The Pokémon Company’s latest mobile venture, Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Pocket, has achieved remarkable success, surpassing 10 million downloads worldwide within just two days of its release. The game’s official Japanese X/Twitter account announced the milestone and expressed gratitude to the growing player base.
#ポケポケ のダウンロード数が、全世界累計1000万DLを突破しました🎉
引き続きポケポケをお楽しみください❗️
まだの方はこちらから👇https://t.co/o4RJTbdxkQ pic.twitter.com/OmCb4qLpEY— ポケポケ【公式】(Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket) (@PokemonTCGP_JP) November 1, 2024
The free-to-play mobile adaptation of the beloved trading card game has garnered positive reception for its user-friendly interface and high-quality card artwork. While the app includes optional microtransactions and a subscription model, players can enjoy the full experience without mandatory purchases. According to AppMagic data, the game has already generated over $12 million in revenue worldwide since its launch through November 2, 2024.
This successful mobile launch marks a significant moment for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which first debuted in October 1996. Nearly 28 years later, TCG Pocket is making the classic card game more accessible to both longtime enthusiasts and newcomers, further expanding the reach of the Pokémon franchise that spans across various media including shows, movies, video games, and merchandise.
The strong initial performance of Pokémon TCG Pocket suggests that The Pokémon Company has successfully translated the traditional card game experience to the mobile platform, potentially opening up new opportunities for the franchise’s continued growth and amount of downloads in the digital space.