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Pokemon TCG Live: Release date, download, rewards, account transfer, more

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Pokemon TCG Live is right around the corner and the new and improved version of the Pokemon Trading Card Game will let players battle it out online. Here’s what you need to know about Pokemon TCG Live, including the release date and how to download the game.

Pokemon TCG Live will usher in a new era for fans of the Pokemon Trading Card Game. This digital version of the classic tabletop game will make trading, battling, and collecting more accessible than ever.

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Whether you’re a fan of the previous iteration called Pokemon TCG Online, or you’re curious about the new features and details concerning Pokemon Trading Card Game Live, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s everything you need to know about Pokemon TCG Live.

Pokemon TCG Live release date

According to the development team, Pokemon TCG Live’s official release date is June 8, 2023. The game’s beta is currently available, but on June 8, the full-fledged version of Pokemon TCG Live will launch.

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The game’s June 8 launch coincides perfectly with the new Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Paldea Evolved expansion, which will arrive on June 9.

What is Pokemon TCG Live?

Pokemon Trading Card Game Live or PTCGL is a video game version of the popular Pokemon Trading Card Game. Pokemon TCG Live will take over from Pokemon TCG Online as an updated version of the digital game.

The free-to-play PC and mobile game allows players to use the physical cards they’ve collected to battle other players online.

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Pokemon TCG Live features a wide array of cards.

The two-player game has its own set of rules and sees players utilize a deck of Pokemon, Trainer, and Energy cards to knock out their opponent’s Pokemon.

Pokemon TCG Live will introduce an overhaul of the game’s online interface and UI as well as a trading system to make sharing cards easier for players.

As previously mentioned, PTCGL incorporates physical Pokemon Trading Card Game products. Some of these cards will come with codes that players can input and later wield in TCG Live.

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How to download Pokemon TCG Live

When it comes to downloading and playing Pokemon TCG Live, players have four options, including MacOS, Windows, Android, and iOS. Evidently, Pokemon TCG Live players can play the game on a PC or a mobile device.

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To play Pokemon TCG Live on a mobile device, players can visit the App Store for iOS, or the Google Play Store for Android.

Meanwhile, to download Pokemon TCG Live on Mac or Windows, visit the official Pokemon TCH Live webpage, scroll down to the download options and select Windows or Mac.

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Pokemon TCG Live is available on PC or mobile devices.

How to claim Pokemon TCG Live free rewards

Players can celebrate the official launch of Pokemon TCG Live by claiming free rewards.

The free rewards consist of a special cosmetic set comprised of:

  • Coin
  • Deck box
  • Card sleeves

To claim the free rewards, all players need to do is log in to the Pokemon TCG Live beta between May 2 and June 6.

How to transfer PTCGO account to Pokemon TCG Live

Pokemon TCG Live is taking over from Pokemon TCG Online as the previous title will be shut down and removed from respective app stores. The sunset will take place on June 5, 2023, a few days before the global launch of Pokemon TCG Live on June 8.

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Luckily, your data, including a wide assortment of cards can be transferred over from PTCGO to PTCGL. Both games use the Pokemon Trainer Club account service to log-in. Therefore, all players need to do for their data to transfer is log-in using their credentials.

“When logging in to Pokémon TCG Live for the first time, any Pokémon TCG Online collection data associated with that Pokémon Trainer Club account will be automatically transferred to Pokémon TCG Live.”

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Players can either choose to transfer their data when accessing the Pokemon TCG Live beta or wait until the full release on June 8.

For the full list of transferrable cards, visit the official Pokemon TCG Online Sunset FAQ page.

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