While the invisible hand of compulsion and in-game spending lingers, Pokémon TCG Pocket benefits from smartly interwoven systems and a darn good card game.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket developer Creatures Inc. won't say if the content of booster packs actually changes depending on which one players choose on the pack carousel, but it almost certainly does not.

If you love Pokémon TCG Pocket and want to play with real cards, there’s an easy way to get started - here’s what you need to know.