Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket: 18 Quick (But Important) Details We Learned

You can read my general impressions of my time with Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket in this preview write-up linked here. However, if you want the nitty-gritty details on what to expect when it comes to this beginner-friendly version of Pokemon TCG, look no further.

This post will give you a rundown of 18 little things you need to know about DeNA and Creatures’ upcoming card-collecting (and battling) title: Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket. We’ll tell you what you need to know about microtransactions, how many cards you can get daily, how battles work, the types of cards you’ll find, and much more.

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket – Things You Should Know

When is Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket Coming Out?

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket will launch for iOS and Android devices on October 30, 2024.

Will There Be a Ranked Mode for Battling in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

The development team said during a media Q&A session that Ranked will be coming to the game, but it will not be available at launch.

How Many Languages Will Pokemon TCG Pocket Support at Launch?

There will be nine languages: English, German, Italian, European Spanish, French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean.

Is Pokemon TCG Pocket Free?

Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket will be free to download for everyone, but there are in-game purchases if you want to do things like unlock more cards at a faster rate.

How Many Packs Can You Open Each Day?

If you’re trying not to spend a dollar on Pokemon TCG Pocket, you can open two packs daily for free. You will get access to a new pack every 12 hours. You can also choose to open one pack at a time or do it in multiples of ten.

What Happens If I Collect Multiples?

If you have multiple of the same Pokemon card, you can use them to give your card a visual flair. There’s different stuff to add to your Pokemon to make them shine, like sparkles or images of their type plastered over the card.

How Many Cards Are In Each Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack?

There are five cards in each Booster Pack.

How Many Cards Will There Be at Launch?

With the launch of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket, one major expansion will be available: Genetic Apex (A1). These feature three different types of Booster Packs that include Pikachu, Mewtwo, and Charizard as the cover Pokemon. The entire expansion will have over 200 cards to collect. And as time goes on, more expansions will be released.

Can I Trade Pokemon Cards With Other Players?

Trading will be a feature in Pokemon TCG Pocket, but it will be part of a post-launch update.

Have Some Iconic Pokemon Cards Been Changed to Keep Things Balanced in Pocket?

With the battle rules being different and more mobile-optimized, some cards have been changed. For example, some Pokemon cards will have one attack instead of two or three.

How Do Energy Cards Work in Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket?

Probably one of the biggest changes from the physical trading card game, Pocket will make it so players do not have to have a single energy card in their decks. Instead, one Energy can be distributed to the Pokemon you choose each turn.

What’s Wonder Pick?

Essentially, Wonder Pick lets you see a list of other TCG Pocket players who have recently opened card packs. You can scroll through and see the cards they managed to get. You can then randomly get a card from the booster pack you select. You won’t be able to use this feature whenever you want. It’ll require using a combination of currencies: Wonder Stamina, the Wonder Hourglass, and the Rewind Watch.

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Pokemon TCG Fans: Do You Collect, Play, or Both?

For the most part, I stick to collecting them. I’m a hobby artist, so I love to admire the different artworks on each card as I try to collect a set. However, I do technically play a little bit of the TCG through the TCG Online App, and I will most definitely be playing the TCG Pocket game when it releases!

Will There Be Mega Evolutions in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

When asked about the possibility of Mega Evolutions, the dev team did not outright say it’s coming to the game soon, but it seems very likely it’ll happen eventually.

How Big Are the Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

The decks in Pocket have been significantly cut compared to the physical version. There are 20 cards in a deck, and three Pokemon can be placed on the bench.

Is There an Easy Way to Make Decks in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Not only is there an easy-to-use auto-deck builder in Pocket, but you can also get help from the computer during a battle if you don’t know what to do. And on top of that, there are some rental decks you can try out if you’re feeling adventurous. The auto-build functionality lets you choose an elemental type, like Fire, and if you have enough of those cards, the game will craft a deck for you instantly that features Fire-type Pokemon.

How Do You Win Battles in Pokemon TCG Pocket?

Prize cards do not exist in Pokemon TCG Pocket; instead, to win a battle, you simply need to earn three points by knocking out your opponent’s Pokemon. Regular defeated cards will get you one point, but beating an EX Pokemon will get you two points.

How Much Will It Cost to Open More Packs?

So, there’s a currency called Poke Gold in Pokemon TCG Pocket that allows you to reduce the wait time for opening packs. You need one Gold to reduce the time by two hours, and you can go into the in-game store to buy them (prices start at $1 for 5 Poke Gold). It’s worth noting that you must open your daily packs, or else you won’t gain any more –the free 12-hour packs do not stack.

Is There a Season Pass for Pokemon TCG Pocket?

There is indeed a paid Premium Pass for Pocket that nets players bonus rewards for $9.99 a month. What do you get with this purchase, you might ask? So, you’ll get to open a third pack each day and you can complete special missions to unlock Pokemon cards with unique artwork, as well as coins, sleeves, and playmats. Also, first-time players can get the first two weeks of the Premium Pass for free.

Game Rant was provided travel accommodations from The Pokemon Company for this preview.