Pokemon TCG Pocket

Card

7.5~~/10~~

Our score

★ 4.6 Google Play·50M+ installs

Reviewed by Editorial Team, ScoredApps editorial · updated 2026-09-06

Screenshots

Booster pack selection offering two free packs a day

Card being shared with a partner from a collection of two

Two rare cards shown as newly eligible for trading

Collection screen with binders holding over a thousand cards

Favourite card displayed on a decorated board

Casual battle with damage counters and an end turn button

About Pokemon TCG Pocket

This is card collecting first and a card game second: two free booster packs open every day, cards are displayed in binders and on boards, and battles are a simplified version of the tabletop rules. Apple lists loot boxes at a 9+ rating, gold runs $0.99 to $99.99, and the install is 769.8 MB. Fifty million people have it on Android.

Game information

DeveloperThe Pokemon Company

Version1.7.2

Size618.99 MB (Android) · 770 MB (iOS)

Price / In-appFree

Contains adsNo

In-app purchasesYes

Content rating9+

Requires (Android)Android 7.0+

Requires (iOS)iOS 15.0+

Offline modeNone — packs, collection and battles all run on the server

Interface languagesEN, FR, DE, IT, JA, KO + 3 more

Store rating (Google Play)4.6 from 1,820,766 ratings

Installs50M+

Updated by developer2026-09-03

Data checked2026-09-07

Specs come from the official store listings and were last checked on 2026-09-07. Developers change pricing and requirements — check the store page before installing.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Review: Two Free Packs a Day

Opening Packs Is the Product

Two booster packs a day arrive free, and the app makes the opening itself the event: packs are chosen from a rotating set, cards flip one at a time, and the rare ones tilt and shine as the phone moves. Offering rates are published on the same screen, which is more disclosure than most collectible games provide. Everything else — binders, display boards, the ability to show a favourite card to players worldwide — is built around looking at what you pulled rather than around playing with it.

Battles Are Deliberately Simplified

The card game is a trimmed version of the tabletop rules: smaller decks, an energy zone that removes energy cards from the deck, and matches that finish in a few minutes rather than half an hour. Damage numbers and attack text are shown on the cards themselves, and an auto option handles the routine turns. It is enough for a casual match and far short of the real trading card game, which is a deliberate choice — the app is aimed at people who want the cards, not the tournament.

Trading Exists, With Limits

Cards can be shared with a partner and more of them have become eligible for trade over time, but the system is restricted by rarity and by the number of copies owned — the store screens show a trade reducing a Pikachu from two copies to one. Purchases are Poké Gold from $0.99 to $99.99 and a premium pass at $9.99. Apple rates the app 9+ and names loot boxes, with age assurance controls noted; Google Play shows 4.6 from 1.8 million reviews on a 769.8 MB install.

Pros

Two booster packs open free every day
Offering rates published on the pack screen
Binders and display boards for showing a collection
Battles finish in a few minutes
Rated 4.8 on the App Store across 678,000 ratings

Cons

Trading is limited by rarity and copies owned
The card game is far simpler than the tabletop rules
Gold packs climb to $99.99 a purchase
A 769.8 MB install for a card collection

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Verdict

The most convincing digital version of collecting cards anyone has made: two free packs a day, foils that catch the light as the phone tilts, and published pull rates. As a card game it is thin, and trading is tightly restricted. Install it for the daily ritual, not for competitive play, and the free tier is genuinely enough.

Gameplay7.5Pack opening is exceptional; the battles are a simplified companion to it.

Controls8.5Swipe to open, tap to attack, tilt to see the foil — built for one hand.

Replay value7.5A daily ritual of two packs, plus sets that keep expanding the collection.

Graphics & sound9.0The best card presentation on a phone, with genuinely convincing foils.

Monetisation6.0Free daily packs, but loot boxes and gold to $99.99 for anything faster.

7.5out of 10 · weighted average of the five scores above

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Frequently asked questions

Can it be played offline?

No. Packs, the collection and battles all live on the server, so a connection is required even to look at cards you already own. The daily pack timer runs server-side too, which means you cannot get ahead by changing the device clock.

What does it sell?

Poké Gold from $0.99 to $99.99, spent on additional booster packs, and a premium pass at $9.99. Apple lists loot boxes among the contents — packs are random, though the app publishes its offering rates, which is unusually transparent for the format.

How much space does it need?

769.8 MB and iOS 15 or later. Card art at that quality is what fills the space, and it grows with every new set. On an older iPhone the animated foils are the first thing to stutter.

Can you trade or battle friends?

Both, with limits. Trading is restricted by card rarity and how many copies you hold, and friends can be added for casual battles. It is closer to showing each other cards than to a full trading economy, which is a deliberate restriction rather than an oversight.

How long does a session take?

Two minutes if you only open the daily packs, which is how most people use it. A casual battle adds a few minutes more. The design assumes a short daily visit rather than a long session, and nothing punishes a day missed.