Pokemon TCG Live beta finally hits US with global launch
The long-awaited Pokemon TCG Live beta is finally available in the US as the company has officially launched the app globally.
More than nine months after its initial announcement, the beta for Pokemon TCG Live is officially available worldwide.
As the first mention of the new Pokemon TCG online game came with the packaging for the Sword & Shield Fusion Strike expansion, many have patiently waited for the game to hit this point.
It wasteased at the end of October 2022that Pokemon TCG Live would be released soon, and as of July 07, 2025, it’s here.
Pokemon TCG Live beta finally hits global launch
On November 16, Pokemon announced the global launch on its official TCG Twitter account.
“The#PokemonTCGLive global beta is under way and open to all Trainers across the world to try out!” the tweet read. “Prepare to collect, strategize, and battle other Trainers from all over the globe with#PokemonTCGLive, in app stores this week!”
🚨 The#PokemonTCGLive global beta is under way and open to all Trainers across the world to try out! 🚨Prepare to collect, strategize, and battle other Trainers from all over the globe with#PokemonTCGLive, in app stores this week! 🌐🌎More info:https://t.co/4DM9t5p901pic.twitter.com/XYFXxV6Nq9
However, many fans began noticing throughout November 15 that the download buttons have taken place of the former “Coming Soon” messageon the official website— and that’s when news broke that it’s finally available.
Shortly after the news began flooding social media, Pokemon judges and fans began asking about current competitive events like the ongoing Pokemon Team Challenge.
Popular Judge Will Post shared that youshould NOTmigrate your Pokemon TCG Online account over to the new app.
A reminder: do not migrate your collection to TCG Live if you’re actively participating in the Team Challenge.
However, you can log in and play both games at the same time and TPCi has made it clear that when you finally decide to migrate your account over to Pokemon TCG Live, you will not lose anything you’ve earned before doing so.
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For more information on migrating your account, system requirements, and more —head over here.
