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The next significant content drop for Pokémon TCG Pocket is confirmed for June 26, 2025. Titled Eevee Grove, this themed expansion introduces over 100 new cards centered around Eevee and its full set of evolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. These familiar forms receive both standard card reprints and new ex variants—Flareon ex and Sylveon ex have already been previewed, offering new tactical angles in battle. Each evolution is designed to complement a variety of playstyles, enhancing the overall utility of the set. As with prior expansions, the content follows a steady monthly release cycle that Pokémon TCG Pocket has kept up since launching in October 2024. It arrives one month after the previous set, Extradimensional Crisis.
Support Cards, Items, and Cosmetic Additions
Eevee Grove also includes new supporter and item cards, notably adding Penny—a character from Pokémon Scarlet & Violet—as a usable supporter card. Penny’s ability lets players return an opponent’s supporter card to their deck, which adds a strategic counterplay element. Beyond the mechanical additions, the update brings new cosmetic content: a custom binder cover and display board themed after Eevee and its evolutions. These will be available directly in-game and serve both functional and visual purposes for deck organization and player customization. The cards themselves also include alternate art versions and potential shiny variants, making this set appealing for both collectors and competitive players.
Player Access, Comparisons, and Community Feedback
Unlike the physical Prismatic Evolutions Super‑Premium Collection, which has experienced stock shortages and reselling issues, Pokémon TCG Pocket provides all cards through the game’s digital gacha system. While this avoids scarcity and guarantees access in theory, it also means players may need to spend more than the ~$90 MSRP of the physical set to get all the desired cards. That has sparked familiar debates within the community about monetization and fairness in card distribution. Comparisons between Eevee Grove and Prismatic Evolutions have been frequent. Some users feel the new Pocket set is a direct digital adaptation, calling it “just Prismatic Evolutions in Pocket form.” Others defend it as a natural inclusion of fan-favorite evolutions in a format that’s more accessible than physical TCG collecting. While some players appreciate the theme and mechanics, others express fatigue with how often Eevee and its evolutions appear in expansions, suggesting it caters more to collectors than competitive play.
Gameplay Mechanics and Meta Implications
The new ex cards introduced in Eevee Grove aim to shift existing gameplay strategies. For example, Flareon ex provides strong energy acceleration at the cost of self-damage, supporting fast-paced, high-risk deck builds. Flareon ex offers strong energy acceleration but inflicts self-damage, pushing high-risk, fast-paced deck builds. Sylveon ex improves card draw after evolving, helping players cycle decks faster and set up combos efficiently. These mechanics may influence the meta, especially for short-term burst damage or resource-heavy strategies. Retrained evolutions and support effects like Penny’s card may encourage hybrid decks that blend aggression with disruption. It’s unclear if these changes will shape ranked play or stay as niche options after launch.
Platform Availability and Future Roadmap
Pokémon TCG Pocket remains a free-to-play mobile title on both iOS and Android. Since its release, it has surpassed 100 million downloads and generated over $500 million in global revenue. Accessing Eevee Grove requires only that players keep the app updated on launch day. All cards, items, and cosmetic add-ons will be available within the same rollout window. The Pokémon Company is preparing to launch the physical Black Bolt and White Flare sets on July 18, 2025. Until then, Eevee Grove stands as the next key update for Pokémon TCG Pocket. It continues the game’s blend of traditional card mechanics and mobile-first design.
