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Version 1.38.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 5/19 - 21:05 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on May 19, 2026. The game will be offline starting at 8:00 a.m. PDT (15:00 UTC) and is estimated to be down…
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Letter to the Community - May 14, 2026
Greetings, Pokémon TCG Live Community, As order comes under threat, will you fight against or rise alongside it? We’re thrilled to be back with an early look at the new content coming in the approaching release, so without further ado, let’s jump right in! Chaos Rises in Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Mega Floette ex is here…
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Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Expansion Release
Hello Trainers! We're excited to share the new Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising expansion availability today. Release Date: Thursday, May 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC) Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising booster packs and bundles are available in the Shop, and code cards from Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising products can be redeemed in…
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Build & Battle is coming to Pokémon TCG Live
Experience the Thrill of 40-Card Decks in Build & Battle! Players looking for new and exciting ways to play the Pokémon TCG should get ready, as Build & Battle makes its digital debut in Pokémon TCG Live next week alongside the release of Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising! Launching on May 21, 2026, Build & Battle mode offers a…
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2026 Build & Battle Event Schedule
Last Updated: May 21, 2026 Note: Build & Battle events start and end at 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Players are unable to enter ongoing Build & Battle events after 16:00 UTC on the day of conclusion. Free plays in Build & Battle do not stack; subsequent free plays for each respective event are only granted when the previous…
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2026 Trainer Trials Challenge Schedule
Last Updated: May 21, 2026 Note: Trainer Trials challenges rotate on Thursdays at 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Current 2025 World Championships Rematch Period: 05-21 17:00:00 UTC - 06-18 17:00 UTC Card Pool: Standard Only cards that were legal within the Standard format at the time of the 2025 Pokemon World Championships are…
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*PLEASE READ* Welcome to the Community!
Welcome to the official Pokémon Forums! We ask that all of our users review our Rules and Guidelines. Thank you in advance, and welcome to the community!
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2026 Quality Improvements in Pokémon Trading Card Game Live
Hello Trainers! As we near our 3rd Anniversary, we are continuing to reinvest in our future as we hear from you the increasing role Pokémon TCG Live is playing as both an introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game and a competitive training ground for players engaged with Play! Pokémon events. When we ask community…
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System Requirements Update for iOS and Mac Devices - 04/16/26
Hello Trainers. As part of the Version 1.37.0 update on April 21, 2026, Pokemon TCG Live is migrating to Unity 6 in preparation for future features and performance improvements. As with any major engine upgrade, this comes with a change in System Requirements for select operating systems and devices. We recognize this can…
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Version 1.37.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 4/21 - 21:25 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on April 21, 2026. The game will be offline starting at 8:00 a.m. PDT (15:00 UTC) and is estimated to be down…
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Letter to the Community - April 16, 2026
Greetings Pokémon TCG Live Community, It’s not quite time for the next Pokémon TCG expansion, but we’re back with a short-but-sweet breakdown of new content and changes that will be coming as part of the Version 1.37.0 update on April 21, 2026! Deck Editor Updates As part of this upcoming release, some great…
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Version 1.36.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 3/24 - 20:55 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers. The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on March 24, 2026. The game will be offline starting at 8 AM PT (15:00 UTC) and is estimated to be down for 8…
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Letter to the Community - March 19, 2026
Greetings Pokémon TCG Live Community, Secret powers are awakening to preserve order: are you ready to help hold threatening forces at bay? As the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion appears on the horizon, we’ve got another action-packed Developer Letter to cover the content and game updates coming to Pokémon TCG Live…
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Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Expansion Release
Hello Trainers! We're excited to share the new Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion availability today. Release Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC) Mega Evolution—Perfect Order booster packs and bundles are available in the Shop, and code cards from Mega Evolution—Perfect Order products can be…
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Maintenance Notice - 02/24/26
Hello Trainers. The Pokémon TCG Live game client will undergo maintenance on February 24, 2026, to address an issue effecting multiple cards. The game will be offline starting at 8 AM PT (16:00 UTC) and is estimated to be down for 2 hours. Please see below for more info: Cards Fixed an issue where, when using an attack…
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Version 1.35.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 2/17 - 21:35 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers. The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on February 17, 2026. The game will be offline starting at 8 AM PT (16:00 UTC) and is estimated to be down…
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Product Legality and Competitive Ruleset Support in Pokémon TCG Live
Hello everyone, We’re aware that the announcement of changes to the availability and physical legality of cards from the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion has raised questions, and we wanted to take this opportunity to provide more information about Pokémon TCG Live’s role as a game, as well as how we plan to…