COSM-GAME Pokémon TCG Pocket
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a free-to-play digital card game developed by Creatures, Inc. and DeNA Co., Ltd. and published by The Pokémon Company. Players collect digital Pokémon Trading Card Game cards by opening booster packs, then build custom decks to battle opponents in solo, casual, ranked, and private matches. Progression centers on completing the card dex, acquiring rare and immersive cards, and refining competitive decks through trading and strategic deck building. Its defining gameplay centers on the tactile booster pack opening experience paired with streamlined mobile card battles and a living card collection.
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Latest update
The July 2026 app update introduced deck reordering, 2D pattern deck sharing codes, and revised Card Dex registration so cards obtained in multiple expansions appear under each applicable set. A Complete All button was added to Themed Collections and Rank Missions, and the wishlist capacity was increased to 40 cards. The Team Rocket's Ambition expansion launches on August 27, 2026.
Release date and status
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket soft-launched in New Zealand on September 26, 2024, followed by a global release on October 30, 2024. The game has surpassed 150 million downloads and continues to receive regular expansions and feature updates.
| Global release | Oct 30, 2024 |
| NZ release | Sep 26, 2024 · Android, iOS / iPadOS |
| Original launch platforms | |
| Global status | Released |
| Pricing model | Free-to-play·In-app purchases |
| Availability | App StoreGoogle Play |
Platforms and availability
The game is available on Android and iOS / iPadOS smartphones and tablets. It is a mobile-exclusive title with no announced plans for PC or console versions. The game requires a persistent internet connection for all features.
Gameplay and setting
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a streamlined digital adaptation of the Pokémon TCG built for short mobile play sessions. Players receive two free booster packs daily and can open them with a tactile swipe animation to reveal cards. The core loop involves collecting cards, completing the Card Dex, and building 20-card decks for battle.
Battles use simplified TCG rules with an active Pokémon, a bench of up to three Pokémon, and a prize card system where the first player to claim three prize cards wins. Modes include Solo Battles against CPU opponents, Versus against real players, Ranked Matches with seasonal regulations, Casual Matches, and Private Matches against friends.
Beyond battling, players can arrange cards in Display Boards and Binders to showcase their collection, use Wonder Pick to pull a random card from another player's opened pack, and trade eligible cards with friends. Immersive cards feature 3D diorama artwork that creates a striking sense of depth and are among the most sought-after collectibles.
Trailer, screenshots, and media
The selected media includes the official announcement trailer and a gallery of screenshots showing booster pack selection and opening, the card battle interface, immersive cards, the digital card collection binder, the trading screen, and the mobile battle board.
Developer and publisher
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is developed by Creatures, Inc. and DeNA Co., Ltd. and published by The Pokémon Company. Creatures, Inc. is the original developer of the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game, while DeNA contributed mobile development expertise. The game is part of the broader Pokémon franchise owned by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures, Inc.
| Developer | Creatures Inc. |
| Publisher | The Pokémon Company |
| Official website | Pokémon TCG Pocket |
Download and availability
The game is free to download from the App Store for iOS and iPadOS devices and from Google Play for Android devices. In-game purchases are handled through each platform's native payment system.
System / Device Requirements
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has official minimum requirements for both mobile platforms. A persistent internet connection is required.
| Android specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Graphics API | Vulkan support required |
| RAM | 3 GB |
| GPU | Snapdragon 845 or later, or equivalent performance |
| Storage | Approximately 190 MB base install; additional space required for updates and content |
| iOS / iPadOS specification | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 15.0 / iPadOS 15.0 |
| Device | iPhone 8 or later |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | Approximately 190 MB base install; additional space required for updates and content |