Fantastical Parade is the first Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion built around Stadium cards and festival‑themed Mega Evolution ex attackers, making it a turning point for both deck building and ranked play. This guide focuses on what Fantastical Parade adds, which cards actually matter in the current meta, and how to update your existing decks so you can win more games without rebuilding from scratch.

What is Fantastical Parade?

Fantastical Parade (set code B2) is a major expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket that was released globally on January 28, 2026, with a colorful parade and festival theme. It introduces a fresh wave of ex and Mega Evolution ex Pokémon alongside new Trainer cards that are designed to interact with Pocket’s fast 3‑point victory system.

The Two Biggest Gameplay Changes

Fantastical Parade changes how games play out mainly through Stadium cards and the way new Mega Evolution ex threats shape risk and reward.

Stadium Cards in Pocket

Stadium cards arrive in Fantastical Parade as a new Trainer subtype that remains in play and affects both players until another Stadium replaces it. Only one Stadium can be in play at a time, so timing when you deploy yours or overwrite your opponent’s becomes a central skill in many matchups.

Mega Evolution ex and the 3‑point risk

In Pokémon TCG Pocket, knocking out a Mega Evolution ex immediately grants all 3 points needed to win, so every Mega you play is effectively your entire game. Fantastical Parade adds several powerful Megas, which forces players to balance their unmatched damage ceiling against the risk of losing on the spot if they misposition their main attacker.

Important Stadiums to Learn First

Although Fantastical Parade contains multiple Stadiums, a small group stands out for how strongly they influence early deck building and ladder play.

Peculiar Plaza

Peculiar Plaza reduces the retreat cost of all Psychic‑type Pokémon by two, effectively giving many Psychic attackers free retreat and allowing constant pivots without spending energy. It is especially valuable in Mega Gardevoir ex shells, but because it affects both players you must decide whether to exploit an opponent’s Peculiar Plaza or replace it when it benefits them more.

HP‑boosting evolution Stadiums

Other Fantastical Parade Stadiums grant additional HP to Stage 1 and Stage 2 Pokémon, subtly changing knockout math by forcing opponents to commit extra attacks or resources. In Pocket’s short games, this extra survivability can be enough to protect your board while you set up a Mega or secure the final point.

Headline Cards and What They Do

Several Fantastical Parade cards appear consistently across early meta lists and are worth understanding even if you only plan to upgrade an existing deck.

Mega Gardevoir ex – the Psychic centerpiece

Mega Gardevoir ex is the flagship card of Fantastical Parade and a defining Psychic attacker. Its Fantasia Force attack deals 110 damage for two energy and then accelerates up to three Psychic Energy from your deck to your Psychic Pokémon, letting you pressure the Active and simultaneously charge benched threats such as Mewtwo ex.

Mega Mawile ex – scaling damage threat

Mega Mawile ex focuses on scaling damage, with its main attack starting at 60 and increasing by 30 each time the same Mega Mawile ex uses it without leaving the Active Spot. If your opponent cannot force it out quickly, the damage can ramp high enough to threaten even bulky targets, though its relatively modest HP means careful protection is required.

Teal Mask Ogerpon ex – flexible Grass attacker

Teal Mask Ogerpon ex serves as a flexible Grass‑type attacker that fits into multiple archetypes rather than defining just one. Because it offers efficient attacks and utility in a variety of board states, it is a strong choice for players building “toolbox” lists or looking for a splashable attacker to patch difficult matchups.

Early Meta Trends and Archetypes

After launch, Fantastical Parade quickly pushed Psychic‑focused Mega decks to the forefront while also enabling Dark‑type counters and flexible multi‑type lists.

Psychic Mega shells (Mega Gardevoir ex + Mewtwo ex)

A prominent early archetype combines Mega Gardevoir ex with Mewtwo ex, using Fantasia Force to both attack and flood the board with Psychic Energy. Peculiar Plaza then gives near‑free retreat for Psychic Pokémon, allowing you to pivot between Mega Gardevoir ex, Mewtwo ex, and other attackers while Diantha and similar Supporters help keep your main threats alive.

Dark‑type counter decks

As Psychic Megas become common, Dark‑type lists built around cards like Darkrai ex and Weavile ex gain value as natural counters. These decks use Dark‑type weakness and disruption tools such as Cyrus to punish overextended Megas and create situations where one well‑timed knockout can swing the entire match.

Flexible “toolbox” builds

Toolbox decks combine multiple attackers and a compact Stadium package to adapt to many opponents, often featuring Teal Mask Ogerpon ex alongside efficient threats from previous sets. Strong draw and search Supporters from Fantastical Parade let these decks maintain consistency while flexibly targeting weaknesses and board states.

Fantastical Parade is a defining expansion for Pokémon TCG Pocket, bringing Stadium cards and powerful Mega Evolution ex Pokémon that demand more careful planning in both deck construction and in‑game decisions. By learning how the new Stadiums work, managing the 3‑point risk of Megas, and selectively adding headline cards like Mega Gardevoir ex, Peculiar Plaza, and key Supporters to existing lists, you can adapt quickly to the B2 environment and stay competitive on the ranked ladder. For the best gaming experience, play Pokémon TCG Pocket on BlueStacks!