Pokémon TCG Pocket
ReleasedThe Pokémon Company's free-to-play mobile trading card game, from Creatures Inc. and DeNA. Decks are 20 cards with no Energy cards, since the Energy Zone provides one Energy each turn, and you win by earning three points from Knock Outs. Players can open two booster packs every day at no cost.
- Developer
- Creatures Inc. and DeNA
- Publisher
- Creatures Inc.
- Release Year
- 2024
- Coverage
- 15 articles
Why It Matters
Pocket strips the paper Pokémon TCG down to its fastest, most mobile-friendly form, no Energy cards, no physical shipping, roughly monthly expansions instead of quarterly ones. Team Rocket's Ambition is the current set; DeNA has kept a steady cadence since launch, with dual-type cards confirmed for October 2026.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Guides
13 guidesGetting Started
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Points Guide: F2P Pack Strategy
Pokemon TCG Pocket Pack Points guide: every pack earns 5 points toward a guaranteed card, but points never cross between sets. Here's the real F2P route.
13 min read
How to Play Pokemon TCG Pocket: Full Beginner Rules Guide
How to play Pokemon TCG Pocket: build a 20 card deck, skip Energy cards entirely, and race to 3 points. Every turn phase and rookie mistake explained.
14 min read
Guides
Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack: Mega Guide, All 70 ex Cards
Pokemon TCG Pocket Deluxe Pack: Mega guide. All 429 cards by rarity, which 70 ex return, the 6 Team Rocket ex left out, and the October 28 end date.
8 min read
Dragonair Mega Rayquaza ex Deck Guide: 2026 Build List
Dragonair Mega Rayquaza ex deck guide with current tracker stats, Dragonair Energy recovery, the verified 20-card shell, opening hands, and matchups.
17 min read
Mega Manectric ex Heliolisk Deck Guide: 2026 Build List
Mega Manectric ex Heliolisk deck guide with current tracker stats, the verified 20-card shell, Energy plan, opening hand, matchups, and upgrade paths.
15 min read
Mega Blaziken ex Greninja Deck Guide: Pokemon TCG Pocket
This Mega Blaziken ex Greninja deck guide covers the current Fire list, Mega Burning turns, Greninja support, mulligan, matchups, and official data.
15 min read
Vespiquen ex Shuckle ex Deck Guide: Pokemon TCG Pocket
This Vespiquen ex Shuckle ex deck guide covers the current Grass list, Chase Order turns, Solid Shell defense, mulligan, matchups, and official data.
15 min read
Mega Sceptile ex Greninja Deck Guide: Pokemon TCG Pocket
This Mega Sceptile ex Greninja deck guide uses current September tracker data, a verified 20-card shell, Energy turns, mulligans, and matchup plans.
13 min read
Hydreigon Mega Absol ex Deck Guide: Pokemon TCG Pocket
This Hydreigon Mega Absol ex deck guide covers the current Darkness shell, verified 20-card list, disruption turns, mulligans, and official matchup data.
16 min read
Suicune ex Baxcalibur Deck Guide: Pokemon TCG Pocket
This Suicune ex Baxcalibur deck guide covers the current 20-card shell, Water Energy turns, mulligans, matchup plans, and the latest official tracker data.
15 min read
Mega Altaria ex Espeon Deck Guide: Sleep Meta Build
Mega Altaria ex Espeon deck guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket: the current 7.5% meta-share shell, Sleep lines, bench math, mulligans, and matchup plans.
11 min read
Mega Lucario ex Deck Guide: 3,971 Matches, 49% Win Rate
Mega Lucario ex deck guide for Pokemon TCG Pocket: now a B-tier deck at 48.9% win rate over 3,971 matches. Attack math, support cards, matchups, updated.
13 min read
Notable Titles
- ▸Genetic Apex (2024 launch set)
- ▸Pulsing Aura (Apr 27, 2026)
- ▸Paradox Drive (May 27, 2026)
- ▸Everyday Wonders (Jun 29, 2026)
- ▸Ruler of the Skies (Jul 29, 2026)
- ▸Team Rocket's Ambition (Aug 26, 2026)
Timeline
2024
Pokémon TCG Pocket launch
DeNA's free-to-play mobile card game, built on the Pokémon TCG.
2026-07-29
Ruler of the Skies
Marks the debut of Mega Rayquaza ex.
2026-08-26
Team Rocket's Ambition
Current live set.
2026-10
Dual-type cards confirmed
A new card mechanic announced for an upcoming release.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Pokémon TCG Pocket?
- The Pokémon Company's free-to-play mobile trading card game, from Creatures Inc. and DeNA. Decks are 20 cards with no Energy cards, since the Energy Zone provides one Energy each turn, and you win by earning three points from Knock Outs. Players can open two booster packs every day at no cost.
- What platforms is Pokémon TCG Pocket on?
- Pokémon TCG Pocket is available on Mobile.
- Who developed Pokémon TCG Pocket?
- Pokémon TCG Pocket was developed by Creatures Inc. and DeNA and published by Creatures Inc..