Pokemon TCG Pocket is testing my bank account and my friendships.

TCG Pocket is a free-to-play mobile game where players assemble a digital collection of Pokémon cards. The game launched with a line of booster packs called Genetic Apex and at time of publication, there are 226 cards in the app’s rolodex.

Pokemon TCG Pocket is filled with powerful decks, cards, and builds, all allowing you to decimate your enemies. However, one card is dominating the current meta and it needs to be the next addition to your collection.

POKÉMON TCG Pocket has only just been released but already millions log in each day to play. It’s all about collecting and battling, and people keep opening packs of cards in order to build the

Abilities are crucial in Pokemon TCG Pocket for strategy & victory. Cloyster's Shell Armor ability boosts resilience against attacks. Hypno's Sleep Pendulum disrupts opponents' strategy by putting them to sleep.

I swore to myself I wouldnt download Pokemon TCG Pocket. After editing several features by my colleagues, it was clear the mobile game was a manipulative money pit eager to pull me in with piles of free booster packs before slamming the brakes and making it difficult to progress without spending any money.