The "Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket" (TCG Pocket) is growing up with the launch of its latest expansion: "Extradimensional Crisis." Loaded with more than 100 new cards, the set gives the stunning introduction of Ultra Beasts, the bizarre group of Pokémon from a different world.
Scheduled for worldwide release on May 30, this update adds a new dimension of gameplay to TCG Pocket, with synergy-related Ultra Beast mechanics that will revolutionize the existing meta. As a collector or as a competitive player, you won't want to miss this update.
'Extradimensional Crisis' Release Time by Region
As per the official Pokémon website, the "Extradimensional Crisis" booster pack will be available on Friday, May 30, at 2:00 a.m. EDT. Polygon simplified the schedule so you can have a proper look at its launch.
- West Coast (PDT) – Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 p.m.
- East Coast (EDT) – Friday, May 30 at 2:00 a.m.
- United Kingdom (BST) – Friday, May 30 at 7:00 a.m.
- Western Europe (CEST) – Friday, May 30 at 8:00 a.m.
- Japan (JST) – Friday, May 30 at 3:00 p.m.
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Meet the Ultra Beasts in the Most 'Alien' Meta
Ultra Beasts work like regular Pokémon cards. They add energy and deal damage, but some cards trigger mighty synergies when paired together. These interdimensional abominations provide entirely new deck archetypes and playstyles for casual and competitive players alike.
Banned Ultra Beast Cards in the 'Extradimensional Crisis' Set
Before we dive into the banned cards, check the full list of cards in the new set by clicking here.
Buzzwole ex (Grass-Type | 140 HP)
- Punch: Two colorless energy, 30 damage.
- Big Beat: Two grass + one colorless energy, 120 damage. It cannot be played two turns in a row.
Guzzlord ex (Darkness-Type | 170 HP)
- Grindcore: Two colorless energy, 30 base damage. Flip coins for extra energy removal from the opponent.
- Tyrannical Hole: Three darkness + one colorless energy, 120 damage.
Naganadel (Darkness-Type | 100 HP)
- Electro House: Deals one darkness energy, 40 damage, and poisons.
Celesteela (Colorless-Type | 120 HP)
- Moombahton: Three energy, 100 damage, with a risk of the coin flip — tails results in no damage.
- Ultra Thrusters (Ability): Swaps your active Ultra Beast for one on the bench.
Not only do these cards add explosive new attack potential, but they add strategies that reward strategic synergy between Ultra Beasts which is perfect for control and combo-focused decks.
Nostalgia Meets Innovation in 'TCG Pocket'
As "Extradimensional Crisis" hits the scene, "Pokémon TCG Pocket" continues to mix nostalgic Pokémon artwork with innovative mechanics. The Ultra Beasts bring a much-needed injection of life to deckbuilding options. There's no doubt that a new meta will be born once the expansion comes out.
Let's just hope they fix the bot issue on Ranked Mode by the time Ultra Beasts arrive.
