Pokémon TCG Live News & Announcements

UPDATED 11/05 - 01:05 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers. The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on November 4, 2026, and the game will be offline for approximately 4 hours starting at 1:00 p.m. PST (21:00…

Brace for Mega Evolution—Delta Reign! Trainers! A storm is approaching Pokémon TCG Live, and we’re here to help you prepare! The Mega Evolution—Delta Reign expansion is upon us, bringing with it the regal magnificence of Mega Rayquaza ex, along with the machinations of Mega Malamar ex, Mega Golisopod ex, and Mega Golurk…

Hello Trainers! We're excited to share the new Mega Evolution—Delta Reign expansion availability today. Release Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 9:00 AM PST (17:00 UTC) Mega Evolution—Delta Reign booster packs and bundles are available in the Shop, and code cards from Mega Evolution—Delta Reign products can be redeemed…

Last Updated: November 5, 2026 Note: Build & Battle events start and end at 9:00 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…

Last Updated: November 5, 2026 Note: Trainer Trials challenges rotate on Thursdays at 9:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC). Current Champion's Training Ground Period: 11-05 17:00 UTC - 11-19 17:00 UTC Card Pool: Standard Trial Rules: Only cards legal within the 2026 Standard format are allowed Cards must have the "H," "I," or "J"…

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UPDATED 11/03 - 21:55 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. The matchmaking services issue impacting player matchmaking has been resolved. Thank you for your patience as we worked to resolve this issue. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers. The Pokémon…

Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on October 6, 2026, with the update planned to become available for download on all platforms at 10:00 a.m. PDT (17:00 UTC). No downtime is expected for this update, but it may take up to an hour for the update to appear within mobile app stores. Any changes…

A Letter to Remember: Pokémon’s 30th Celebration! Trainers! The Pokémon Trading Card Game is more than just a game—it also represents a diverse community of players and fans alike, united by their passion, sportsmanship, and joy for our Pokémon partners. We wouldn’t be here without your support, so we want to thank you so…

Progress Your Collection for Rewards with Missions! Is collecting cards one of your favorite parts of the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Would you love to be rewarded for your cunning card-collecting capabilities in Pokémon TCG Live? Enter the game's newest feature: Missions. The premise is simple—each expansion has Missions,…

Hello Trainers! We're excited to share that the new Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion is available starting today! Release Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM PT (17:00 UTC) Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration booster packs and bundles are available in the Shop, and code cards from Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration…

UPDATED 9/10 - 19:05 (UTC) : Downtime has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online. ------------------------------------------------------------ Hello Trainers, The Pokémon TCG Live game client will be updated on September 10, 2026, and the game will be offline for approximately eight hours starting at 8:00 a.m. PDT…

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…

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…

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…

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…