Pokémon TCG Pocket
Pokémon TCG Pocket is Creatures Inc. and DeNA's free-to-start mobile card game — players open digital booster packs, build twenty-card decks, trade or share cards and compete in quick battles. It has been out on iPhone, iPad and Android since October 30, 2024, with Ruler of the Skies launching July 29, 2026.
Latest update
The Pokémon Company International announced Ruler of the Skies on July 23, 2026. The expansion launches July 29 at 6:00 p.m. PDT with Mega Rayquaza ex, deck sharing through 2D pattern codes, expanded Card Dex registration, a conditional four-diamond-or-higher pack guarantee and a new summer event schedule; Pulsing Aura remains the live expansion until launch.
Release date and status
The Pokémon Company released Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket worldwide on October 30, 2024. It remains an active free-to-start mobile card game with recurring booster expansions, collection events, solo battles, ranked matches, sharing and trading.
| Global release date | October 30, 2024 |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Current status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | Free through the App Store on iPhone and iPad and Google Play on supported Android devices; the official web store supports eligible purchases, with no native PC or console version announced |
Platforms and availability
The released version is available through Apple's App Store for iPhone and iPad and through Google Play for supported Android phones and tablets. The Pokémon Company also operates an official web store for eligible in-game purchases, but no native PC or console version is announced.
Gameplay overview
Players open two booster packs each day at no cost, collect digital cards, build streamlined twenty-card decks and compete in quick battles. Casual, ranked, solo and event matches sit alongside Wonder Pick, trading, card sharing, binders, display boards, flair and immersive cards.
Story, setting, or main mode
Pokémon TCG Pocket has no story campaign. Its main progression comes from completing card dexes, opening themed booster expansions, building decks, finishing missions and events, trading or sharing eligible cards, and improving battle ranks.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The Pokémon Company International's Ruler of the Skies trailer and The Pokémon Company's Google Play gallery show Mega Rayquaza ex, booster-pack opening, immersive cards, card sharing, trading, collection management, display boards and casual battles.
Developer and publisher
Creatures Inc. and DeNA Co., Ltd. developed Pokémon TCG Pocket, and The Pokémon Company publishes and operates the mobile release.
| Developer | Creatures Inc. |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company |
| Official website | Pokémon TCG Pocket |
Download and availability
Pokémon TCG Pocket is free to start with optional in-app purchases. Apple's US store lists the Premium Pass at $9.99 and Poké Gold bundles beginning at $0.99, while prices and offers can vary by platform and region.
System / Device Requirements
Apple publishes the operating-system floor and current package size, while Pokémon Support publishes the recommended device and performance criteria. Meeting the listed criteria does not guarantee operation on every device.
| Mobile platform | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | iOS 15.0 or later; 365.6 MB App Store package | iPhone X or later; iOS 15.0 or later; 3 GB RAM or more |
| iPad | iPadOS 15.0 or later; 365.6 MB App Store package | iPadOS 15.0 or later; 3 GB RAM or more; no specific iPad model published |
| Android | Android 7.0 or later; 64-bit device; Vulkan support; 3 GB RAM or more | Snapdragon 845 or later, or equivalent performance |