New Hidden Promo Card 8 in Pokemon TCG Pocket Explained

For those of us with completionist tendencies, the Promo Card section of *Pokemon TCG Pocket* can be a soothing experience. It's a short list, making it easy to fill in. But the mysterious new Promo Card 8 in *Pokemon TCG Pocket* is causing a stir among collectors.

When Did Promo Card 8 Appear in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

The Promo Card section was looking complete until a new, unobtainable card suddenly appeared. Around January 2025, a new Promo Card 008 slot appeared in the Promo – A Card Dex, creating a noticeable gap between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009).

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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 obtain Promo Card 008 just yet, some detective work reveals what the card looks like. By clicking on a card such as Red Card (006) or Pokedex (004), you can scroll past the info to view a list of Related Cards.

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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 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, suggesting it might be a giveaway to commemorate an event.

This wording differs from cards that come via missions or Wonder Pick events, which have specific event-related wording. In fact, New Year’s Pikachu (Promo 026) seems to be the only other card indicating it was available through a campaign.

Exactly when and how *Pokemon TCG Pocket* Promo Card 008 will be available isn’t yet known, but for those of us hoping to fill in that glaring gap, hopefully, it will be soon. If the gap bothers you, you can toggle off the option to view unowned cards at the top of the screen.

*Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.*