Pokémon TCG Pocket Has No Plans To Go Competitive

The Pokémon Company has confirmed it currently has no plans to include Pokémon TCG Pocket in its competitive circuit. This article explores the reasons behind this decision and looks ahead to the game's future.

Pokémon TCG Pocket: No Competitive Scene (Yet)

No Immediate Competitive Plans

In a recent interview with VGC (February 25, 2025), Chris Brown, Director of eSports at The Pokémon Company, stated that while they continually evaluate potential additions to their competitive scene, Pokémon TCG Pocket isn't currently on the list. He playfully mentioned Pokémon Sleep as another example, referencing a past April Fool's joke about a Pokémon Sleep championship, but reaffirmed that there are no current plans for Pokémon TCG Pocket’s competitive inclusion.

Early Stages and Balancing Concerns

While no official reasons have been given, fan speculation points to the game's relative youth (only four months old with two sets released since its October 2024 launch) and ongoing balancing issues. Although the app includes competitive features, players have voiced concerns about balance inconsistencies. Compared to the original Pokémon TCG, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a simplified, beginner-friendly experience, making a competitive focus a secondary priority in its design.

Despite this, the Pokémon Competitive Circuit remains robust, featuring events for Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Pokémon Unite, all culminating at the Pokémon World Championships in Anaheim, California, in August 2025.

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Potential New Set Reveal at Pokémon Presents?

The upcoming Pokémon Presents could unveil a new set for Pokémon TCG Pocket, following the January 30, 2025 release of Space Time Smackdown. While Pokémon hasn't confirmed the livestream's contents, speculation is rife about major announcements. This event may also shed light on Pokémon Legends: Z-A, initially announced for a 2025 release, and recently announced Mega Evolutions. The Pokémon Presents livestream will be broadcast on February 27, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on YouTube and Twitch. Learn more on our Pokémon Day 2025 page.