The already large portfolio of titles dedicated to Pokémon is preparing to expand further with the arrival of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new mobile game dedicated to the popular Trading Card Game. Let's discover together the target platforms, the launch period and the distribution method.
Where and when does Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket come out?
The result of the collaboration between Creatures Inc. (formerly the authors of the Pokémon TCG) and DeNA, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a video game developed and optimized for mobile devices, therefore it is only available on iOS e Android. The precise launch date is not yet known, but during the Pokémon Presents on February 27, 2024 it was made clear that it will be released during 2024.
Is Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket free or do you have to pay?
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a free-to-start game. This means that it can be downloaded and played for free, but at the same time it will include support for the purchase of additional content, presumably packs containing additional digital cards. Don't worry though, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket won't leave anyone who doesn't want to spend money stranded: Creaturs and DeNa have already made it clear that it will be possible open two booster packs per day at no cost.
The exact impact of microtransactions on the gameplay economy is not yet known, since this aspect can only be tested after the official launch. At present, therefore, we do not know how far it will be possible to go without spending additional money.
What type of game is Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket?
As the name suggests, it is a new video game inspired by the Pokémon TCG which allows you to collect monster cards (some inspired by past artwork, others totally new), make exchanges with other players (this function may not be available at launch) and challenge them in battle. The Pocket subtitle implies its high accessibility, since they are expected Faster battles with optimized rules.
Speaking of cards, the presence of has been confirmed Carte Immersive, featuring animated illustrations designed to immerse players in the world of Pokémon. If you haven't already, watch the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket announcement trailer.