Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (Japanese: Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket), abbreviated as Pokémon TCG Pocket (Japanese: ポケポケ Poképocke), is a digital adaptation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was released for , , and worldwide on October 30, 2024, with a soft launch in New Zealand prior to the global release on September 26, 2024. The app supports Japanese, English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, and Traditional Chinese.
The game was announced worldwide on Pokémon Day 2024 (February 27) at 14:00 UTC in an edition of Pokémon Presents. A limited demo was available to attendees at the 2024 Pokémon World Championships.Pokémon TCG Pocket about the 2024 Pokémon World Championships limited demo on X (Twitter)
==Gameplay==
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket features app-exclusive expansions from which players can collect digital Pokémon cards, which may feature either new artwork or illustrations previously used in the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game. Two s can be opened for free each day, with more available by using items obtained in-game, or by purchasing a premium pass using real-world currency. Players can participate in battles using a simplified version of the traditional card game's rules.
Pokémon TCG Pocket includes , which are a variation of as seen in the Series of the card game, but with a stylized gold graphic instead of the silver graphic seen in the physical game. Due to the absence of s in the game, players who Knock Out a Pokémon ex receive two points instead of taking two Prize cards.
Pokémon TCG Pocket uses the typing structure that has been used since the beginning of the Series, which categorizes Pokémon as cards, Pokémon as cards, and Pokémon as cards; all other Pokémon types retain the s they have been represented by since the TCG's inception.
===Differences from the TCG===
To achieve simpler rules and a faster game pace, this game abandons certain Pokémon TCG concepts and introduces new ones:
* Decks are made of 20 cards. No more than two cards with the same name can be included in a deck.
* Energy cards are replaced by an Energy Zone, which generates one Energy each turn to attach to a Pokémon.
* At the start of a battle, each player draws five cards. The player that goes first cannot manually attach Energy, but can use s, including those that attach Energy. 
* The player who goes first may use an attack, but only if they are able to attach enough Energy to the attacking Pokémon.
* Each players' starting hand will always contain at last one , meaning s will never be taken.
* Each player may only have up to 10 cards in their hand, whereas the physical game has no limit.
* s are replaced by points; players win battles by obtaining three points.
* Players unable to draw a card at the start of their turn do not lose the battle, as they would in the physical game.
* Unlike in the physical game—which has no turn limits—versus battles have a maximum of 50 turns, and solo battles have a maximum of 30 turns.
* In addition to their Active Pokémon, each player can have up to three Benched Pokémon, instead of five in the physical game.
* Pokémon cards have no and have a modifier of +20 instead of ×2.
* Effects of cards are generally simpler. No Pokémon, except Pokémon ex, has two attacks, though some Pokémon have an and one attack.
* Effects of cards can affect a random Pokémon in play that is decided by the CPU.
==Card design==
Card rarity is indicated either by between one and four symbols (roughly equivalent to the TCG's common, uncommon, rare, and double rare rarities) or between one and three symbols. Cards with a rarity are rarer than cards with a rarity and generally equate to s in the TCG: cards with one are usually s; cards with two symbols are the equivalent of and s; and cards with three symbols are s, which players can touch and hold to experience the world inside the card's illustration. The rarest cards have a rarity and are equivalent to s in the TCG. Promo cards do not have any rarity.
Card numbers are not featured on the cards themselves, although each expansion has its own card list, confirming each card's number as well as the total number or regular and secret cards within the expansion. Some cards use new artwork, while others reuse artwork from the physical game, such as from and ; however, the digital cards do not necessarily reflect their physical counterparts.
Cards feature a layout inspired by several eras of the Pokémon Trading Card Game:
* Most elements of the layout closest resemble the one used in the Series.
* White outlines on Energy symbols were used in the Series.
* Trainer cards' subtype placement in the top-left corner of the cards was first seen in the Series.
* Silver card borders, which have first been featured in the ADV Era in Japan, and later adopted in international sets in the Scarlet & Violet Series.
* Double Rare prints of Pokémon ex use a frame reminiscent of , meaning only a part of the Pokémon is shown, the rest is hidden behind the opaque card background. The golden color of the icon is also inspired by the icon. The diagonal sides of the Rule Box are inspired by .
==Expansions==
==Events==
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket features a number of different types of events, each with various missions or tasks to complete, items to collect or purchase, and rewards featuring cards or items. Events usually begin at 06:00 UTC on the specified start date and conclude at 05:59 UTC on the specified end date.
===Wonder pick events===
Wonder pick events allow players to obtain cards and items, including special promotional cards, using the game's Wonder Pick feature. They also offer a variety of themed accessories, such as card sleeves and coins, from the in-game shop. Wonder pick events usually come in two parts, with each adding new items to the shop and missions for players to complete.
===Drop events===
Drop events allow players to collect special promotional card packs by partaking in limited-time solo battles, known as event battles. Drop events usually last around two weeks.
===Emblem events===
Emblem events task players with partaking in versus battles against other players in order to complete missions and obtain rewards such as emblems, which can be displayed on a player's profile. Conditions of obtaining emblems vary by event; while most regular emblem events count the total number of wins during the event period, some (called SP Emblem Events) differ, such as by counting consecutive wins instead.
===Mass Outbreak events===
Mass Outbreak events allow players to obtain specific cards and items through the Wonder Pick feature, and usually focus on a specific Pokémon or type. Special flairs are also usually made available for certain Pokémon cards, and can only be obtained during the event itself, though can be used any time after. Mass Outbreak events also provide missions for players to complete.
==Premium pass and Poké gold==
Pokémon TCG Pocket includes , with both a premium pass (Japanese: プレミアムパス premium pass) and a virtual currency called Poké gold (Japanese: ポケゴールド Poké gold).
English 	Japanese 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost 	Cost	Cost 	Cost
English 	Japanese 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Premium Pass 	Premium Pass 	$9.99 	$13.99 	$199 	R$49.90 	€9.99 	£7.99 	$14.99 	$19.99 	¥980 	₩9,900 	$78 	$300 	฿399
Release Poké Gold (paid) x50 	Release Commemoration Value Poké Gold (paid) ×50	$9.99 	$13.99 	$199 	R$49.90 	€9.99 	£7.99 	$14.99 	$19.99 	¥1,400 	₩13,000 	$78 	$300 	฿399
Release Poké Gold (paid) x15 	Release Commemoration Value Poké Gold (paid) ×15	$2.99 	$3.99 	$69 	R$14.90 	€2.99 	£2.39 	$4.49 	$4.99 	¥420 	₩3,900 	$24 	$90 	฿99
Release Poké Gold (paid) x5 	Release Commemoration Value Poké Gold (paid) ×5 	$0.99 	$1.39 	$19 	R$4.90 	€0.99 	£0.79 	$1.49 	$1.99 	¥140 	₩1,300 	$8 	$30 	฿29
Poké Gold (paid) ×500 	Poké Gold (paid) ×500 	$99.99	$139.99	$1,999	R$499.90	€99.99	£79.99	$159.99	$199.99	¥14,000	₩130,000	$788	$3,000	฿3,990
Poké Gold (paid) + Accessories	Poké Gold + Gardevoir Accessories 	$22.99	$31.99 	$499 	R$119.90	€22.99	£18.49	$35.99 	$39.99 	¥3,200 	₩29,900 	$178	$690 	฿799
Poké Gold (paid) ×200 	Poké Gold (paid) ×200 	$39.99	$54.99 	$899 	R$199.90	€39.99	£31.99	$62.99 	$69.99 	¥5,600 	₩52,000 	$318	$1,200	฿1,490
Poké Gold (paid) ×100 	Poké Gold (paid) ×100 	$19.99	$27.99 	$399 	R$99.90 	€19.99	£15.99	$30.99 	$39.99 	¥2,800 	₩26,000 	$158	$600 	฿699
Poké Gold (paid) ×50 	Poké Gold (paid) ×50 	$9.99 	$13.99 	$199 	R$49.90 	€9.99 	£7.99 	$14.99 	$19.99 	¥1,400 	₩13,000 	$78 	$300 	฿399
Poké Gold (paid) ×25 	Poké Gold (paid) ×25 	$4.99 	$6.99 	$99 	R$24.90 	€4.99 	£3.99 	$7.99 	$9.99 	¥700 	₩6,500 	$38 	$150 	฿199
==Reception==
On October 17, 2024, 13 days to its global launch, over 6 million people worldwide had preregistered the game.Pokémon TCG Pocket about the game's 6 million preregistrations on X (Twitter)Pokémon TCG Pocket about the game's 6 million preregistrations on X (Twitter) (Japanese) In its first 48 hours after launch, the game had surpassed 10 million downloads.Pokémon TCG Pocket about the game's 10 million downloads on X (Twitter)Pokémon TCG Pocket about the game's 10 million downloads on X (Twitter) (Japanese) By November 8, 2024, it had surpassed 30 million downloads worldwide.Pokémon TCG Pocket about the game's 30 million downloads on X (Twitter)Pokémon TCG Pocket about the game's 30 million downloads on X (Twitter) (Japanese) On December 12, 2024, The Pokémon Company announced that the app had exceeded 60 million downloads worldwide.Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket Celebrates 60 Million Downloads Since Launching in October 2024 - The Pokémon Company North America Official Press Site
On January 20, 2025, it was announced via the in-game news that more than 40 billion cards had been acquired in total by players around the world. The promo card was made available to players until April 30, 2025 in celebration.@PokemonTCGP on Twitter (X)
===Accolades===
Year	Award 	Category 	Result 	Ref
2024	The Game Awards 2024	Best Mobile Game	Nominated	Pokémon TCG Pocket (@PokémonTCGP) on X (Twitter)Best Mobile Game | Nominees | The Game Awards
==Staff==
==Version history==
Version	Release date 	Official note 	More information
1.0.0 	iOS: August 18, 2024Android: 	N/A 	-
1.0.2 	iOS: August 26, 2024Android: 	iOS: Bug FixesAndroid: N/A	Soft launch
1.0.3 	iOS: October 15, 2024Android: 	Bug Fixes 	-
1.0.5 	iOS: October 23, 2024Android: 	Bug Fixes 	Global launch
1.0.6 	iOS: November 3, 2024Android: 	Bug Fixes 	Pokémon TCG Pocket (Japanese)
1.0.7 	iOS: November 11, 2024Android:	Bug Fixes 	Fixed a bug where you could open more booster packs for free than the daily ones.
1.0.8 	iOS: November 25, 2024Android:	Bug Fixes 	To help address screen flashing issues for some people.Pokémon TCG Pocket about version 1.0.8 on X (Twitter)
1.0.9 	iOS: December 2, 2024Android: 	Bug Fixes 	Fixed a bug relating to certain models.Pokémon TCG Pocket (JP) about version 1.0.9 on X (Twitter)
1.1.0 	iOS: January 29, 2025Android: 	Details about the update:
* The new Space-Time Smackdown: Dialga and Space-Time Smackdown: Palkia expansions are now avaliable
* New trade feature unlocked
* A new Trainer card subtype called Pokémon Tools has been added
* Issues have been fixed	
* Adjustments were made to the deck auto-build logic
* Italian attack name of Inferno dance was changed from 'Danza Infuocata' to 'Danza Fiammeggiante'
* Adjustments to the way that booster pack opening results are shared in wonder pick.
* Minor revisions to some features and text adjustments
* Space-Time Smackdown was added on January 30, 2025, 24 hours after the trade feature
1.1.1 	iOS: February 7, 2025Android: 	Bug Fixes 	-
1.1.2 	iOS:
February 16, 2025 	Bug Fixes 	
* Fixed a bug which caused the icon for Energy to discard in Palkia ex's Dimensional Storm attack description to not display correctly in French
==Compatibility==
The game can be played on:Pokémon TCG Pocket Gameplay FAQ – Pokémon Support
* iOS and iPadOS devices: / or later, 2GB of or more.
* Android devices: (7.0) or later, support for , 64-bit, 3GB of or more, installed is Snapdragon 845 or later, or one of similar performance.
==Release==
Pokémon TCG Pocket was made available for pre-order on the App Store and pre-registration on Google Play beginning August 18, 2024. It has been listed for release in all countries with access to the App Store or Google Play Store except , , Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, , Cameroon, , the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, Georgia, Gibraltar, , Kenya, Kosovo, Libya, the Maldives, Mali, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Myanmar, Nauru, , , San Marino, Senegal, Tonga, , Vanuatu, , Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
Date 	Locations
September 26, 2024	
October 30, 2024 	, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, , Aruba, , Austria, Bahamas, , , Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, , , Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, , British Virgin Islands, Brunei, , Burkina Faso, Cambodia, , Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Chad, , , , Côte d'Ivoire, , Cyprus, , , Dominica, , , , , Estonia, Eswatini, Fiji, , , Gabon, Gambia, , Ghana, , Grenada, , Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, , , , , , , , , , Jamaica, , , Kazakhstan, , Kyrgyzstan, Laos, , , Liberia, Liechtenstein, , Luxembourg, , Madagascar, Malawi, , Malta, Mauritania, Mauritius, , Federated States of Micronesia, Mongolia, Montserrat, , Mozambique, Namibia, , , Niger, Nigeria, , , , , Palau, , Papua New Guinea, , , , , , , , Rwanda, , , Seychelles, Sierra Leone, , , Slovenia, Solomon Islands, , , , , St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, , Switzerland, São Tomé and Principe, , Tajikistan, Tanzania, , Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, , Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uganda, , , , , , Uzbekistan, , Zambia
==Gallery==
===Logos===
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo.png|International logo
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo FR.png|French logo
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo DE.png|German logo
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo IT.png|Italian logo
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo ES.png|Spanish logo
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo BR.png|Brazilian logo
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket logo KR.png|Korean logo
===Icons===
Pokémon TCG Pocket icon iOS.png|Icon on iOS and iPadOS
Pokémon TCG Pocket icon Android.png|Icon on Android
==Trivia==
* At the game's launch, an icon for the type was present in the game files, despite the type being removed from the Pokémon Trading Card Game from the beginning of the Series; the icon was later removed with the release of the expansion on December 17, 2024.Pokémon: Trading Card Game Pocket - Fairy Energy - tcrf
==In other languages==
==References==
==External links==
* Official English X (Twitter) account
* Official Japanese X (Twitter) account
* Pokémon TCG Pocket on the App Store
* Pokémon TCG Pocket on Google Play
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