Rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion

The Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising B1 expansion has officially gone live, marking the end of Series A. This milestone release introduces Mega Evolution ex cards to the digital format, reviving one of the most iconic battle gimmicks from the Pokemon franchise.

Featuring a total of 331 new cards, Mega Rising introduces some stunning artworks. The expansion’s spotlight falls on three signature Mega Pokemon, Mega Gyarados, Mega Blaziken, and Mega Altaria, each serving as the centerpiece of their own booster pack.

Here’s a breakdown of the rarest cards you can find in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising expansion.

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising [B1]: All rarest cards

1) One-Star Full Arts

Some of the One-Star Full Arts from the latest set (Image via The Pokemon Company)

These cards are alternate versions of standard prints, distinguished by their vibrant and detailed artwork. Although they are not part of the ex lineup, their creative illustrations and Pokemon selections make them highly desirable among collectors.

One-Star Full Arts in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising include:

• Beautifly
• Skiddo
• Rillaboom
• Growlithe
• Chandelure
• Magikarp
• Ludicolo
• Jellicent
• Keldeo
• Eiscue
• Luxray
• Cofagrigus
• Gothita
• Makuhita
• Hippowdon
• Archeops
• Pancham
• Honchkrow
• Hydreigon
• Corviknight
• Goomy
• Delcatty
• Stoutland
• Rufflet

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2) Two-Star Super Rare & Special Art Rares

Some Two-Star cards from the expansion (Image via The Pokemon Company)

This rarity tier features full-body illustrations for both Pokemon and Supporter cards. Each design showcases holographic effects. In the case of Mega Evolutions ex cards in particular these cards have an animated silhouette of the Pokemon’s base form for added visual appeal.

Pokemon ex and Supporter Two-Stars in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising include:

• Mega Pinsir ex
• Whimsicott ex
• Rapidash ex
• Mega Blaziken ex
• Mega Gyarados ex
• Greninja ex
• Jolteon ex
• Mega Ampharos ex
• Mega Altaria ex
• Indeedee ex
• Hitmonchan ex
• Mega Absol ex
• Dragalge ex
• Melmetal ex
• Tauros ex
• Marlon
• Hala
• May
• Fantina
• Copycat
• Lisia

Additionally, rainbow variants of select cards appear in this tier, offering the same rarity but with exclusive alternate artwork:

• Mega Pinsir ex
• Whimsicott ex
• Rapidash ex
• Greninja ex
• Jolteon ex
• Mega Ampharos ex
• Indeedee ex
• Hitmonchan ex
• Mega Absol ex
• Dragalge ex
• Melmetal ex
• Tauros ex

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3) Three-Star Immersive Rare

Three-Star Immersive cards in the Mega Rising set (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Immersive Rare cards are exclusive to Pokemon TCG Pocket. Pulling one of these triggers a cinematic animation that immerses players in the card’s world, a feature unable to experience via physical cards:

• Mega Blaziken ex
• Mega Gyarados ex
• Mega Altaria ex

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4) One-Shiny and Two-Shiny Rares

Shiny cards from the set (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Just recent expansions, Shiny Pokemon return in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising, split into two tiers of rarity

One-Shiny Rares feature alternate-color versions of popular cards such as:

• Bellsprout
• Weepinbell
• Victreebel
• Rowlet
• Dartrix
• Moltres
• Litten
• Torracat
• Poliwag
• Poliwhirl
• Poliwrath
• Articuno
• Manaphy
• Popplio
• Brionne
• Zapdos
• Oricorio
• Zeraora
• Drowzee
• Hypno
• Geodude
• Graveler
• Golem
• Rockruff
• Alolan Diglett
• Meowth
• Persian
• Doduo
• Dodrio
• Bidoof

The more rare, Two-Shiny Rares, push the rarity further. These highlight full-art holographic versions of shiny ex Pokemon:

• Decidueye ex
• Incineroar ex
• Palkia ex
• Primarina ex
• Pikachu ex
• Tapu Koko ex
• Lycanroc ex
• Passimian ex
• Alolan Dugtrio ex
• Dialga ex
• Bibarel ex
• Arceus ex

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5) Gold Crown Rare

Lilligant, Flame Patch and Klefki get a Gold Crown variant in the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising set (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Sitting at the very top of the rarity hierarchy are the Gold Crown Rares, easily among the hardest cards to pull in the entire set. Their distinctive golden holographic design and lowest pull rate make them highly prized cards.

Gold Crown cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising:

• Lilligant
• Klefki
• Flame Patch

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Edited by Aashish Victor