How to play and what you can do in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). See how to collect cards and fight battles with your card deck for Pokemon TCGP.
How to Play Pokemon TCG Pocket
1 | Collect cards |
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2 | Expand your collection |
3 | Battle |
Pokemon TCG Pocket is an app that allows you to collect Pokemon cards. In addition to collecting cards, you can also enjoy battles using the cards you collected.
Collect Cards
Get Cards by Opening Booster Packs
Opening Pack | 2 packs per day (1 pack can be opened every 12 hours) |
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Number of Cards | 1 pack includes 5 cards |
In the Pokemon TCG Pocket app, you can collect cards by opening packs. Opening a pack consumes Pack Stamina. You get enough Pack Stamina to open one pack every 12 hours.
Pack Opening Animation
With the Pokemon TCG Pocket app, it shows you a realistic animation of opening an actual pack.
Get Cards from Wonder Pick
In addition to opening Booster Packs, you can also collect cards through the "Wonder Pick" feature. In Wonder Pick, you can randomly get one card from the 5 cards another player got from opening a pack.
Cards Also Available in Other Languages
If you choose a player playing in another language in Wonder Pick, you'll get a card in that language. Cards in other languages are also recorded in the Card Dex.
Collect by Trading
In the Pokemon TCG Pocket app, you can also exchange the cards you have. You can trade to get the cards you both want with your friends.
Trade Function Will Be Available Later
The trade function was not implemented at the time of release, but will be implemented in a future update.
Expand Your Card Dex
As you obtain cards through opening packs and the Wonder Pick, the Card Dex will continue to expand. There are also rewards depending on the number of cards you collect.
Expand Your Collection
Display Your Cards on the Board and Binder
Collection Board | Display one card |
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Collection Binder | Display up to 30 cards |
Cards obtained by opening packs can be displayed on collection boards and the collection binder to show them off!
Show Your Collection to Other Players
Your collection boards and collection binder can be shared with friends and players around the world. You can also view and "like" other players' published boards.
Battle
Build a Deck with 20 Cards
Rules for Building a Deck | |
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1 | Select 20 cards |
2 | Up to 2 cards with the same name |
3 | Include at least 1 basic Pokemon |
With the Pokemon TCG Pocket app, you can also build decks with the cards you have collected and use it to battle other players. In the app, a deck consists of 20 cards. Build a deck by combining Pokemon and Trainer cards.
Battle Flow
Main Differences from Traditional Rules | |
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① | Win by being the first to get 3 points |
② | Maximum of 3 bench Pokemon |
③ | Energy is attached from the Energy Zone |
The general flow of battles in the Pokemon TCG Pocket app is similar to traditional Pokemon cards. However, some elements have been changed for the app, such as the winner being based on the number of points.
Useful Battle Features
Auto Battle
Auto battle is a feature where you can have the game help you during battle. When auto battle is turned on, the game will choose what to do on your turn..
Rental Deck
If you get certain cards, you can get a rental deck. If you use a rental deck, you can enjoy battles even if you can't build your own deck.
Deck Auto-Build
When using Auto-build to create a deck, it will automatically select recommended cards from the cards you own to build a deck. For Auto-build you can choose up to two types of energy that you want to include.
Customization Options
Customizable Elements | |
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Card Sleeves | Change the back of the card |
Playmat | Change the appearance of the battlefield during battles |
Pokemon Coin | Change the coin design for coin tosses |
Card Effects | Effects for displaying Cards or during battle |
The Pokemon TCG Pocket app also has a wide range of peripheral goods that are familiar from the Pokemon Card Game. Among them, card effects can be added by combining them with items and exchanging them when you get multiple copies of the same card.
Related Articles
Recommended Articles Before Release
Recommended Articles Before Release | |
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How to Play and Features | New Card Information |
Physical Game and App Differences | Immersive Cards |
Trading Cards | Is There a Switch & PC Version? |
App Release Date | How to Pre-register |
Type List
List of All CardsType | ||||
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Grass | Fire | Water | Lightning | Psychic |
Fighting | Darkness | Metal | Dragon | Colorless |
Rarity List
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Trainer | ||
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Item | Pokemon Tool | Supporter |