For completionists playing Pokemon TCG Pocket, the Promo Card section is usually a satisfyingly short list to complete. However, the enigmatic Promo Card 008 is currently causing a frustrating gap for many players.
The Appearance of Promo Card 008
The unobtainable Promo Card 008 appeared around January 2025 in the Promo – A Card Dex. This empty slot sits conspicuously between Professor Oak (007) and Pikachu (009). While its existence may have been present earlier, it only recently began displaying as a blank space in the card list. This has left players eager to learn how to acquire it.
What is Promo Card 008?
Although currently unobtainable, investigation reveals the card's design. Accessing the "Related Cards" section for cards like Red Card (006) or Pokedex (004) shows a greyed-out version of Promo Card 008. This card features alternate art of a Pokedex surrounded by Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle.
The card's information page confirms its unowned status and indicates it will be "obtained from a campaign," similar to the New Year 2025 Pikachu card (Promo 026). This differs from cards acquired through missions or Wonder Pick events, suggesting a promotional giveaway tied to a specific event.
The exact release date and method of obtaining Pokemon TCG Pocket Promo Card 008 remain unknown. However, players hoping to complete their collection can anticipate its arrival soon. In the meantime, the option to hide unowned cards can be toggled off in the game's settings to temporarily alleviate the visual disruption.
Pokemon TCG Pocket is available now on mobile devices.
