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How to Link Pokémon TCG Pocket and Transfer Save Data

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Link your Pokémon TCG Pocket save data to a supported account before replacing, reinstalling, or adding a device. The linked account lets you load the same collection on iOS or Android without starting over.

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Link an account before changing devices

Keep access to the current save and link it before uninstalling the app, replacing the device, or clearing its data. From the main menu, the account screen is Menu > Other > Account.

Pokémon Support allows Nintendo Account, Google Account, or Apple Account linking. Apple Account appears only on iOS, and age rules may limit younger players to Nintendo Account.

Choose the linked account carefully. It cannot be updated or removed from an active save, and deleting save data to remove it is irreversible.

Transfer your save in seven steps

The primary route below starts from an open save. From the title screen, use Menu in the top-right > Account instead of Menu > Other > Account.

1
Open the Account screen
From the main menu, select Menu (the rightmost button at the bottom) > Other > Account.
2
Select an account provider
Choose Nintendo Account, Google Account, or Apple Account. Apple Account is available only on iOS.
3
Sign in to finish linking
Enter the login information for the selected account and confirm that the provider appears as Linked on the Account screen.
4
Start the app on the new device
Open Pokémon TCG Pocket, then complete Country/Region Selection, Age Confirmation, and the Terms of Use and Privacy Notice.
5
Choose Transfer Existing Save Data
Select Transfer Existing Save Data when the startup flow presents the option.
6
Sign in with the linked account
Select the same account provider linked to the original save and enter the same login information.
7
Confirm the transferred collection
Check that the player name, cards, items, progress, and Poké gold match the original save before making purchases or starting new data.

Your collection loads on the new device

The new device loads the last save data stored on the server, including the collection, items, progress, and Poké gold. Poké gold remains available even when transferring between iOS and Android.

A linked save can be shared across multiple devices, but Pokémon Support states that the same save cannot be used on two devices at the same time.

Linked accounts cannot be replaced

An account linked to active save data cannot be updated or removed. Multiple save files cannot be merged, and deleting save data permanently removes the collection and access from every linked device.

Premium pass privileges are tied to the Apple Account or Google Account used for the subscription. A different or shared platform account can move those privileges, and a transferred pass can carry a 60-day re-transfer restriction.

Deleting save data does not automatically cancel an active premium pass subscription; cancel it through the store account used to subscribe.

Fix missing or incorrect save data

Apple Account or Google Account is missing: age restrictions may limit the available providers, and Apple Account linking appears only on iOS. Players who recently reached the required age may need to wait until the following month.

The transferred save does not appear: on the original device, open Menu > Other > Account and confirm the exact provider marked Linked. Use that same provider and login on the new device.

The app was reinstalled before an account was linked: self-service recovery is unavailable. Contact Pokémon Support; restoration depends on the stored server data and is not guaranteed.

Error 102-002-007 blocks login: disable any VPN, switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data, close background apps, then restart the app and device.

FAQ
Can I transfer Pokémon TCG Pocket data between iOS and Android?
Yes. The linked save and its Poké gold remain available after moving to a device with a different operating system.
Can I use the same Pokémon TCG Pocket save on multiple devices?
Yes, after linking an account and loading that save on each device. The same save cannot be used on two devices at the same time.
Can I change the account linked to my save?
No. The linked account cannot be updated or removed from active save data. Removing it requires deleting the save, which cannot be recovered.
Why are Apple Account or Google Account missing?
Age restrictions can limit younger players to Nintendo Account, and Apple Account linking is available only on iOS. Regional age rules may differ.
Can two Pokémon TCG Pocket save files be merged?
No. Pokémon Support states that separate save data cannot be merged during transfer or restoration.
What happens if I reinstall before linking an account?
The save cannot be recovered through the transfer screen. Contact Pokémon Support, which may attempt restoration after verifying the saved server data and eligibility.
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Sources
Purchase and premium pass FAQUpdated May 12, 2026
Technical troubleshooting FAQUpdated May 12, 2026
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