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Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket
Team Rocket's Special Assignments is a special event in Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP) that ran from August 28, 2026 to September 29, 2026. Read on for more details about this event including the dates, how to access the event shop, event missions, and rewards!

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Team Rocket's Special Assignments Event Dates

August 28 ~ September 29, 2026

All dates and times are displayed in current local time.

Team Rocket's Special Assignments has now ended. It ran from August 28 up until September 29, 2026.

This event consists of several missions that players can complete to earn various rewards. It also includes a secret Event Shop.

How to Buy the Team Rocket Grunt's Socks

Team Rocket Grunt's Socks are Unobtainable

Team Rocket Grunt

The item Team Rocket Grunt's Socks does not have a use. Due to its high price, it cannot be obtained even if you clear all the event missions. It only serves as a gag, but access to the actual event items can be obtained from the Secret Shop.

Team Rocket Event Shop and How to Access

How to Access Team Rocket's Secret Shop

Step-by-Step Guide
1
Tap the Team Rocket Poster
Go to the Shop in the homescreen, then select the Limited Time / Events tab. While on the Team Rocket Shop, tap on the poster at the bottom of the screen.
2
Press the Secret Switch
The poster will be removed after you tap it, revealing a secret switch. Press this switch in order to get to the next screen.
3
Access Team Rocket
Pressing the switch will reveal Team Rocket's Secret Shop. There, you can spend the tickets you have earned through event missions.

Keep in mind that you will have to repeat all the steps to access this shop again.

Team Rocket Event Shop Items

Item Cost
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Coin
Team Rocket Coin 		Team Rocket Shady Ticket x2
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Playmat
Team Rocket Playmat 		Team Rocket Shady Ticket x4
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Card Sleeve
Team Rocket Card Sleeve 		Team Rocket Shady Ticket x2
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Backdrop
Team Rocket Backdrop 		Team Rocket Shady Ticket x1
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Cover
Team Rocket Cover 		Team Rocket Shady Ticket x1

These shop items are available until the day after the event is live. Players cannot view or buy them anymore once the shop is not available.

Event Missions and Rewards

New Event Missions

Mission Reward
Obtain 1 Team Rocket's Master Plan card! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x1
Obtain 1 Team Rocket's Thieving Machine card! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x1
Obtain 1 Team Rocket's Goo-zooka card! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x1
Obtain 7 Team Rocket cards from Team Rocket's Ambition! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x1
Obtain 15 Team Rocket cards from Team Rocket's Ambition! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x2
Obtain 25 Team Rocket cards from Team Rocket's Ambition! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x2
Obtain 35 Team Rocket cards from Team Rocket's Ambition! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Team Rocket Shady Ticket Image Team Rocket Shady Ticket x2
Assignment - Log in! (Day 1) Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglass Image Pack Hourglass x12
Assignment - Log in! (Day 2) Pokemon TCG Pocket Shinedust Image Shinedust x5000
Assignment - Log in! (Day 3) Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Hourglass Image Wonder Hourglass x12
Assignment - Log in! (Day 4) Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglass Image Pack Hourglass x12
Assignment - Log in! (Day 5) Pokemon TCG Pocket Shinedust Image Shinedust x5000
Assignment - Log in! (Day 6) Pokemon TCG Pocket - Trade Hourglass Image Trade Hourglass x24
Assignment - Log in! (Day 7) Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglass Image Pack Hourglass x12
Assignment - Participate in 1 battle! Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Hourglass Image Pack Hourglass x12
Assignment - Participate in 5 battles! Pokemon TCG Pocket - Trade Hourglass Image Trade Hourglass x24
Assignment - Wonder pick 1 time! Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Hourglass Image Wonder Hourglass x12
Assignment - Wonder pick 5 times! Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Hourglass Image Wonder Hourglass x24

A new set of missions are available for this event which you can complete by simply playing through the game.

These event missions are only available for the duration of the event. You will no longer be able to complete them once the event ends on September 29, 2026.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Events Partial

All New and Upcoming Events Schedule

Active and Upcoming Events

Ongoing and Upcoming Events
Community Week Event Community Week Event Duration:
Oct. 21 ~ Oct. 28
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Pika Pika Pikachu Event Pika Pika! Pikachu Event Duration:
Oct. 20, 2026 ~ Oct. 20, 2027
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Charmander and Drampa Wonder Pick Event Charmander and Drampa Wonder Pick Event Duration:
Oct. 18 ~ Oct. 28
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Mega Garchomp ex Drop Event Mega Garchomp ex Drop Event Duration:
Oct. 15 ~ Oct. 25
Pokemon TCG Pocket - Elite Deck Gift Missions Elite Deck Gift Missions Duration:
Jul. 31 ~ Oct. 28
Handy Card Collection Missions Handy Card Collection Missions Duration:
Jul. 31 ~ Oct. 28

Previous Events

Wonder Pick Events
Fennekin and Meowstic Wonder Pick Pachirisu and Beldum Wonder Pick
Growlithe and Emolga Wonder Pick Sableye Wonder Pick
Mega Sceptile Wonder Pick Mega Kangaskhan Wonder Pick
Pawmi and Paldean Clodsire Wonder Pick Cinderace and Alolan Vulpix Wonder Pick
Heliolisk and Buneary Wonder Pick Eevee and Drifblim Wonder Pick
Psyduck and Torchic Wonder Pick Shaymin and Absol Wonder Pick
Miltank and Phanpy Wonder Pick Marill and Weavile Wonder Pick
Togedemaru and Greedent Wonder Pick Poipole and Stufful Wonder Pick
Cosmog and Lycanroc Event Riolu and Pachirisu Event
Manaphy and Snorlax Event Part 2 Manaphy and Snorlax Event Part 1
Chimchar and Togepi Event Part 2 Chimchar and Togepi Event Part 1
Charmander and Squirtle Event Part 2 Charmander and Squirtle Event Part 1
Bulbasaur and Magnemite Event Part 2 Bulbasaur and Magnemite Event Part 1
Chansey and Meowth Event Part 2 Chansey and Meowth Event Part 1
Drop Events
Team Rocket's Lapras Drop Event
Mega Houndoom ex Drop Event Hisuian Zorua Drop Event
Ceruledge ex Drop Event Mega Heracross Drop Event
Special Drop Event 2026 Slowpoke Drop Event
Charcadet Drop Event Mega Medicham ex Drop Event
Mega Latios ex Drop Event Mareep Drop Event
Mega Pidgeot ex Drop Event Raichu ex Drop Event
Zoroark Drop Event Blissey ex Drop Event
Alcremie Drop Event Ultra Beast Drop Event
Alolan Ninetales Drop Event Rayquaza ex Drop Event
Gible Drop Event Pawmot Drop Event
Cresselia ex Drop Event Blastoise Drop Event
Venusaur Drop Event Lapras ex Drop Event
Emblem Events
Deluxe Pack Mega Emblem Event
Team Rocket's Ambition Emblem Event Ruler of the Skies Emblem Event
Everyday Wonders Emblem Event Paradox Drive Emblem Event
Pulsing Aura Emblem Event Mega Shine Emblem Event
Paldean Wonders Emblem Event Fantastical Parade Emblem Event
Crimson Blaze Emblem Event Mega Rising Emblem Event
Triumphant Light SP Emblem Event Space-Time Smackdown Emblem Event
Mythical Island SP Emblem Event Mythical Island Emblem Event
Genetic Apex SP Emblem Event 1 Genetic Apex Emblem Event 1
Mass Outbreak Events
Water-type Pokemon Mass Oubreak Event Eevee Mass Outbreak Event
Ultra Beast Mass Outbreak Event Metal-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event
Fighting-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event Grass-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event
Darkness-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event Psychic-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event
Lightning-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event Fire-type Pokemon Mass Outbreak Event
Special Events
The Great Puzzle Challenge Guide
Team Rocket's Special Assignments 30 Days of Gifts Event
Elite Deck Gift Missions Community Week Event
Holiday Campaign PROMO Reissue Event
First Anniversary Celebration First Anniversary Countdown
Bonus Week Event Summer Event
New Year Event Holiday Log-In Event
Sneak Peek Campaign Half-Year Celebration

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