Welcome to Game8’s walkthrough wiki and complete strategy guide for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) on iOS and Android devices. Our guide covers the latest news, tips and tricks, and battle guides for the game!
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 News |
 Cards |
 Tips & Tricks |
 Tier Lists |
 Battle Guides |
 Decks |
 Missions |
 Flairs |
 Items & Accessories |
 Achievements |
 Illustrators |
 Events |
 Message Boards |
 Deck Builder |
 Discord |
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Maintenance Status
Updated 11/2/2024
Check out Pokemon TCG Pocket's current maintenance status!
All Patch Notes and Updates
Updated 11/11/2024
See all the latest patch notes for Pokemon TCG Pocket here!
Version 1.0.7
Updated 11/11/2024
Learn all about the Version 1.0.7 update for Pokemon TCG Pocket released on November 11, 2024!
Version 1.0.6
Updated 11/3/2024
The Version 1.0.6 update released on October 22, 2024 fixes the not starting bug on iOS. Learn more here!
Version 1.0.5
Updated 10/23/2024
Learn all about the Version 1.0.5 update for Pokemon TCG Pocket released on October 22, 2024!
Version 1.0.3
Updated 10/21/2024
Learn all about the Version 1.0.3 update for Pokemon TCG Pocket released on October 16, 2024!
Version 1.0.2
Updated 10/23/2024
Check out the Version 1.0.2 update for the soft launch of Pokemon TCG Pocket released on September 26 2024!
Pokemon TCG Pocket Nominated Best Mobile Game | The Game Awards 2024
Updated 11/18/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket has been nominated for Best Mobile Game in The Game Awards!
Pokemon TCG Pocket Trading Coming January
Updated 11/13/2024
Trading may become available in Pokemon TCG Pocket by January 2025. Here is what you can you expect!
Pokemon TCG Pocket Events
Updated 11/18/2024
Check out all active and upcoming events in the game!
Letter to the Community Roadmap (Nov 2024)
Updated 11/13/2024
Check out all upcoming features and content to the game from the developer's press release!
Pokemon TCG Pocket Reaches 30
Updated 11/8/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket reaches 10,000,000 Global Downloads in 3 days!
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Questionnaire (October 2024)
Updated 10/30/2024
The Pokemon TCG Pocket developers are conducting an in-game questionnaire. Check out the survey here!
What Does the Advance Ticket Do?
Updated 10/31/2024
There is currently no known use for the Advance Ticket. It is likely used as currency for limited event rewards.
UK Pokemon TCG Pocket Launch Event
Updated 10/30/2024
A launch event for Pokemon TCG Pocket will be held in Outernet, London on Nov. 9-10!
Daily Life Illustration Countdown
Updated 10/28/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket is counting down to its release with daily life illustrations!
Release Time and Countdown
Updated 10/29/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket will release on Oct. 30, with a test launch in New Zealand on Sept. 26!
Available Platforms
Updated 9/26/2024
Check out all the devices and platforms where you can play Pokemon TCG Pocket!
Is PTCGP on iOS?
Updated 9/26/2024
Apple Devices Running iOS 13 and above can run Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Is PTCGP on iPad?
Updated 9/26/2024
iPads that support iPad OS 13 and above can run Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Is PTCGP on Android?
Updated 9/26/2024
Android Devices that can support Android 10 and above can run Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Is PTCGP on PC?
Updated 9/26/2024
There is currently no news on a PC, Mac, or Steam Version.
Is PTCGP on Switch?
Updated 9/26/2024
There is currently no news about the game being ported to the Switch.
Available Countries List
Updated 9/25/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket will be available to play and download in over 89 Countries!
Will Soft Launch Data Carry Over?
Updated 10/29/2024
It's currently unknown but likely that New Zealand players can carry over their Soft Launch Data on full release.
All Multiplayer Features
Updated 9/25/2024
Pokemon TCG Pocket multiplayer features include the Wonder Pick System, Card Battles, and an upcoming card trading system!
Pre-Registration Guide
Updated 10/15/2024
Pre-registering for Pokemon TCG Pocket will automatically download the app on the full release on October 30, 2024!
TCG Pocket vs TCG Live All Differences Explained
Updated 10/30/2024
All differences between Pokemon TCG Pocket and Pokemon TCG Live!
| Bugs and Errors | |
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| 101-8101 | 102-032-014 |
| 102-063-014 | 102-065-014 |
| 102-091-014 | Unable to Open |
| Premium Pass Bug | Coin Toss Bug |
| Private Match Not Working | - |
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Review (First Impressions) Check out our in-depth review of Pokemon TCG Pocket! |
| List of Pokemon Cards by Type | ||||
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 Colorless |
 Grass |
 Fire |
 Water |
 Psychic |
 Fighting |
 Lightning |
 Metal |
 Darkness |
 Dragon |
| List of Cards by Rarity | |||
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 1◇ |
 2◇ |
 3◇ |
 4◇ |
 1☆ |
 2☆ |
 3☆ |
 Crown |
| List of Cards by Generation | ||
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 Gen 1 |
 Gen 3 |
 Gen 5 |
 Gen 6 |
 Gen 7 |
 Gen 8 |
| Expansion Sets | |
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 Genetic Apex Cards |
 Promo Cards |
| All Booster Packs | ||
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 Pikachu Pack |
 Charizard Pack |
 Mewtwo Pack |
 Promo Pack A Vol. 1 Cards |
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| Tier Lists |
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 Best Cards Tier List |
 Card Rarity Guide |
 Best and Rarest Pull Rates |
 Alternate Language Cards |
 God Pack Pull Rates |
 Bent Corner Packs: Is There a Way to Identify Rare Packs?
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 Premium Pass Guide |
 Premium Missions and Rewards |
| All Tier Lists | |
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| Best Cards Tier List | Best Meta Deck Tier List |
| Best Rental Deck Tier List | Best F2P Beginner Decks |
| Best Pack Pulls | ||
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 Best Pikachu Pack Pulls |
 Best Charizard Pack Pulls |
 Best Mewtwo Pack Pulls |
| All Tools | Tier List Maker |
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| All Status Effects Explained | ||
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 Poison |
 Sleep |
 Paralysis |
Solo Battle Guides:
All Decks, Battle Tasks and Counters
 Lapras Deck |
 Lapras & Starmie Deck |
 Lapras ex Deck |
Starmie ex & Lapras ex Deck |
 Ivysaur Deck |
 Charmeleon Deck |
 Wartortle Deck |
 Heliolisk Deck |
 Swoobat Deck |
 Grapploct Deck |
 Nidorina & Nidorino Deck |
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Step Up Beginner Solo Battle Guides
 Venusaur & Exeggutor Deck |
 Charizard & Arcanine Deck |
 Blastoise & Gyarados Deck |
 Magneton & Eelektross Deck |
 Alakazam & Mewtwo Deck |
 Golem & Machamp Deck |
 Nidoking & Muk Deck |
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Step Up Intermediate Solo Battle Guides
 Venusaur ex Deck |
 Charizard ex Deck |
 Blastoise ex Deck |
 Pikachu ex Deck |
 Mewtwo ex Deck |
 Machamp ex Deck |
 Nidoqueen & Nidoking Deck |
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Step Up Advanced Solo Battle Guides
| Venusaur ex and Exeggutor ex Deck |
Charizard ex and Moltres ex Deck |
 Starmie ex and Greninja Deck |
Pikachu ex and Raichu Deck |
| Mewtwo ex and Gardevoir Deck |
Machamp ex and Marowak ex Deck |
| All Tier Lists | |
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| Best Cards Tier List | Best Meta Deck Tier List |
| Best Rental Deck Tier List | Best F2P Beginner Decks |
| All Starter Decks | ||
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 Pinsir Starter Deck |
 Rapidash Starter Deck |
 Sandslash Starter Deck |
All Missions and Themed Collections
| Mission Articles | |
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| List of Themed Collections | List of Daily Missions |
| List of Dex Missions | List of Deck Missions |
| List of Event Missions | List of Secret Missions |
| Flair Types | |
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 Cosmetic Flairs |
 Battle Flairs |
| All Shop Items | New Shop Items |
| Limited-Time Event Shop | |
| Binder Covers | Display Board Backdrops |
| Emblems | Coins |
| Card Sleeves | Playmats |
| Profile Icons |
All New and Upcoming Events Schedule
| All Events | |
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 Genetic Apex Emblem Event 1
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Duration: Nov 7 ~ 28 (Event) |
| Message Boards | |
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 Main Message Board (97) |
 Battle Codes (1) |
 Friend ID Codes (3554) |
 Bragging Board (1) |
Game8 Pokemon TCG Pocket Discord
Join our Pokemon Discord to exchange friend id codes, take part in PVP battles, and share your rarest pulls! This is also your one-stop shop find everything Pokemon related!
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| Soft Launch | September 27, 2024 (New Zealand) |
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| Release Date | October 30, 2024 (Worldwide) |
| Version | 1.0.7 |
| Price | Free |
| Genre | Card Game |
| Available Platforms | iOS and Adroid Devices |
| Required OS | Android 7.0 and up (Android) iOS 13 (iOS) |
| No. of Players | 1 - 2 Players |
| Developer | Creatures Inc. and DeNA Co., Ltd. |
| Game File Size | 392MB |
| Official Site | Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket |
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Basic Pokemon Cards
Stage 1 Pokemon Cards
Stage 2 Pokemon Cards
ex Pokemon Cards
Supporter Cards
Item Cards
Immersive Cards
Unreleased Cards
Chansey Wonder Pick Cards
List of New Cards
Pokemon Cards with Abilities
Full Art Cards
Is There a Pity System?
How Booster Packs Work
Best Starter Booster Pack
How to Reroll for the Best Start
How to Use the Wonder Pick Feature
Trading Release Date
Best Device to Play Pokemon TCG Pocket on
Gameplay Loop: List of Daily Tasks
F2P Guide: How to Play Without Spending
Level Up Guide
How to Link Accounts 
How to Add Friends
Best Pack To Open
Daily Reset Time: What Time Do Servers Reset?
How to Change Your Profile Icon and Settings
How to Change Your Username
Social Hub and Multiplayer Features
Bonus Pick Guide
10 Packs: Cost and Differences vs Single Pack
No Items Can Be Claimed From Thanks Explained
Pokemon TCG Pocket UI Explained
Is Pokemon TCG Pocket a Gacha Game?
Starmie ex Deck
Mewtwo ex Deck
Dragonite Deck
Articuno ex Deck
Arbok Lock Deck
Venusaur ex Deck
Blaine Deck
Pikachu ex Deck
Marowak ex Deck
Charizard ex Deck
Machamp ex Deck
Blastoise ex Deck
Frosmoth Deck
Exeggutor ex Deck
Centiskorch and Moltres ex Deck
Arcanine ex Deck
Gengar ex Deck
Gyarados Deck
Wigglytuff ex Deck
Melmetal Deck
Lt. Surge Deck
Alakazam and Jynx Deck
Zapdos ex Deck
Greninja Deck
Primeape Deck
Grapploct Deck
Cinccino and Weezing 
Raichu and Pikachu ex Deck
Mewtwo ex and Weezing
Greninja and Weezing Deck
Venusaur ex and Weezing
Lapras ex Deck
Brock Deck
Dragonite and Weezing
Kabutops
Aerodactyl and Dragonite
Omastar and Articuno ex
Eeveelutions and Ditto
Kingler and Articuno ex
Lickitung
Articuno
Zapdos
Moltres
Venusaur
Charizard
Blastoise
Lapras ex and Butterfree
Poliwrath
Venusaur ex Rental Deck
Charizard ex Rental Deck
Blastoise ex Rental Deck
Pikachu ex Rental Deck
Mewtwo ex Rental Deck
Machamp ex Rental Deck
Nidoking and Nidoqueen Rental Deck
Kanto Fossils Rental Deck
Koga Rental Deck
Brock Rental Deck
Blaine Rental Deck
Lt. Surge Rental Deck
