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To have a smoother gaming experience for Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket), you need to make sure your device is up to snuff and equipped to handle the game. Read on for a list of the best devices to use and what you should look for when choosing a device.

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Best Device per Operating System

Newer Devices Will Outperform Old Ones

Might be an obvious statement, but newer phones will outperform older ones even if they were brought brand new. Despite this, Pokemon TCG Pocket is not as taxing on so you can likely just use a phone that's at most 5 years old.

Best Devices for Each Operating System
Pokeball Icon iPhone Series
・iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max
・iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max
・ iPhone 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max
・ iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max
・ iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max
Pokeball Icon Android Phones (Only Brands are Listed)
・Samsung Galaxy Series
・HUAWEI Pura and Mate Series
・Xiaomi Phones
・Google Pixel Series
・OnePlus Phone Series
・SONY Phone Series
・Nothing Phone Series
Pokeball Icon iPad Series
・iPad (7th Gen~10th Gen)
・ iPad Air (4 ~ 6th Gen)
・ iPad Pro (1st Gen ~ 7th Gen)
・ iPad Mini (5th Gen ~ 6th Gen)
Pokeball Icon Android Tablets
・OnePlus Pad
・Samsung Galaxy Tab
・Amazon Fire Series
・Google Pixel Tablet
・Lennovo Tab

What to Look for When Choosing a New Device

Specs vs Price

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Specs vs Price
A huge reason for getting a new phone is to upgrade from your old one and run the latest games and apps. While that may be the case, try not to break your bank getting the most expensive one as mid-range phones can run Pokemon TCG Pocket just fine.

Style vs Comfort

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Style vs Comfort
If you prefer your phone to have its own flair, try to go for Phones like the Nothing Phone or any of the Galaxy Z Flip Phones. If you do like to stay on Apple ecosystem with its easy to use interface, getting a cute case from the Pokemon Center Store is also an option.

Accessibility vs Specs

Pokemon TCG Pocket - Specs vs Accessibility
While bigger items like tablets might be great for their battery-life and better specs, the accessibility of your account on the go should also be considered. You only ever open the game twice a day to open packs anyways, so get the one that suits your lifestyle better.

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Bugs and Error Codes

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 Space-Time Smackdown Error Codes

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