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Is Pokémon TCG Pocket safe for your child?

Age guide

9+

We advise Pokémon TCG Pocket from age 9 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk).

9-12
At this age, players will engage with the core mechanics of collecting digital Pokémon cards and assembling decks for strategic play against AI opponents.
13-15
Teens might delve deeper into deck building strategies, understanding card synergies, and potentially participating in more advanced in-game challenges to acquire rare cards.
16+
Older players could focus on completing extensive card collections, mastering complex deck archetypes, and engaging with the game's evolving meta if competitive features are introduced.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is a mobile version of the Pokémon Trading Card Game built around opening two free card packs a day.

Age guide
9+
Overall risk
3/10
Violence
1/10
Toxic behaviour
1/10
Stranger contact
2/10
Addiction risk
7/10
Language
0/10
Influence
4/10

What parents should know

Pokémon TCG Pocket is a digital collectible card game where players collect and battle with virtual Pokémon cards. The game focuses on card acquisition and strategic deck building. Parents should be mindful of the in-app purchase system for obtaining new card packs and discuss responsible spending with their children.

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Pokémon TCG Pocket age rating and parents guide: common questions

What age rating is Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Parentwise puts Pokémon TCG Pocket at 9+. We advise Pokémon TCG Pocket from age 9 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). Violence scores 1/10, language 0/10, stranger contact 2/10 and addiction risk 7/10.

Can a 10 year old play Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Yes, 10 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon TCG Pocket (9+). At this age, players will engage with the core mechanics of collecting digital Pokémon cards and assembling decks for strategic play against AI opponents.

Can a 12 year old play Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Yes, 12 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon TCG Pocket (9+). At this age, players will engage with the core mechanics of collecting digital Pokémon cards and assembling decks for strategic play against AI opponents.

Can a 13 year old play Pokémon TCG Pocket?

Yes, 13 is at or above the age we advise for Pokémon TCG Pocket (9+). Teens might delve deeper into deck building strategies, understanding card synergies, and potentially participating in more advanced in-game challenges to acquire rare cards.

Is Pokémon TCG Pocket appropriate for kids?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is a digital collectible card game where players collect and battle with virtual Pokémon cards. Parentwise rates Pokémon TCG Pocket overall as low risk (3/10), with stranger contact at 2/10 and addiction risk at 7/10.

Is Pokémon TCG Pocket family friendly?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is one of the lower-risk titles we rate. The game focuses on card acquisition and strategic deck building.

Pokémon TCG Pocket parents guide: what should a parent know first?

Pokémon TCG Pocket is a digital collectible card game where players collect and battle with virtual Pokémon cards. The parts that most often catch parents out are stranger contact (2/10) and how hard it pulls for more time (7/10).

Is Pokémon TCG Pocket safe for kids?

We advise Pokémon TCG Pocket from age 9 and up. Overall risk 3/10 (low risk). The game focuses on card acquisition and strategic deck building.

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