Pokémon TCG Pocket Hits 10 Million Downloads Two Days Post-Launch
The app has only been out for two days, and it's already surpassed 10 million downloads. The app brings the popular card game to mobile devices, and its launch was met with huge success.
The official Japanese X (formerly Twitter) account thanked players for reaching 10 million downloads worldwide, just two days after the app's official launch. Although it does feature microtransactions and an optional subscription, the app is completely free-to-play, making it easy to get into.
Initial reviews for the virtual TCG are generally positive, praising the game for its intuitive design and beautiful artwork. It's already won many players over, both existing fans and newcomers to the fanbase.
is a massive franchise spanning across many different shows, movies, video games, and other types of merchandise. The card game arm of the IP has been around almost as long as the video games have, and the very first cards were originally released in October 1996. The new app comes almost exactly 28 years after its initial release, bringing the game to a wider mainstream audience thanks to its ease of access.
Pokémon TCG Pocket is finally live and fans of the game are stunned to discover that it includes some of the rarest packs in the entire franchise.
lets players open virtual booster packs featuring cards from different eras in the card game's history. Fans can then use these cards to battle AI opponents and other players, organize the cards into binders and display cases, and strive to collect them all. The game was an instant hit with players for its intuitive approach to an established part of the name that can otherwise seem intimidating to newcomers.
Despite countless knockoffs, reskins, and fan ROM hack remakes, there aren't that many official apps on the mobile market. That said, seems to be aimed at both casual players and the TCG community at large. The app presents the cards and gameplay in a simple way to non-players and current fans alike, giving it a broad appeal.
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