Pokémon TCG Pocket has only been around for a year as of today (October 30), and to say it’s been a success would be an understatement.
But just how much of a success has it truly been?
According to estimates from data firm AppMagic, via Pocketgamer, the game has earned nearly $1.3 billion in revenue over its first 12 months. That makes it the most profitable Pokémon mobile game ever, surpassing the roughly $1 billion Pokémon Go earned in its first year.
As far as downloads go, AppMagic says it’s been downloaded more than 150 million times so far. That comes after it was downloaded
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What is Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Released on October 30, 2024, Pokémon TCG Pocket is a mobile version of the popular trading card game. In the game, players buy and open packs to collect cards. These cards, as expected, can then be used to build full decks and battle against other players in a simplified version of the traditional card game.
In addition to collecting and battling, players can trade cards with friends. There are restrictions, though. Trades can only happen with friends and have to be of the same rarity.
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