Promo Card 8 in Pokémon TCG Pocket Drops

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 disrupting this peaceful pursuit.

The Appearance of Promo Card 008

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

Unveiling Promo Card 008

Although currently unobtainable, clues about Promo Card 008's appearance exist. Accessing the "Related Cards" section for cards like Red Card (006) or Pokedex (004) reveals a greyed-out preview. This shows 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 (Promo 026). This phrasing differs from cards acquired through missions or Wonder Pick events.

The exact release date and method for obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, for those seeking a complete collection, hopefully, it will become available soon. In the meantime, hiding unowned cards in the settings offers a temporary solution to the visual gap.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.