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Pokemon TCG Pocket Release Date and Time

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Pokemon TCG Pocket
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Pokémon TCG Pocket is a new digital card game developed by The Pokemon Company, Creatures Inc., and DeNA! Read on to learn about its release date, what platforms it's coming to, and its announcement history.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Release Date and Time

Released Worldwide on October 30, 10 AM JST / October 29, 6 PM PST

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Pokémon TCG Pocket had its early soft launch in New Zealand on September 27, 2024, and was released worldwide on October 30, 10 AM JST / October 29, 6 PM PST.

Region Local Release Time
United States (EDT) Oct 29, 8:00 p.m.
United States (PDT) Oct 29, 5:00 p.m.
United Kingdom Oct 30, 1:00 a.m.
New Zealand Oct 30, 2:00 p.m.
Australian East Coast Oct 30, 12:00 p.m.
Australian West Coast Oct 30, 9:00 a.m.
Japan Oct 30, 10:00 a.m.
Philippines Oct 30, 9:00 a.m.
South Africa Oct 30, 3:00 a.m.
Brazil Oct 29, 10:00 p.m.


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Price Free-to-Play


Is Pokémon TCG Pocket on Xbox Game Pass?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is not available on Xbox consoles and is only available on mobile devices.

Is Pokémon TCG Pocket on PS Plus?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is not available in PS Plus and is only available on mobile devices.

Is Pokémon TCG Pocket on Nintendo Switch Online?

No, Pokémon TCG Pocket is not part of Nintendo Switch Online. The game has not been announced for Switch and remains only available on Mobile devices.

Announcement History

April 30, 2025

Pokémon TCG Pocket released its expansion – the Sun and Moon-themed Celestial Guardians featuring Solgaleo and Lunala.

Feb 28th 2025

Pokémon TCG Pocket has passed 100 million downloads!

January 30, 2025

Space-Time Smackdown*, was launched on January 30, 2025!

January 29, 2025

The Trading system was released on January 29, 2025.

January 23, 2025

The Pokémon Company just revealed the latest Pokémon TCG Pocket expansion, Space-Time Smackdown, set to launch on January 30, 2025!

January 21, 2025

The official Pokémon TCG Pocket Twitter (X) account announced that players worldwide have collectively gathered over 40 billion cards. To celebrate, they are giving away a free exclusive Pokédex promo card. Players can claim this reward by logging in between January 19th at 10:00 PM PST and April 29th at 9:59 PM PST.

November 8, 2024

The official Twitter (X) account for TCG Pocket announced that the game has surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide.

October 30, 2024

Pokémon TCG Pocket finally launched on Android and Apple devices on October 30, 2024.

September 27, 2024

The soft launch in New Zealand ran from September 27 to October 29, 2024.

August 19, 2024

The Pokémon Company President and CEO, Tsunekazu Ishihara, made a major announcement during the closing ceremony of the Pokémon World Championships: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch for both Android and iOS devices on October 30, 2024.

During the World Championships, it was announced that Trainers in New Zealand would have early access to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket through a soft launch ahead of the global release.

February 29, 2024

The penultimate announcement in the special Pokemon Presents livestream last February 29, 2024, was the world’s first look at Pokemon’s new mobile digital card game, "Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket(TCGP).

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