the highly anticipated expansion, Shining Revelry, is set for release. Scheduled for a March 26/27, 2025 release, based on the player’s location, the expansion promises a Shiny Pokémon introduction to the digital card game. It comes alongside creatures from the Scarlet and Violet era. With 110 new cards, the release is expected to bring in some fresh opportunities and challenges for players and collectors alike.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Shining Revelry launch details and release times
The expansion of Shining Revelry will be available for the worldwide Pokémon TCG Pocket players in the synchronized launch. It means, unlike other games’ content release at a local time, Pokémon TCG Pocket players across varied time zones will experience the update simultaneously. The release is scheduled for March 27, 2025, at 6 am UTC.
Here is the complete schedule for when players from varied regions can expect the new content access.
Timezone
| Release Date
| Release Time
|
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)
| March 26
| 11:00 PM
|
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
| March 27
| 2:00 AM
|
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) UK
| March 27
| 6:00 AM
|
Central European Time (CET)
| March 27
| 7:00 AM
|
Indian Standard Time (IST)
| March 27
| 11:30 AM
|
China Standard Time (CST)
| March 27
| 2:00 PM
|
Japanese Standard Time (JST)
| March 27
| 3:00 PM
|
Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
| March 27
| 5:00 PM
|
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT)
| March 27
| 7:00 PM
|
Players can anticipate seamless updates. A slight delay can occur based on the server status. With this global launch, players are assured of equal access to cards and new features.
What comes new with the Shining Revelry launch?
The Shining Revelry expansion isn’t just about the new cards. It is also about the introduction of many exciting features. It’s the first time that Shiny Pokémon will be making its debut in Pokémon TCG Pocket with highly coveted cards like Shiny Lucario ex, Shiny Charizard ex, and Shiny Pachirisu. The cards will introduce a new level of rarity. It will add to the collection and offer a battling thrill.
Apart from the Shiny Pokémon, the expansion will also feature new ex-cards, like Pikachu ex, Giratina ex and more. It is expected to enhance the game’s strategic depth. Moreover, the players can look forward to engaging in some new Ranked Matches. They will be able to compete against others who have similar skill levels. They will also earn the emblems to display on profiles.
One another exciting addition is Starter Deck Missions. It will be available from March 27 and April 25, 2025. To complete the missions, the players will earn the deck ticket, which can be exchanged for 1 of the 9 starter decks. Each of these decks contains 1 valuable ex-card. It offers a fantastic opportunity for both the veteran and the new players to expand the collections while expanding with the new strategies.
The Shining Revelry expansion is all set for transforming Pokémon TCG Pocket with the new features and cards. Whether you are a competitive player or a dedicated collector, the update promises to deliver challenges and thrills for all. So, get ready for the update, as it is not something you wish to miss.
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