The revised digital Pokémon card game sets a launch date
The Pokemon Company has locked in a full launch date for its new digital card game platform.Pokemon TCG Livewill fully launch on June 8 for both PC and mobile, withTCG Onlinesunsetting as part of the process.
This new app is The Pokemon Company’s updated way to play the Pokemon Trading Card Game online. Announcedback in 2021, the app has been in open beta for a little while now and is finally setting a full launch date.
Pokemon TCG Livecan be picked up through theApp Store,Google Play Store, or theTCG websitefor their respective platforms. The company is also hosting a celebration ahead of next expansion’s launch.Paldea Evolvedwill be playable starting on June 8 inTCG Live, but players who log in between May 2 and June 6 will get some special accessories and cosmetics.
This also means the originalPokemon Trading Card Game Onlineapp will be removed from mobile and PC on June 5, at 9 a.m. PT. Accounts use the same Trainer club account log-in, and you can read up on how to migrate thoseover here.
The heart of the cards
As someone who already collects Pokemon cards but doesn’t really play the actual competitive card game (I just like the cool art, okay), this update feels a little targeted at me. I’ve only played a little bit ofTCG Live, but it’s definitely a visual upgrade, and there are systems in place to encourage learning.
I’m still hungry for the days of thePokemon Trading Card Gameon the Game Boy, which Arceus willing, will hitNintendo Switch Online at some point. But hey, maybe I’ll run a bunch of code cards through theTCG Liveservice and see if I can rekindle the card game flame.
