What Is Promo Card 8 in Pokemon TCG Pocket? New Hidden Promo Card, Explained

For completionists playing Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Promo Card section is usually a satisfyingly short list. However, the enigmatic Promo Card 008 is currently causing frustration.

The Appearance of Promo Card 008

The unobtainable Promo Card 008 appeared around January 2025, creating a noticeable gap in the Promo – A Card Dex between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009). While its existence might have been implied earlier due to its numbering, it only recently appeared as a blank entry in the list. This has prompted players to seek clarification on its acquisition.

What is Promo Card 008?

Although currently unobtainable, investigation reveals Promo Card 008 is an alternate art Pokedex featuring Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle surrounding the Pokedex itself. A greyed-out version can be seen in the "Related Cards" section when viewing other cards like Red Card (006) or Pokedex (004).

The card's in-game information states it will be "obtained from a campaign," similar to the New Year 2025 Pikachu card (Promo 026). This differs from cards obtained through missions or Wonder Pick events, suggesting a promotional giveaway.

The exact timing and method of obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, players eager to complete their collection can temporarily hide unowned cards via an in-game setting.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.