Summary

  • Pokemon TCG Pocket has been downloaded over 10 million times in just 48 hours.
  • Players can earn exclusive cards and cosmetics in the first in-game event.
  • Opening a god pack, with all ultra-rare cards, is extremely rare but possible.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket was released on October 30, and within three days of it being available worldwide, it has already been downloaded several millions of times. Every day, players around the globe are opening packs in search of that thrilling moment when they pull a coveted ultra-rare card to add to their collection. Pokemon TCG Pocket allows players to open a pack every 12 hours for free, but allows in-game items and purchases to open additional packs over time.

Pokemon TCG Pocket allows players to collect, show off, and battle from a wide assortment of exclusive digital Pokemon cards. Some of which include special immersive 3D illustrations of Pokemon in stunning detail. Players can put together a display for a favorite card or a digital binder of many cards to include in their online profile. The game’s battle system is unique, with a fast-paced, smaller-scale version of the official TCG format. This system is better suited for quick, on-the-go battles while players are out and about on their daily commute.

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What to Do With Duplicate Cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket

Here's what you can do with extra copies of Pokemon cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket.

Within the first 48 hours of its release, Pokemon TCG Pocket was already downloaded over 10 million times. Pre-registration for Pokemon TCG Pocket was available in August, and now those millions of players are ripping open digital packs daily. The app allows players to complete a multitude of missions when first starting out in order to earn hourglasses that reduce the amount of time needed to wait for each pack. This gives players a chance to gather a decent collection on day one for free before having to wait to open more packs.

Players Have Already Downloaded Pokemon TCG Pocket Over 10 Million Times

On November 1, Pokemon TCG Pocket started its first in-game event. Players can earn a special Chansey or Meowth card in Wonder Pick, marked with a special stamp commemorating the event. This event comes with unique challenges that can award players with items to use in the Event Shop for limited-time rewards like a Meowth cover, a Meowth backdrop, and a Pink Desk Frame backdrop. These cosmetic items give Pokemon fans a stylish way to show off their digital card collection to the masses.

If players are really lucky, there is an extremely small chance for someone to open up a god pack. This is a whole pack of ultra-rare cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket that include some of the most coveted cards in the game. Pokemon fans have a lot to look forward to each day with this new app as they rip open a fresh pack for free every morning.

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Released
October 30, 2024
Developer(s)
DeNA, Creatures Inc.
Publisher(s)
The Pokemon Company
Multiplayer
Online Multiplayer
Cross-Platform Play
Yes
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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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.

Franchise
Pokemon
Platform(s)
Android, iOS
Genre(s)
Digital Card Game