Key points
- One Pokemon Pocket TCG fan calculated that it will take around 655 days to collect all the cards in the game's Genetic Apex set without spending any money.
- Released on October 30, the game earned over $12 million in its first four days and has been downloaded over 10 million times.
According to Pocket Pokemon trading card game fans, it will take 655 days to get all the cards in the game's Genetic Apex set without spending any money. Even though the game is free-to-play, anyone is eager to capture every card Pokémon TCG Pocket you can choose to spend real money to speed up this process.
Released on October 30 for iOS and Android devices, Pokémon TCG Pocket was a huge success, earning over $12 million in its first four days and surpassing 10 million total downloads. The title allows fans of the legendary franchise to collect cards and battle against real players or AI opponents, with trading capabilities to be added to the game in the future. Players eager to add every card to their collection may want to set aside plenty of free time, as one player has calculated exactly how long it will take completionist players to reach this daunting milestone without opening their wallets.
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According to a post on Reddit published by TCGPCollector (spotted by Kotaku), it will take approximately 655 days for a player to obtain all cards from the Genetic Apex set in Pokémon TCG Pocketincluding “hidden” rare cards, without spending any money. Players who shell out $9.99 per month for the game's premium pass can expect to take around 437 days to complete their collection, for a total of nearly $150 spent. Additionally, the user pointed out that if a player didn't use Wonder Picks or use points to purchase certain cards, they would have to open approximately 3,687 packs to complete the Genetic Apex set.
How long will it take free-to-play players to get all the cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
Although the game has only been out for a week, players are already excited about the addition of a new set Pokémon TCG Pocket. It is estimated that the game's developer, Creatures Inc., will release a new set three or four times a year, each containing between 200 and 300 new cards to collect. Additionally, an ongoing schedule of special events in the game will give players the chance to earn rare or unique cards. Currently, Pokémon TCG Pocket players can earn a Lapras EX card by participating in the game's first battle-oriented event, which concludes on November 18.
Among the continued support for Pokémon GO and this new title, the Pokémon the community continues to thrive nearly 30 years after the series began. The fans of Pokémon franchises wanting a non-mobile title won't have to wait too long, as the franchise's next major release, Pokemon Legends: ZAit is said to arrive in 2025. The next title will be set in the Kalos region first introduced in Pokémon AND Y and will take place entirely in the Paris-inspired city of Lumiose. Much to the delight of fans, the game will also see the return of the Mega Evolution mechanic.