Pokemon TCG Pocket update: Increased deck limit, max player level and more

Pokemon TCG Pocket celebrates its one-year anniversary with a fresh update full of player-friendly improvements and additions. The game has continued to grow its roster over the course of the last year, and this latest patch continues that momentum with a number of quality-of-life enhancements.

Alongside the release of the Mega Rising (B1) expansion, players can enjoy an improved and more immersive experience with this update. Here’s a complete rundown of everything included in the Pokemon TCG Pocket anniversary update.

Pokemon TCG Pocket increases deck limit and max player level along with other changes

More cards can be traded now (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The patch includes some substantial changes to the core systems that be welcomed by fans:

• Increased deck limit: The limit on how many “My Decks” players can create has been increased from 20 to 25, providing more space for builds and experimentation.
• Higher player level cap: The maximum player level has been increased from 50 to 60.
• Favorite expansion packs: Players can now mark their favorite expansion packs using the new icon in the top-right corner. Swiping left on the home screen will display these selected packs for quick access.
• Favorite button on pack selection: There is a favorite button now in the pack selection page for quick browsing and categorization.

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising [B1]: All cards, types, and rarities

Pokemon TCG Pocket update: Other new features and system changes

The upcoming new Share feature (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The anniversary update also introduces a variety of other known, but impactful additions to the game:

• Share feature: A new sharing system allows players to send 1-4 Diamond cards to friends once per day. This is not a trade, but rather a one-way gift.
• Expanded Trade options: Trading has been enhanced with a wider eligibility range. Players can now trade 1-4 Diamond, 1-2 Star, and 1-2 Shiny cards. Additionally, trades can now include cards from the current set, eliminating the necessity to hold out until future expansions.
• Wonder Pick enhancements: Uncollected cards will show up more frequently, and players can now view how many copies of a specific card they currently have, which significantly simplifies collection management.
• Daily missions: The mission system will now provide Wonder Hourglasses as progress rewards and introduce new quests that grant more rewards.
• Flairs system update: Starting with the B Series, players will automatically acquire certain flairs after getting 10 copies of 1-4 Diamond cards. Flairs are still buyable with in-game resources. Additionally, Shinedusts will now be required instead of item exchanges. This change applies to B Series cards for now, with the A Series may soon follow with an upcoming update.
• Home Screen UI has been given a new refreshed look.
• Part of the Pokedex screen UI has been partially redesigned.
• Minor text adjustments and design refinements enhance overall visual consistency and responsiveness of the interface.

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising [B1]: Meta predictions, analysis and expected cards

This first-anniversary update feels like a substantial leap forward for Pokemon TCG Pocket. With the Pokemon TCG Pocket Mega Rising (B1) set's release simultaneously with these improvements, there is much to look forward to as the title enters its second year.

Also read: Pokemon TCG Pocket latest changes: Trade rarity, share feature, and more

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Edited by Aashish Victor