In the wake of the phenomenal success of Pokémon TCG Pocket, Bandai Namco has announced the development of Digimon Alysion, a new free-to-play mobile card battler for iOS and Android. While details remain limited, a teaser trailer and additional information were unveiled during Digimon Con, hinting at an exciting addition to the Digimon franchise.
Digimon Alysion aims to bring the full experience of the Digimon Card Game to mobile devices, featuring pack openings and charming pixel art representations of the beloved Digimon characters. The announcement was shared on social media by the Official Digimon Card Game English Version account, sparking excitement among fans:
> \#DIGIMONALYSION project start!
> New Digimon Card Game app development! https://t.co/1705zU70rJ
> \#DigimonCardGame \#DigimonTCG \#Digimon pic.twitter.com/u4VWfnDt9Y
> > — Official Digimon Card Game English Version (@digimon_tcg_EN) March 20, 2025
The teaser also introduced several characters and Digimon, suggesting that Digimon Alysion might include a narrative component, setting it apart from the more gameplay-focused Pokémon TCG Pocket. Although no official release date has been set, Gematsu reported that a closed beta test is in the works, with further details to be announced soon.
With Pokémon TCG Pocket's massive popularity, Digimon Alysion presents an excellent opportunity for fans to engage in more Digimon card battling. On the Pokémon side, developers have acknowledged the need for changes to the trading system in Pokémon TCG Pocket, although these updates may take some time to implement.
Digimon Alysion is poised to expand the reach of the Digimon Card Game to a broader audience. As the excitement around Pokémon and Digimon card games continues to grow, fans of collecting cards featuring fun monsters will soon have more options to explore. Stay tuned for more updates as Digimon Alysion progresses toward its eventual launch.
