Originally Published 2 months ago — by Pokemon Press
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has surpassed 150 million downloads since its launch in October 2024, celebrating its first anniversary with new features including a Mega Rising expansion introducing Mega Evolved Pokémon, and various in-app events and updates to enhance player experience.
A new Pokemon Presents event is scheduled for Tuesday, lasting approximately 24 minutes, promising updates on various Pokemon games including Pokemon Legends Z-A, Trading Card Game Pocket, and more, starting at 6am PT / 2pm UK time.
The Pokémon Company has fixed a long-standing error on the back of Pokémon trading cards in the upcoming mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, aligning it with the design used in Japan. The change, highlighted by a pixel artist and Pokémon fan, corrects the placement of the button on the Poké Ball symbol. It's unclear if this update will extend to physical cards, but the mobile game is set to release in 2024.
The announcement of the new mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has sparked mixed reactions from the Pokémon TCG community, with some feeling that it's the right game at the wrong time. While the game boasts attractive visuals and features, it comes at a time when the existing Pokémon Trading Card Game Live has been criticized for its lackluster quality. The competitive Pokémon TCG landscape is already facing issues, and the introduction of Pokémon TCG Pocket has raised concerns about the focus on a simplified version of the game at the expense of a fully developed digital client. However, some believe that Pokémon TCG Pocket has the potential to appeal to casual fans and grow the collector side of the hobby.
In celebration of Pokémon Day, The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Legends: Z-A for the Nintendo Switch, returning the series to Lumiose City from Pokémon X and Y. The game, set to release in 2025, promises an exciting new adventure and features an urban redevelopment plan within the city. Additionally, a new mobile app called Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was announced, allowing players to collect cards and engage in quick battles.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app developed by Creatures, The Pokémon Company, and DeNA, is set to launch in 2024, allowing players to collect, trade, and battle virtual Pokémon cards. The app will feature in-app purchases, daily free packs, and an 'Immersive Cards' concept, but specific details about its functionality are still scarce.