Dive into Pokémon TCG Pocket, the ultimate mobile card game for Pokémon fans, available on iOS and Android! Launched on October 30, 2024, by Creatures Inc. and DeNA, this free-to-play title lets you collect digital Pokémon cards, build decks, and battle opponents worldwide. With over $500 million in revenue and millions of players, it’s a 2025 must-play. Bookmark life.gg for daily updates, redeem codes, and pro tips to master your collection!
Why You’ll Love Pokémon TCG Pocket
- Free Booster Packs: Open two packs every 12 hours (five cards each) for free, featuring nostalgic Kanto Pokémon and exclusive cards. Use Pack Hourglasses to speed up timers
- Immersive Cards: New 3D-style cards, like Mew or Ho-Oh, bring illustrations to life for a stunning collection experience.
- Simplified Battles: Build 20-card decks (vs. 60 in traditional TCG) with auto-generated Energy for quick, strategic matches against AI or players.
- Trading System: Swap cards with friends using Shinedust (replacing Trade Tokens in July 2025), though rare or recent cards have restrictions.
- Events & Rewards: August 2025 brings the Blissey ex Drop Event (August 6–16) and Marill/Weavile Wonder Pick Event (August 12–19), offering promo cards and Shinedust.
How to Get Started
- Download Pokémon TCG Pocket from the App Store or Google Play.
- Complete the tutorial to unlock your first Genetic Apex pack (Charizard, Pikachu, or Mewtwo). Reroll by reinstalling if you want a better pull
- Choose a player icon (e.g., Pikachu, Giovanni) and name (14-character limit, changeable every 30 days).
- Open packs every 12 hours, trade with friends, and battle in events like the Blissey ex Drop (August 6–16, 2025).
- Visit life.gg daily for new codes and deck-building tips.
What’s New in August 2025
- Wisdom of Sea and Sky (A4): Released July 30, 2025, this Johto-themed expansion adds over 100 cards, including Ho-Oh ex, Lugia ex, and Baby Pokémon like Cleffa. Note: Immersive Ho-Oh and Lugia art was replaced due to a tracing issue.
- Events: August 6 marks the Blissey ex Drop Event with a 180-HP card, while August 12 brings Marill/Weavile Wonder Picks for promo cards. A Sneak Peek Campaign (August 4–11) lets you preview one Wonder Pick card.
- Next Expansion: Space-Time Smackdown (A5) launched January 30, 2025, with Dialga and Palkia packs. The next set is expected August 28, 2025.
Pro Tips
- Save Hourglasses: Use Pack Hourglasses for rare pulls or Wonder Hourglasses for Chansey Wonder Picks to snag promo cards.
- Build Smart Decks: Focus on ex cards like Umbreon or Crobat for competitive play. Check life.gg for decklists.
- Trade Wisely: Convert duplicate 3-Diamond+ cards to Shinedust for trades, but note untradeable promo cards.
- Stay Updated: Visit life.gg’s Pokémon TCG Pocket codes page for event schedules and rewards.
Why life.gg?
Bookmark life.gg for daily Pokémon TCG Pocket codes, event guides, and deck strategies. Share your favorite card—Pikachu or Mewtwo?—in the comments on our Pokémon TCG Pocket page!
