Pokemon TCG Pocket will introduce dual-type cards to its card roster beginning in October 2026, The Pokemon Company revealed at a PokémonXP panel this past weekend. The first card to feature this mechanic will be Mega Mewtwo X ex, marking a significant expansion to the game's deck-building possibilities. This addition suggests the developers are looking to deepen strategic complexity by allowing cards to belong to multiple types simultaneously.
The dual-type system represents one of the more substantial mechanical shifts for the mobile card game since its launch. By starting with a recognizable legendary Pokemon, the company is signaling this change while giving players a familiar entry point into the new system.
- Dual-type cards arrive in October 2026, with Mega Mewtwo X ex as the debut card.
- The feature adds strategic depth to deck construction and card interactions.
- The Pokemon Company is gradually expanding Pokemon TCG Pocket's mechanics to keep the game fresh.
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