Pokémon TCG Live

About

Pokémon TCG Live is an exciting digital adaptation of the classic Pokémon Trading Card Game. Build your own deck and embark on an epic journey to become a Pokémon Trading Card Game Master. Challenge players from around the world in thrilling real-time battles, unlock new cards and decks, and compete in exciting events and tournaments. Your Pokémon adventure awaits!

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,510 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

stability119 negative mentions

The game has potential and offers a fun experience when it works properly.
The crafting system allows players to obtain specific cards without relying on trading.
The graphics and animations are visually appealing, providing a fresh look compared to the previous version.

The game is plagued with bugs, causing frequent crashes and unplayable situations.
Players experience long wait times for matches and often face opponents who stall the game.
Many features from the previous version, such as trading and themed decks, have been removed, leading to a less enjoyable experience.

stability
121 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and various glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience losses due to these issues, which often occur during critical moments, such as when using abilities or opening packs. While some updates have attempted to address these problems, the overall consensus is that the game remains in a buggy state, making it largely unplayable for many users.
- “The game runs great for me 90% of the time.”
- “The game runs great on PC.”
- “I keep getting game losses due to being unable to play because the game freezes.”
- “The game crashes several times every hour during matches and it is especially frustrating when the game freezes or crashes when opening packs; it ruins the experience.”
- “Now it's virtually unplayable because of all the glitches and things that lock the game up.”
gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
68%
15%
The gameplay experience is marred by significant performance issues, including slow animations, frequent freezing, and bugs that disrupt turns, making it frustrating for players. While some users appreciate new mechanics like crafting and improved UI, many express disappointment over the lack of trading options and the overall sluggishness of gameplay, which detracts from the enjoyment. Despite recent improvements, the game still struggles with matchmaking and optimization, leaving players longing for a smoother and more engaging experience.
- “Clear explanations on mechanics, which work without issues.”
- “The gameplay for me at least is really fun.”
- “So gameplay is great, nothing wrong with it, it's smooth.”
- “Huge issues within gameplay, gameplay hanging, animations lagging, etc. I want this game to be good.”
- “The mobile version is super buggy and gameplay is unnecessarily slow, not to mention the useless new features added into the game.”
- “The gameplay is horrible, the old version for PC was way better and friendly for new players.”
graphics
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing the bland aesthetics, slow performance, and frequent freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While some appreciate the bright colors and recent improvements in animations, others express frustration over the lack of options to adjust graphics settings for better performance on lower-end devices. Overall, the visuals are seen as outdated and in need of significant enhancement to match the expectations for a modern card game.
- “I like the bright colors and updated graphics.”
- “Better graphics than TCG online, but anything else is behind TCG online like daily rewards and availability of cards; still need more improvement.”
- “The graphics are good, but the account creation takes forever and there are so many bugs. Please fix your game so I can enjoy it.”
- “The graphics consistently freeze the gameplay and disallow all functions other than quitting (a problem, when the game uses a ranking system).”
- “Firstly, the graphics are very bland with the UI and boards in much need of more color and character (Hearthstone does this well).”
- “Took really long to set up, graphics are ten years old, the gameplay itself is very slow.”
optimization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
57%
26%
The game's optimization has received widespread criticism, with users reporting long loading times, frequent freezes, and significant battery drain, particularly on low to mid-range devices. Many players express frustration over the lack of options to adjust graphics and animations for better performance, leading to unplayable experiences for some. While a few users with high-end devices report smooth gameplay, the overall consensus is that substantial improvements are needed to enhance performance across all devices.
- “There could be a way to lower graphics and effects as low as possible to raise performance.”
- “I think we need a way to lower graphics and animations to allow it to run smoothly on older devices.”
- “Pretty good but it needs more optimization because I have problems with frame rate and slow gameplay.”
- “The performance for this app desperately needs to be optimized for low-mid range devices.”
- “Very disappointing, the performance is horrendous to the point where it is literally unplayable; card animations keep locking up randomly, completely stalling games.”
- “I am hesitant to play this game due to its poor optimization causing my phone to overheat.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
77%
23%
The reviews highlight a significant dissatisfaction with the lack of a compelling story mode and limited quest options in the game, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express a desire for more engaging content, such as PvE battles and a richer narrative, to enhance gameplay and provide better means to earn in-game currency. Overall, the absence of a robust storyline and quest variety is seen as a major shortcoming compared to previous titles in the genre.
- “There wasn't much of a story mode in the last game, but it was better than nothing, which is what this version has.”
- “It needs a storyline just like the other TCG that we migrated from.”
- “Please add PvE battles with rewards/story mode, older card expansions, and a permanent challenge section for rewards, more quests per day or weekly.”
monetization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the absence of ads and microtransactions, allowing for a grind-based progression system. However, many criticize the introduction of a battle pass and reduced card rewards as signs of a cash grab, expressing concerns about the game's long-term support and overall quality.
- “I love how there are no microtransactions here; to be the best, you just keep grinding.”
- “Zero microtransactions.”
- “Bugs freezing auto losses, but when it works, it's a lot of fun and has no in-game purchases.”
- “The transition to a crafting system along with only getting half the number of cards in a pack for codes and the introduction of a battle pass shows that this is an obvious cash grab, unconcerned with the health of the game.”
- “It's shocking how bad this game is; 3 matches in 2 hours of waiting. It's disgraceful for the Pokémon Company to release the game in this state, and it just shows that this is a cash grab for them and will not truly be supported in the long run.”
- “This really just seems like a disappointing cash grab.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often feeling forced to farm for resources to remain competitive, especially with limited deck options. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions and the free battle pass, many express a desire for more engaging daily quests and a less monotonous experience overall. Overall, the grinding can detract from enjoyment, making gameplay feel repetitive and burdensome.
- “Half of the decks are one build available with starter cards, essentially unbeatable without farming for a while, so either play that one deck or lose.”
- “I don't mind it for the menu, but it makes play rather tedious.”
- “It's boring and tedious.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the music in the game is seen as lacking and in need of improvement, with players expressing a desire for a more engaging soundtrack and additional music options. Many reviewers noted that the current audio experience detracts from the gameplay, suggesting that a dedicated team could enhance the overall atmosphere with better compositions and animations. Additionally, there are technical issues related to audio playback that further diminish the experience.
- “Maybe a dedicated team with experience would be needed, and some nice animations along with more music would make it amazing to listen to an updated TCG OST.”
- “Needs landscape mode and different in-game music choices.”
- “Promising, but better backgrounds and better music (this is Pokémon for crying out loud) would enhance the experience.”
- “When I'm listening to music through headphones on a different app, and then launch this one, whatever I'm listening to decides to go through my phone speaker, even though it's muted.”
- “The lack of animations and how slow they all make the rounds feel like they drag more than they should, and they also have a lack of music. I haven't had any issues with my game crashing at any point though like others seem to have.”
- “Promising, but better backgrounds, better music (this is Pokémon for crying out loud), and a longer turn timer.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is negatively impacted by technical issues, such as unresponsive controls and a frustrating currency system, leading to player frustration and a sense of helplessness during gameplay.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express mixed feelings about replayability, noting that some previously playable cards are no longer available, which may limit gameplay options. However, there is optimism regarding the battle pass approach and potential improvements post-beta, suggesting that replayability could enhance in the future.
- “Certain cards that were playable on TCG Online now aren't available in any mode.”
- “There's a lot of potential, and I enjoy the battle pass approach. I hope it's more playable when the beta is done, but right now I just get a prompt to update with a link that takes me to a download I can't access because I have the most recent update.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the game's humor; while some players find the pacing frustrating due to prolonged wait times intended for comedic effect, others appreciate the developers' effort to infuse personality and charm into the social interactions. Overall, there is potential for humor to enhance the experience as the game evolves.
- “Bare right now, but you can tell the devs care about it, and the humor in the social sayings shows that it will eventually have personality!”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Character development in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users finding the character designs to be unappealing or "cringe." This suggests a lack of depth or relatability in the characters, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “The character designs are cringe.”
- “There is a lack of depth in character development, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and their growth is minimal throughout the game.”