POCKET
Pokémon TCG Pocket versus Pokémon TCG Live
They are both official Pokémon card games. They are not the same client. Pocket is the 20-card mobile set. Live is the full 60-card game.
| Rule | TCG Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iOS / Android | Windows / Mac / iOS / Android |
| Deck size | 20 | 60 |
| Energy | Energy Zone, no energy cards | Energy cards |
| Win | 3 points (ex is worth 2) | 6 prizes |
| Bench | 3 | 5 |
| Weakness | +20 | ×2 |
| Opening hand | 5 | 7 |
| Hand limit | 10 | None |
| Trading | Friends, same rarity | No |
| Physical pack codes | Do not redeem here | Redeem in Live |
Which one to install
Choose Pocket for the mobile collection loop, Wonder Pick and 20-card games. Choose Live for decks based on the physical trading card game and desktop support. Both games now offer ranked play. The linked Game8 comparison predates Pocket ranked play, so its old “considering ranked” paragraph is superseded by the current App Store description.
A code from a paper booster does not pay out inside Pocket. A Pocket gift code does not build a Live deck.
FAQ
Is TCG Live a copy of Pocket?
No. Live is the official full client. Pocket is a separate simplified game.
Can I move my Pocket cards into Live?
Nothing on the official pages says the collections transfer.
Sources
- Pokémon TCG Live — checked 2026-11-02
- Game8 comparison — checked 2026-11-02
- Official Pokémon TCG Pocket site — checked 2026-11-02
- Current Pocket App Store description — checked 2026-11-02
- Pokémon TCG Live on Google Play — checked 2026-11-02