For completionists playing Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Promo Card section is usually a satisfyingly short list to complete. However, the mysterious Promo Card 008 is currently causing frustration.
The Appearance of Promo Card 008
The unobtainable Promo Card 008 appeared around January 2025 in the Promo – A Card Dex. Its presence, nestled between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009), creates a noticeable gap. While its existence might have been present earlier, it only recently appeared as a blank space on the card list. This has left players eager for information on how to acquire it.
What is Promo Card 008?
Although currently unobtainable, clues about Promo Card 008 exist. Accessing the "Related Cards" section for cards like Red Card (006) or Pokedex (004) reveals a greyed-out version of Promo Card 008. This shows an alternate art Pokedex featuring Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
The card's information page confirms its unowned status and indicates 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 exact release date and method for obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, players hoping to complete their collection can expect its arrival soon. In the meantime, the option to hide unowned cards can be toggled off to alleviate the visual disruption.
Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
