Get ready for a new way to play Pokémon TCG! Pokémon TCG Pocket, a mobile game, is coming soon. It's a fresh take on the card game you love!
Pokémon TCG Pocket Release
The worldwide release is set for October 30th, but players in New Zealand got a sneak peek! It has a new digital experience with in-app purchases!
- You can buy Poké Gold to speed up opening packs and get cosmetics.
- A premium pass gives extra rewards and art cards!
Collecting and Battling
Collect cards and battle! But battles in Pokémon TCG Pocket are faster. Decks are smaller, energy works differently, and there are three-point knockouts!
Packs in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Opening packs works much like the physical card game, but with some cool digital twists! Here is a list of some things you can expect when this game comes out:
- You get five cards per pack.
- You can get up to two packs every 12 hours. You'll need Hourglass items to get more.
- The first set is Genetic Apex, with around 280 cards.
- Some cards are only in specific packs like those featuring Charizard, Mewtwo, and Pikachu.
Rarity in Pokémon TCG Pocket uses these cool symbols!
- Common: One Diamond
- Uncommon: Two Diamonds
- Holographic: Three Diamonds
- EX: Four Diamonds
- Illustration Rare: One Star
- EX/Supporter Artwork: Two Stars
- Immersive Art: Three Stars
- Golden Full Art: Crown Rare
Pull Rates in Pokémon TCG Pocket
Centro Leaks on X shared the pull rates! There are regular and rare packs.
- Regular Packs: 99.95% chance; any card.
- Rare Packs: 0.05% chance; guaranteed rare card.
Getting those rare cards will be tough! These rates are only from early access.
Will Pull Rates Change?
It's hard to say if these rates will change! Here is a quick breakdown on what this will be affected by.
- Different sets might have different rates.
- The current rates could be a test.
The most likely thing is, the rates will change slightly. Keeping Free-to-play players engaged while allowing those willing to spend to get those rare cards faster. The goal is to have this feel fairly balanced, allowing more players to participate.
The Bottom Line
While we will need to monitor rates and adjust, Pokémon TCG Pocket is still worth trying. A new Mobile game for the world's most popular card game! There's plenty to enjoy from both free players, as well as players looking to spend for advantages! The chances are, the pull rates will be annoying for free-to-play, but don't let it keep you from getting in on this action!
