The Pokemon Company confirms that the officialPokemon TCG Onlineapp is being shut down and removed from online storefronts. AlthoughPokemonTCG Onlinewill no longer be playable soon, players may look forward to the global launch of the game’s successor in the near future.
Originally released in March 2011 for PC browsers,PokemonTCG Onlineis a video game adaptation of theever-popularPokemon Trading Card Game.PokemonTCG Onlinewould simulate the tabletop card game with role-playing elements from the renownedPokemongame series for Nintendo consoles. Players may challenge computer-controlled opponents with preset card decks or face off against other players with their own custom decks online. The game would receive support and subsequent mobile releases by The Pokemon Company over the past 12 years. However, support forPokemonTCG Onlineis coming to an end as The Pokemon Company prepares for the global launch of a new title.
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The Pokemon Company announcedPokemon TCG Onlineis officially shutting down before the launch ofPokemon TCG Live, which isthe next game in thePokemon TCGseries. ThePokemon TCG Onlineapp will be removed from the App Store, Google Play, and Pokemon.com, and the game’s servers will be shut down permanently. Further,Pokemon TCG Onlinewill no longer receive newPokemon TCGproducts, cards, or deck accessories starting July 16, 2025.Pokemon TCG Onlinewill continue to support Versus Ladder reward tracks and bug fixes leading up to the game’s shutdown.
According to The Pokemon Company,Pokemon TCG Online’sshutdown helps ensure more development resources are dedicated toPokemon TCG Live. A shutdown date forPokemon TCG Onlinewas not given, but The Pokemon Company promises to share more information asthePokemon TCG Livebetacontinues. Additional information about the shutdown will be provided through the official Pokemon Support website. Moreover, more details aboutPokemon TCG Live, including a release date, will likely be revealed in the near future.
Since the game’s shutdown is officially confirmed,Pokemon TCG Onlineplayers can prepare for the launch ofPokemon TCG Liveby participating in the beta. ThePokemon TCG Livebeta allows players to transfer theirPokemon TCG Onlinecollection. The transfer process will be accessible in the full release ofPokemon TCG Livesince both titles use the same Pokemon Trainer Club account service.
The Pokemon Support website has in-depth information about transferring data fromPokemon TCG OnlinetoPokemon TCG Live, which is welcoming for new and old players alike.Pokemonfans can expect more details aboutPokemon TCG Liveas The Pokemon Company prepares for a potentially historic launch in the tabletop card game genre.
Pokemon TCG Onlineis available now for Android, iOS, Mac, and PC.
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