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Basic info
Platform:	PC and Mac
Category:	Strategy
Players:	1-2, with unlimited in chat
Connectivity:	Internet
Developer:	Electrified Games, Sleepy Giant Entertainment, Plexipixel, Inversoft
Publisher:	The Pokémon Company International
Part of:
Ratings
CERO:
ESRB:	E
ACB:	N/A
OFLC:	G
PEGI:
GRAC:	N/A
GSRR:	N/A
Release dates
Japan:	N/A
North America:	March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
Australia:	March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
Europe:	March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
South Korea:	N/A
Hong Kong:	N/A
Taiwan:	N/A
Websites
Japanese:	N/A
English:	Game site

Revision as of 00:10, 1 September 2014

Pokémon TCGO site icon

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online (sometimes referred to as Pokémon TCG Online, PTCGO, or TCGO) is a downloadable game, and the first Pokémon game of the MMOTCG (massively-multiplayer online trading card game) genre. The game released on March 24, 2011 (currently in its beta phase) and is based on the TCG aspect of the Pokémon franchise. It is being improved upon a continual basis. It is also free to download and use. Players do not need to purchase physical Theme decks or Booster pack from a store in order to play this online trading card game. Players are provided with everything they need to begin playing, and there are multiple means of earning new cards and other rewards the more the game is played.

Plot

The player begins his or her adventure at Game Store where Zach and Ella welcome him or her. The player is given three starter decks—each representing one of each starter Pokémon type (, , and ). The game revolves around three main Pokémon Leagues found in the Trainer Challenge option.

Play Modes

There are 4 different play modes available. These are Quick Match, Trainer Challenge, Versus Mode, and Tournament Mode.

Quick Match

This is a single player mode similar to to the Practice Battle game type in Versus Mode but using a randomly selected Theme Deck that the player has unlocked. This mode is currently only accessible through the landing page. Players can re-access the landing page by clicking on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online logo in the upper center of most PTCGO screens.

Trainer Challenge

In the Trainer Challenge, players must face various computer-controlled trainer characters using only Theme Decks, including Online-exclusive Decks (Basic Red, Basic Green, Basic Blue, etc.), those unlocked by Redemption codes from code cards, and those purchased with Trainer Tokens or Gems from the in-game Shop. Code cards are obtained through purchase of a physical Theme deck from the Black & White Series onwards.

Players may battle in three leagues: Gold League, Platinum League, and City Championship. Each of the leagues has the option of changing difficulty: Easy, Medium, and Hard. Changing the difficulty setting changes the composition of the opponent's deck. A player must defeat a league before unlocking the next, starting with Gold League and ending with City Championship.

Players must defeat a number of different trainers (7 with basic decks and 12 with redeemed decks) with the same deck to fully unlock all the cards in deck with certain cards replaced automatically with each Trainer beaten. Beating the same trainer in a different spot in a league or in a different leagues counts toward the 7 or 12 successes. Beating one of the trainers in the same spot in a league more than once does not count toward the 7 or 12 successes.

Additionally, players can obtain 1 Trainer Token for beating each of the 36 Trainers at the first reward stage, 3 Trainer Tokens at the second reward stage, and 10 Trainer Tokens at the third reward stage for each unlocked theme deck. Players can also obtain a non-tradable Booster pack from the current Standard format by achieving 30,000 points on each Trainer as well as 3 more by achieving 30,000 on every trainer in each league (45 Booster packs in total). These Trainer Tokens and Booster packs can only be obtained once per account.

List of the Trainer characters:

Ali	Brittney	Calvin	Cammie
Zach	Ella	Game Store	Professor
Daniel	Grayson	Juji	Kendall
Logan	Mick	Nathan	Otis
Penelope	Rika	Tyson

The 12 Check marks at the bottom of the Select A Trainer screen before a Trainer Challenge match correspond to each of the 12 trainers in that league. By clicking on the corresponding Check mark, the player can quickly select that trainer. A light green color Check mark indicates that the trainer it corresponds to has already been defeated once with the Theme deck the player has selected. A dark green color indicates that the trainer has not yet been defeated. Each Theme deck has its own set of Check marks for each league.

Versus Mode

Players are allowed to choose one of three Opponent types (Random Battle, Friend Battle, or Play Testing), one of three Play types (Standard, Unlimited, or Theme) and a deck applicable to these.

Opponent types

Practice Battle: Found under Random Battle. This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against another randomly selected player and does not count toward a player's ranking or earn a Trainer Token and a Bonus Wheel spin.
Ranked Battle: Found under Random Battle. This allows players to play against another randomly selected player. Trainer Tokens can be earned if the match lasts at least 2 minutes (as of Hotfix 2.18.1.402, April 3, 2014), as well as earning a spin on the Bonus Wheel (which provides an opportunity to receive Trainer Tokens, Tournament Tickets, or a Mystery Box). Trainer Tokens and the Bonus Wheel are provided to both players regardless of the outcome of the match.
Friend Battle: This mode allows players to play against other players who are on their Friends List. Trainer Token and the Bonus Wheel cannot be earned in this mode.
Play Testing: This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against a random computer-controlled trainer from the Trainer Challenge and does not count toward a player's ranking or earn a Trainer Token and a Bonus Wheel spin.

Play types

Standard: Only decks composed entirely of cards from sets officially sanctioned for Play! Pokémon events are allowed in this play type. The list of allowed sets is updated with a game patch as soon as the official Rotation is announced. Expansions are added to the Standard format as they are released, and the oldest legal expansions are rotated out of the Standard format on an annual basis. The Standard format was previously called the Modified format.
Unlimited: Any deck composed of cards currently available in the game are allowed in this play type (including Standard Decks and Theme Decks).
Theme: Only pre-constructed Theme Decks are allowed in this play type. Apart from the Online-exclusive Decks, Theme decks are obtained by either using a Redemption code or by purchase with Trainer Tokens or Gemsin the in-game Shop.

Tournament Mode

Tournament Mode is currently unavailable except during an occasional trial test, which occurs every few weeks. Notice of future tournament trials are posted in the Game Information section at the bottom of the PTCGO log-in screen. Tournaments require Tournament Tickets and can be played in one of three Play types (Standard, Unlimited, or Theme). Playing in a tournament provides the opportunity to win tradable Booster packs and gain a spin on the Bonus Wheel at the end of each match.

Other Features

Profile

Accessible on the landing page or via the Full Game Menu (orange arrow icon) in the upper righthand corner of most PTCGO screens. It includes Achievements, Statistics, and Avatar Creator.

Achievements

The player can earn achievements for completing various tasks. They have no special effect on the game.

Misc. Achievements

All Dressed Up. Customize your avatar
Evolver. Play a Stage 2 Evolution card
Legendary. Earn 6,000 or more points in a single game in the Trainer Challenge
Legendary Trainer. Play a Legendary Pokémon
Studious. View all Tutorials (currently unavailable to newer players)
Technician. Play 3 Trainer - Item cards in one turn
Trader. Trade a card

Trainer Challenge Achievements

Blade of Grass. Win 8 games with the Basic Green deck in the Trainer Challenge
Firestarter. Win 8 games with the Basic Red deck in the Trainer Challenge
Breaking Wave. Win 8 games with the Basic Blue deck in the Trainer Challenge
Rallying Cry. Win 12 games with the Rallying Cry deck in the Trainer Challenge
Verdant Frost. Win 12 games with the Verdant Frost deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Royal Guard. Win 12 games with the Royal Guard deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Daybreak. Win 12 games with the Daybreak deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Nightfall. Win 12 games with the Nightfall deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Green Tornado. Win 12 games with the Green Tornado deck in the Trainer Challenge
Red Frenzy. Win 12 games with the Red Frenzy deck in the Trainer Challenge
Blue Assault. Win 12 games with the Blue Assault deck in the Trainer Challenge
Night Hunter. Win 12 games with the Night Hunter deck in the Trainer Challenge
Power Play. Win 12 games with the Power Play deck in the Trainer Challenge
Toxic Tricks. Win 12 games with the Toxic Tricks deck in the Trainer Challenge
Fast Daze. Win 12 games with the Fast Daze deck in the Trainer Challenge
Furious Knights. Win 12 games with the Furious Knights deck in the Trainer Challenge
Explosive Edge. Win 12 games with the Explosive Edge deck in the Trainer Challenge
Voltage Vortex. Win 12 games with the Voltage Vortex deck in the Trainer Challenge
Raiders. Win 12 games with the Raiders deck in the Trainer Challenge
Shadows. Win 12 games with the Shadows deck in the Trainer Challenge

Covering The Basics. Win one game with each color the three Basic decks
Gold League Champ. Win all the games in the Gold League
Platinum League Champ. Win all the games in the Platinum League
Diamond League Champ. Win all the games in the Diamond League (currently unavailable to newer players)
City Champion. Win all the games in the City Championship
Triple Crown Champ. Win the Gold, Platinum, and Diamond Leagues (currently unavailable to newer players)
Game Mastery. Earn four stars in a single game in the Trainer Challenge
League Mastery. Earn four stars in all 12 games in a single League in the Trainer Challenge
Trainer Challenge Mastery. Earn four stars in all 12 games in three different Leagues in the Trainer Challenge

Status-based Achievements

Imperishable Night. Take no damage from an opponent attack while playing the Nightfall deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Into That Good Night. Apply two simultaneous special conditions while playing the Nightfall deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
All-Around Conditioning. Inflict all 5 special conditions on opposing Pokémon while playing the Daybreak deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Healing Light. Heal 60 or more damage in a single turn while playing the Daybreak deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
Baffling. Confuse 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
Incendiary. Burn 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
Stunning. Paralyze 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
Soporific. Put 5 opposing Pokémon to sleep in the same game.
Venomous. Poison 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.

Knock Outs based on history Achievements

50th Knockout. Knock Out 50 of your opponents' Pokémon
500th Knockout. Knock Out 500 of your opponents' Pokémon
1000th Knockout. Knock Out 1000 of your opponents' Pokémon
5000th Knockout. Knock Out 5000 of your opponents' Pokémon
The Win of the Century. Win 100 games
Triple Threat. Complete wins with all 3 victory conditions

Knock Outs based on a single match Achievements

KO!. Knock Out a Pokémon
Too Easy. Knock out a previously uninjured Pokémon in a single attack
Two for One. Knock Out 2 Pokémon with one attack
Hat Trick. Knock Out 3 Pokémon with one attack
Quad Damage. Knock Out 4 Pokémon with one attack
Full House. Knock Out 5 Pokémon with one attack
Clean Sweep. Knock Out 6 Pokémon with one attack

Eyes on the Prize. Win by drawing the last prize card
Patient. Win by opponent running out of cards.
Merciless. Win a game by knocking out your Opponent's last Pokémon
Perfectionist. Win a game without your opponent getting a single Prize card

Damage dealt or healed in a single match Achievements

First Blood. Deal 50 damage
Super Effective. Deal 100 or more damage in a single attack
Overwhelming. Deal 200 or more damage in a single attack
Devastation. Deal 300 or more damage in a single attack
Healer. Heal 100 or more damage in a single game

Statistics

Game Stats

The Game Stats page allows game statistics to be viewed. The following statistics are currently shown:

Total cards drawn
Total damage dealt
Total damage taken
Total games played
Game points
Total hours played
Tournament Points
Total upset wins

Collection Stats

Percent Complete - percentage of cards obtained out of all cards available in the game.
Different Cards Owned - number of different cards in a player's collection
Total Cards Owned - total number of cards in a player's collection
Set Nearest to Completion
Complete Sets - enumeration of sets of which all cards are in a player's collection
Most of One Card
Foil Cards Owned - number of holo and reverse-holo rare cards

Avatar Creator

Currently players can customize their avatars' gender, face, and body (clothes) with the Avatar Creator. Players can select from several skin and hair colors, hair styles, facial features, and clothes. Players can also unlock various avatar items by purchasing them with Trainer Tokens or Gems in the in-game Shop, redeeming codes in the shop, or by Trading with other players.

Collection

This shows cards, unopened booster packs and decks, and avatar and gameplay items in a player's collection as well as those the player has tagged for trade, wanted or for review.

Deck Manager

This allows the player to view, clone, edit or create decks using obtained cards and items. Decks can be created in either the Standard or Unlimited format Play types. Selecting a Standard format deck filters out cards not sanctioned for official Pokémon Trading Card Game events. After selecting a set of 60 cards, a custom deck box, coin, sleeve, and playmat can be selected. These gameplay items can be obtained by redemption codes from code cards or event codes in the in-game Shop or purchased with Trainer Tokens or Gems.

Coins

Coins are items that can be used in-game when a move, status effect or ability requires a coin flip. The different coins have no special effects; their only difference is their appearance. Players start out with the Red Arceus coin. The Blue Energy coin is given to the player by completing certain in-game achievements (currently unavailable to newer players). Additional coins are made available when a player redeems a purchased deck access Redemption code or event code.

Bonus Wheel

The Bonus Wheel provides an opportunity to receive Trainer Tokens, Tournament Tickets, or a Mystery Box. Spins on the Bonus Wheel are earned through participation in a Ranked Battle in Versus Mode or a tournament in Tournament Mode. Mystery Boxes include both static rewards (25 Trainer Tokens, 4 Tournament Tickets, or 1 Booster pack randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions) or items that are updated weekly (single expansion or promo cards, coins, sleeves, etc.).

Trade

This feature allows players to view and create public and private trade offers. Players can trade one or several items, cards, and packs in each transaction. Items, cards, and packs obtained from the Daily Login Bonus, the Trainer Challenge or with Trainer Tokens are not available for trade with other players to prevent players from accumulating these items by creating multiple accounts.

Shop

This feature allows players to redeem Theme decks, Booster packs, and gameplay & avatar items with either the Trainer Tokens or Gems as well as Purchase Gems with real currency. Redeeming Redemption codes is also done through this in-game shop.

Social Menu

Accessible via the Social Menu (orange arrow icon) in the upper lefthand corner of most PTCGO screens. Inaccessible on the landing page. This feature allows players to search for Friends, participate in Chats, and view in-game Notifications.

Options

Accessible on the landing page or via the Full Game Menu (orange arrow icon) in the upper righthand corner of most PTCGO screens. This feature allows players to change various game settings such as Game Play, Video, and Audio. Multiple players using the same Pokémon Trading Card Game Online program have individual/per-account settings.

Please note that turning off Tool Tip Hints can negatively affect game play by making certain in-game information inaccessible, such as how many cards are left in a player's or an opponent's deck.

Some game settings are inaccessible in the PTCGO game itself and can only be found by signing into Pokémon.com and viewing a player Profile. Adult players can adjust all available settings by selecting Pokémon TCG Online Settings under the adult player's Profile.

While PTCGO strives to be child friendly, parents can further restrict access to certain in-game features by signing into the parent's account on Pokémon.com, selecting the child's account under the parent account, and selecting Pokémon TCG Online Settings. Parents should be certain to select Pokémon TCG Online Settings under the child's account, not the parent's account. Parents can then restrict some in-game features such as Friend Chat, Game Chat, Shopping, and Trading. Some in-game features are inaccessible for child accounts, such as Public Chat and Private Messaging, while other in-game features are restricted by limiting available options. Adult accounts do not have such restrictions.

Redemption codes

Redemption codes are unique codes that allow players to unlock Theme Decks, Booster packs and more. They can only be found on specially marked packs and decks. "Contains 1 code card" can be found on the back of booster packs which contain a redemption code card. Only Theme Decks that are clearly marked "Play This Deck Online" will contain redemption codes. These unique redemption codes can only be used once.

However, there are generic redemption codes which can be used by all Pokémon TGCO players. The following are confirmed codes which unlock decks, booster packs, and avatar items:

PlasmaFreeze - Rallying Cry deck
PlasmaBlast - Rallying Cry deck
PlasmaStorm - Rallying Cry deck
BoundariesCrossed - Rallying Cry deck
DragonsExalted - Pokémon EX Hat (Avatar Item)
DarkExplorers - Pokémon EX Hat (Avatar Item)
NextDestinies - Pokémon EX Hat (Avatar Item)
Pokemontcg - Black Cap (Avatar Item)

Unavailable features

The following are features still unavailable worldwide, with the game in its open-beta stage:

Tournaments
Gems
Leaderboards
Account History

Daily bonuses

Daily Login Bonus

This feature provides a bonus for playing Pokémon TCG Online regularly. It consists of a track designed to help new players get started in the game, and a track that provides recurring bonuses for existing players. Each bonus unlocks the first time that a player logs in each day based on GMT and does not require the player to log in on consecutive days to maintain progress on the track. Once a player completes the introductory New Player track they are migrated to the recurring Existing Player track. There is no limit to the number of times a player can complete the Existing Player track, as they are cycled back to the beginning of the track after receiving the bonus for the fifth day.

New Player

Day 1 - 1 Online-Exclusive Theme Deck (currently Mental Might)
Day 2 - 25 Trainer Tokens
Day 3 - 5 non-tradable Booster pack (randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions)

Existing Player

Day 1, 2, 4 - 15 Trainer Tokens
Day 3 - 1 Tournament Ticket
Day 5 - 1 non-tradable Booster pack (randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions)

Daily Match Bonus

The first Ranked Battle/PvP match that a player completes each day awards 10 Trainer Tokens, in addition to any other rewards from that match. The match must last at least 2 minutes for this bonus to be awarded.

Currency

There are four currencies available in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. These are Trainer Tokens, Gems, Tournament Tickets, and Booster Credits. Only Tokens are currently obtainable worldwide. Booster Credits are not obtainable as of July 2013.

Trainer Tokens

Trainer Tokens can be used to redeem non-tradable 5-card Booster packs (95 Trainer Tokens) and Theme decks (500 Trainer Tokens) both from Standard-legal expansions of the game, as well as Avatar and Gameplay items. They can be obtained through various means, including the Daily bonuses, Trainer Challenge, Ranked Battle/PvP matches in the Versus Mode, and the Bonus Wheel.

Trainer Tokens can also be obtained by playing various browser-based games or by earning stamps on Pokémon.com. They can also be spent on various items for the player's Pokémon.com Trainer Avatars. This should not be confused with the Pokémon TCG Online Avatar.

5-card booster packs are unique to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. They contain 3 common (), 1 uncommon (), and 1 rare () cards from a given expansion. Most Booster packs typically contain 10 cards and have a higher percentage of common cards in them, including those received as rewards in the PTCGO game and redeemed with Redemption codes in the in-game Shop.

Gems

Gems are currently only available to players in Canada for testing. Similar to Trainer Tokens, Gems can be used to redeem Booster packs, Theme decks, and Avatar and Gameplay items in the in-game Shop or used as a currency for trading with other players. Gems can be obtained by purchasing them from the Shop or by trading with other players.

Tournament Tickets

Tournament Tickets are currently only available as a Daily Login Bonus or by spinning the Bonus Wheel. They are used to gain access to tournaments in Tournament Mode by redeeming a certain amount of tickets needed to enter a given tournament.

Booster Credits

Booster Credits were used to purchase Booster pack in game. They could be obtained from redeeming codes on code cards, available in Black & White booster packs and onward. Originally, code cards found in packs from this era, were redeemed for Booster Credits. Booster Credits could be redeemed for packs from HeartGold & SoulSilver through Boundaries Crossed sets. This method ended with the release of Plasma Storm when codes from Plasma Storm packs were only redeemable for packs from that set. The Booster Credit system was ended in July 2013. From July 2013 to December 2013, players with Booster Credits redeemed before July 2013 could redeem these credits for any pack from Next Destinies to Boundaries Crossed sets. The players who still have Booster Credits at the end of 2013 will have any remaining credits automatically redeemed for Boundaries Crossed booster packs. The current system redeems codes directly for packs from the respective set, and the Booster Credit system has been rendered nearly obsolete.

Theme decks

Main article: List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks

Currently, new players can have five Theme Deck exclusive to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online available for multiplayer modes. These theme decks are composed of cards from various expansions of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

BW Basic Red, BW Basic Green, and BW Basic Blue can be unlocked for use in the Versus Mode by beating seven different computer-controlled trainers in the Trainer Challenge with each deck. This automatically replaces certain cards per trainer beaten.

Mental Might is given as the first Daily Login Bonus and is only playable in the Versus Mode.

Rallying Cry can be unlocked by entering the same Redemption codes used for Power Relay (see below). It is playable both in the Trainer Challenge and in the Versus Mode.

Basic Orange was formally unlocked as the first Daily Login Bonus prior to the 2.22.0.755 patch (August 13, 2014). It can no longer be unlocked. It is still accessible to players who have already obtained it. It is only playable in the Versus Mode.

Power Relay was formally unlocked by entering a special Redemption code (e.g. "plasmablast") in the in-game Shop. It can no longer be redeemed. It is playable both in the Trainer Challenge and in the Versus Mode if one has already redeemed it.

Four other basic theme decks—Basic Red, Basic Yellow, Basic Green and Basic Blue—were available to players prior to the 1.8.0 patch (April 18, 2013). These decks are composed of cards from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. Players with accounts created prior to this patch can access both these basic theme decks as well as the Black & White series basic theme decks.

Theme Decks corresponding to those from physical decks in the Black & White Series onwards can also be unlocked in Pokémon Trading Card Game Online by redeeming the deck-access Redemption codes included in the theme deck box. Alternatively, some of these Theme decks can also be purchased with Trainer Tokens or Gems in the in-game Shop. Players can obtain 1 Trainer Token for beating each of the 36 Trainers in the Trainer Challenge once per theme deck. Additionally, players can also obtain a non-tradable Booster pack from the current Standard format by beating 12 Trainers once per theme deck. These Trainer Tokens and booster packs can only be obtained once per account.

Initially, redeemed or purchased Theme decks are only partially unlocked. The full decklist is unlocked by beating 11 different Trainers in the Trainer Challenge in a similar manner as with the Basic theme decks.

Trivia

Redeeming 'plasmablast', 'plasmastorm', 'plasmafreeze', and 'boundariescrossed' gives the player a non-tradable copy of the Rallying Cry deck. This can be done as many times as desired.

External links

Spin-off Pokémon series

Pikachu series:

Hey You, Pikachu! • Channel • Dash

TCG:

Game Boy TCG series:

Trading Card Game • Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!

Play It! series:

Play It! • Play It! Version 2

TCG Client series:

Card Game Online • Trading Card Game Online • Trading Card Game Live

Misc. TCG:

Card Game: How to Play DS • TCG Card Dex • Trading Card Game Pocket

Super Smash Bros. series:

Super Smash Bros. • Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Ultimate

Snap series:

Snap • New Pokémon Snap

Picross:

Picross NP Vol. 1 • Picross (GBC) (canceled) • Picross (3DS)

Pinball series:

Pinball • Pinball mini • Pinball: RS

Puzzle series:

Puzzle League • Puzzle Challenge

Trozei series:

Trozei! • Battle Trozei

Mystery Dungeon
series:

Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness • Explorers of Sky
Blazing, Stormy & Light Adventure Squad
Gates to Infinity • Super Mystery Dungeon • Rescue Team DX

Ranger series:

Ranger • Shadows of Almia • Guardian Signs

Puck series:

Battrio • Tretta (Tretta Lab) • Ga-Olé • Mezastar • Frienda

Rumble series:

Rumble • Rumble Blast • Rumble U • Rumble World • Rumble Rush

PokéPark series:

PokéPark Wii • PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond

Detective Pikachu series:

Detective Pikachu • Detective Pikachu Returns
Playground: Pokémon Detective Pikachu

Pokémon game templates

Core series • Side series • Spin-off series • Pokémon mini • Individual spin-offs • Betas • Demos

This article is part of both Project Sidegames and Project TCG, Bulbapedia projects that, together, aim to write comprehensive articles on the Pokémon Sidegames and TCG, respectively.

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 [[File:TCGOicon.png|thumb|Pokémon TCGO site icon]]
-'''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''' or PTCGO is a downloadable game and the first Pokémon game of the MMOTCG (massively-multiplayer online trading card game) genre as well. The game released March 24, 2011, currently in its beta phase, is based on the {{Trading Card Game}} aspect of the Pokémon franchise.
+'''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''' (sometimes referred to as ''Pokémon TCG Online'', ''PTCGO'', or ''TCGO'') is a downloadable game, and the first Pokémon game of the MMOTCG (massively-multiplayer online trading card game) genre. The game released on March 24, 2011 (currently in its beta phase) and is based on the {{Trading Card Game}} aspect of the Pokémon franchise.  It is being improved upon a continual basis.  It is also free to download and use.  Players do not need to purchase physical {{TCG|Theme Deck|Theme decks}} or {{TCG|Booster pack}} from a store in order to play this online trading card game. Players are provided with everything they need to begin playing, and there are multiple means of earning new cards and other rewards the more the game is played.
 ==Plot==
-The player begins his or her adventure at [[Game Store]] where [[Zach]] and [[Ella]] welcome him or her. The player is given three starter decks—each representing one of each starter Pokémon type ({{ene|Fire}}, {{ene|Grass}}, and {{ene|Water}}). The game revolves around three main Pokémon Leagues found in the Trainer Challenge option.
+The player begins his or her adventure at [[Game Store]] where [[Zach]] and [[Ella]] welcome him or her. The player is given three starter decks—each representing one of each starter Pokémon type ({{ene|Fire}}, {{ene|Grass}}, and {{ene|Water}}). The game revolves around three main Pokémon Leagues found in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] option.
 ==Play Modes==
-There are 4 different play modes available. These are ''Quick Match'', ''Trainer Challenge'', ''Versus Mode'', and ''Tournament Mode''. Tournament Mode is typically unavailable at the current time. Quick Match is only selectable on the initial ''landing page''.
+There are 4 different play modes available. These are ''Quick Match'', ''Trainer Challenge'', ''Versus Mode'', and ''Tournament Mode''.
 ===Quick Match===
-This is a single player mode similar to to the [[#Opponent types|Practice Battle]] game type in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] but using a randomly selected [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Theme Deck]] that the player has unlocked. This mode is currently only accessible through the landing page. Players can re-access the ''landing page'' by clicking on the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' logo in the upper center of most PTCGO screens.
+This is a single player mode similar to to the [[#Opponent types|Practice Battle]] game type in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] but using a randomly selected [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Theme Deck]] that the player has unlocked. This mode is currently only accessible through the ''landing page''. Players can re-access the ''landing page'' by clicking on the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' logo in the upper center of most PTCGO screens.
 ===Trainer Challenge===
-In the Trainer Challenge, players must face various computer-controlled trainer characters using only [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Theme Decks]], including {{DL|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Online-Exclusive Decks}} ({{TCG|Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Basic Green}}, {{TCG|Basic Blue}}, etc.), those unlocked by [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] from code cards, and those purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] from the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]]. Code cards are obtained through purchase of a physical Theme deck from the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Black & White Series}} onwards.
+In the Trainer Challenge, players must face various computer-controlled trainer characters using only [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Theme Decks]], including {{DL|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Online-exclusive Decks}} ({{TCG|Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Basic Green}}, {{TCG|Basic Blue}}, etc.), those unlocked by [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] from code cards, and those purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] from the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]]. Code cards are obtained through purchase of a physical Theme deck from the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Fifth generation|Black & White Series}} onwards.
+{|
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+| Players may battle in three leagues: ''Gold League'', ''Platinum League'', and ''City Championship''. Each of the leagues has the option of changing difficulty: ''Easy'', ''Medium'', and ''Hard''. Changing the difficulty setting changes the composition of the opponent's deck. A player must defeat a league before unlocking the next, starting with Gold League and ending with City Championship.
-Players may battle in three leagues: ''Gold League'', ''Platinum League'', and ''City Championship''. Each of the leagues has the option of changing difficulty: ''Easy'', ''Medium'', and ''Hard''. Changing the difficulty setting changes the composition of the opponent's deck. A player must defeat a league before unlocking the next, starting with Gold League ending with City Championship.
+Players must defeat a number of different trainers (7 with [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-Exclusive Decks|basic decks]] and 12 with [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Non-Exclusive Redeemable decks|redeemed decks]]) with the same deck to fully unlock all the cards in deck with certain cards replaced automatically with each Trainer beaten. Beating the same trainer in a different spot in a league or in a different leagues counts toward the 7 or 12 successes. Beating one of the trainers in the same spot in a league more than once does not count toward the 7 or 12 successes.
-Players must defeat a number of different trainers (7 with [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Online-Exclusive Decks|basic decks]] and 12 with [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Non-Exclusive Redeemable decks|redeemed decks]]) with the same deck to fully unlock all the cards in deck with certain cards replaced automatically with each Trainer beaten.
+Additionally, players can obtain 1 [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] for beating each of the 36 Trainers at the first reward stage, 3 Trainer Tokens at the second reward stage, and 10 Trainer Tokens at the third reward stage for each unlocked theme deck. Players can also obtain a non-tradable {{TCG|Booster pack}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} by achieving 30,000 points on each Trainer as well as 3 more by achieving 30,000 on every trainer in each league (45 Booster packs in total). These Trainer Tokens and Booster packs can only be obtained once per account.
+| style="text-align:center;" | List of the Trainer characters:
-Players can obtain 1 [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] for beating each of the 36 Trainers first reward stage, 3 Trainer Tokens at the second reward stage, and 10 Trainer Tokens at the third reward stage for each unlocked theme deck as well. Additionally, players can also obtain a non-tradable {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}}s from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} by achieving 30,000 points on each Trainer as well as 3 more achieving 30,000 on every trainer in each league (45 Booster Packs in total). These Trainer Tokens and Booster packs can only be obtained once per account.
+{| border="1" style="border:5px solid #999; border-collapse:collapse; text-align:center;"
+|- style="background: #ccc;"
+! [[Zach]]
+! [[Ella]]
+| ''[[Game Store]]''
+! [[Professor_(TCGO)|Professor]]
+|- style="background: #cfc;"
+! Ali
+! [[Brittney]]
+! [[Calvin]]
+! Cammie
+|- style="background: #fcc;"
+! [[Daniel (TCGO)|Daniel]]
+! [[Grayson|Grayson]]
+! Juji
+! [[Kendall (TCGO)|Kendall]]
+|- style="background: #ccf;"
+! Logan
+! [[Mick (TCGO)|Mick]]
+! [[Nathan|Nathan]]
+! [[Otis|Otis]]
+|- style="background: #ffc;"
+! [[Penelope (TCGO)|Penelope]]
+! Rika
+! [[Tyson (TCGO)|Tyson]]
+!
+|}
+|}
+The 12 '''Check marks''' at the bottom of the ''Select A Trainer'' screen before a Trainer Challenge match correspond to each of the 12 trainers in that league. By clicking on the corresponding Check mark, the player can quickly select that trainer.  A ''light green'' color Check mark indicates that the trainer it corresponds to has already been defeated once with the Theme deck the player has selected.  A ''dark green'' color indicates that the trainer has not yet been defeated.  Each Theme deck has its own set of Check marks for each league.
 ===Versus Mode===
-Players are allowed to choose one of three '''[[#Opponent types|Opponent types]]''' (''Random Battle'', ''Friend Battle'', or ''Play Testing''), one of three '''[[#Play types|Play types]]''' (''Standard'', ''Unlimited'', or ''Theme'') and a '''deck''' applicable to these.
+Players are allowed to choose one of three '''[[#Opponent types|Opponent types]]''' (''Random Battle'', ''Friend Battle'', or ''Play Testing''), one of three '''[[#Play types|Play types]]''' (''Standard'', ''Unlimited'', or ''Theme'') and a ''deck'' applicable to these.
 ====Opponent types====
-*'''Practice Battle''' - Found under '''Random Battle'''.  This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against another randomly selected player and does not count toward a player's ranking or earn a [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.
+;Practice Battle
+:Found under ''Random Battle''.  This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against another randomly selected player and does not count toward a player's ranking or earn a [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.
-*'''Ranked Battle''' - Found under '''Random Battle'''.  This allows players to play against another randomly selected player. [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] can be earned if the match lasts at least 2 minutes (as of Hotfix 2.18.1.402, April 3, 2014), as well as earning a spin on the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] (which provides an opportunity to receive Trainer Tokens, [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a Mystery Box). Trainer Tokens and the Bonus Wheel are provided to both players regardless of the outcome of the match.
+;Ranked Battle
+:Found under ''Random Battle''.  This allows players to play against another randomly selected player. [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] can be earned if the match lasts at least 2 minutes (as of Hotfix 2.18.1.402, April 3, 2014), as well as earning a spin on the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] (which provides an opportunity to receive Trainer Tokens, [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a Mystery Box). Trainer Tokens and the Bonus Wheel are provided to both players regardless of the outcome of the match.
-*'''Friend Battle''' - This mode allows players to play against other players added to their Friends List. [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] cannot be earned in this mode.
+;Friend Battle
+:This mode allows players to play against other players who are on their ''Friends List''. [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] cannot be earned in this mode.
-*'''Play Testing''' - This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against a random computer-controlled trainer from the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] and does not count toward a player's ranking or earn a [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.
+;Play Testing
+:This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against a random computer-controlled trainer from the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] and does not count toward a player's ranking or earn a [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] and a [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spin.
 ====Play types====
-*'''{{TCG|Standard format}}''' - Only decks composed entirely of cards from sets officially sanctioned for '''[[Play! Pokémon]]''' events are allowed in this play type. The list of allowed sets is updated with a game patch as soon as the official {{TCG|rotation}} is announced. Expansions are added to the Standard format as they are released, and the oldest legal expansions are rotated out of the Standard format on an annual basis. The '''Standard format''' was previously called the '''Modified format'''.
+;{{TCG|Standard format|Standard}}
+:Only decks composed entirely of cards from sets officially sanctioned for '''[[Play! Pokémon]]''' events are allowed in this play type. The list of allowed sets is updated with a game patch as soon as the official {{TCG|rotation|Rotation}} is announced. Expansions are added to the Standard format as they are released, and the oldest legal expansions are rotated out of the Standard format on an annual basis. The '''Standard format''' was previously called the '''Modified format'''.
-*'''{{TCG|Unlimited format|Unlimited}}''' - Any deck composed of cards currently available in the game are allowed in this play type (including {{TCG|Standard format|Standard Decks}} and [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Theme Decks]]).
+;{{TCG|Unlimited format|Unlimited}}
+:Any deck composed of cards currently available in the game are allowed in this play type (including {{TCG|Standard format|Standard Decks}} and [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Theme Decks]]).
-*'''[[Theme Deck|Theme]]''' - Only pre-constructed [[Theme Deck]]s are allowed in this play type. Apart from the {{DL|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Online-Exclusive Decks}}, Theme decks are obtained by either using a [[#Redemption codes|Redemption code]] or by purchase with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]].
+;[[Theme Deck|Theme]]
+:Only pre-constructed [[Theme Deck]]s are allowed in this play type. Apart from the {{DL|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Online-exclusive Decks}}, Theme decks are obtained by either using a [[#Redemption codes|Redemption code]] or by purchase with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]]in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]].
 ===Tournament Mode===
-Tournament Mode is currently unavailable except during an occasional trial test, which occurs every few weeks. Notice of future tournament trials are posted in the '''Game Information''' section at the bottom of the PTCGO log-in screen.  Tournaments require [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] and can be played in one of three [[#Play types|Play types]] (''Standard'', ''Unlimited'', or ''Theme'').  Playing in a tournament provides the opportunity to win tradable {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}}s and gain a spin(s) on the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] (which provides an opportunity to receive [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], Tournament Tickets, or a Mystery Box).
+Tournament Mode is currently unavailable except during an occasional trial test, which occurs every few weeks. Notice of future tournament trials are posted in the '''Game Information''' section at the bottom of the PTCGO log-in screen.  Tournaments require [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] and can be played in one of three [[#Play types|Play types]] (''Standard'', ''Unlimited'', or ''Theme'').  Playing in a tournament provides the opportunity to win tradable {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}} and gain a spin on the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] at the end of each match.
 ==Other Features==
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 ====Achievements====
-The player can earn achievements for completing various tasks:
+The player can earn achievements for completing various tasks. They have no special effect on the game.
-=====Misc.=====
+=====Misc. Achievements=====
 *All Dressed Up. Customize your avatar
 *Evolver. Play a Stage 2 Evolution card
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 *Trader. Trade a card
-=====Trainer Challenge=====
+=====Trainer Challenge Achievements=====
 *Blade of Grass. Win 8 games with the [[Basic_Green_(TCG)|Basic Green]] deck in the Trainer Challenge
 *Firestarter. Win 8 games with the [[Basic_Red_(TCG)|Basic Red]] deck in the Trainer Challenge
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 *Trainer Challenge Mastery. Earn four stars in all 12 games in three different Leagues in the Trainer Challenge
-=====Status-based=====
+=====Status-based Achievements=====
 *Imperishable Night. Take no damage from an opponent attack while playing the [[Nightfall_(TCG)|Nightfall]] deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
 *Into That Good Night. Apply two simultaneous special conditions while playing the [[Nightfall_(TCG)|Nightfall]] deck (currently unavailable to newer players) in the Trainer Challenge
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 *Venomous. Poison 5 opposing Pokémon in the same game.
-=====Knock Outs based on history=====
+=====Knock Outs based on history Achievements=====
 *50th Knockout. Knock Out 50 of your opponents' Pokémon
 *500th Knockout. Knock Out 500 of your opponents' Pokémon
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 *Triple Threat. Complete wins with all 3 victory conditions
-=====Knock Outs based on a single match=====
+=====Knock Outs based on a single match Achievements=====
 *KO!. Knock Out a Pokémon
 *Too Easy. Knock out a previously uninjured Pokémon in a single attack
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 *Perfectionist. Win a game without your opponent getting a single Prize card
-=====Damage dealt or healed in a single match=====
+=====Damage dealt or healed in a single match Achievements=====
 *First Blood. Deal 50 damage
 *Super Effective. Deal 100 or more damage in a single attack
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 ====Statistics====
 =====Game Stats=====
 The Game Stats page allows game statistics to be viewed. The following statistics are currently shown:
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 ===Collection===
-This shows cards, unopened booster packs and decks, and avatar and gameplay items in a player's collection as well as those the player has tagged for trade, wanted or for review.
+This shows cards, unopened booster packs and decks, and avatar and gameplay items in a player's collection as well as those the player has tagged for ''trade'', ''wanted'' or ''for review''.
 ===Deck Manager===
-This allows the player to ''view'', ''clone'', ''edit'' or ''create'' decks using obtained cards and items. Decks can be created in either the Standard or Unlimited format [[#Play types|Play types]]. Selecting a Standard format deck filters out cards not sanctioned for official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] events. After selecting a set of 60 cards, a custom deckbox, coin, sleeve, and playmat can be selected. These gameplay items can be obtained by [[#Redemption codes|redemption codes]] from code cards or event codes in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]] or purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]].
+This allows the player to ''view'', ''clone'', ''edit'' or ''create'' decks using obtained cards and items. Decks can be created in either the Standard or Unlimited format [[#Play types|Play types]]. Selecting a Standard format deck filters out cards not sanctioned for official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] events. After selecting a set of 60 cards, a custom deck box, coin, sleeve, and playmat can be selected. These gameplay items can be obtained by [[#Redemption codes|redemption codes]] from code cards or event codes in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]] or purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]].
 ===Coins===
-Coins are items that can be used in-game when a move, status effect or ability requires a coin flip. The different coins have no special effects; their only difference is their appearance. Players start out with the Red [[Arceus]] coin. The Blue Energy coin is given to the player by completing certain in-game achievements (currently unavailable to newer players). Additional coins are made available when a player redeems a purchased deck access [[#Redemption codes|Redemption code]] or event code.
+Coins are items that can be used in-game when a ''move'', ''status'' effect or ''ability'' requires a coin flip. The different coins have no special effects; their only difference is their appearance. Players start out with the Red [[Arceus]] coin. The Blue Energy coin is given to the player by completing certain in-game achievements (currently unavailable to newer players). Additional coins are made available when a player redeems a purchased deck access [[#Redemption codes|Redemption code]] or event code.
 ===Bonus Wheel===
-The Bonus Wheel provides an opportunity to receive [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a Mystery Box.  Spins on the Bonus Wheel are earned through participation in a ''Ranked Battle'' in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] or a tournament in [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]].  Mystery Boxes include both static rewards (25 Trainer Tokens, 4 Tournament Tickets, or 1 {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}} randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions) or items that are updated weekly (single expansion or promo cards, coins, sleeves, etc.).
+The Bonus Wheel provides an opportunity to receive [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a Mystery Box.  Spins on the Bonus Wheel are earned through participation in a ''Ranked Battle'' in [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] or a tournament in [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]].  Mystery Boxes include both static rewards (25 Trainer Tokens, 4 Tournament Tickets, or 1 {{TCG|Booster pack}} randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions) or items that are updated weekly (single expansion or promo cards, coins, sleeves, etc.).
 ===Trade===
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 ===Shop===
-This feature allows players to redeem [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Non-exclusive_redeemable_decks|Theme decks]], {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}}s, and gameplay & avatar items with either the [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] as well as Purchase Gems with real currency. Redeeming [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] is also done through this in-game shop.
+This feature allows players to redeem [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Non-exclusive_redeemable_decks|Theme decks]], {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}}, and gameplay & avatar items with either the [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] as well as Purchase Gems with real currency. Redeeming [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] is also done through this in-game shop.
 ===Social Menu===
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 Accessible on the ''landing page'' or via the ''Full Game Menu'' (orange arrow icon) in the upper righthand corner of most PTCGO screens.  This feature allows players to change various game settings such as ''Game Play'', ''Video'', and ''Audio''.  Multiple players using the same ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' program have individual/per-account settings.
-:Please note that turning off '''Tool Tip Hints''' can negatively affect game play by making certain in-game information inaccessible, such as how many cards are left in a player's or an opponent's deck.
+*Please note that turning off '''Tool Tip Hints''' can negatively affect game play by making certain in-game information inaccessible, such as how many cards are left in a player's or an opponent's deck.
-Some game settings are inaccessible in the PTCGO game itself and can only be found by signing into [[Pokemon.com]] and viewing a player ''Profile''. Adult players can adjust all available settings by selecting ''Pokémon TCG Online Settings'' under the adult player's ''Profile''.
+Some game settings are inaccessible in the PTCGO game itself and can only be found by signing into [[Pokémon.com]] and viewing a player ''Profile''. Adult players can adjust all available settings by selecting ''Pokémon TCG Online Settings'' under the adult player's ''Profile''.
-While PTCGO strives to be child friendly, parents can further restrict access to certain in-game features by signing into the parent's account on [[Pokemon.com]], selecting the child's account under the parent account, and selecting ''Pokémon TCG Online Settings''.  Parents should be certain to select ''Pokémon TCG Online Settings'' under the child's account, not the parent's account. Parents can then restrict some in-game features such as ''Friend Chat'', ''Game Chat'', ''Shopping'', and ''Trading''.  Some in-game features are inaccessible for child accounts, such as ''Public Chat'' and ''Private Messaging'', while other in-game features are restricted by limiting available options.  Adult accounts do have such restrictions.
+While PTCGO strives to be child friendly, parents can further restrict access to certain in-game features by signing into the parent's account on [[Pokémon.com]], selecting the child's account under the parent account, and selecting ''Pokémon TCG Online Settings''.  Parents should be certain to select ''Pokémon TCG Online Settings'' under the child's account, not the parent's account. Parents can then restrict some in-game features such as ''Friend Chat'', ''Game Chat'', ''Shopping'', and ''Trading''.  Some in-game features are inaccessible for child accounts, such as ''Public Chat'' and ''Private Messaging'', while other in-game features are restricted by limiting available options.  Adult accounts do not have such restrictions.
 ===Redemption codes===
-Redemption codes are unique codes that allow players to unlock theme decks, booster packs and more. They can only be found on specially marked packs and decks. "Contains 1 code card" can be found on the back of booster packs which contain a redemption code card. Only Theme Decks that are clearly marked "Play This Deck Online" will contain redemption codes. These unique redemption codes can only be used once.
+Redemption codes are unique codes that allow players to unlock {{TCG|Theme Deck|Theme Decks}}, {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}} and more. They can only be found on specially marked packs and decks. "Contains 1 code card" can be found on the back of booster packs which contain a redemption code card. Only Theme Decks that are clearly marked "Play This Deck Online" will contain redemption codes. These unique redemption codes can only be used once.
 However, there are generic redemption codes which can be used by all Pokémon TGCO players.  The following are confirmed codes which unlock decks, booster packs, and avatar items:
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 ==Daily bonuses==
 ===Daily Login Bonus===
-This feature provides a bonus for playing the [[Pokémon TCG Online]] regularly. It consists of a track designed to help new players get started in the game, and a track that provides recurring bonuses for existing players. Each bonus unlocks first time that a player logs in each day based on GMT and does not require the player to log in on consecutive days to maintain progress on the track. Once a player completes the introductory New Player track they are migrated to the recurring Existing Player track. There is no limit to the number of times a player can complete the Existing Player track, as they are cycled back to the beginning of the track after receiving the bonus for the fifth day.
+This feature provides a bonus for playing ''Pokémon TCG Online'' regularly. It consists of a track designed to help new players get started in the game, and a track that provides recurring bonuses for existing players. Each bonus unlocks the first time that a player logs in each day based on GMT and does not require the player to log in on consecutive days to maintain progress on the track. Once a player completes the introductory New Player track they are migrated to the recurring Existing Player track. There is no limit to the number of times a player can complete the Existing Player track, as they are cycled back to the beginning of the track after receiving the bonus for the fifth day.
 New Player
-*'''Day 1''' - 1 {{DL|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Online-Exclusive Decks|Online-Exclusive Theme Deck}} (currently {{TCG|Mental Might}})
+*'''Day 1''' - 1 {{DL|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks|Online-exclusive Decks|Online-Exclusive Theme Deck}} (currently {{TCG|Mental Might}})
 *'''Day 2''' - 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
-*'''Day 3''' - 5  non-tradable {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}} (randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions)
+*'''Day 3''' - 5  non-tradable {{TCG|Booster pack}} (randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions)
 Existing Player
 *'''Day 1, 2, 4''' -  15 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
-*'''Day 3''' - 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]]
+*'''Day 3''' - 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]]
-*'''Day 5''' - 1 non-tradable {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}} (randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions)
+*'''Day 5''' - 1 non-tradable {{TCG|Booster pack}} (randomly selected from Standard-legal expansions)
 ===Daily Match Bonus===
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 ===Trainer Tokens===
-'''Trainer Tokens''' can be used to redeem non-tradable 5-card {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}}s (95 Trainer Tokens) and [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Non-Exclusive Redeemable decks|Theme Decks]] (500 Trainer Tokens) both from Standard-legal expansions of the game, as well as Avatar and Gameplay items. They can be obtained through various means, including the [[#Daily bonuses|Daily bonuses]], [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]], [[#Opponent types|Ranked Battle/PvP]] matches in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]], and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]].
+Trainer Tokens can be used to redeem non-tradable 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}} (95 Trainer Tokens) and [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks#Non-Exclusive Redeemable decks|Theme decks]] (500 Trainer Tokens) both from Standard-legal expansions of the game, as well as Avatar and Gameplay items. They can be obtained through various means, including the [[#Daily bonuses|Daily bonuses]], [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]], [[#Opponent types|Ranked Battle/PvP]] matches in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]], and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]].
-'''Trainer Tokens''' can also be obtained by playing various ''browser-based games'' or by earning ''stamps'' on [[Pokémon.com]]. They can also be spent on various items for the player's [[Pokémon.com]] Trainer Avatars. This should not be confused with the Pokémon TCG Online Avatar.
+Trainer Tokens can also be obtained by playing various ''browser-based games'' or by earning ''stamps'' on [[Pokémon.com]]. They can also be spent on various items for the player's [[Pokémon.com]] Trainer Avatars. This should not be confused with the Pokémon TCG Online Avatar.
-'''5-card booster packs''' are unique to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''.  They contain 3 common ({{rar|Common}}), 1 uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and 1 rare ({{rar|Rare}}) cards from a given expansion.  Most {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}}s typically contain 10 cards and have a higher percentage of common cards in them, including those received as rewards in the PTCGO game and redeemed with [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]].
+*''5-card booster packs'' are unique to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''.  They contain 3 common ({{rar|Common}}), 1 uncommon ({{rar|Uncommon}}), and 1 rare ({{rar|Rare}}) cards from a given expansion.  Most {{TCG|Booster pack|Booster packs}} typically contain 10 cards and have a higher percentage of common cards in them, including those received as rewards in the PTCGO game and redeemed with [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]].
 ===Gems===
-'''Gems''' are currently only available to players in Canada for testing. Similar to [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], '''Gems''' can be used to redeem {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}}s, [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Non-Exclusive_Redeemable_decks|Theme decks]], and Avatar and Gameplay items in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]] or used as a currency for trading with other players. '''Gems''' can be obtained by purchasing them from the Shop or by trading with other players.
+Gems are currently only available to players in Canada for testing. Similar to [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], '''Gems''' can be used to redeem {{TCG|Booster packs}}, [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Non-Exclusive_Redeemable_decks|Theme decks]], and Avatar and Gameplay items in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]] or used as a currency for trading with other players. '''Gems''' can be obtained by purchasing them from the Shop or by trading with other players.
 ===Tournament Tickets===
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 ===Booster Credits===
-Booster Credits are used to purchase {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}} in game. They could be obtained from redeeming codes on code cards, available in {{TCG|Black & White}} booster packs and onward. Originally, code cards found in packs from this era, were redeemed for Booster Credits. Booster Credits could be redeemed for packs from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} through {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} sets. This method ended with the release of {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} when codes from Plasma Storm packs were only redeemable for packs from that set. The Booster Credit system was ended in July 2013. From July 2013 to December 2013, players with Booster Credits redeemed before July 2013 can redeem these credits for any pack from {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} sets. The players who still have Booster Credits at the end of 2013 will have any remaining credits automatically redeemed for {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} booster packs. The current system redeems codes directly for packs from the respective set, and the Booster Credit system has been rendered nearly obsolete.
+Booster Credits were used to purchase {{TCG|Booster pack}} in game. They could be obtained from redeeming codes on code cards, available in {{TCG|Black & White}} booster packs and onward. Originally, code cards found in packs from this era, were redeemed for Booster Credits. Booster Credits could be redeemed for packs from {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} through {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} sets. This method ended with the release of {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} when codes from Plasma Storm packs were only redeemable for packs from that set. The Booster Credit system was ended in July 2013. From July 2013 to December 2013, players with Booster Credits redeemed before July 2013 could redeem these credits for any pack from {{TCG|Next Destinies}} to {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} sets. The players who still have Booster Credits at the end of 2013 will have any remaining credits automatically redeemed for {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} booster packs. The current system redeems codes directly for packs from the respective set, and the Booster Credit system has been rendered nearly obsolete.
 ==Theme decks==
 {{main|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks}}
-Currently, new players can have five {{TCG|Theme Deck}} exclusive to the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] available for [[#Versus Mode|multiplayer modes]]. These theme decks are composed of cards from various expansions of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
+Currently, new players can have five {{TCG|Theme Deck}} exclusive to the ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' available for [[#Versus Mode|multiplayer modes]]. These theme decks are composed of cards from various expansions of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
-*{{TCG|Black & White - Basic Red|BW Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Green|BW Basic Green}}, and {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Blue|BW Basic Blue}}—can be unlocked for use in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] by beating seven different NPC trainers in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] with each deck. This automatically replaces certain cards per trainer beaten.
+*{{TCG|Black & White - Basic Red|BW Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Green|BW Basic Green}}, and {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Blue|BW Basic Blue}} can be unlocked for use in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] by beating seven different computer-controlled trainers in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] with each deck. This automatically replaces certain cards per trainer beaten.
 *{{TCG|Mental Might}} is given as the first [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] and is only playable in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]].
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 *{{TCG|Rallying Cry}} can be unlocked by entering the same [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] used for Power Relay (see below). It is playable both in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] and in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]].
-{{TCG|Basic Orange}} was formally unlocked as the first [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] prior to the 2.22.0.755 patch (August 13, 2014). It can no longer be unlocked. It is still accessible to players who have already obtained it. It is only playable in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] if one has already obtained it.
+{{TCG|Basic Orange}} was formally unlocked as the first [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] prior to the 2.22.0.755 patch (August 13, 2014). It can no longer be unlocked. It is still accessible to players who have already obtained it. It is only playable in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]].
 {{TCG|Power Relay}} was formally unlocked by entering a special [[#Redemption codes|Redemption code]] (e.g. "plasmablast") in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]]. It can no longer be redeemed. It is playable both in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] and in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] if one has already redeemed it.
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 Four other basic theme decks—{{TCG|Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Basic Yellow}}, {{TCG|Basic Green}} and {{TCG|Basic Blue}}—were available to players prior to the 1.8.0 patch (April 18, 2013). These decks are composed of cards from the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|HeartGold & SoulSilver series}}. Players with accounts created prior to this patch can access both these basic theme decks as well as the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Black & White series}} basic theme decks.
-{{TCG|Theme Deck}}s corresponding to those from physical decks in the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Black & White series}} onwards can also be unlocked in ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' by redeeming the deck-access [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] included in the theme deck box. Alternatively, some of these theme decks can also be redeemed with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]]. Players can obtain 1 Trainer Token for beating each of the 36 Trainers in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] once per theme deck. Additionally, players can also obtain a non-tradable {{OBP|Booster pack|TCG}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} by beating 12 Trainers once per theme deck. These Trainer Tokens and booster packs can only be obtained once per account.
+{{TCG|Theme Deck}}s corresponding to those from physical decks in the {{DL|Theme Deck (TCG)|Fifth generation|Black & White Series}} onwards can also be unlocked in ''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online'' by redeeming the deck-access [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] included in the theme deck box. Alternatively, some of these Theme decks can also be purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] in the [[#Shop|in-game Shop]]. Players can obtain 1 Trainer Token for beating each of the 36 Trainers in the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] once per theme deck. Additionally, players can also obtain a non-tradable {{TCG|Booster pack}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} by beating 12 Trainers once per theme deck. These Trainer Tokens and booster packs can only be obtained once per account.
+Initially, redeemed or purchased Theme decks are only partially unlocked. The full decklist is unlocked by beating 11 different Trainers in the Trainer Challenge in a similar manner as with the Basic theme decks.
 ==Trivia==
-*Redeeming 'plasmablast', 'plasmastorm', 'plasmafreeze', and 'boundariescrossed' gives the player a non-tradable copy of the {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck. This can be done as many times as desired.
+*[[Redemption codes|Redeeming]] 'plasmablast', 'plasmastorm', 'plasmafreeze', and 'boundariescrossed' gives the player a non-tradable copy of the {{TCG|Rallying Cry}} deck. This can be done as many times as desired.
 ==External links==

Pokémon Trading Card Game Online
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Basic info
Platform:	PC and Mac
Category:	Strategy
Players:	1-2, with unlimited in chat
Connectivity:	Internet
Developer:	Electrified Games, Sleepy Giant Entertainment, Plexipixel, Inversoft
Publisher:	The Pokémon Company International
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Ratings
CERO:
ESRB:	E
ACB:	N/A
OFLC:	G
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North America:	March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
Australia:	March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
Europe:	March 24, 2011 (TC beta)
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Hong Kong:	N/A
Taiwan:	N/A
Websites
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English:	Game site