Pokémon TCG Pocket: Dual Fusion launches on October 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. PDT, beginning the mobile card game’s new C series with two C1 booster packs: Pikachu and Mega Mewtwo X. Depending on your time zone, that simultaneous release falls on October 29.
The expansion introduces Pokémon TCG Pocket’s first dual-type cards, led by the Psychic- and Fighting-type Mega Mewtwo X ex and the Water- and Darkness-type Mega Greninja ex. The official Dual Fusion announcement also previews nine cards, six temporary rental decks, and a schedule of collection and battle events. This guide separates those confirmed expansion details from the wider C-series changes described in the game’s October 2026 Producer Letter.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Dual Fusion Quick Facts
| Question | Confirmed answer |
|---|---|
| Release date | October 28, 2026 in US time zones; October 29 in UTC, Europe, Japan, and other regions |
| Release time | 6:00 p.m. PDT on October 28 |
| Set code | C1, as shown on both booster packs in the official trailer |
| Booster packs | Pikachu and Mega Mewtwo X |
| New series | C series |
| First dual-type cards | Mega Mewtwo X ex and Mega Greninja ex are the two confirmed examples |
| Confirmed Pokémon ex | Mega Mewtwo X ex, Mega Greninja ex, Mega Dragonite ex, Pikachu ex, Fuecoco ex, and Mew ex |
| Limited-time expansion? | No end date has been announced for the booster packs as of October 20, 2026 |
| Platforms | iOS and Android |
When does Pokémon TCG Pocket Dual Fusion release?
Dual Fusion becomes available worldwide at the same moment: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. PDT. The date changes to October 29 east of the Americas, which explains why official and regional reports may show different calendar dates.
| Time zone | Dual Fusion release time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time | October 28 at 6:00 p.m. PDT |
| Eastern Daylight Time | October 28 at 9:00 p.m. EDT |
| Coordinated Universal Time | October 29 at 1:00 a.m. UTC |
| United Kingdom | October 29 at 1:00 a.m. GMT |
| Central Europe | October 29 at 2:00 a.m. CET |
| Japan | October 29 at 10:00 a.m. JST |
These regional times are conversions of Pokémon’s confirmed 6:00 p.m. PDT launch time, not separate regional rollout announcements.
What booster packs are in Dual Fusion?
Dual Fusion has two booster variants, one featuring Pikachu and the other featuring Mega Mewtwo X. The official trailer shows the C1 code on both packs.
Pokémon has not published a complete pack-by-pack card list as of October 20. The revealed cards below are confirmed for Dual Fusion, but official material does not assign every previewed card to a specific booster. This article therefore does not guess which pack contains each card.
What Dual Fusion cards have been revealed?
Pokémon’s announcement page provides clear images of nine Dual Fusion cards. This is a confirmed preview list, not the full C1 card list.
| Card | Printed type | Pokémon ex? | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Mewtwo X ex | Psychic / Fighting | Yes | Officially revealed |
| Mega Greninja ex | Water / Darkness | Yes | Officially revealed |
| Mega Dragonite ex | Dragon | Yes | Officially revealed |
| Pikachu ex | Lightning | Yes | Officially revealed |
| Fuecoco ex | Fire | Yes | Officially revealed |
| Mew ex | Psychic | Yes | Officially revealed |
| Venusaur | Grass | No | Officially revealed |
| Charizard | Fire | No | Officially revealed |
| Blastoise | Water | No | Officially revealed |
The current first-party reveal does not provide the total number of cards, a complete rarity distribution, or a full checklist. Any larger list circulating before those details are officially released may include leaks, datamines, or assumptions.
What is Mega Mewtwo X ex?
Mega Mewtwo X ex is a Basic Pokémon with 180 HP and the first confirmed Psychic- and Fighting-type card in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Its Dual Impact attack costs two Psychic Energy plus one Colorless Energy and deals 100 damage, or 140 damage if a Stadium is in play. The revealed card has a Darkness weakness of +20 and a retreat cost of two Colorless Energy.
As a Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, it uses the printed Mega Evolution ex rule: the opponent takes three points when it is Knocked Out. Those details come directly from the high-resolution card image on Pokémon’s announcement page.
How do dual-type Pokémon work in Pokémon TCG Pocket?
The confirmed change is visible on the cards themselves: a dual-type Pokémon displays two type icons. Mega Mewtwo X ex carries Psychic and Fighting icons, while Mega Greninja ex carries Water and Darkness icons.
The preview images also show that attack costs remain whatever is printed on the individual card. Mega Mewtwo X ex’s Dual Impact uses Psychic and Colorless Energy, while Mega Greninja ex’s Splash of Darkness uses Water Energy. Each previewed card still displays one printed weakness.
Pokémon has not yet released a complete rules explanation for dual types. As of October 20, official material does not spell out how both types interact with weakness calculations, type-specific Trainer cards, or every card effect. It would be premature to import rules from the physical Pokémon TCG or treat community theorycrafting as confirmed Pokémon TCG Pocket behavior.
What changes with the new C series?
Dual Fusion begins the C series, but not every C-series change is exclusive to the expansion. In the official October 2026 Producer Letter, the operations team outlined a broader update plan for collecting, battling, trading, and sharing.
| C-series change | What Pokémon has confirmed |
|---|---|
| Booster release cycle | New booster packs move from roughly four-week cycles to roughly six-week cycles |
| Immersive cards | Some immersive cards will be obtainable through collection-completion missions as well as booster packs |
| Special Pack: First Partners | A separate special pack will use special pack stamina that recovers once per week |
| Community Decks | Players will be able to view and copy eligible player-created decks using cards they own |
| Rental decks | New rental decks will arrive with booster releases, have unlimited uses, and become usable in versus battles |
| Limited battles | Special events will restrict which cards can be used and offer rewards based on wins |
| Trading and sharing | Planned improvements include clearer missing-card and wishlist information |
The Producer Letter says these plans and their timing remain subject to change. Our original Pokémon TCG Pocket launch coverage provides background on the mobile game’s 2024 debut.
Is Dual Fusion a limited-time set?
Pokémon has not announced an end date for the Pikachu or Mega Mewtwo X booster packs. The temporary Dual Fusion rental decks are a separate feature: six rental decks will be available from launch until December 15, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. PST, when they are due to be replaced by decks tied to the next booster release.
That rental-deck deadline should not be treated as proof that the Dual Fusion booster packs disappear at the same time.
Can Dual Fusion cards be traded or found in Wonder Pick?
Trading eligibility for Dual Fusion cards has not been announced as of October 20, 2026. Pokémon’s Producer Letter discusses general trading and sharing improvements, but it does not promise that every C1 card will be tradeable at launch.
Pokémon has also not confirmed whether regular Dual Fusion cards will appear in Wonder Pick. The announced PROMO Reissue Wonder Pick Event concerns B-series promo cards, not a general C1 availability rule.
What Dual Fusion events and missions are scheduled?
Pokémon has published the following event calendar alongside the expansion. More details are still due for some events.
| Event | Dates | Confirmed reward or purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Second Anniversary Celebration Campaign | October 29 to December 14, 2026 | A ticket exchangeable for a booster pack guaranteed to include a ★★ card |
| PROMO Reissue Event 2026 | October 29 to November 12, 2026 | B-series promo cards through Drop and Wonder Pick events |
| Handy Card Collection Missions | October 29, 2026 to January 26, 2027 | Trainer cards including Sabrina and Red |
| Dual Fusion Emblem Event and Battle Rally Missions | November 5 to November 15, 2026 | Emblems, pack hourglasses, shinedust, and other rewards |
| Bonus Week | November 13 to November 20, 2026 | A booster pack for logging in each day |
| Promo Pack C Series Vol. 1 | November 17 to December 1, 2026 | Promo packs from daily missions, random battles, and Dual Fusion limited battles |
| Themed Promo Card Events | November 25 to December 25, 2026 | Three themed promo-card types through weekly mission additions |
| Ranked Match Season C1 | November 30 to December 14, 2026 | Rank points and a season emblem |
| Community Week | December 5 to December 12, 2026 | Trade hourglasses, pack hourglasses, and other rewards from trading and sharing |
The official trailer also promotes the separate Pika Pika! Pikachu missions, which began on October 20. Those missions award special packs filled with Pikachu cards and should not be confused with the C1 Pikachu booster pack.
What remains unconfirmed?
- The complete Dual Fusion card count and full card list
- The complete rarity breakdown and all immersive cards
- The booster assignment for every revealed card
- A pack availability end date
- Dual Fusion trading eligibility and regular Wonder Pick availability
- Whether Dual Fusion uses any different Pack Hourglass requirement
- The complete interaction rules for dual-type Pokémon
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dual Fusion C1?
Yes. The official trailer labels both the Pikachu and Mega Mewtwo X booster packs with the C1 code, and Dual Fusion begins Pokémon TCG Pocket’s new C series.
Does Dual Fusion release on October 28 or October 29?
Both dates can be correct depending on location. The official global launch is October 28 at 6:00 p.m. PDT, which converts to October 29 at 1:00 a.m. UTC and October 29 at 10:00 a.m. JST.
Does Dual Fusion have two booster packs?
Yes. The two confirmed C1 booster variants are Pikachu and Mega Mewtwo X.
Do Dual Fusion packs use special pack stamina?
Pokémon has not announced a special stamina requirement for the normal C1 boosters. The once-per-week special pack stamina described in the Producer Letter belongs to the separate Special Pack: First Partners.
Is the full Dual Fusion card list available?
No. Pokémon has officially shown nine cards, but it has not published a complete C1 checklist or total card count as of October 20, 2026.
Are all C-series features launching with Dual Fusion?
Not necessarily. The Producer Letter describes a broader series roadmap and says more features and ways to play will arrive with the late-October update and alongside booster releases. Pokémon also warns that details and timing may change.
This Complete FAQ reflects official information available as of October 20, 2026.
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