Pokémon TCG Pocket ‘Ruler of the Skies’ Expansion Launches July 29

The Pokémon Company has announced the Pokémon TCG Pocket “Ruler of the Skies” expansion will launch on July 29 with new in-app updates, events, features and more. A new trailer for Pokémon TCG Pocket Ruler of the Skies was also released.

Here’s a breakdown of the expansion, via The Pokémon Company:

New Ruler of the Skies Expansion

Ruler of the Skies features illustrations evoking an approaching storm, with Mega Rayquaza making its Pokémon TCG Pocket debut. In addition to Mega Rayquaza ex, Trainers can look forward to discovering Mega Metagross ex, Mega Gallade ex, and more. Ruler of the Skies will also feature Trainer cards with effects related to Evolution Pokémon and Energy.

In-App Updates Launching Alongside Ruler of the Skies

Additional details can be found in in-game notices.

• • • A new update will let players share decks using 2D pattern QR codes.
    • Cards included in multiple booster packs will begin to be registered in the Card Dex for each corresponding pack, including retroactively for cards already obtained.
    • A new “◆◆◆◆ or higher guaranteed” booster pack category will be introduced, guaranteeing a ◆◆◆◆ or higher card the next time a booster pack from the same expansion is opened once certain conditions are met.
    • Players who have not logged in for a certain amount of time can obtain 120 pack hourglasses with the introduction of Welcome Back Missions.

Upcoming Events

Additional details can be found at Pokemon.com.

• • • Elite Deck Gift Missions (late July – late October)
    • Handy Card Collection Missions (late July – late October)
    • Summer Event Missions (late July – early August)
    • Ruler of the Skies Emblem Event (early–mid August)
    • Community Week (early–mid August)
    • Mega Houndoom ex Drop Event (mid–late August)
    • Wonder Pick Event (mid–late August)
    • Deluxe Pack: ex Booster Packs Return (mid–late August)

Pokémon TCG Pocket is available now for Android and iOS.