The latest set in Pokémon TCG Pocket is on the horizon, with Mega Shine featuring the debut of Shiny Mega Pokémon in the game, and key details like the release date and start time are confirmed.
Pokémon TCG Pocket introduces new sets regularly, with each major set followed by two smaller sets, and Mega Shine is the second to follow on from Fantastical Parade.
If you’ve been saving up your Hourglasses and want to know all the details on when Mega Shine releases, Insider Gaming has you covered.
When Is Pokémon TCG Pocket B2b Mega Shine Releasing?
Pokémon TCG Pocket’s B2a Mega Shine set releases on Wednesday, March 25, though the date may vary based on your location around the world.
The Mega Shine official release date is set for PT time, which means players elsewhere in the world, including in Europe and Australia, will have to wait until Thursday, March 26.
Pokémon TCG Pocket B2b Mega Shine Start Times
Mega Shine gets underway in Pokémon TCG Pocket at 6pm PT, with other time zones adjusted accordingly.
Naturally, that means a start in the early hours of the morning for some players. Regardless of where you are in the world, though, an update must be downloaded for the game to access the new set and booster packs.
The full list of start times and dates for major time zones across the world is shown in the table below.
| Time Zone | Pokémon TCG Pocket Mega Shine Release Date & Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 6 PM – March 25 |
| Central Time (CT) | 8 PM – March 25 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 9 PM – March 25 |
| Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) | 1 AM – March 26 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 12 PM – March 26 |
Pokémon TCG Pocket B2a Mega Shine Card List
The major highlight from the Mega Shine set in Pokémon TCG Pocket is the debut of Shiny Mega Pokémon, a first in the TCG overall.
Appearances of Shiny Pokémon have become regular in Pokémon TCG Pocket, with most sets featuring a few Secret Rare cards to collect showcasing Shiny Pokémon, but Mega Shine is upping the ante.
The table below showcases the cards spotted so far in the set, from the announcement video and images shared by The Pokémon Company.
| Mega Shine Card Name | Rarity |
|---|---|
| Mega Gengar ex | Shiny Super Rare |
| Mega Charizard ex | Shiny Super Rare |
| Pineco | Shiny Rare |
| Dragonair | Shiny Rare |
| Zorua | Shiny Rare |
| Ponyta | Shiny Rare |
| Mega Gengar ex | 4-Diamond |
| Mega Charizard ex | 4-Diamond |
| Empoleon | 1-Star |
| Phione | 2-Diamond |
| Slowpoke | 1-Diamond |
| Morpeko | 1-Diamond |
| Scyther | 1-Diamond |
| Calem | 2-Diamond |
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