For those of us with completionist tendencies, the Promo Card section of *Pokemon TCG Pocket* can be a soothing experience. With its short list, it's relatively easy to fill in, providing a sense of accomplishment. However, the mysterious new Promo Card 8 has thrown a wrench in the works for many players.
When Did Promo Card 8 Appear in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
The Promo Card section of *Pokemon TCG Pocket* was looking good until a new, unobtainable card suddenly appeared. Around January 2025, a new slot for Promo Card 008 popped up in the Promo – A Card Dex, creating a noticeable empty spot between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009).
Given the numbering, this missing card has likely been around for a while, but it didn’t always show as a blank spot when looking at the list. Now that it does, players are eager to find out when they can fill in the gap.
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What Is Promo Card 008 in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
While it’s not possible to actually obtain Promo Card 008 just yet, some detective work has revealed what the card looks like. By clicking on cards such as Red Card (006) or Pokedex (004), you can scroll past the info to view a list of Related Cards.
There, you can see a greyed-out version of Promo Card 008, which will be an alternate art Pokedex. The card features a Pokedex surrounded by Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle. Clicking on the image will bring you to an info page that reveals more about the card, including the fact that you haven’t obtained it yet.
As of now, it’s not possible to actually get Promo Card 008 from the Promo A set in *Pokemon TCG Pocket.* However, the card info notes that it will be “obtained from a campaign.” This is similar to the card info for the New Year 2025 Pikachu card, which could mean the card will be a giveaway to commemorate a special event.
This wording is notably different from cards that come via missions or Wonder Pick events, which both include specific wording related to those events. In fact, New Year’s Pikachu (Promo 026) seems to be the only other card that indicates it was available through a campaign.
Exactly when and how *Pokemon TCG Pocket* Promo Card 008 will actually be available isn’t yet known, but for those of us hoping to fill in that glaring gap, hopefully, it will be soon. For now, if the gap really bothers you, you can always toggle off the option to view unowned cards at the top of the screen.
*Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.*
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