Overview
- Also Known As
- Pokémon Card GB (Japan)
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Game Boy Color
10th Apr 2000
18th Dec 1998
15th Dec 2000
3DS eShop
10th Jul 2014 — £4.49
13th Nov 2014 — $5.99
Nintendo Switch Online (Subscription)
- 8th Aug 2023
- Series
- Tags
- Official Site
- nintendo.co.uk
Reviews
Review Pokémon Trading Card Game - A Cracking Adaptation That Still Holds Up
A rare source of fun or just an uncommon?
This review originally went live in 2014, and we're updating and republishing it to mark the game's arrival in the Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy / Game Boy Color library. It’s almost surreal nowadays to think that there was ever a time when portable gaming didn’t have Pokémon. When Red and Blue...
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Pokémon Trading Card Game News
Poll Box Art Brawl - Duel: Pokémon Trading Card Game
Gotta trade 'em all
Welcome, Trainers! It's time to embark on another journey into the wonderful world of Box Art Brawl. Before we head out, however, let's visit the lab and recap what happened last week. It was the DS' River King: Mystic Valley that we put under the microscope and, surprising nobody, the awful European variant came dead last...
News Graded Prototype Pokémon Cards Worth Millions May Be Fakes, According To Hidden 'Metadata'
It's a faaaaake?
The enormously popular Pokémon Trading Card Game continues to attract huge numbers of players willing to pay vast sums to catch 'em all, especially rare cards. However, some detective work by PkmnFlyingMaster on EliteForum (thanks, VGC) suggests that prototype cards from the mid-'90s which first went up for auction last year could...
Video New Switch Online Trailer Highlights Classic Pokémon Games
Now, how about those mainline classics?
Switch Online's retro game library has been bolstered over time with all sorts of exciting releases and there's now a handful of classic Pokémon games available on the service. With this in mind, the latest trailer from Nintendo's UK branch has put the spotlight on every Pokémon game released for the...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (20th April)
Totally rad(s)!
The weekend has rolled around once again and we are eager to play some games! Before we do that, however, let's take a look back at the week just gone. The big news this week was Nintendo's first Indie World of the year which didn't bring us that game but did provide plenty of goodies including Little Kitty, Big City, Teenage Mutant...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (13th April)
Oh, Penitent one
Right then, it's the weekend, but before we dive into what we're playing, let's take a look at what's been going on this week. First up, it was announced that Balatro would be getting its first major update, but keep calm, as it's not Switch-bound just yet. We caught wind of a rather pointless mod that allows
Soapbox An Ode To A Lost Pokémon TCG Deck, And My Quest To Recreate It
TCGee, I don't know
Soapbox features enable our individual writers and contributors to voice their opinions on hot topics and random stuff they've been chewing over. Today, Mahin laments the loss of a treasured deck, and recounts his quest to build it anew. For real, this time... There was once a time I was doing moderately alright at the Pokémon...
Talking Point What Are You Playing This Weekend? (August 19th)
Just one more run...
It's Saturday and you know what that means. That's right, it's time for a spot of the ol' gaming. There have been a good number of highlights at Nintendo Life this week. We got a large helping of Splatoon 3 news as we received a first look at the upcoming Drizzle Season and new Deep Cut amiibo — we're still in love with Bi
News Pokémon Stadium 2 And Pokémon Trading Card Game Available On NSO Today
Game Boy Color and N64 favourites
Two new Pokémon games are coming to Nintendo Switch Online later today. Announced during the Pokémon Presents August 2023 presentation, Pokémon Trading Card Game is coming to Game Boy on NSO, while Pokémon Stadium 2 will be dropping on N64 via the NSO + Expansion Pack. Both of these games have been previously...
News Switch Online's GBC Library Might Be Getting The Pokémon Trading Card Game Very Soon
Pokémon Presents is almost here
We're so close to the Pokémon Presents August 2023 showcase now and it seems there might have been another accidental reveal ahead of schedule. In the same newsletter that seemingly confirms MewTwo is on the way to a Tera Raid Battle Event in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
News Pokémon Game Boy Titles Dominate 3DS eShop Charts Ahead Of Service Closure
Get 'em while you can
We're now nearing the end of the month and that means we're getting closer to the end of the 3DS and Wii U eShop service. If you haven't got around to making any last-minute purchases just yet, and are wondering what's hot on the 3DS eShop right now, the weekly sales chart for North America should help you out. As you can see...
About The Game
Based on the incredibly popular Pokémon Trading Card Game, this Game Boy Color version was a hit with gamers and card collectors alike.
Explore the game world to find opponents and gather info. Learn how to build and manage decks, win battles to receive booster packs, then take on the eight Club Masters. Your goal: to impress the Grand Masters enough to inherit their Legendary Pokémon Cards! Includes more than 200 Pokémon Trading Cards based on the original decks, plus new cards exclusive to this game.
Comments 5
Thank god... They're finally releasing this game. Please release it in the US soon. >_< This is like one of the few games I would actually buy on the Eshop. Also, please release its sequel. It was never localized...
YES THEY'RE FINALLY RELEASING IT! AND IN EUROPE TOO!! WOOOT! Loved this game, will def buy again.
Do we still get a limited edition pokemon card with the game?
I never got the chance to play this as a kid, despite being a crazed Pokemon fan. They really need to bring this on over to America!
I can't even beat the first frickin' opponent in this! I understand the rules, but I guess I just really suck because no matter how many times or how hard I try I just can't beat him!
I guess I just really suck at the TCG, I'll stick to the VG
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