Promo Card 8 Joins Pokémon TCG

For completionists playing Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Promo Card section is usually a satisfyingly short list to complete. However, the enigmatic Promo Card 008 is currently disrupting this peaceful experience.

The Appearance of Promo Card 008

Many players noticed a new, unobtainable card in their Promo – A Card Dex around January 2025. Promo Card 008 unexpectedly appeared between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009), creating a noticeable empty slot. While its number suggests it's been in the game's code for some time, it only recently became visible as a blank entry in the list. This has left players eager to learn how to acquire it.

What is Promo Card 008?

Although currently unobtainable, some detective work reveals what Promo Card 008 looks like. Accessing the "Related Cards" section (accessible via cards like Red Card 006 or Pokedex 004) shows a greyed-out version of the card. It's an alternate art Pokedex featuring Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

The card's information page confirms its unowned status and mentions it will be "obtained from a campaign," similar to the New Year 2025 Pikachu card (Promo 026). This differs from cards acquired through missions or Wonder Pick events, which have specific event-related descriptions. This suggests a promotional giveaway, possibly tied to a future event or anniversary.

The precise release date and method of obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, for those striving for a complete collection, hopefully, its arrival is imminent. In the meantime, players bothered by the empty slot can disable the display of unowned cards in the game's settings.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.