Pokémon Pocket: Promo Card 8 Unlocks Hidden Treasure

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 pursuit.

The Appearance of Promo Card 008

The Promo Card section appeared complete until January 2025, when a new, unobtainable card, Promo Card 008, materialized between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009) in the Promo – A Card Dex. While its existence may have been present earlier, it only recently became visible as a blank entry. This has left players eager to learn how to acquire it.

Unveiling Promo Card 008

Although currently unobtainable, investigating the "Related Cards" section (accessible by clicking cards like Red Card 006 or Pokedex 004) reveals a preview. A greyed-out version of Promo Card 008 shows an alternate art Pokedex featuring Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.

The card's information page confirms its unacquired status and notes it will be "obtained from a campaign," similar to the New Year 2025 Pikachu (Promo 026). This differs from cards acquired through missions or Wonder Pick events, suggesting a promotional giveaway.

The exact release date and method for obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, for those seeking a complete collection, hopefully, it will be available soon. In the meantime, the option to hide unowned cards can be toggled off to temporarily alleviate the visual disruption.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.