How and when to migrate your Pokémon TCG Online account over to Pokémon TCG Live

February 22, 2022

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The Pokémon Company has announced Pokémon TCG Live. Read on below to learn more:

The Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Online app will be removed from the App Store, Google Play, and Pokemon.com shortly prior to the launch of Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Live, which will be coming to players around the world on iOS and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, in the future. Existing Pokémon TCG Online players will be able to easily transfer their account and game data to Pokémon TCG Live upon its worldwide release. Additional information including exact timing and the account migration process will be shared soon via the Pokémon Support website.

When will the Pokémon TCG Online be sunsetted?

The Pokémon TCG Online app will be removed from the App Store, Google Play, and Pokemon.com—and game servers will be shut down—shortly prior to the worldwide launch of Pokémon TCG Live, which will be coming to players around the world on iOS and Android devices, as well as PCs and Macs, in the future. We’ll have more details to share on exact timing soon.

The Pokémon TCG Online will remain active during the Pokémon TCG Live limited beta, available in Canada starting on February 22, 2022.

How can I participate in the Pokémon TCG Live limited beta?

Starting February 22, 2022, Canadian players can access the limited beta on mobile devices via the App Store and Google Play, and on Windows PC and macOS devices by downloading the app from Pokemon.ca/TCGL (link will go live on February 22, 2022). They will also be able to enjoy cross-platform play during the testing period.

Furthermore, Pokémon TCG Online players will have the option of playing Pokémon TCG Live during the testing period without losing access to the Pokémon TCG Online app.

Why did you decide to limit the limited beta to Canada only?

Launching the Pokémon TCG Live limited beta in Canada allows the development team to collect gameplay feedback that will help shape a positive experience at scale once the online game is globally released.

Do you have plans to release the limited beta in additional markets before global launch?

Canada is the only market identified for limited beta launch at this time.

Will my progress in the limited beta be saved once Pokémon TCG Live is globally released?

Yes, Pokémon TCG Live collection data and any in-game progress made during the limited beta will be carried over to the game at global launch.

Will I still be able to play the Pokémon TCG Online before the sunset date?

Players who do not migrate their Pokémon TCG Online collection to Pokémon TCG Live during the limited beta will continue to have full access to the Pokémon TCG Online until the app is removed from the App Store, Google Play, and Pokemon.com, which will take place shortly prior to the worldwide launch of Pokémon TCG Live. We’ll have more details to share on exact timing soon.

I received code cards that include Pokémon TCG Live branding. Do these code cards work in the Pokémon TCG Online?

Some recently released Pokémon TCG products contain code cards with Pokémon TCG Live branding. These code cards can be redeemed immediately in the Pokémon TCG Online or saved for later and redeemed in Pokémon TCG Live.

Can code cards redeemed in the Pokémon TCG Online be redeemed again in Pokémon TCG Live when it launches?

No, code cards can only be redeemed once, whether that be in the Pokémon TCG Online or saved for later and redeemed in Pokémon TCG Live. However, when logging into Pokémon TCG Live for the first time, players will be able to transfer items from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live. Please see below for additional information on what Pokémon TCG Online items can be transferred to Pokémon TCG Live.

How do I transfer my Pokémon TCG Online account to Pokémon TCG Live?

The Pokémon TCG Online and Pokémon TCG Live both use the same Pokémon Trainer Club account service for log-in. Once Pokémon TCG Live has launched globally, and when logging into the online game for the first time, any Pokémon TCG Online collection data associated with that Pokémon Trainer Club account will be automatically transferred to Pokémon TCG Live.

During the Pokémon TCG Live limited beta, Pokémon TCG Online players will be given the option to delay the transfer of their Pokémon TCG Online collection until the end of the limited beta, allowing them to continue playing both apps with the same Pokémon Trainer Club account for the duration of the limited beta, or until they choose to migrate their collection before the end of the limited beta. Also, any progress a player makes in Pokémon TCG Live during the limited beta will not impact their Pokémon TCG Online account.

Please note that items that are already present in a player’s Pokémon TCG Live collection when the collection transfer process is initiated will be factored into the transfer limits. For example, a player who already has three copies of Zacian V (Sword & Shield, 138/202) in their Pokémon TCG Live collection will have a transfer limit of one Zacian V (Sword & Shield, 138/202) rather than four.

How long do I have to migrate my account from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live?

There is no current deadline for when Pokémon TCG Online players will need to sign in to Pokémon TCG Live to migrate their account. Should this change, players will be notified in advance.

Will I be able to add Pokémon TCG Live to my child’s account?

Yes. Starting February 16, 2022, look for the Pokémon TCG Live app to appear on the authorized apps page of Pokémon Trainer Club. If you would like this app to be available for your child to play, you will first need to log in and then toggle the “allowed” button to the right.

Is everything from my Pokémon TCG Online account transferable? What about my cards?

Players will be able to transfer the following content from their Pokémon TCG Online account to Pokémon TCG Live:

Cards: Pokémon TCG cards from the Sword & Shield Series and Sun & Moon Series are transferrable and playable in Pokémon TCG Live at launch. Cards from the XY Series and the Black & White Series are transferrable at launch but will not be playable until future Pokémon TCG Live game updates. Players will be able to transfer up to four copies of a unique Pokémon TCG card; one copy of an ACE SPEC, Prism Star, or Pokémon Star card; one copy of each part of a Pokémon V-UNION card; and 59 copies of a basic Energy card (excluding non-foil basic Energy cards without a collector number or expansion icon). Additional copies beyond these limits will not be transferred.
Accessories: Many coins, card sleeves, and deck boxes are transferrable, with a maximum of one copy per item. Additional copies of coins, card sleeves, and deck boxes will not be transferred.

Pokémon TCG Online players will NOT be able to transfer the following content to Pokémon TCG Live:

Pokémon TCG cards from the HeartGold & SoulSilver Series
Avatar items and unopened Avatar Collection Boxes
Unopened products and bundles
Certain coins, card sleeves, and deck boxes
In-game currency, including Trainer Tokens and Event Tickets
Friends list
Saved deck lists (While deck lists do not automatically transfer, players can export the text of their deck lists and save it locally, and then copy that text into the Deck Editor in Pokémon TCG Live; however, please note that this process must be completed before players begin migrating from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live.)

While unopened products and bundles are not transferrable, players will receive a number of Crystals in Pokémon TCG Live that is proportionate to the number of their eligible unopened items. Crystals can be redeemed for booster packs, promo cards, and special bundles in the Pokémon TCG Live in-game shop.

1 to 9 unopened items in the Pokémon TCG Online = 500 Crystals awarded in Pokémon TCG Live
10 to 24 unopened items = 1,100 Crystals
25 to 49 unopened items = 2,250 Crystals
50 to 124 unopened items = 4,700 Crystals
125+ unopened items = 12,400 Crystals

During the Pokémon TCG Live limited beta period, players who do not want to have their unopened products and bundles converted to Crystals should open those items in the Pokémon TCG Online before transferring their collection to Pokémon TCG Live.

Are there any unopened products or bundles that do not count toward the number of unopened items that I will receive Crystals for?

The following unopened items are excluded from this count:

Booster packs and theme decks from the HeartGold & SoulSilver, HS—Unleashed, HS—Undaunted, HS—Triumphant, and Call of Legends expansions
Reward Chests
Avatar Collection Boxes

Are trade-locked items eligible to be migrated to Pokémon TCG Live?

Yes. The migration process uses the combined total of tradable and trade-locked copies of an item in the collection. This applies to cards, accessories, and unopened products and bundles in the player’s Pokémon TCG Online collection at the time they migrate their collection to Pokémon TCG Live.

What will happen to the cards I have that are in addition to the four copies I’m allowed to transfer?

Cards in excess of the following limits will not be transferred to Pokémon TCG Live. Players will not receive Credits for these untransferable cards.

Four copies of a unique Pokémon TCG card
One copy of an ACE SPEC, Prism Star, or Pokémon Star card
One copy of each part of a Pokémon V-UNION card
59 copies of a basic Energy card (excluding non-foil basic Energy cards without a collector number or expansion icon)

Do parallel foil and alternate-art variants of cards count as separate cards? Will they transfer?

Yes, parallel foil and alternate-art variants of cards count as separate cards from their standard variant. If a card has multiple variants, each variant will have a transfer limit that is separate from every other variant of that card.

What about special expansions like Detective Pikachu and Celebrations?

Pokémon TCG cards from the Detective Pikachu expansion are transferrable and playable in Pokémon TCG Live at launch. The Celebrations expansion is also transferrable and playable at launch, with the exception of cards from the Classic Collection within the Celebrations expansion, which are transferrable at launch but will not be playable until future Pokémon TCG Live game updates.

What about cards from the McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion?

Pokémon TCG cards from the McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion are not transferrable to Pokémon TCG Live, as they are not available in the Pokémon TCG Online.

Can code cards with Pokémon TCG Online branding be redeemed in Pokémon TCG Live?

Pokémon TCG Online code cards included in Pokémon TCG products will be redeemable in Pokémon TCG Live, although code cards from some products may unlock different items in Pokémon TCG Live than they do in the Pokémon TCG Online.

How do I import my deck lists from the Pokémon TCG Online to Pokémon TCG Live?

If you’d like to import your deck lists from the Pokémon TCG Online, you can do so by following the below steps.

Before migrating your Pokémon TCG Online account to Pokémon TCG Live, go into the Deck Manager in the Pokémon TCG Online.
Select a deck, then select the “View Deck” icon.
Select “Export Deck” to copy the deck list to your clipboard, then paste the deck list into a Word document or other text-based file.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for each deck list you wish to transfer to Pokémon TCG Live.
Log out of the Pokémon TCG Online, then log in to Pokémon TCG Live to migrate your account.
Complete the in-game tutorial.
Go into the Deck Editor in Pokémon TCG Live.
Copy a deck list from your saved Word document or other text-based file.
Select the “Create a Deck” icon, then select “Import Deck.”
You will receive a notification once successfully uploaded.
Repeat steps 8, 9, and 10 until you’ve imported all of your deck lists.

If your deck list contains cards that are not playable in Pokémon TCG Live, the deck list will still import but won’t be valid for play. Please note that cards from the XY and Black & White Series are transferrable at launch and will eventually be playable via future game updates.

If I’m participating in Team Challenge—Season 3, will the tournament continue in the Pokémon TCG Online?

The Team Challenge Qualifiers will continue to be run in the Pokémon TCG Online. If you are a player located in Canada, please do not migrate your Pokémon TCG Online collection to Pokémon TCG Live. Those who choose to do so will no longer be able to log in to the Pokémon TCG Online and will be unable to continue participating in Team Challenge—Season 3.

Will the Team Challenge—Season 3 playoffs and finals be run in Pokémon TCG Live?

We have nothing further to announce at this time. Please stay tuned to our website for more information on the Team Challenge—Season 3 playoffs and finals.

Why did you decide to sunset the Pokémon TCG Online and develop Pokémon TCG Live?

We’re always working to innovate the Pokémon TCG and provide the best possible experience for fans who want more ways to play outside of the tabletop version of the game. As the Pokémon TCG Online launched over 10 years ago, Pokémon TCG Live not only provides an opportunity to update the game and underlying technology, but engage more fans by offering an easily accessible online game on smartphones, tablets, PCs, and macOS devices. Pokémon TCG Live also comes with a suite of improvements, including a new card-logic engine that provides more player feedback around gameplay events, as well as a Ranked Ladder, Battle Pass, duplicate card protection with Credits, 3D avatars, updated visual effects, and more fluid gameplay.

Why are you sunsetting the Pokémon TCG Online before the launch of Pokémon TCG Live?

The Pokémon TCG Online will be sunsetted prior to the launch of Pokémon TCG Live so that saved content in players’ Pokémon TCG Online accounts can be migrated to Pokémon TCG Live, helping to ensure a more seamless transition for players. This also provides a more optimal experience by merging all fans into one online game, offering a greater pool of people to digitally play the Pokémon TCG.

Why did you decide to discontinue working with Dire Wolf Digital on Pokémon TCG Live?

Dire Wolf Digital, the developer of the Pokémon TCG Online, has been an incredible and reliable partner in helping us deliver a digital Pokémon TCG experience to players, and they will continue to support the code cards found in Pokémon TCG products. We’re always working to innovate the Pokémon TCG, and with the Pokémon TCG Online app launching over 10 years ago, it made sense to update the game and bring that work in-house to help ensure a seamless and holistic Pokémon TCG ecosystem for fans.

Source: support.pokemon.com

Collect, strategize, and battle with a fun new way to experience the Pokémon TCG.

Pokémon TCG Live—the latest way to take on the thrills of the Pokémon TCG—is now available in limited beta to Canadian players. Get ready to challenge other players to battles with powerful decks while building your card collection by scanning code cards, exchanging Crystals earned in-game for booster packs, and participating in daily quests. Pokémon TCG Live is free to play and available via Android devices, PC, and Mac (in either English or French). iOS support is coming soon.

Learn more about how and when to migrate your Pokémon TCG Online account. And stay tuned for additional information about Pokémon TCG Live!

Source: Pokemon.com

Starting Feb. 22, 2022, Pokémon fans in Canada will be able to preview Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) Live during the limited beta for iOS and Android, as well as Windows PC and macOS devices, before the online game launches around the world. Limited-beta participants will have the opportunity to play the upcoming Sword & Shield—Brilliant Stars in Pokémon TCG Live prior to the expansion’s global release.

Developed and published by The Pokémon Company International, Pokémon TCG Live is a new online game that allows players to enjoy the Pokémon Trading Card Game in an updated digital format. Similar to the tabletop version of the Pokémon TCG that fans have loved for over 25 years, Pokémon TCG Live features fan-favorite activities like building decks and battling with friends, as well as gameplay modes and daily quests for all types of players regardless of their skill level.

Canadian players can access the limited beta on mobile devices via the Apple App Store and Google Play, and on Windows PC and macOS devices by downloading the app from Pokemon.ca/TCGL, when the testing period goes live on February 22, 2022. They will also be able to enjoy cross-platform play during the limited beta. Furthermore, Pokémon TCG Online players will have the option of playing Pokémon TCG Live during the testing period without losing access to the Pokémon TCG Online app.

Pokémon TCG Live will be globally released in the future as a free-to-play game with no in-app purchases, and will receive ongoing content and feature updates post-launch. For more information, please visit Pokemon.com/TCGL.

Pokémon fans in Canada can ride out the winter with a new, invigorating Pokémon TCG experience.

Anew way to play the Pokémon TCG is on the way! Pokémon TCG Live will be available in Canada in a limited beta starting February 22, 2022, at noon PST. This new digital version of the game lets fans compile an extensive card collection, build powerful decks, battle friends, and more. Players can add cards to their collection in numerous ways including scanning code cards, exchanging currency earned in-game for booster packs, and participating in daily quests. Pokémon TCG Live is free to play and will be available to Canadian players via mobile devices, PC, and Mac.

Before playing Pokémon TCG Live, be sure to learn more about how and when to migrate your Pokémon TCG Online account. And stay tuned for additional information about Pokémon TCG Live arriving in other regions.

Pokémon TCG Live Comes to Canada in Limited Beta

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