# Pokémon TCG Live

> Card

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1557962344](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1557962344)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1557962344`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** THE POKEMON COMPANY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- **Category:** Card
- **Rating:** 4.30 / 5 (37,165 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.41.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-18
- **First published:** 2022-11-15
- **Size:** 375 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-04
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pok%C3%A9mon-tcg-live/id1557962344)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.pokemon.com/us/privacy-notice/](https://www.pokemon.com/us/privacy-notice/)

## Description

Pokémon TCG Live brings the Pokémon Trading Card Game to mobile, PC, and Mac with a single collection and online play. Build decks, earn free rewards via the Battle Pass with each expansion, and challenge Trainers worldwide.

New players can learn quickly with beginner-friendly tutorials and Learn to Play resources. Use the deck editor to customize starter decks (Charizard ex, Pikachu ex) or craft new cards as you play. Enjoy cross-platform play, ladders, and special events like Silver Series and Gym Leader Challenge, plus casual formats for relaxed matches.

## Rankings

- #8,189 — Overall
- #64 — company
- #71 — live

## Review summary

Pokémon TCG Live is praised for familiar card play, easy online deck building, and strong IRL integration (pack redemption and scanning real packs). However, many reviews highlight serious stability and fairness issues: frequent crashes, mid-game disconnects, server problems, long laggy turns, and questionable matchmaking that can feel unfair or bot-like. Updates often introduce new bugs. The core gameplay is appealing, but until stability and matchmaking are improved, the experience remains frustrating for many players.

### Pros

- Easy online deck building and transferring decks from online to mobile app
- In-game pack redemption gives credits and rewards for purchased packs
- Ability to test real-life decks against online opponents
- Real-life pack scanning integration for in-app use of IRL packs
- Generally fun and engaging for Pokémon fans

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and bugs causing mid-game disconnects and login/out issues
- Unstable server/connection with kicks, drops, and lag during matches
- Horrible or unfair matchmaking with long games and possible bots/hacks
- Long turn times and latency slowing down matches

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1557962344)