Pokémon TCG Pocket trading: did the rework win players back?
Shared report · updated Oct 1, 2026
Use your mobile devices to enjoy collecting and battling with Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere!
Games · Free · out since 2024 · from the App Store descriptionSample2,807 reviews1,381 Google Play · 1,426 App Store
Which reviewsNatural mixRelease check
DatesJan 1, 2025 to Oct 1, 2026Not every store reached back to the start
Where5 App Store countriesevery language; Google Play is global
Top praise: gameplay is fun and lots of content and value. Top complaint: bugs and crashes (in 18% of complaints), then matchmaking and balance.
2,807Reviews analyzedposted over 21 months
68%Complain1,911 reviews
53%Praise1,492 reviews
3%Says they're quittingstopped or quitting now; 1% more cancelled a paid plan
What goes wrong
Bugs and crashes16%
played for months. game just decided to wipe my entire save data. lost absolutely everything and they don't have any answers.
Matchmaking and balance16%
Collecting is fun, playing the game proper isn’t
Gameplay and design7%
It’s like Dina engineers sat around and made the most frustrating game just for you.
What goes well
General praise65%
I love pokemon and this is just great
Gameplay is fun15%
This game is so much fun. Building decks and battling is my favourite part. I love how you can skip time so you can open packs. Highly recommend for people who love Pokémon cards.
Lots of content and value9%
Best Pokémon game ever!!
Their categories
Yes or no questions the person who shared it asked of every review
Battle balance23%
Collecting is fun, playing the game proper isn’t
Bugs and crashes18%
played for months. game just decided to wipe my entire save data. lost absolutely everything and they don't have any answers.
Pack odds17%
Rigged. If youre not subscribed or paying for the packs you wont get anything good. pay to win game.
Pay to win and spending20%
THIS IS LITERALLY PAY TO WIN!!
Trading costs and limits6%
Still full of bugs
What they use it for
796 of 2,807 reviewers said; shares are of them; 4 more with a free account
Collecting and completing66%
Competitive play16%
What they ask for
411 reviews ask for something; 5 more with a free account
New feature or option63%
More content11%
Who is saying it
The biggest clear differences between audiences; 6 more with a free account
Star rating1 star: say they're quitting 2.2x as often as everyone (7% vs 3%).
UseCompetitive play: mention controls and ui less often than everyone (1% vs 9%).