In the wake of the massive success of Pokémon TCG Pocket, Bandai Namco has announced an exciting new entry into the mobile card game arena: Digimon Alysion. This free-to-play online card battler is set to launch on iOS and Android, bringing the beloved Digimon universe to your fingertips. Although details are currently limited, a teaser trailer and preliminary information were unveiled during Digimon Con, sparking excitement among fans.
Digimon Alysion aims to capture the essence of the Digimon Card Game, featuring the iconic Digivolution mechanic and offering pack openings alongside charming pixel art representations of the various Digimon. The official announcement was shared on X (formerly Twitter), signaling the start of the #DIGIMONALYSION project:
> #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, hinting at a potential story element, which sets Digimon Alysion apart from the more gameplay-focused Pokémon TCG Pocket. While no release date has been confirmed yet, Gematsu has reported that a closed beta test is in the works, with further details to be announced later.
As Pokémon TCG Pocket continues to dominate the mobile card game market, Digimon Alysion offers an exciting alternative for fans eager to engage in Digimon card battling. Meanwhile, the developers of Pokémon TCG Pocket have acknowledged the need for changes to their trading system, though these updates may take some time to implement.
With Digimon Alysion, Bandai Namco is poised to bring the Digimon Card Game to a broader audience. This could potentially reignite the classic rivalry between Pokémon and Digimon. Regardless, fans of monster-based card collecting have more options on the horizon. As we await further updates, anticipation for Digimon Alysion's eventual launch continues to build.
