Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) will be available on mobile for iOS and Android users. Read on for more details about which platforms and devices Pokemon TCG Pocket is available!
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Pokemon TCG Pocket will be available on iOS and Android on its global launch on October 30, 2024.
To play it, you will need to first download the game via the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
| Available On | Not Available On |
|---|---|
| ✔︎ iOS ✔︎ Android |
✖︎ Nintendo Switch ✖︎ Windows PC ✖︎ Mac ✖︎ PlayStation (PS4/PS5) ✖︎ Xbox (One, Series X/S) |
One of the possible reasons why Pokemon TCG Pocket will not be released PC or consoles, at least on launch, is that the game is designed to be experienced on mobile.
For casual players, TCG Pocket might be a game that they will only check out a few times during the day to open packs rather than spend a few hours playing it.
Pokemon TCG Pocket will be available to play on iOS devices. To play the game once it is released, you first need to download it in the App Store.
Pokemon TCG Pocket will be released on iOS, including the iPad. If you have both an iPhone and an iPad, you will be able to play on both devices.
Is Pokemon TCG Pocket on iPad?
Pokemon TCG Pocket will be available to play on Android devices, including phones and tablets. Once it is released, you first need to download the game at the Google Play Store.
Is Pokemon TCG Pocket on Android?
Pokemon TCG Pocket will not be released on the Nintendo Switch. At the time of writing, no news has been shared whether the game will be available to play on the Switch like Pokemon UNITE, which can be played on both the console and on mobile phones.
Is Pokemon TCG Pocket on Switch?
Likewise, Pokemon TCG Pocket will also not be available to play on PC on launch, and no information has been given if there are plans on releasing the game on either Windows or Mac.
However, it can be speculated that the game may be available on PC in the future, similar to how Pokemon TCG Live, the digital counterpart of the actual physical Pokemon TCG, can be played on either PCs or mobile phones.
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 | |
|---|---|
| 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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