Typically, digital card games treat pack opening and card collecting as a means to an end for deck building and battling – but Pokemon TCG Pocket celebrates the act. It acknowledges that obtaining cards can be just as enjoyable and satisfying as the battles themselves, and in doing so, it's able to carve out its own successful niche.

Logging out and switching accounts in Pokemon TCG Pocket might seem like a hassle, but these workarounds can make the process easier.

Increasing your level is the only way to earn free Poké Gold in Pokémon TCG Pocket. Upon level up, you get rewarded with one or two pieces of Poké Gold, depending on your level. Accounts in Pokémon TCG Pocket currently max out at Level 50, with a maximum of 60 Poké Gold available.