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Version 1.41.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 8/18 - 22:50 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on August 18, 2026, and the game will be offline for approximately eight hours starting at 8:00 a.m. PDT…
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Letter to the Community - August 14, 2026
Greetings Pokémon TCG Live Community, We hope everyone has had a great season packed with Pokémon! The month of September is coming, and so is a new release for Pokémon TCG Live, full of fun ways to play! Come Back to School in the 2026 Fall Study Season for Regionals! New Regionals are around the corner, and Pokémon TCG…
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Get Acquainted with the Enhanced Deck Editor Experience in Pokémon TCG Live
An Enhanced Deck Editor Experience in Pokémon TCG Live Whether you’re new, returning after some time away, or a regular player logging in daily, the Deck Editor is always an integral part of the Pokémon TCG Live experience. Over the past few months, we’ve made a wide variety of improvements and additions to the Deck…
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2026 Build & Battle Event Schedule
Last Updated: August 14, 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…
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2026 Trainer Trials Challenge Schedule
Last Updated: August 14, 2026 Note: Trainer Trials challenges rotate on Thursdays at 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Current Gym Leader Challenge Period: 08-06 17:00 UTC - 09-03 17:00 UTC Card Pool: Only cards from the Black & White Series onwards Currently on TCG Live, that functionally means the Sun & Moon Series onwards Trial…
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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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Version 1.40.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 7/14 - 20:10 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on July 14, 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 - July 9, 2026
Greetings Pokémon TCG Live Community, As 2026 speeds onward, the 2026 Pokémon World Championships are now less than two months away. As one of the biggest moments of the year approaches, get excited for some legendary content releases to lead you up to it! From a new expansion and exciting ways to enjoy its new cards to…
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Mega Evolution—Pitch Black Expansion Release
Hello Trainers! We're excited to share the new Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion availability today. Release Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 - 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC) Mega Evolution—Pitch Black booster packs and bundles are available in the Shop, and code cards from Mega Evolution—Pitch Black products can be redeemed in…
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Version 1.39.0 - Patch Notes
UPDATED 6/16 - 20:40 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on June 16, 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 - June 11, 2026
Greetings Pokémon TCG Live Community, Welcome to another update from the Pokémon TCG Live development team! Whether you’re relaxing in the sun or heating up the competition on the path to the 2026 Pokémon World Championships, Pokémon TCG Live is here to support all our players. Read on for more information on the latest…
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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 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…