Pokémon TCG Pocket has launched to meteoric success. In just its first month, the game is estimated to have raked in over $200 million, leaving Pokémon Unite and Pokémon Sleep in its dust. According to figures from AppMagic, reported by PocketGamer.biz, the app hit US$208 million by 29 November 2024, after going live on 30 October.
This free-to-play app allows players to buy extra booster packs, cosmetics, and a US$9.99/S$14.98 monthly Premium Pass, which rewards users with one booster pack daily and exclusive promo cards. Early data from AppMagic revealed that the game was pulling in an impressive US$3 million daily just days after launch. Fast forward to now, and the app’s daily revenue has nearly doubled, averaging US$6.5 million per day.
The allure of the digital platform isn’t just in its gameplay but also in the chase for collectible cards. The game’s debut set, Genetic Apex, features 226 cards, including 60 alternate art variants. Completing the set could take over two years of dedicated free play — or around US$1,500 for those willing to pay to accelerate their progress. And for players aiming for a ‘complete’ collection? Promo cards locked behind the Premium Pass ensure that spending money is unavoidable.
Pokémon TCG Pocket has not only revived the nostalgia of collecting cards but also adapted it for the modern, mobile-centric gaming audience. With developer Creatures Inc. planning to release a smaller expansion in December and a major second set in January, the app’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. Whether you’re a nostalgic card collector or a modern gamer, this game has clearly struck gold — or at least, US$200 million worth of it.
Edwin has been writing about gaming and entertainment news for almost a decade, and has loved video games, comic books, and movies longer than that. He loves interesting stories, immersive world-building, and adorable monsters.
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