I ripped open a Pulsing Aura pack on stream and the chat went silent for a full beat. I held my breath when Mega Lucario EX shimmered under the light — and you felt that tug, too: want, now. There are moments when a card list does more than inform; it refocuses what you chase.
I follow the Pokemon TCG Pocket pulse so you don’t have to waste pulls on weak draws. I will point out the cards that change games, the small plays that become big plays, and where attention should go first.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pulsing Aura Expansion Full Card List
People in Discord spammed refresh buttons the night the set details leaked; activity spiked across the Pocket forums. The Pulsing Aura expansion drops on April 28, 2026 at 6 PM PDT in Pokemon TCG Pocket, and its single booster format mirrors the recent Crimson Blaze release — meaning one focused booster, a rotation of Mega EX threats, and a compact chase profile.
The set highlights so far include heavy-hitting Mega Evolution EXs, trainers that shore up Fighting strategies, and a crowd-pleaser: Mega Lucario EX. Below is the full table of revealed cards; study it like a playbook and mark what you need for your deck or collection.
| Card Name | Type | Rarity | Card Details |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mega Lucario EX |
Fighting | Double Rare | HP: 190 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Riolu) Attack: Fighting Pulse – 90+ damage. If this Pokemon has at least 1 extra Fighting Energy attached, this attack does 50 more damage. Weakness: Psychic +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Mega Sceptile EX |
Grass | Double Rare | HP: 210 Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Grovyle) Attack: Terminating Tail – 130 damage. Discard a Grass Energy from this Pokemon. Your opponent’s Active Pokemon is now Poisoned. Weakness: Fire +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Vaporeon EX |
Water | Double Rare | HP: 160 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Eevee) Ability: Frozen Flow – Once during your turn, if this Pokemon is in the Active Spot, you may switch out your opponent’s Active Pokemon to the Bench. (Your opponent chooses the new Active Pokemon.) Attack: Wave Splash – 80 damage Weakness: Lightning +20 Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless |
 Bisharp |
Metal | Art Rare | HP: 90 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Pawniard) Attack: Night Slash – 60 damage. Switch this Pokemon with 1 of your Benched Pokemon. Weakness: Fire +20 Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless |
 Kubfu |
Fighting | Art Rare | HP: 60 Stage: Basic Attack: Training – Take a Colorless Energy from your Energy Zone and attach it to this Pokemon. Weakness: Psychic +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Quagsire |
Water | Art Rare | HP: 130 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Wooper) Attack: Muddy Headbutt – 60+ damage. If this Pokemon has any Fighting Energy attached, this attack does 60 more damage. Weakness: Lightning +20 Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless |
 Single Strike Urshifu |
Darkness | Rare | HP: 120 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Kubfu) Ability: Double Type – As long as this Pokemon is in play, it is Fighting and Darkness type. Attack: Power Blast – 110 damage. Discard a Darkness Energy from this Pokemon. Weakness: Grass +20 Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless |
 Arena of Antiquity |
Stadium | Uncommon | Attacks used by each Fighting Pokemon in play (both yours and your opponent’s) do +20 damage to the opponent’s Active Pokemon EX. |
 Field Blower |
Item | Uncommon | Discard a Pokemon Tool card from a Pokemon (yours or your opponent’s), or discard a Stadium card in play. |
 Korrina |
Supporter | Uncommon | During this turn, attacks used by your Fighting Pokemon do +30 damage to your opponent’s Active Pokemon ex. |
 Riolu |
Fighting | Common | HP: 60 Stage: Basic Attack: Fighting Fist – 10+ damage. If your opponent’s Active Pokemon is a Pokemon ex, this attack does 30 more damage. Weakness: Psychic +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Bewear |
Fighting | Uncommon | HP: 110 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Stufful) Attack: Triple Smash – 50× damage. Flip 3 coins. This attack does 50 damage for each heads. Weakness: Psychic +20 Retreat Cost: 2 Colorless |
 Croagunk |
Fighting | Common | HP: 60 Stage: Basic Attack: Corkscrew Punch – 20 damage Weakness: Psychic +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Hattrem |
Psychic | Uncommon | HP: 80 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Hatenna) Attack: Disarming Voice – 20 damage. Your opponent’s Active Pokemon is now Confused. Weakness: Metal +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Rapid Strike Urshifu |
Water | Rare | HP: 120 Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Kubfu) Ability: Double Type – As long as this Pokemon is in play, it is Water and Fighting type. Attack: Tornado Shot – 40 damage. Discard a Water Energy from this Pokemon, and this attack also does 40 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokemon. Weakness: Lightning +20 Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless |
 Wooper |
Water | Common | HP: 60 Stage: Basic Attack: Tail Whap – 30 damage Weakness: Lightning +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
 Emboar |
Fire | Rare | HP: 160 Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Pignite) Attack: Flare Storm – 70+ damage. Flip a coin for each Fire Energy attached to this Pokemon. This attack does 30 more damage for each heads. Weakness: Water +20 Retreat Cost: 3 Colorless |
 Budew |
Grass | Common | HP: 30 Stage: Basic Attack: Prickly Powder – 10 damage. The Defending Pokemon loses all Abilities until it leaves the Active Spot. |
 Treecko |
Grass | Common | HP: 60 Stage: Basic Attack: Pound – 20 damage Weakness: Fire +20 Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless |
When is the Pulsing Aura set coming out in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
The drop is set for April 28, 2026 at 6 PM PDT inside the Pokemon TCG Pocket app, which means mobile players and collectors on iOS and Android will see the booster appear simultaneously. If you track release times on platforms like Twitter/X or official Pokemon channels, expect chatter and price spikes on secondary markets within hours.
How many cards can players expect in the Pulsing Aura Expansion?
Leaks and developer messaging point to 100+ cards in the expansion, including multiple Double Rares and a string of art rares. That density keeps pulls exciting and makes targeted lists valuable — which is why you should save quick screenshots to your collection manager or Pocket wishlist as soon as the set goes live.
What are the top chase cards for the Pulsing Aura Expansion?
Mega Lucario EX and Mega Sceptile EX are the obvious winners among revealed cards; Mega Lucario EX especially combines 190 HP with a punchy attack that scales. Vaporeon EX and the Art Rare line (Kubfu, Quagsire, Bisharp) will also move the needle for both play and trade.
What to track first at launch
At a card shop yesterday I watched a player sort pulls by playability, not art — and he won his first game with a new list the following week. For you, that means prioritize utility over aesthetics unless you collect for resale.
Mega Lucario EX is the playmaker: strong HP, efficient retreat, and a damage spike when you stack Fighting Energy. It can anchor both aggressive rush lists and slower control shells that bait big trades. Mega Sceptile EX provides a heavy single-turn knockout threat and brings status effects that pressure Bench management.
Mega Lucario EX could be the Swiss Army knife of Fighting decks, while art rares and Vaporeon EX will create alternate build paths. The hunt for art rares will feel like striking quartz in a riverbed.
Tools you’ll want at your fingertips: the Pocket collection tracker, Twitter/X for leaks, Discord channels for meta chatter, and marketplaces like TCGplayer and eBay for price discovery. Follow The Pokemon Company and community writers on Moyens I/O and other outlets for quick updates and pull analyses.
I’ll keep this list live as new cards drop and as players discover synergies in ranked matches — but which card from Pulsing Aura will remake the meta first?