Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket fans are talking about one thing this summer: the brand-new Sky-Ruler expansion. Released on July 30, 2026, the set centres on the Legendary Rayquaza of the Hoenn region and marks the first arrival of Mega Evolution ex cards in the mobile card game.
Mega Rayquaza ex Leads the Pack
Mega Rayquaza ex headlines a launch line-up that also includes Mega Metagross ex and Mega Gallade ex. Because Rayquaza keeps its Dragon typing after Mega Evolving, it pairs naturally with the flying-type support already popular in competitive decks. Collectors can track the full set, including special illustration and new Trainer cards, directly in the in-game card gallery.
July 30, 2026 (09:00 UTC+8)
New Features in the Update
The expansion is not just about new cards. Pocket also shipped several convenience upgrades at the same time:
- Deck QR sharing - export and import any deck with a simple scannable code.
- Card gallery tweaks - cleaner registration tracking for the new mega cards.
- Pack pity system - a guarantee that helps you pull a featured card after enough packs.
Summer Events Rolling Out
Officials also teased a full summer calendar to keep the meta moving, including elite deck missions, medal events, Community Week, and a Mega Houndoom ex drop event. Between limited missions and pack pity, this is a strong month for free-to-play collectors.