Promo Card 8 Emerges: Unveiled Secret in Pokémon TCG Pocket

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 causing frustration.

The Appearance of Promo Card 008

The Promo Card section appeared complete until, around January 2025, a new, unobtainable card, slot 008, materialized between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009). While its existence might have been known earlier, it only recently appeared as a blank space in the card list. This has left players eager for information on how to acquire it.

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Unveiling Promo Card 008

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

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

The precise release date and method of obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, for those seeking a complete collection, hopefully, its release is imminent. In the meantime, the option to hide unowned cards can be toggled off to temporarily alleviate the visual annoyance.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.