How Many Cards in a Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Decks in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) consist of 20 cards. Read on to learn about the deck size, and how it affects gameplay!

How Many Cards in a Deck?

Twenty Cards

Decks in Traditional Pokemon TCG consist of 60 cards, however Pokemon TCG Pocket consist of twenty. This is to ensure quick games that are casual and leisurely. This also facilitates simple deckbuilding and strategies that will fit Pokemon TCG Pocket's casual game design!

Battles in Pokemon TCG Pocket notably lacks Energy Cards, but will feature a new Energy Zone which automatically generates Energy once per turn.

The smaller deck size and lack of Energy Cards mean that players will need to choose carefully when tuning their decks!

Deck Building Guide

No Energy Cards

Battles in Pokemon TCG Pocket notably lacks Energy Cards, but will feature a new Energy Zone which automatically generates Energy once per turn.

This new mechanic makes it so Trainers will no longer miss their Energy attachments for the turn if they don't draw into it, allowing for a smoother, more consistent gameplay experience.

Energy Zone Explained

Pokemon TCG Pocket Related Guides

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Battle Guides

Status Effect Guides

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