Pocket Promo A cards are highly coveted in Pokémon TCG Pocket. In addition to the Genetic Apex and Mythical Island expansions, players can discover Promo A cards during gameplay, but there are specific methods required to add them to your collection. While regular cards can be obtained by opening packs, utilizing Wonder Picks, or redeeming pack points, each Promo A card has its own unique unlocking process.
As it stands, all these exclusive cards are categorized under Promo A, although additional sets are expected to emerge as the game evolves. A notable limitation of this promotional release is that many cards were originally available only during specific events, making it challenging for newcomers to Pokémon TCG Pocket to acquire them. While there is a possibility of these cards reappearing in future events, they are currently not accessible. This guide will detail how each card can be obtained.
How to Obtain Each Promo A Card
Card Number and Name |
Type |
Attacks and Abilities |
Unlock Method |
---|---|---|---|
Promo-A 1 Potion |
Item |
Heal 20 damage from one of your Pokémon |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 2 X Speed |
Item |
This turn, the retreat cost of your active Pokémon is reduced by 1 |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 3 Hand Scope |
Item |
Your opponent reveals their hand |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 4 Pokédex |
Item |
Check the top 3 cards of your deck |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 5 Poké Ball |
Item |
Take 1 random basic Pokémon from your deck into your hand |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 6 Red Card |
Item |
Your opponent shuffles their hand into their deck and draws 3 cards |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 7 Professor’s Research |
Supporter |
Draw 2 cards |
Purchase in the store |
Promo-A 8 Pokédex |
Item |
Check the top 3 cards of your deck |
Not currently available |
Promo-A 9 Pikachu |
Lightning |
Gnaw (20) |
Available in the premium section of the store |
Promo-A 10 Mewtwo |
Psychic |
Power Blast (120): Discard 2 psychic energy from this Pokémon |
Complete the Premium Pass subscription by logging in (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 11 Chansey |
Colorless |
Gentle Slap (60) |
Earned through Wonder Picks in the Meowth and Chansey event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 12 Meowth |
Colorless |
Pay Day (10): Draw a card |
Earned through Wonder Picks in the Meowth and Chansey event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 13 Butterfree |
Grass |
Gust (60) Powder Heal (Ability): Heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon once during your turn |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Lapras ex event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 14 Lapras ex |
Water |
Bubble Drain (80): Heal 20 damage from this Pokémon |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Lapras ex event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 15 Pikachu |
Lightning |
Gnaw (20) |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Lapras ex event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 16 Clefairy |
Psychic |
Slap (20) |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Lapras ex event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 17 Mankey |
Fighting |
Reckless Charge (30): This Pokémon deals 10 damage to itself as well |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Lapras ex event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 18 Venusaur |
Grass |
Mega Drain (80): Heal 30 damage from this Pokémon |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Venusaur event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 19 Greninja |
Water |
Mist Slash (60); Water Shuriken (Ability): Inflict 20 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon, once during your turn |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Venusaur event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 20 Haunter |
Psychic |
Surprise Attack (50): Flip a coin; if tails, this attack fails. |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Venusaur event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 21 Onix |
Fighting |
Land Crush (70) |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Venusaur event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 22 Jigglypuff |
Colorless |
Sing: The opponent’s active Pokémon becomes Asleep |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Venusaur event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 23 Bulbasaur |
Grass |
Vine Whip (40) |
Earned through Wonder Picks in the Bulbasaur and Magnemite event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 24 Magnemite |
Lightning |
Lightning Ball (20) |
Earned through Wonder Picks in the Bulbasaur and Magnemite event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 25 Moltres ex |
Fire |
Inferno Dance: Flip 3 coins. Attach a quantity of fire energy from your energy zone to your benched fire Pokémon equal to the number of heads. Heat Blast (70) |
Complete the Premium Pass subscription by logging in. |
Promo-A 26 Pikachu |
Lightning |
Gnaw (20) |
Complete missions in the New Year event (currently unavailable) |
Promo-A 27 Snivy |
Grass |
Tackle (20) |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Blastoise event (ends January 14) |
Promo-A 28 Volcarona |
Fire |
Volcanic Ash: Discard 2 fire energy from this Pokémon and deal 80 damage to one of your opponent’s Pokémon. |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Blastoise event (ends January 14) |
Promo-A 29 Blastoise |
Water |
Hydro Pump (80+): If this Pokémon has a minimum of 2 extra water energy attached, this attack inflicts an additional 60 damage. |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Blastoise event (ends January 14) |
Promo-A 30 Eevee |
Colorless |
Growl: During your opponent’s next turn, their defending Pokémon deals –20 damage with its attacks. |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Blastoise event (ends January 14) |
Promo-A 31 Cinccino |
Colorless |
Do the Wave (30x): This attack deals 30 damage for each of your benched Pokémon. |
Randomly obtained by winning battles in the Blastoise event (ends January 14) |
Promo-A 32 Charmander |
Fire |
Ember (30): Discard a fire energy from this Pokémon. |
Earned through Wonder Picks in the Charmander and Squirtle event (ends January 21) |
Promo-A 33 Squirtle |
Water |
Water Gun (20) |
Earned through Wonder Picks in the Charmander and Squirtle event (ends January 21) |
Right now, there are 33 Pocket Promo A cards in Pokémon TCGP. If you’ve missed any, the previous list can help you figure out if they’re still obtainable. The first seven cards are items or supporter cards you can buy in the shop for two tokens each. If you already own them, you can always revisit the shop to restock.
Three of the Promo A cards are linked to the paid aspects of Pokémon TCG Pocket, specifically the Premium Pass Subscription. Promo A card number 9, Pikachu, is continually available for players as soon as they register. However, the second card varies. Initially, it was number 10 Mewtwo, but it is now number 25 Moltres ex, meaning Mewtwo is temporarily unavailable.
You can try a free 14-day trial for the Pokémon TCG Pocket Premium Pass. Just remember to cancel before the trial ends, or you will be charged.
The other Promo A cards are obtained through two types of events. The first type is Wonder Pick events, which feature certain cards offered as additional packs you can select from at no cost or for two Wonder Stamina. Currently, there’s an event for Charmander and Squirtle. The issue with these events is that they last only two weeks, so cards you miss won’t be retrievable after that.
The card that has been confirmed but is not yet accessible is number 8, a special Pokédex card.
The second type of event involves solo battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket, where you can potentially receive a random Promo A card for each match you win. This is currently a Blastoise event where five Promo A cards can be won after each victory. Like the others, these events run for two weeks, so any Promo A cards from the previous Venusaur or Lapras ex events are inaccessible if missed.
As fresh cards continue to be introduced, ensure you gather all the available Pocket Promo A cards in Pokémon TCG Pocket while you have the chance to complete your collection.