The new Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion, titled 'Sea and Sky Lore', is set to arrive in the app on July 30th.The Pokémon Company has put the rumors to rest and confirmed both the date and details surrounding this highly anticipated release. Users will have the opportunity to re-enter the Johto region, adding both Legendary Pokémon and beloved Starter Pokémon to their collection.
This release is especially relevant because it represents the integration of the second generation into mobile gaming.Lugia and Ho-Oh become the main protagonists of the expansion, accompanied by other classics such as Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile. Theme packs will allow players to obtain exclusive cards focused on these creatures.
Date and main news of Saber Marino y Celeste
The expansion will be available at no extra cost in Pokémon TCG Pocket from July 30th. Among the most talked about news of Marine and Celestial Knowledge highlights the arrival, for the first time in the application, of Pokémon with attacks that do not require any type of energy. This will change the way decks are built and will offer unprecedented tactical alternatives in the current metagame.
The update will also include relevant changes in the exchange systemClassic tokens are being eliminated, and "Iris Dust" is being introduced, a new currency for managing trades between users, allowing for more dynamic and flexible card exchanges. Additionally, there will be a feature for marking desired cards in your profile, making it easier to find collectors to complete sets.
Confirmed cards and protagonists of the set
The Sea and Sky Saber set is divided into two different booster packs., one dedicated to Lugia and another to Ho-Oh, each with themed cards. Among the star cards are Lugia ex with the Elemental Burst attack, capable of inflicting 180 points of damage by discarding energies of different types, and Ho-Oh ex with Turbo Phoenix, which allows you to distribute energy among your Basic Pokémon in addition to dealing damage.
This expansion also adds cards of Pichu and Cleffa, as well as Shiny versions of Magikarp and Gyarados Red. Other proper names such as Umbreon ex and Espeon ex will also be part of the repertoire, each with specific abilities and attacks that can modify combat strategies.
For collectors, specially illustrated cards such as Togepi and Chikorita have been shown, which are highly valued visually even if they are not key in the competitive environment.
Updates and additional content
The arrival of Saber Marino and Celeste is not limited to cards, but also includes Johto-themed cosmetics, new missions and special in-app rewards. It has already been announced that after this launch, there will be two more mini-expansions, focusing on baby Pokémon and mega evolutions, although their specific dates have not yet been announced.
The launch has been preceded by leaks and the occasional leak on official channels, but it's now fully official, and several new cards and mechanics have been shown in the promotional trailer. Interested players can start preparing their collections and strategies for the content's arrival.
This expansion offers a revamp of the Pokémon TCG Pocket with the addition of the second generation, new cards, and changes that promise to refresh the experience for both competitive players and collectors.July 30th will be a significant date for all fans hoping to add Lugia, Ho-Oh, and other creatures to their virtual collection.