The Pokémon Company revealed Dual Fusion today, October 20, 2026: the next expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket and the first of the new C series. Its big hook is a mechanic the app has never had before: dual-type cards, Pokémon that carry two types at once.
Release date and time
Dual Fusion launches on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. PDT, which is Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 a.m. in France, Germany and Spain. It lands just ahead of the game’s second anniversary.
Dual-type cards make their debut
The two headliners are:
- Mega Mewtwo X ex, a Psychic and Fighting dual-type;
- Mega Greninja ex, a Water and Darkness dual-type.
The idea is straightforward: a dual-type card has two types. When it attacks an opposing Pokémon, it can use either of its types to hit a weakness, so Mega Mewtwo X ex can deal extra damage to anything weak to Psychic or Fighting. On defense, weakness works as printed on the card: Mega Mewtwo X ex takes an extra 20 damage from Darkness-type attacks.
First cards revealed
Beyond the two Mega Pokémon ex, the reveal includes:
- Mega Dragonite ex
- Pikachu ex
- Fuecoco ex, one of the first-partner Pokémon getting ex cards in this new series
- Mew ex
- new cards and illustrations for Venusaur, Charizard and Blastoise
Six rental decks and a free elite deck
From launch until December 15, 2026 at 5:59 p.m. PST, six Dual Fusion rental decks let you try the set without opening a single pack. The decks built around Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex are the best way to learn how dual types play.
Every player will also receive a Dragon-type elite deck in their Gifts, featuring Mega Rayquaza ex and Dragonair from Ruler of the Skies, plus Gouging Fire from Paradox Drive.
New: First Partner special packs
The C series also introduces special packs featuring special cards of the first partner Pokémon from the 9 regions of the main games, including Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, Chikorita, Piplup and Fuecoco.
Opening them requires a special pack stamina, which recharges once a week. The packs are available from October 31 to December 26, 2026.
Events to look out for
A packed event calendar accompanies the launch and the anniversary (dates based on European time, so some may start a few hours earlier in the Americas):
| Event | Dates |
|---|---|
| Second anniversary campaign (coupon for a pack with a guaranteed ★★ rarity card) | October 30 – December 15, 2026 |
| PROMO 2026 event return (Promo B-series cards) | October 30 – November 13, 2026 |
| Handy card collection missions (Trainer cards, including Sabrina and Red) | October 30, 2026 – January 27, 2027 |
| Dual Fusion Emblem Event and Battle Rally missions | November 6 – 16, 2026 |
| Bonus Week (one pack per day through login missions) | November 14 – 21, 2026 |
| C-series Promo Pack Vol. 1 (including Dual Fusion restricted battles) | November 18 – December 2, 2026 |
| Themed promo card event | November 26 – December 26, 2026 |
| C1 ranked match season | December 1 – 15, 2026 |
| Community Week (trading and sharing for Trade Hourglasses and Pack Hourglasses) | December 6 – 13, 2026 |
Mega Greninja cosmetics
Starting October 31, new covers and backdrops featuring Mega Greninja will let you show off your cards in style.
The takeaway
Dual Fusion opens a new chapter for Pokémon TCG Pocket: dual-type mechanics, ex cards for first-partner Pokémon, special packs and a busy event schedule through the end of the year. See you on October 28 for the first packs.
Sources: Pokémon.com, Pokekalos, Wargamer