The Pokémon Company has confirmed that Pokémon TCG Pocket will not be entering the competitive circuit anytime soon. Dive into the details about Pokémon TCG Pocket’s future in the competitive scene and explore the potential reasons behind this decision.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Won’t Be In The Competitive Scene Just Yet

No Plans For Competitive Pocket

At present, there are no plans to include Pokémon TCG Pocket in Pokémon's competitive circuit. This was confirmed by The Pokémon Company’s Director of eSports, Chris Brown, during an interview with VGC on February 25, 2025. Brown mentioned that while the company is continually exploring different titles for the competitive scene, Pokémon TCG Pocket is not on the immediate agenda.

In a light-hearted moment, Brown referenced the company's April Fool’s parody trailer for the Pokémon Sleep Champion Tournament, saying, "Pokemon Sleep is out there too." However, he firmly stated, "But at this time, there are no plans for Pokémon Pocket to join, but we’re always looking at things."

Too Early And Unbalanced

While no official reasons have been provided for excluding Pokémon TCG Pocket from the competitive scene, fans have their theories. One possibility is that the game is still in its early stages, having been released just four months ago in October 2024, with only two sets released so far.

The game does include competitive features available since its launch, but players have raised concerns about ongoing balancing issues. Compared to the traditional Pokémon card game, Pokémon TCG Pocket offers a simplified, more beginner-friendly experience, which may not align well with a competitive environment.

Despite this, The Pokémon Competitive Circuit continues to offer a variety of events for fans, including Pokémon TCG, Pokémon GO, Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, and Pokémon Unite. These games will all be showcased at the upcoming Pokémon World Championships in August 2025 in Anaheim, California.

Stay updated with the latest on Pokémon TCG Pocket by visiting our dedicated page.

Pokémon Presents Could Reveal New Set

The upcoming Pokémon Presents event might unveil a new set for Pokémon TCG Pocket following the release of the Space Time Smackdown set on January 30, 2025. Although Pokémon has not disclosed what will be featured in the livestream, fans are buzzing with anticipation, hoping for significant announcements for the franchise.

Since its initial announcement in 2024, there has been little new information about Pokémon Legends: Z-A, which is slated for release in 2025. Fans are eager for any updates, especially regarding the new mega evolutions that were previously announced. The Pokémon Presents livestream could offer insights into these developments and other plans for the franchise.

Mark your calendars for Pokémon Day 2025's Pokémon Presents livestream, airing on February 27, 2025, at 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET, available on YouTube and Twitch. Visit our Pokémon Day 2025 page for more details on the event.