Pokemon TCG Pocket: Soft Launch and Global Release Date Details
The much-anticipated Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket (PTCG Pocket) is set for a soft launch in New Zealand on September 26, 2024, with a full global release following on October 30, 2024. Stay tuned for a countdown to the release and everything you need to know about when and where you can start playing!
Pokemon TCG Pocket Release Countdown
Global Release Countdown
The global release of Pokemon TCG Pocket is fast approaching! The game will be available worldwide on October 30, 2024, though an exact release time hasn’t been confirmed yet. We speculate it could become available around 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on that day. Stay tuned as we update you with the official launch time once it’s announced!
New Zealand Soft Launch Countdown
The soft launch for Pokemon TCG Pocket has already begun in New Zealand. If you’re in other parts of the world and can’t wait for the global release, New Zealand-based players can dive into the action now!
Pokemon TCG Pocket Release Time
Global Launch on October 30
The global launch of Pokemon TCG Pocket is set for October 30, 2024, just over a month after its New Zealand soft launch. While the specific release time is yet to be confirmed, we anticipate it will drop around 6 AM PT / 9 AM ET on the release day. Keep an eye out for updates!
New Zealand Soft Launch: September 26-27
The New Zealand soft launch of Pokemon TCG Pocket officially kicked off on September 27, 2024 (local time), though for players in western time zones, the game was accessible on September 26. Here’s a breakdown of when the soft launch went live across different regions:
- United States (Pacific): September 26, 6 AM (UTC-7)
- United States (Eastern): September 26, 9 AM (UTC-4)
- Brazil: September 26, 10 AM (UTC-3)
- United Kingdom: September 26, 2 PM (UTC+2)
- South Africa: September 26, 3 PM (UTC+2)
- Italy: September 26, 3 PM (UTC+2)
- Philippines: September 26, 9 PM (UTC+8)
- Japan: September 26, 10 PM (UTC+9)
- Australia (Western): September 26, 9 PM (UTC+8)
- Australia (Eastern): September 26, 11 PM (UTC+10)
- New Zealand: September 27, 1 AM (UTC+12)
If you’re eager to explore the game before the global release, setting your region to New Zealand through a VPN might allow you to participate in the soft launch.
With both the soft launch and the global release on the horizon, the excitement for Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to build. Be sure to mark your calendars and check back for updates on the official release times!