Look Sports Media – Excitement is building in the Pokémon TCG Pocket community as details emerge about the next expansion, slated to arrive sooner than anticipated. Following the launch of "Mega Rising" and its introduction of Mega Evolution EX cards, players are eagerly awaiting the B1A expansion, which promises to shake up the meta once again.
Dataminers have uncovered that the new expansion is set to launch on Wednesday, December 17th. This release schedule positions the B1A update just five and a half weeks after "Mega Rising," providing players with a reasonable window to acquire the 226 cards from the previous set. This rapid-fire release strategy echoes the approach taken with "Mythical Island," Pokémon Pocket’s inaugural expansion, which also debuted on December 17th last year. These fast expansion releases are why Pokémon Pocket made more money than Pokémon Go in its first year, with $1.3bn (£988m) in profits.
While concrete details about the B1A expansion remain scarce, speculation is rife within the community. Drawing parallels with "Mythical Island," which featured a single pack, the B1A expansion could follow suit after "Mega Rising’s" three-pack offering. The thematic direction of the expansion is currently a mystery, but potential candidates abound.
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Given the continued presence of Generation 6 Pokémon from the Kalos region, where Mega Evolutions originated, there is a strong possibility that iconic Pokémon like Xerneas and Yveltal could take center stage, mirroring the inclusion of Mew and Celebi in "Mythical Island." Alternatively, the expansion might focus on Mythical Pokémon, such as Hoopa, aligning with the upcoming Pokémon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension DLC. The theme for the next physical Pokémon TCG expansion is Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, so the new Z-A Megas likely won’t come to Pokémon Pocket until then.
In related news, the upcoming ranked season for "Mega Rising" is scheduled to commence on Thursday, November 27th, offering competitive players a brief window to climb the ranks before the B1A expansion arrives. The season will conclude on December 14th, lasting just over two weeks. The meta has been significantly impacted by the introduction of powerful Mega Evolution EX cards, such as Mega Altaria and Mega Absol, creating new strategic possibilities for players to explore.
Jack Stewart, Senior Editor
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