Pokemon Go TCG set finally confirmed with release date

The Pokemon Trading Card Game is finally getting a Pokemon Go-themed set of cards and the first look at their packaging has been revealed. 

For many fans, it was believed that Go’s integration into the trading card side of the franchise was only a matter of time.

In an official blog post on February 3, the long-awaited crossover was confirmed in a shock announcement.

When is the Pokemon Go TCG set coming out?

The Pokemon Go x Pokemon Trading Card Game set will be released on July 1, 2022.

An official statement, taken from the blog, reads: “Trainers. This summer, a collaboration between the Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon GO will be released!

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“The Pokémon TCG: Pokémon GO expansion will feature cards themed after the popular mobile game. You can get an early look at the expansion’s package design. More details will be released soon.”

Pokemon Go

Here’s a first look at the packaging.

There will be six cards per pack, as shown in the image above, but of course, collectors will know that this is the norm.

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In a blog post on March 10, The Pokemon Company gave us a sneak peek at the first product that will be made available.

• Pokemon GO Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box Plus (exclusive to Pokemon Center in the US, Canada, and the UK)
• Pokemon GO Elite Trainer Box
• Pokemon GO Premium Collection
• Pokemon GO Special Collections
• Pokemon GO Collection
• Pokemon GO Tin
• Pokemon GO Poke Ball Tins
• Pokemon GO Mini Tins
• Pokemon GO V Battle Decks, including a bundle version
• Pokemon GO Premier Deck Holder Collection
• Pokemon GO Pin Collections

We could get more looks into the cards and designs as the upcoming Pokemon Trading Card Game release date nears.

Stay tuned to Dexerto’s Pokemon coverage for all the latest on the upcoming TCG