Pokémon TCG Pocket review
Open free packs daily and battle with Pokémon cards
- The Pokémon Company
- Free + paid plans
- iPhone & iPad, Android
4.8 from 702.8K App Store ratings 50M+ Google Play downloads
Does it deserve #8?
Is Pokémon TCG Pocket worth it?
It depends on what you need. Pokémon TCG Pocket scores 7.8/10 and ranks #8 in Card & Board Games. It's best for Pokémon fans who love collecting cards and quick battles. Skip it if you dislike random paid packs and timers. Price: Free to play; Poké Gold from $0.99 and a $9.99 Premium Pass in the App Store.
The verdict
Pokémon TCG Pocket nails the thrill of ripping open a pack. You get two free packs a day, and the cards look stunning, including immersive ones whose art you seem to step into. Battles are a quick, simplified take on the tabletop game, and trading and sharing let friends swap cards. Beyond the daily packs, though, it's built around timers, several currencies and paid pulls, so completionists will spend.
- Two free booster packs a day
- Immersive 3D-feel card art
- Quick casual and ranked battles
- Card trading and sharing with friends
- Binders and display boards
Score breakdown
Overall = features 30% · design 20% · speed 20% · value 15% · privacy 15%. Why these weights?
What's new
- Oct 2026A new series brings dual-type cards, starting with Mega Mewtwo X ex
- Sep 2026Deluxe Pack: Mega booster packs added
- Aug 2026Share decks with codes, plus a 4-diamond-or-higher guaranteed pack category
Privacy 5.8/10
App Store label: user content and identifiers may be used to track you; purchases, location, user content, identifiers and usage data may be linked to you.
What we like
- Daily free packs make collecting feel rewarding
- Beautiful card art and animations
- Battles are short and easy to learn
What could be better
- Pack timers and currencies push you to pay
- Random packs count as loot boxes on the App Store
Pokémon fans who love collecting cards and quick battles
you dislike random paid packs and timers
Questions about Pokémon TCG Pocket
Is Pokémon TCG Pocket worth it in 2026?
It depends on what you need. Pokémon TCG Pocket scores 7.8/10 and ranks #8 in Card & Board Games. It's best for Pokémon fans who love collecting cards and quick battles. Skip it if you dislike random paid packs and timers. Price: Free to play; Poké Gold from $0.99 and a $9.99 Premium Pass in the App Store.
Is Pokémon TCG Pocket free?
Yes, you can open two free booster packs each day. Optional purchases include Poké Gold and a $9.99 Premium Pass in the App Store.
Is Pokémon TCG Pocket pay-to-win?
Paying gets you more packs, so you can build strong decks faster. Free players can still battle and collect, just more slowly.
Is Pokémon TCG Pocket OK for kids?
It's rated 9+ on the App Store and Everyone on Google Play. The App Store notes it contains loot boxes, so consider turning on purchase controls.
What are the best alternatives to Pokémon TCG Pocket?
The closest alternatives are Marvel Snap, Balatro and Slay the Spire. See all of them ranked on our Pokémon TCG Pocket alternatives page.
Where does Pokémon TCG Pocket rank?
Pokémon TCG Pocket ranks #8 of 8 in our Card & Board Games ranking, with an overall score of 7.8 out of 10.