Digital paper TCG · PC / iOS / Android · 2023 launch
Pokémon TCG Live
The free official digital adaptation of the paper Pokémon TCG, from The Pokémon Company International. 60-card decks, full Energy rules, 6 Prize cards. Currently in "H-on" Standard format (April 2026 rotation). Verified May 18, 2026.
15 legal sets right now.
Rotation hit March 26, 2026 on TCG Live (in-person followed April 10). All cards with the G regulation mark rotated out; that's everything from Scarlet & Violet Base through Paradox Rift (March 2023 - November 2023). Newest first.
TCG Live vs TCG Pocket.
Same brand. Completely different games. People confuse them every day.
| TCG Live | TCG Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2023 | October 2024 |
| Format | Paper-game replica | Mobile-original simplified |
| Deck size | 60 cards | 20 cards |
| Card copy limit | 4 of any non-Basic-Energy | 2 of any card |
| Energy cards | Yes, in the deck (8-15) | None; auto-generated |
| Hand size | 7 cards | 5 cards |
| Bench | 5 Pokémon | 3 Pokémon |
| Win condition | Take 6 Prize cards | Score 3 points |
| Pokémon ex value | Worth 2 Prizes | Worth 2 points |
| Platforms | PC, iOS, Android, browser | iOS, Android only |
| Card pool | Mirrors paper sets | Pocket-exclusive sets |
| Audience | Paper-TCG converts | Mobile-first casual |
| Our coverage | /tcg/live | /tcg/pocket |
The Pokémon-themed league ladder.
Not Master Ball / Ultra Ball; that's TCG Pocket. TCG Live uses Pokémon-themed leagues. 2026 capped end-of-season demotion at 8 tiers (previously deeper resets); Ultra/Arceus players earn winstreak rewards now including Pack Hourglasses.
Got a physical pack? Redeem the code.
Every physical Pokémon TCG booster pack ships with a 14-character code slip. Each code unlocks a digital booster of the matching set in TCG Live. Codes never expire and are one-use.
Fastest: redeem at redeem.tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/.
In-app: Shop → Redeem → type or scan the code.
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Common questions.
What is Pokémon TCG Live?
Pokémon TCG Live is the official digital adaptation of the physical Pokémon Trading Card Game from The Pokémon Company International. It launched in 2023, replacing TCG Online (PTCGO) with a complete rewrite. Free to play on PC, iOS, Android, and in browser. The game replicates the paper TCG: 60-card decks, full Energy attachment, Evolution, Stadiums, Trainer cards, Special Conditions, and the 6-Prize-card win condition.
Is TCG Live free?
Yes. No microtransactions. Cards come from daily play rewards, ranked-ladder tier-ups, the free Battle Pass track, code redemption from physical packs, and crafting using Credits (the dust-style currency you earn by recycling duplicates).
What is the current Standard rotation in 2026?
The "H-on" rotation hit TCG Live on March 26, 2026 (in-person tournaments rotated April 10). All cards with the G regulation mark rotated out; every set from Scarlet & Violet Base through Paradox Rift. 15 sets are currently legal, headlined by the Mega Evolution series (Mega Evolution, Phantasmal Flames, Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order). Chaos Rising (ME4) joins the legal pool on May 22, 2026.
What is the best TCG Live deck right now?
Dragapult ex with the Drakloak engine remains the consensus S+ pick after the April 2026 rotation. It won the Los Angeles Regional on May 9, 2026 (Andrew Hedrick). Mega Lucario ex / Hariyama and Mega Gardevoir ex / Mega Diancie ex sit in S tier; Teal Mask Ogerpon ex / Mega Meganium and Rocket's Mewtwo ex Box are in A tier.
How is TCG Live different from TCG Pocket?
TCG Live is the paper Pokémon TCG ported to digital. 60-card decks, full Energy rules, 6 Prize cards. TCG Pocket is a mobile-original variant with 20-card decks, no Energy cards, and a 3-point scoring system. Same brand, completely different rulesets and audiences.
How do I redeem booster codes?
Sign in at redeem.tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/ with your Pokémon Trainer Club account and enter the 14-character code from the slip inside any physical TCG pack. The digital pack lands in your in-game Inbox. Codes never expire. Full walkthrough at /tcg/live/codes.
Pokémon TCG Live is published by The Pokémon Company International. Rotation details follow the official 2026 Rotation Announcement. This is an unofficial fan project.