Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
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Basic info
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| Platform: | Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android |
| Category: | Strategy card game |
| Players: | 1-2 |
| Connectivity: | Internet |
| Developer: | The Pokémon Company International |
| Publisher: | The Pokémon Company International |
| Part of: | Generation VIII miscellaneous |
Ratings
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| CERO: | N/A |
| ESRB: | E |
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| PEGI: | 7 |
| GRAC: | N/A |
| GSRR: | N/A |
Release dates
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| Japan: | N/A |
| North America: | February 22, 2022 (beta) |
| Australia: | 2022 (beta) |
| Europe: | 2022 (beta) |
| South Korea: | N/A |
| Hong Kong: | N/A |
| Taiwan: | N/A |
Websites
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| Japanese: | N/A |
| English: | Pokémon.com |
Pokémon Trading Card Game Live (also referred to as Pokémon TCG Live) is a free-to-play digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the successor to the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online. It is available on Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android devices. Originally planned for 2021, the mobile version was first launched in Canada in February 22, 2022, to be followed by a global open beta for Windows and macOS during the year[1].
Among the main differences to its predecessor are an overhaul of the game's interface, the absence of cards from the HeartGold & SoulSilver series as well as the trading system to streamline gameplay and being able to obtain individual cards in the new client with one of the game's currencies. The game has all cards released internationally from the Black & White expansion ownards, initially with only cards in the Sword & Shield expansion series being playable, with new products being released in periodic updates.
Redeeming code cards
- Main article: Code Card
Certain physical Pokémon Trading Card Game products will come with an unique code card that can be used to redeem virtual cards or other virtual products for the TCG Live. Code cards are available in physical Theme Decks, Elite Trainer Boxes, Booster packs and other products that state that they contain a code card or contain the TCG Live symbol on the packaging, and unlock a respective or related product to where it was available. Code cards created for Pokémon TCG Online can be used into TCG Live.
Currency
There are three currencies currently available in the Pokémon TCG Live.
Coins
Coins are used to purchase cosmetic items such as avatar items, deck boxes, card sleeves and coins.
Crystals
Crystals are used to purchase Booster packs, card bundles and exclusive pre-constructed decks.
Credits
When the player receives a card that already has four copies of in their collection, that card is automatically converted into a number of credits. They can be used to purchase specific cards without relying on opening booster packs or similar products.
Shopping
The in-game Shop system allows players to purchase exclusive decks, 10-card booster packs, specific cards and cosmetic items (card sleeves, coins, deck boxes, etc.) with the game's currencies.
Transfers from TCGO
As both Live and Pokémon Trading Card Game Online utilize Pokémon.com's Trainer Club account system, data will be transferred from the TCGO client to Live once a player joins its open beta (being no longer able to log into the TCGO) or TCG Live gets a global release.[2]
Items that are transferred to Live include:
- All cards from the Black & White Series onwards
- Four copies of standard cards
- One copy of Ace Spec cards, Prism Star cards, and pieces of Pokémon V-UNION cards
- 59 copies of Basic Energy cards
- At the launch of Live, cards from the Black & White Series, XY Series, early Sun & Moon Series (Sun & Moon through Dragon Majesty), and the Classic Collection of the Celebrations expansion cannot be used
- One copy of accessories (deck boxes, coins, card sleeves) that have a real-life counterpart
Unopened products are not transferrable but the player will be reimbursed for them with Crystals.
- 1-9 items: 500 Crystals
- 10-24 items: 1100 Crystals
- 25-49 items: 2,250 Crystals
- 50-124 items: 4,700 Crystals
- 125 or more items: 12,400 Crystals
Note: When the game was initially announced, the listed Crystal reimbursements were half these amounts.
In other languages
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References
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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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