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Play Overview
Pokémon TCG Pocket (2024) is a digital recreation of the hugely popular Pokémon Trading Card Game. You collect cards from mystery packs and fill out your collection, then use them in battles against the computer and other players. It stands out for the way it expands upon the physical game with the addition of new cards, visual effects and simplified rules that enable more casual play.
Like the physical version of the game, you get Pokémon cards from booster packs, of which you get two free per day. You slowly fill out your collection with different Pokémon species, and can also collect different versions of each Pokémon, with card variants from the real-life game as well as all-new versions with moving visuals. You can also trade with players from across the world to fill out your card collection, and can even collect cards in different languages.
The other half of the game is the Pokémon battles, wherein you use your cards to fight against either the computer or other players and their own decks of cards. Like the main Pokémon games, battles are turn-based, with different strengths and weaknesses based on the opposing Pokémon. Compared to the tabletop game, the rules are tweaked to enable more beginner-friendly play, such as a smaller maximum number of cards and hand size and a simplified scoring scheme. Despite this, there's still immense depth and strategic options for those who truly master the game.
The result is a game that offers a recreation of the hugely popular trading card game with rules that enable more people to enjoy the action, while still retaining depth and strategy. Gradually filling out your collection with all the different cards and designs is immensely rewarding and (if you can resist the ever-present in-game purchases) offers a free alternative to the real-world version.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Pokémon TCG Pocket 5 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 5 weeks ago.
Like the physical version of the game, you get Pokémon cards from booster packs, of which you get two free per day. You slowly fill out your collection with different Pokémon species, and can also collect different versions of each Pokémon, with card variants from the real-life game as well as all-new versions with moving visuals. You can also trade with players from across the world to fill out your card collection, and can even collect cards in different languages.
The other half of the game is the Pokémon battles, wherein you use your cards to fight against either the computer or other players and their own decks of cards. Like the main Pokémon games, battles are turn-based, with different strengths and weaknesses based on the opposing Pokémon. Compared to the tabletop game, the rules are tweaked to enable more beginner-friendly play, such as a smaller maximum number of cards and hand size and a simplified scoring scheme. Despite this, there's still immense depth and strategic options for those who truly master the game.
The result is a game that offers a recreation of the hugely popular trading card game with rules that enable more people to enjoy the action, while still retaining depth and strategy. Gradually filling out your collection with all the different cards and designs is immensely rewarding and (if you can resist the ever-present in-game purchases) offers a free alternative to the real-world version.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Pokémon TCG Pocket 5 weeks ago. It was re-examined by Jo Robertson and updated 5 weeks ago.
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Play Style
This is a Battle and Collecting game with Simulation and Strategy elements. You can play this by yourself or as a 2-player online game. You can play single-player matches against the computer, or compete against other players and their decks in multiplayer matches and tournaments.
You can play this game in the following styles:
Duration
Play Time: It takes between 1 minute and 20 minutes to play a round of this game. Depending on how many cards you have, as well as the time it takes you to choose what to do, a battle can last anywhere from a few minutes to the maximum time of 20 minutes
Benefits
This game is good if you want to:
Age Ratings
Content Rating
Users Interact: The game enables players to interact and communicate with each other, so may expose players to language usually associated with older rated games.
Rated 4+ on the Apple App Store.
Skill Level
7+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it’s important for parents and guardians to ensure they understand in-game purchases and have spending limits set-up. Younger children enjoy the collecting aspect of the game, while older children find enjoyment in the nuance and tactics of the turn-based battle system.
Costs
Pokémon TCG Pocket
This game is free to play, but there are other costs associated with this game:
- In-Game Loot Boxes: Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. These include in-game purchases of random items (known as 'loot boxes') that offer a chance of getting rare/higher-value items although common/lower-value items are more frequent.
- In-Game Pass: Purchase a season/battle pass to gain access to limited in-game purchases, reward items and other aspects of the game.
You can buy additional mystery packs of Pokémon cards, as well as a season pass which gives additional packs and rewards.
It's important to set up your accounts and devices appropriately. More information is on our Financial Resources page.
Game Details
Release Date: 30/11/2024
Out Now: Android and iOS
Skill Rating: 7+ year-olds
Players: 1 (2 online)
Genres: Battle, Collecting (Simulation and Strategy)
Accessibility: 19 features
Components: 2D Overhead and Cards
Developer: Nintendo America (@NintendoAmerica)
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