Summary
- Unlocking entire Genetic Apex set in Pokemon TCG Pocket can cost a player $1500.
- Paying money to open packs speeds up card collection process but doesn't guarantee best cards.
- Despite pay-to-win accusations, Pokemon TCG Pocket remains popular with evolving content.
A dedicated Pokemon TCG Pocket player has revealed exactly how much real money it cost them to unlock the entire Genetic Apex set. Pokemon TCG Pocket only launched a few weeks ago, but some players have already managed to collect every card that currently exists in the game.
Since its wildly popular launch, Pokemon TCG Pocket has faced some pay-to-win accusations. Although every card in the game at the moment can be unlocked through gameplay, paying money to open packs undoubtedly speeds up the collection process. Having better cards in a deck makes it easier to win matches, so the concerns are not totally unfounded. However, spending this money doesn't always guarantee getting the best cards.
Redditor Weens4Life revealed that they were able to obtain every card in the Genetic Apex set in Pokemon TCG Pocket. That's a total of 286 cards - 226 in the main deck and 60 secret rares. However, amassing such a collection came at a price, spending $1500 in total since the game's launch. Although this seems like a lot, this is fairly common in many gacha games, where most will play without spending anything at all, while the majority of income comes from a small percentage of the player base.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Player Spent $1500 Collecting Every Card
Weens4Life also revealed a few interesting stats about their collection journey. In total, they opened 1741 packs, collecting 8582 cards in the process. According to the user, "there is no reward for doing this." In that time, they pulled 4 Crown Rarity cards, which are some of the rarest cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket. They also were not lucky enough to pull any God Packs, and it was collecting the final three full art cards that took the longest amount of time. By the time they had completed their collection, they were Level 47.
Regardless of whether it's pay-to-win or not, Pokemon TCG Pocket is proving to be enormously popular among fans of the series. The original trading card game has been around for almost three decades, so it's no surprise to see it continue to find success on mobile devices. It will be exciting to see how the game continues to evolve with more time and effort. Pokemon TCG Pocket's leaked Bulbasaur event is rumored to start soon, and there will no doubt be plenty more promos in the coming months. There's a lot to look forward to, especially if the game continues to find massive success.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. Has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!
■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.
