The world of Pokémon TCG Pocket continues to grow, and trainers have something exciting on the horizon. The brand-new expansion, Secluded Springs, is set to make a splash with legendary beasts, Johto favorites, and powerful water-type support. If you’re wondering whether this set is worth your time, let’s dive into everything you need to know.
Secluded Springs Release Date and Set Details
- Release Date: August 28, 2025 (UTC) / August 27, 11:00 p.m. PDT
- Set Code: A4a (mini-set)
- Size: Over 100 cards, including regular, secret, and special artwork cards
Being a mini-set, Secluded Springs is easier to collect compared to full expansions—perfect for both competitive players and collectors who enjoy completing card lists.
Secluded Springs Legendary Beasts Take Center Stage
The stars of Secluded Springs are none other than the Legendary Beasts of Johto:
- Raikou ex – A speedy attacker that thrives on drawing extra cards.
- Entei ex – Aggressive firepower with abilities to keep momentum.
- Suicune ex – The centerpiece for water decks, offering utility and synergy with healing and energy acceleration.
Each beast comes with a “Legendary Pulse” style ability that rewards you for keeping them in the Active Spot. These aren’t just nostalgic favorites—they’re strategically valuable.
New Faces from Johto and Hoenn
Beyond the Legendary trio, the set expands with a mix of Johto and Hoenn Pokémon that bring fresh deck-building possibilities:
- Latios & Latias – Supportive synergy, including retreat cost reduction and combo plays.
- Milotic – A full-art beauty with healing effects, boosting water decks.
- Mantyke – Energy acceleration tool for Water-types.
- Slowking – A strong control option.
- Phanpy & Miltank – Fun utility and event tie-ins.
- Slugma & Stunfisk – Classic filler options with unique niche roles.
- Traveling Merchant (Trainer Card) – A versatile new tool for item-based strategies.
For collectors, the artwork alone makes this set exciting, but for competitive play, these cards could reshape how Water-type and combo decks perform.
Secluded Springs September Events You Don’t Want to Miss
The launch of Secluded Springs is just the beginning. September is stacked with in-game events to keep trainers engaged:
- Zoroark Drop Event (Sept 2 – Sept 12)
Earn promo cards through solo battles, including a special Zoroark. - Bonus Week (Sept 6 – Sept 13)
Complete missions for pack hourglasses and extra rewards. - Wonder Pick Event (Sept 13 – Sept 23)
Unlock promo cards featuring Miltank and Phanpy, plus earn event shop tickets. - Water-type Mass Outbreak (Sept 24 – Sept 30)
Higher appearance rates for Water-types like Suicune ex, Mantyke, and Slowking.
These events not only add flavor but also provide chances to grab limited promos and boost your collection.
Final Thoughts
The Pokémon TCG Pocket: Secluded Springs expansion is shaping up to be one of the most exciting mini-sets to date. With the Legendary Beasts headlining, new support cards for Water decks, and a packed calendar of in-game events, there’s plenty of value for every type of trainer.
If you’re looking to refresh your collection, strengthen your decks, or simply relive the magic of Johto, Secluded Springs is worth the dive.
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