The highly anticipated next expansion for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket might be arriving sooner than expected, with strong indications pointing to a release before August begins. Although official details about the upcoming expansion remain under wraps, subtle hints from the game's social media team suggest an imminent announcement.

The latest expansion, Pokemon TCG Pocket's Eevee Grove set, launched on June 26, introducing 107 new cards—69 standard additions and 38 special variants featuring unique artwork and shiny editions. Centered around Eevee and its evolutionary forms, this marked the seventh expansion since the game's debut in October 2024. If past patterns hold true, the eighth expansion could be even more substantial.

A recent Twitter post from the official Pokemon TCG Pocket account didn't explicitly confirm the expansion's release date but mentioned a major trading system update arriving on July 29. Historically, new card sets have been released toward the end of each month, following the pattern established since December's Pokemon TCG Pocket's Mythical Island mini-set. This timing strongly suggests that the July expansion could coincide with the trading update, making it a pivotal date for collectors and competitive players alike.

While specifics remain unconfirmed, players are hopeful that the July expansion will surpass recent releases in scale. Following Mythical Island, the Space-Time Smackdown expansion set introduced dual card pools, offering players more variety in their pack openings. Subsequent expansions—Triumphant Light, Shining Revelry, and Celestial Guardians—alternated between single and double sets, hinting that another large-scale expansion could be on the horizon.

The confirmed July 29 update will revamp the trading system, addressing long-standing player complaints. Since its introduction in January, trading in Pokemon TCG Pocket has faced criticism for high costs and restrictive rules on premium cards. Developers pledged to eliminate Trade Tokens and streamline the process, with the upcoming changes set to enhance the overall player experience.