Summary
There are not a lot of stones left unturned inPokemon TCG Pocketso far, as the recent Shining Reverly set ended up addressing a longtime rumor that the developers had been radio silent about. So far, communication from the devs has been rather transparent, especially by the standards of a gacha-like game, with DeNa addressingPokemon TCG Pocket’s late 2025 trade changes recently. The game will receive plenty of updates in the future, and the next expansion is set to come out as early as April 30, meaning players should start saving Pack Hourglasses. Yet, there is one mystery that remains unsolved for the time being, and it’s unclear when it will be finally addressed - but probably not anytime soon.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Shining Revelry set introduced shiny crittersand their corresponding cards, making up 14 slots in the collection overall. These cards use a rarity symbol that had been datamined a long time ago but left unused until now, sparking discourses regarding what it could be or mean. Yet, there is another burning question that remains unanswered, and that is what the mysterious Advance Ticket will be used for, as well as when this will happen.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Needs to Answer One Burning Question
TheAdvance Ticket inPokemon TCG Pocketwas introduced when the game launched in October of 2024, and it was automatically added to players' inventories from July 16, 2025, to May 31, 2025. As such, it is currently impossible to obtain the item, unless maybe an event is added for this specific purpose. The item’s description is still very much cryptic about what it will do and when, saying “This ticket cannot be used yet. Wait and see what it’s for!,” leaving it up to players' interpretation for now. Considering its distribution, though, there is one particular use for this item that would make a lot of sense - but there’s a catch.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Advance Ticket May Have a Clear Purpose
It is implied that the Advance Ticket will have a special use in the future, and the most likely outcome may be tied to the game’s first anniversary in October of 2025. In fact, mobile games and gacha games tend to be big on anniversaries, releasing massive content updates and giving players some nice gifts. For a ticket that was only distributed for three months after launch, it would make a lot of sense to be tied to the game’s first anniversary, possibly awarding players with somerarePokemon TCG Pocketcardsor even exclusive accessories or decks.
After all,Pokemon TCG Pocketplayers can get a starter Ex deckfor free in Shining Revelry just by playing the game, so it’s well within the realm of possibilities that something even bigger is in store for when the Advance Ticket will be usable. For example, there may be bundles of cards to choose from, awarding players with some cards they are missing from their collection or simply powerful ones that have defined each set’s meta up until the anniversary. The possibilities are endless if the Advance Ticket is indeed planned to be activated in October of this year.
This would be a good way to give players who have been around the most a nice reward for their dedication.
It May Be a Long Time Before Pokemon TCG Pocket Fans Can Use The Advance Ticket
There is also the chance that the Advance Ticket is not an anniversary item at all, even if that seems unlikely due to its distribution phase. In that case, it may be tied to a specific future expansion or event, which would still make sense if it has something to do with the earliersets inPokemon TCG Pocket, such as Genetic Apex and Mythical Island. Considering that no updates from the devs were shared thus far about the purpose of the Advance Ticket, players may be in for a long ride until this item is usable - all the more so if this is going to happen no sooner than October 2025.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd. In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.
