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Pokémon TCG Pocket

updated_at: November 19, 2024 20:08

published_at: November 17, 2024 22:26

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Release Date and Time	Gameplay & Story	Pregister and Preorder	Review

Release Date
October 30, 2024 More Details
Genre
Card-Game, Multiplayer
Platforms	Price (MSRP)
	Free
Developer	Publisher
Pokémon Company, Creatures Inc., DeNA	Pokémon Company
Number of Players	Age Rating
1-2	E
Time to Finish	Cross Platform Play
5-10 Minutes (Battles) 30 Minutes (Daily Tasks)	Yes
Official Website	Official Website for Pokémon TCG Pocket

Pokémon TCG Pocket Latest News

　⚫︎　Pokemon TCG Pocket has reportedly passed $120 million in earnings
(VGC)
　⚫︎　Over 30 million trainers have downloaded Pokémon TCG Pocket worldwide as announced by their official X page.　
　⚫︎　To promote the launch of TCG Pocket, the game was heavily advertised throughout Shinjuku Station.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Overview

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, also known as Pokémon TCG Pocket, or TCGP, is a free-to-play mobile digital trading card game released on October 30, 2024. The game is inspired by the original Pokémon Trading Card Game, designed to streamline mechanics and be accessible to different types of trainers. Players can dive into card artwork, experience illustrations up close, engage in battles, and connect with friends.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Strategies & Guides Wiki

Pokémon TCG Pocket Gameplay

Trainers can gather a diverse collection of digital Pokémon cards to battle or enjoy as collectibles. Cards are obtained by selecting and opening digital booster packs, with two free packs available daily—each containing five cards. However, there’s a twist: to open packs, players need Pack Stamina, which replenishes over 12 hours as they collect Pokémon and add them to digital binders.

Additionally, there’s another way to obtain cards, such as through Wonder Pick, where trainers can choose from a set of five randomly shuffled Pokémon cards from another trainer. In-game events also offer exclusive cards to enrich collections.

Battles are streamlined too, with 20-card decks, one active Pokémon, three on the bench, and a new Energy Zone replacing the need for energy cards. To win, players need three points, and each game is capped at a five-minute time limit.

The game is packed with features to replicate the feel of the real-life TCG, including convenient online and nearby trading, allowing players to grow their collections with rares, legendaries, or just beloved commons. Not to mention, the developers have stated that future features are in the works such as trading with other trainers.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Gameplay Loop: List of Daily Tasks

Pokemon TCG Pocket Energy Types

Energy Types
Fire	Water	Grass
Fighting	Lightning	Metal
Dark	Psychic	Colorless
Dragon

Like the physical card game, this game includes every Pokémon energy type.

Read more: Pokémon TCG Pocket Gameplay and Story

Pokémon TCG Pocket Reviews

Pokémon TCG Pocket has received positive reviews from various websites. Game8 rated it 82/100, praising its accessibility and newcomer-friendly approach, generous pull rates, and streamlined gameplay. However, they suggested that more events would further enhance the experience. Pocket Gamer awarded the game an 8/10, highlighting its polished presentation and suitability for beginners but noted that the wait time to open new packs feels a bit too long.

PCMag rated it 3.5/5, admiring the hundreds of vibrant cards available to collect, though they found the battles somewhat dull.

The game's success extends to over 30 million downloads and consistently high ratings from players. On the Apple App Store, Pokémon TCG Pocket holds a 4.8/5 rating from more than 112,000 reviews, while on the Play Store, it has an overall 4.7/5 rating from over 575,000 users.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Announcement Trailer

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket | Announcement Trailer

Pokémon TCG Pocket Trivia

　⚫︎　TCG Pocket launched a soft release in New Zealand on September 26, 2024.
　⚫︎　The two developers behind TCG Pocket, DeNA, and Creatures, Inc., have previously worked on other Pokémon games. DeNA developed Pokémon Masters EX for iOS and Android, while Creatures, Inc. created titles like Pokémon Ranger and Detective Pikachu.
　⚫︎　Another Pokémon trading card game on mobile, Pokémon TCG Live, also provides a digital experience, however, TCG Live tries to simulate the feel of the original Trading Card Game.