Pokemon TCG Online

 iOS
User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 67
  3. Negative: 14 out of 67
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  1. SirMeowsAlot349
    Aug 16, 2017
    5
    In the very first battle against a cpu, the cpu had a mega blastoise and 3 EX's. Just don't. Nothing else to say but this game sucks and i need to meow
  2. SavageSalamence
    Nov 14, 2014
    6
    Normally, I love Pokemon. They have had many great games over the years done by Game Freak, Hudson Soft, Chunsoft and Creatures Inc. But the Pokemon TCG Online, while I can say I have not played the iOS version (because I am not for phone games at all), I have at least played the PC version. And unfortunately it suffers from many problems. It has horrible A.I, honestly the computerNormally, I love Pokemon. They have had many great games over the years done by Game Freak, Hudson Soft, Chunsoft and Creatures Inc. But the Pokemon TCG Online, while I can say I have not played the iOS version (because I am not for phone games at all), I have at least played the PC version. And unfortunately it suffers from many problems. It has horrible A.I, honestly the computer controlled characters don't play well at all and there is no challenge to beating them. There is a tournament mode, which I'd really like to try out but I can't because these things are never on! I have tried for about half an hour! You'll never know when one is on! It sucks, because you just have to get lucky!
    Believe me, the highlight of this game which is facing other people is better done in real life. In the virtual game, people will forget to play specific cards, they will occasionally be idle and it won't be moving fast enough to how you want! And that's simply because playing this game and many others is going to make you unaware.
    Oh, and with the trades you don't have too much of a choice. You can't just freely trade whatever stuff you want, which makes no sense since you can trade any card in the real world.

    I personally do not recommend this game. It also lacks replayability and lastability. Which is a huge surprise as it's a multiplayer online game. You should always want to play these games!
    The rest of the game is average. Well, know you know how much of a mixed trashbag the Pokemon Company and not Game Freak puts out!    … Expand
  3. AJCk19
    Aug 2, 2023
    6
    Pokemon TCG, it is just way too unbalanced. The artwork is beautiful.

    Main reason why, is because there are too many unfair broken decks. At first I thought the game would allow you to build anything. That is not the case. Lastly, the trade system is stupid. I don't mind paying but we should at least be able to edit the trade and have it cost have as less. 1 coin per hour is    Pokemon TCG, it is just way too unbalanced. The artwork is beautiful.

    Main reason why, is because there are too many unfair broken decks.

    At first I thought the game would allow you to build anything. That is not the case.

    Lastly, the trade system is stupid. I don't mind paying but we should at least be able to edit the trade and have it cost have as less. 1 coin per hour is killer. 1 coin per 2 hour much better. Be nice to have a hub avatar world as well.    … Expand
  4. Spitbot
    Aug 22, 2015
    7
    Please note that I've only played the PC version, never the iOS.

    If you already play the physical card game and you have code cards lying around, this game is a great experience that I highly recommend. If you don't, however, probably steer clear. You obtain cards by entering those code cards into your account, or buying them with virtual money earned in-game (Though you're given a few    Please note that I've only played the PC version, never the iOS.

    If you already play the physical card game and you have code cards lying around, this game is a great experience that I highly recommend. If you don't, however, probably steer clear. You obtain cards by entering those code cards into your account, or buying them with virtual money earned in-game (Though you're given a few free starter decks). If you're trying to make a deck with nothing but the cards you've purchased in-game, the game is probably going to suck. but if you're a Pokémon TCG veteran, this is a great alternative to the game when you're alone. It's fun, it's free, (kinda) and now it's on the app store.    … Expand
  5. VictoryBrewing
    Oct 19, 2018
    7
    The game is fun and plays as expected. It is literally the trading card game - online. While it does have it's moments in battle when you crush a player with a lesser hand or deck than you have, it also becomes rather dull when you realize that most games already have winners chosen from the start. I have seen it happen countless times where either myself or the player against me will notThe game is fun and plays as expected. It is literally the trading card game - online. While it does have it's moments in battle when you crush a player with a lesser hand or deck than you have, it also becomes rather dull when you realize that most games already have winners chosen from the start. I have seen it happen countless times where either myself or the player against me will not draw any energy cards at all and be forced to sit idly by while getting whopped on or to just hit the concede button. This is especially true for the way OP decks like Mach Strike, where all you need realistically is one Gible and a energy card to evolve into Garchamp and the pain is even worse if you or your opponent has not drawn any energy cards to fight back. So while every now and then you will get the rare experience of a well balanced hand on both players ends', most of the time is spent just hoping you will pull an energy card and a worthwhile Pokemon and also hoping your opponent will too. Unless you are a fan of easy wins and frustrating losses, or a die hard Pokemon TCG fan, you honestly probably will not be as amused by the balance issues the game suffers from. While it can be argued the game is all luck of the draw, the IRL Pokemon TCG matches are typically fairly spot on and balanced, leaving one to wonder if the game suffers from a poor and underdeveloped algorithm or if that "luck of the draw" and lady luck just really, really dislike players online more often than not.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2014
1
#1 Most Shared iOS Game of 2014

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. IGN
    Oct 20, 2014
    60
    The only strength of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online is that it recreates a great real-world trading card game, but it does it in such a half-hearted, slapdash way that I would much rather be playing the real thing.
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  2. 148Apps
    Oct 13, 2014
    100
    Pokémon TCG is a collectible card game done perfectly for mobile.
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  3. IGN Italia
    Oct 6, 2014
    85
    This is a great card game: quick, deep and extremely fun. And there are Pokémons too. A lot of them. Gotta battle ’em all.
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