Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Expansion Trainer Trials Schedule

TPCi_GlowingMoon · November 6

Hello Trainers!

We're excited to share the upcoming Mega Evolution—Phantasmal Flames Trainer Trials schedule today.

Note: Trainer Trials challenges rotate on Thursdays at 9:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC).

Week 1-2: Mega Singleton Showdown
- Period: 11-13 17:00:00 UTC - 11-27 17:00:00 UTC
- Card Pool: Standard
- Trial Rules:
  - Only one copy of each card is allowed, except for basic Energy
  - Decks must include exactly one Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
Week 3-8: Gym Leader Challenge
- Period: 11-27 17:00:00 UTC - 01-01 17:00:00 UTC
- Card Pool: Only cards from the Black & White series onwards
  - Currently on TCG Live, that functionally means the Sun & Moon series onwards
- Trial Rules:
  - Only one copy of each card is allowed, except for basic Energy
  - Every Pokémon must share a single Energy type
  - Cards with a Rule Box are not allowed
  - ACE SPEC cards are not allowed
  - The following cards are banned:
    - Oranguru (UPR #114)
    - Chip-Chip Ice Axe (UNB #165)
    - Hiker (CES #133)
    - Kyogre (SHF #021)
    - Pokémon Research Lab (UNM #205)
    - Raikou (VIV #050)
    - Marshadow (SLG #045)
    - Duskull (CEC #083)
    - Twin Energy (RCL #174)
    - Double Colorless Energy (SUM #131)
Week 9-12: Buddy Buddy Battle
- Period: 01-01 17:00:00 UTC - 01-29 17:00:00 UTC
- Card Pool: Expanded
- Trial Rules:
  - Common and Uncommon cards only
  - Cards on the Expanded format’s banned cards list are not allowed
  - Only Grass-type Pokémon are allowed