Pokémon TCG Pocket to Add Dual-Type Cards in October 2026
Pokémon TCG Pocket will add dual-type cards in October 2026, starting with Mega Mewtwo X ex, while the same update will introduce collectible first partner Pokémon ex cards.
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Signal Summary
The Pokémon Company said Mega Mewtwo X ex will be the first dual-type card, with Psychic and Fighting types. Piplup ex and Fuecoco ex were shown as examples of the first partner ex cards, and more are expected to follow. The update is planned alongside a new series of Pokémon TCG Pocket expansions in October 2026, after the release of the Team Rocket’s Ambition Expansion that week.
Why It Matters
The update changes both the card formats and collection targets available in Pokémon TCG Pocket, adding cards with two types and ex versions of first partner Pokémon. The source does not give an exact October release date or identify the additional first partner Pokémon that will receive ex cards.
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Primary Evidence
1Pokémon TCG Pocket Adds Dual-Type Cards October 2026
“"Starting with Mega Mewtwo X ex". At a PokémonXP panel this weekend, The Pokémon Company announced its popular mobile game Pokémon TCG Pocket will be adding Dual-type cards this October. This will be "starting with Mega Mewtwo X ex". This Pokémon card will be a dual Psychic and Fighting-type. Here's a first look: Read the full article on nintendolife.com”
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