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Pokemon TCG Pocket has actually accumulated over 30 million downloads in under 2 weeks.
The mobile title debuted on October 30, 2024, and provides a structured take on the ever-popular Pokemon Trading Card Game.
Much like its real-world name, TCG Pocket enables gamers to rip open booster packs, gather (and ultimately) trade cards, construct custom-made decks, and fight with challengers.
TCG Pocket leans on a freemium design that lets gamers open a little number of booster packs free of charge every day and make some virtual currencies by finishing solo fights and objectives. Obviously, it's likewise possible to drop real-world money on booster packs and devices by buying Poké Gold.
Current quotes from Appmagic (through MobileGamer.biz) showed the title made around $3 million every day throughout its launch weekend. The most recent figures released on November 6, 2024, approximated TCG Pocket had actually made $24 million from approximately 11 million downloads.
It's constantly worth taking price quotes with a pinch of salt, however it's clear TCG Pocket is collecting momentum.
The Pokemon Company revealed the title had actually crossed 10 million downloads on November 2. Offered we understand it then topped 30 million downloads on November 8– less than a week later on– it's obvious that customer interest in the collect-em-up is collecting rate.
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