Wisdom of Sea and Sky: Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex soar into Pokémon TCG Pocket

Wisdom of Sea and Sky launched on July 30, 2025, delivering one of the most anticipated expansions in Pokémon TCG Pocket's history. With 185 unique cards (241 total) split across the Lugia and Ho-Oh booster packs, plus Crown Rare and Shiny Star versions of fan-favorite Pokémon, this set is massive in every sense.

The Tower Duo reunited

Lugia ex and Ho-Oh ex are the beating heart of this expansion. The Legendary Pokémon of Johto's Brass Tower and Tin Tower arrive as powerful Basic Pokémon ex, each anchoring their respective booster pack. Both also appear as Crown Rare cards—the highest rarity tier in Pokémon TCG Pocket—with artwork that captures the majesty of these iconic Legends.

Ho-Oh ex even gets a 3-star rarity version, making it one of the most collectible cards in the entire game. For Johto fans, this is the set you've been waiting for.

A Johto deep dive

Wisdom of Sea and Sky goes all-in on the Johto region. Espeon ex and Umbreon ex represent the Gen II Eeveelutions—a pair that's been at the top of fan popularity lists for decades. Crobat ex evolves through the Zubat line for a Darkness-type threat. Kingdra ex brings Water-type power through the Horsea evolution chain. Donphan ex adds Ground-type muscle, Lanturn ex lights up the Electric-type slot, Skarmory ex provides Metal-type defense, and Shuckle ex is a surprising but welcome addition.

Shiny Stars galore

The Shiny Star rarity returns in force with Wisdom of Sea and Sky. Shiny versions of Yanmega ex, Leafeon ex, Gyarados ex, Glaceon ex, Pachirisu ex, Mismagius ex, Weavile ex, and Lickilicky ex appear as premium collectibles. These cards pull from earlier expansions and reprint them with shiny Pokémon artwork, giving collectors another layer of completionism to pursue.

Classic evolution lines

Beyond the Legendary duo, the set is rich with complete evolution chains. Chikorita → Bayleef → Meganium, Oddish → Gloom → Bellossom, Scyther → Scizor, and Tangela → Tangrowth all appear, making this expansion a playground for evolution-based deck strategies. The depth of the Johto roster here rivals what Genetic Apex did for Kanto.

The biggest set since Genetic Apex

At 185 unique cards across two booster packs, Wisdom of Sea and Sky stands alongside Genetic Apex and Celestial Guardians as one of Pokémon TCG Pocket's largest expansions. The combination of Johto's most beloved Legendaries, a deep ex roster, Crown Rares, and Shiny Stars makes this a landmark release. Whether you're chasing the Crown Rare Lugia or filling out your Johto Pokédex, this set will keep you opening packs well into August and beyond.