Pokémon TCG Online
| Pokémon TCG Online | |
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| Publisher(s) | The Pokémon Company |
| Series | Pokémon |
| Engine | Unity |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, OS X, iPad, Android |
| Release date(s) |
Browser March 24, 2011 Windows May 15, 2012 OS X November 5, 2012 iPad September 30, 2014 Android April 7, 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Collectable card game |
| Mode(s) | Multiplayer, single-player |
Pokémon TCG Online is the official digital version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game available for Microsoft Windows, OS X, iPad and Android.[1] It was originally released in April 2011 as Pokémon Trainer Challenge. The game initially offered three starting decks, and featured more content after release. After April 6, 2011, players could buy cards from the Black and White series, which have a code to be digitally represented.[2] Players can also create a custom avatar.[3] There were booster pack codes which allow booster packs up to Black and White-Boundaries Crossed, to be purchased from the online shop. However, as of Black and White- Plasma Storm, the code card within booster packs directly redeem as online booster packs of their respective set. GamesRadar praised the game, stating "Everything looks to be faithfully recreated, including the card mat, prize card layout, and even coins."[3] Winning matches earns tokens which can be used to purchase items such as booster packs of cards, preconstructed theme decks or avatar customisation items.
Game modes
Trainer Challenge
In the Trainer Challenge mode the user plays against a range of AI characters using preconstructed theme decks. Winning a number of matches earns booster packs of cards.
Versus
In Versus Mode the user plays against other humans. Winning earns tokens or tournament entry tickets, as well as Versus Points that contribute to earning prizes from a Versus Ladder that is reset every three weeks, adding new prizes and removing all Versus Points. There are four play modes. In Theme mode, only pre-constructed theme decks may be used. In standard mode the player's deck can only use cards which are legal in the current standard rotation (each year older cards are retired from play).[4] Expanded mode allows cards from the expanded rotation and in unlimited mode any cards are allowed.
Tournament
Tournament mode involves eight players fighting through three rounds. The rewards increase in-line with the finishing position of the player.
References
- ↑ "Pokemon TCG Online now available for iPad users in North America". Tech Times.
- ↑ Matthew Kato (February 15, 2011). "Online Battles Start With Pokémon Trainer Challenge - News - www.GameInformer.com". Retrieved 2011-02-15.
- 1 2 Mark Raby (Feb 16, 2011). "Pokémon trading cards getting free browser-based game, Pokemon Black / White DS News". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2011-02-22.
- ↑ "Play! Pokémon 2015 Season Format Rotation". pokemon.com.
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