Rare Shiny Pokémon arrive in the Pokémon TCG Pocket

The new expansion for the Pokémon TCG Pocket , titled Brilliant Festival , shakes up the popular digital card game by introducing Shiny Pokémon cards — alternative and visually distinct versions of the franchise's most well-known monsters. The release adds a strategic and commercial layer to the game, offering cards with very high visual and collectible appeal, as well as significant rarity.

The difference, compared to the main games in the franchise, lies in the acquisition process: it's not necessary to invest hours in battles or random encounters to find a shiny . Simply open specific packs from the new expansion — or, for those who prefer to avoid chance, use accumulated points to directly acquire the desired card.

Shiny Pokémon are part of a limited roster from the Shiny Festival and are distributed across two distinct rarity categories. Those with one shiny star (★) offer a 2.857% chance of being obtained per card opened. Those with two shiny stars (★★) are even harder to get, with only a 1.333% probability.

The system, while based on luck, also allows the use of Pack Points, the game's internal currency , to unlock these cards in a guaranteed way: 1,000 points for a one-star shiny and 1,350 points for a two-star shiny. This structure offers the player the freedom to choose between the element of surprise or the security of a direct exchange.

Shiny cards feature classic Pokémon and recent additions, with Charizard and Lucario being particularly popular

The complete list of Shiny Pokémon available in this expansion includes creatures from both classic and modern generations. Among those with ★ (one star) rarity Charmander, Riolu, and Weedle stand out , each with a chance of only 0.285% per card—a real value that considers the proportion of stars within the total probability of obtaining one.

In the ★★ (two-star) , collectors have the opportunity to find special versions of Beedrill ex, Wugtrio ex, Lucario ex, and the legendary Charizard ex . These last two are the most coveted by fans and, precisely for that reason, the most difficult to find: each with only a 0.083% chance of appearing in a pack.

The rarity and reward system reinforces the competitive aspect of the game, encouraging the pursuit of high-value cards not only for battles but also for personal collections. The presence of Pokémon like Charizard ex — traditionally one of the most valued in the entire franchise — helps fuel anticipation surrounding the expansion and boost interest in new packs.

Furthermore, the combination of nostalgia and novelty, present in the inclusion of Pokémon such as Kakuna and Varoom , attracts both veteran and novice players.

Strategies, points, and potential future updates are driving the game's community

With the new possibilities brought by the Shiny Festival expansion, players are seeking strategies to maximize their chances of obtaining the coveted Shiny Pokémon. While some choose to open packs repeatedly, relying on luck, others prefer to accumulate Pack Points through daily challenges and temporary events.

The choice between spending points or trying your luck has become one of the most discussed decisions in gaming communities, adding a constant engagement component to the game.

The developer, while not revealing specific dates, has indicated that new Shiny Pokémon additions should arrive in future updates of the Pokémon TCG Pocket .

The expectation is that more popular creatures will receive shiny versions, increasing the range of options and the diversity of possible strategies in the game. This constant expansion is part of the dynamics of the card game , which seeks to keep the player base active with regular content and exclusive rewards.

Pokémon TCG Pocket expands its appeal with a rarity system and visual customization

Beyond the search for rare cards, the aesthetics of the Shiny versions have contributed to the expansion's increased value. The Pokémon appear with alternative colors and enhanced visual details, making the collection more attractive to long-time fans.

Many players report that simply having a shiny card in their collection is already an achievement, even if the card isn't used in frequent battles.

The Shiny Festival shows that the Pokémon TCG Pocket is not just a card game , but a digital space for collecting, strategy, and stats. The addition of Shiny cards reinforces this idea, giving players new reasons to explore the game daily and actively participate in the community.

For collectors, each Shiny card represents a unique piece, and for competitors, a potential tool for victory. In both cases, the brilliance of these special Pokémon continues to captivate fans.