Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis release date and time

The upcoming expansion, Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis, is poised to be an exciting entry in the series with new strategies, artwork, and meta-shifting additions. Following the well-received Celestial Guardians set, this new release promises exciting additions, especially for Gen 7 fans.

With the introduction of interesting new cards and the core focus on Ultra Beasts, players can expect a thrilling update to their collections. The release brings new energy to the A3 series and reaffirms the game’s ongoing growth.

When will the Extradimensional Crisis in Pokemon TCG Pocket come out in all regions?

Extradimensional Crisis (A3a) officially launches at 11 PM PDT on May 28, 2025, in several regions. Here's a breakdown of the release timing across multiple time zones:

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Timezone	Major City/Cities	Date and Time
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT)	Los Angeles, Vancouver	May 28, 2025, at 11:00 PM
Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)	Denver, Calgary	May 29, 2025, at 12:00 AM
Central Daylight Time (CDT)	Chicago, Mexico City	May 29, 2025, at 1:00 AM
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)	New York, Toronto	May 29, 2025, at 2:00 AM
Western European Summer Time (WEST)	Lisbon, Casablanca	May 29, 2025, at 7:00 AM
British Summer Time (BST)	London	May 29, 2025, at 7:00 AM
Central European Summer Time (CEST)	Paris, Berlin	May 29, 2025, at 8:00 AM
Eastern European Summer Time (EEST)	Athens, Bucharest	May 29, 2025, at 9:00 AM
Indian Standard Time (IST)	New Delhi, Mumbai	May 29, 2025, at 11:30 AM
China Standard Time (CST)	Beijing, Shanghai	May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM
Japanese Standard Time (JST)	Tokyo, Osaka	May 29, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)	Sydney, Melbourne	May 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM
New Zealand Standard Time (NZST)	Auckland, Wellington	May 29, 2025, at 6:00 PM

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Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis (A3a) release countdown

The following is a countdown to keep track of the pack’s release in your region:

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Extradimensional Crisis: Meta predictions and expected cards

What to expect from Pokemon TCG Pocket A3a booster pack?

All Ultra Beasts revealed in the upcoming A3a booster pack (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Extradimensional Crisis set brings a focus to Ultra Beasts. After being noticeably absent from Celestial Guardians, their arrival in the upcoming pack feels both timely and complete.

This expansion also officially introduces 'Ultra Beasts' as a dedicated card category in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Confirmed cards in the teaser include:

Buzzwole ex
Guzzlord ex
Tapu Koko ex
Nihilego
Blacephalon (1-star full art)
Celesteela
Naganadel
Pheromosa
Type: Null
Stakataka
Xurkitree
Kartana
Lusamine (2-star card)
Alolan Diglett
Zeraora
Shiinotic (new reprint)
Rowlet (new 1-star full art with a new moveset)

These new additions will likely bring fresh dynamics to the gameplay, as players incorporate the Ultra Beasts into their decks and strategies.

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Aashish is an esports and gaming writer at Sportskeeda, covering Pokemon, FC 24, and MMO. His educational background is in Mass Media and Music Production, but gaming always served as his favorite escape. Today, he has taken it up professionally.

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