Key things
- Pokemon TCG Pocket fan calculated that it would take him about 655 days to collect every card in the game's Genetic Apex set without spending any money.
- Released on October 30, the game grossed over $12 million in its first four days and was downloaded more than 10 million times.
According to a Pokemon Pocket Card Game fan, it will take 655 days to get every card in the game's Genetic Apex set without spending money. Although the game is free to play, those who are eager to hunt down every card Pokemon TCG Pocket they can choose to spend real money to speed up the process.
Released on October 30 for iOS and Android devices, Pokemon TCG Pocket was a monumental hit, grossing 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 a trading suite to be added to the game in the future. Players eager to add each card to their collection may want to set aside plenty of free time, as one player has calculated exactly how long it will take players to complete this daunting milestone without opening their wallets.
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According to a Reddit post by TCGPCollector (reported by Kotaku ), it will take an estimated 655 days for a player to obtain every card from Genetic Apex set in Pokemon TCG Pocketincluding rare “hidden” cards without spending money. Players who earn $9.99 per month for the game's Premium Pass can expect to take around 437 days to complete their collection, which is almost $150 spent. In addition, the user pointed out that if the player does not use Wonder Picks or use points to purchase certain cards, they will need to open approximately 3,687 packs to complete the Genetic Apex set.
How long will it take free-to-play players to get every card in Pokemon TCG Pocket?
Although the game has only been out for a week, players are already looking forward to the new set that will be added Pokemon TCG Pocket. The game's developer, Creatures Inc., is estimated to release a new set three or four times a year, each containing between 200 and 300 new cards to collect. In addition, the game's rolling schedule of special events will give players a chance to obtain rare or unique cards. Currently, Pokemon TCG Pocket players can earn the Lapras EX card by participating in the first battle-focused game, which is scheduled to end on November 18.
Among the continued support for Pokemon Go and this new title, Pokemon the community continues to thrive nearly 30 years after the series began. Fans Pokemon franchise yearning for a non-mobile title won't have to wait too long as the next major release in the franchise, Pokemon Legends: ZAreportedly released in 2025. The upcoming title will be set in the Kalos region, first introduced in Pokemon X and Y and it all takes place 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.