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Today marks the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket and it’s now available to download on mobile devices.
The Pokémon Company has also shared a notice mentioning how it’s still in the process of rolling out around the globe on both Android and Apple devices, and may only be available in select regions right now. So if you’re in a country where it’s releasing and can’t see it on your local storefront just yet, don’t worry – it should show up in time.
The Pokémon Company: “Give it time, as it appears to be rolling out. It’s showing that it is available for Android devices in specific regions…The button has been pressed!”
You know what? It’s 10/30 somewhere, right? 😏 *cough cough* Pretend this is a cool announcer voice!
“Rip open booster packs, collect digital cards, and build 20-card decks to battle with streamlined rules for fun and fast action!”
Available NOW📣 pic.twitter.com/riXShJMjes
— Pokémon TCG Pocket (@PokemonTCGP) October 30, 2024
The initial store download on Android is around 188 MB with a 312 MB in-game update when you launch the title.
This new digital version of the TCG allows you to experience the game in a “more casual way”. You’ll open booster packs and collect cards, and each player will receive free booster packs every day as part of the experience. In the leadup to this game’s release, there were more than six million registrations.
When you boot up the game, you’ll be asked to create a user name, and either link your Google or Nintendo account. From there you complete a brief introduction to the and then you’re good to go!
In some other mobile-related news this week, Nintendo has announced it will be launching Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Complete for Android and Apple devices this December.
Will you be trying out this new Pokémon game on mobile? Have you got any special cards just yet? Let us know.
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