Pokémon TCG Pocket is designed to be the perfect handheld game to play on the go. Pocket condenses the TCG into one, easy-to-use app, but thanks to unique methods, you don’t just need to use your mobile phone to play it.
I don’t know the origins of Pokémon TCG Pocket’s name, but it’s safe to assume it’s because you can safely enjoy the simplicity and addictiveness of the Pokémon TCG via your mobile phone. It’s a pocket-sized version of a larger experience, lessening the need for physical cards, game boards, and other cumbersome accessories required to play the iconic franchise’s main card game.
I appreciate many users want to enjoy the highs and lows of Pokémon TCG Pocket on a slightly bigger device, so let’s run through the best ways.
Can You Play Pokémon TCG Pocket on PC?
Yes, Pokémon TCG Pocket is playable on PC and requires one of several solutions to make this happen: An emulator or screen mirror software.
Pokémon TCG Pocket isn’t intended to be played on anything other than a mobile phone, so these methods do require effort—let’s look at each one.
Best Ways to Play Pokémon TCG Pocket on PC
Emulator
The most complicated but effective way of enjoying Pokémon TCG Pocket on your PC is through an emulator. If you don’t know what they are, emulators allow you to play games on software the title wasn’t designed for. Many gamers use emulators on their modern-day phones to enjoy retro software from years past—such as the PS1 and PS2.
Here’s how to play Pokémon TCG Pocket using an emulator:
- Download an emulator such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, or MuMu Player to your PC—I’ll use LDPlayer as the example here.
- Once LDPlayer is downloaded, find the icon on your home screen and double-click to open it.
- Go to the System Apps and press on Play Store.
- Sign into your Google account (or make one if needed).
- Search for Pokémon TCG Pocket.
- Install it.
- Once it’s on your PC, you’re ready to go, and you can start playing Pokémon TCG Pocket as if it were on your phone!
Screen Mirroring
Installing apps such as AirDroid, AnyMiro, LetsView, and Mirroring360 lets you mirror the content on your phone to your PC. Meaning, that if you’re playing Pokémon TCG Pocket on your phone, the app mirrors the app’s real-time content to your PC. It’s not quite as sophisticated as an Emulator, but it works equally well.
Whichever method you prefer, they’re perfect for casting the condensed version of Pokémon TCG Pocket to a bigger screen, making pack openings and PvP matches grander.
Do you prefer playing Pokémon TCG Pocket on your phone, or should the game officially come to PC and maybe console? Be sure to offer your opinion, and while you do this, also check out how to get and use Flair, and everything we know about Trading.
