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[[File:TCGOicon.png|thumb|Pokémon TCGO site icon]]
[[File:TCGOicon.png|thumb|Pokémon TCGO site icon]]


'''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''' is a downloadable game and the first Pokémon game of the MMOTCG (massively multiplayer online trading card game) genre as well. The game released March 24, 2011, currently in its beta stage, is based on the {{Trading Card Game}} aspect of the Pokémon franchise.
'''Pokémon Trading Card Game Online''' is a downloadable game and the first Pokémon game of the MMOTCG (massively multiplayer online trading card game) genre as well. The game released March 24, 2011, currently in its beta phase, is based on the {{Trading Card Game}} aspect of the Pokémon franchise.


==Plot==
==Plot==
The player begins his or her adventure at [[Game Store]] where [[Zach]] and [[Ella]] welcome him or her. The player is given three starter decks—each representing one of each starter Pokémon type ({{ene|Fire}}, {{ene|Grass}}, and {{ene|Water}}). The game revolves around three main Pokémon Leagues found in the Trainer Challenge option.
The player begins his or her adventure at [[Game Store]] where [[Zach]] and [[Ella]] welcome him or her. The player is given three starter decks—each representing one of each starter Pokémon type ({{ene|Fire}}, {{ene|Grass}}, and {{ene|Water}}). The game revolves around three main Pokémon Leagues found in the Trainer Challenge option.


==Features==
==Play Modes==
There are 4 different play modes available. These are Versus Mode, Trainer Challenge, Tournament Mode, and Quick Play. Tournament Mode is currently unavailable. Quick play is only selectable under the Single Player menu Item on the Landing page.


===Play Modes===
===Quick Play===
There are 3 different play modes available. These are Versus Mode, Trainer Challenge, and Tournament Mode. Tournament Mode is currently unavailable.
This is a single player mode similar to to the [[#Practice Battle|Practice Battle]] game type in [[#Practice Battle|Practice Battle]] but using a randomly selected [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks|Theme Deck]] that the player has unlocked. This mode is currently only accessible through the landing page.


====Versus Mode====
===Trainer Challenge===
Players can play against other users in three different game modes. "Practice Battle" mode allows a player to practice against a random computer-controlled trainer from Trainer Challenge and does not count toward a player's ranking. In "Practice Battle" mode the player has four choices of difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Hard, and Expert. The second mode, "Player vs Player," allows a player to compete against another random player from around the world. This mode has two levels of difficulty: Novice and Expert. The final mode, "Friend Battle," is to play against other players added to the Friends List. The "Player vs Player" and "Friend Battle" modes allow the player to choose from a modified, unlimited, or theme deck play format, while the "Practice Battle" mode only allows for the unlimited format.
In the Trainer Challenge, players must face various computer-controlled trainer characters using only [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks|Theme Decks]], including [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Online_Exclusive_Decks|Online Exclusive Decks]] ({{TCG|Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Basic Green}}, {{TCG|Basic Blue}}, etc.), those unlocked by redemption codes from code cards, and those purchased with [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Tokens]] from the [[#Shop|Shop]]. Code cards are attained through purchase of a physical Theme deck from the [[Theme_Deck_(TCG)#Black_.26_White_series|Black & White Series]] onwards.  


====Trainer Challenge====
Players may battle in three leagues: ''Gold League'', ''Platinum League'', and ''City Championship''. Each of the leagues has the option of changing difficulty: ''Beginner'', ''Intermediate'', ''Hard'', and ''Expert''. Changing this difficulty setting changes the composition of the opponent's deck. A player must defeat a league before unlocking the next starting with Gold League ending with City Championship.  
In the Trainer Challenge, players must face various opponents with only theme decks, which include {{TCG|Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Basic Green}} and {{TCG|Basic Blue}} but may also include any theme decks unlocked by code cards. These code cards are attained through purchase of a physical Black & White Theme deck, or a virtual deck purchased through the store with trainer tokens. Players may battle in three leagues: Gold League, Platinum League, and City Championship. Each of the leagues has the option of changing difficulty: Beginner, Intermediate, Hard, and Expert. A player must defeat a league before unlocking the next starting with Gold League ending with City Championship. If one defeats 8 different trainers with the same Basic deck, that deck will be unlocked to use in a player's collection and decks. One can unlock all three basic decks (Basic Blue, Green, Red) only through Trainer Challenge but cards unlocked from these decks cannot be traded and are marked by red numbers underneath each unlocked card.


In April 2013, The three basic decks were recreated with cards from the Black & White era; the recreated decks are titled {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Red|BW Basic Red}}, {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Green|BW Basic Green}} and {{TCG|Black & White - Basic Blue|BW Basic Blue}}. These three decks were made available in Trainer Challenge on 18 April 2013.
Players must defeat a number different trainers (8 with w/ [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Online_Exclusive_Decks|basic decks]] and 11 w/ [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Non-Exclusive_Redeemable_decks|redeemed decks]]) the same [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks|Theme Deck]] to fully unlock all the cards in deck with certain cards replaced automatically with each trainer beaten.  


====Tournament Mode====
Players can obtain 1 [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token] for beating each of the 36 trainers for each unlocked theme deck as well. Additionally, players can also obtain a non-tradable [[Booster_pack_(TCG)|Booster packs]] from the current modified format by achieving 30,000 points on each trainer as well as 3 more achieving 30,000 on every trainer in each league (45 Booster Packs in total). These [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Tokens] and [[Booster_pack_(TCG)|Booster packs]] can only be obtained once per account. 
===Versus Mode===
Players are allowed to choose one of three '''[[#Opponent Types|Opponent Types]]''' (''Practice Battle'', ''Player vs Player'', or ''Friend Battle''), one of three '''[[#Play Types|Play Types]]''' (''Modified'', ''Unlimited'', or ''Theme'') and a '''deck''' applicable to these.
 
====Opponent Types====
*'''Practice Battle''' - This mode allows players to practice using their chosen deck against a random computer-controlled trainer from the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] and does not count toward a player's ranking. In "Practice Battle" mode the player has four choices of difficulty: ''Beginner'', ''Intermediate'', ''Hard'', and ''Expert''. Currently, only the [[#Unlimited|Unlimited]] play type is available for this mode.
 
*'''Player vs Player''' - This allows players to play against another randomly selected player. This mode has two levels of difficulty: ''Novice'' and ''Expert''. [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] can be earned in Expert Mode if the match lasts at least 4 minutes and 30 seconds. [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] are given to both players regardless of the outcome of the match.
 
*'''Friend Battle''' - This mode allows players to play against other players added to their Friends List. [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Tokens]] cannot be earned in this mode.
 
====Play Types====
*'''{{TCG|Modified_format|Modified}}''' - Only decks composed of entirely cards from sets officially sanctioned for [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] events are allowed in this play type. The list of allowed sets is updated with a game patch as soon as the official {{TCG|rotation}} is announced.
 
*'''{{TCG|Unlimited_format|Unlimited}}''' - Any deck composed of cards currently available in the game are allowed in this play type (including {{TCG|Modified_format|Modified Decks}} and [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks|Theme Decks]]).
 
*'''[[Theme Deck|Theme]]''' - Only pre-constructed [[Theme Deck|Theme Decks]] are allowed in this play type. Apart from the [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Online_Exclusive_Decks|Online Exclusive Decks]], Theme decks are obtained by either using a redemption code or by purchase with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] in the [[#Shop|Shop]].
 
===Tournament Mode===
Tournament Mode is currently unavailable. It will be used for tournament games in a future update.
Tournament Mode is currently unavailable. It will be used for tournament games in a future update.


===Daily Login Bonus===
==Other Features==
This was a feature added in January 2013 that rewarded players for logging in daily with Trainer Tokens and random Booster Packs from the Black and White: Next Destinies expansion and on. The system originally had a timer built in that counted down 24 hours from the previous login to determine when a player's next bonus could be obtained. However, this method was revised in February of that year in exchange for a timer that is based on midnight GMT. Now the rewards are received the first time that a player logs in each day based on GMT.
 
===Forums===
In the [http://www.pokemontcg.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?3-English forums], players may learn about the maintenance updates, create role plays, and chat with friends about Pokémon. The forums are partly visible when not logged in. When logged in, all the forums show.


===Profile===
===Profile===
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====Achievements====
====Achievements====


Upon completing matches in Expert Mode, or selected matches in the 1P Mode, players obtain Trainer Tokens, for use in the [[Pokémon Trainer Club]] on [[Pokémon.com]]. The player can earn achievements for completing various tasks:
The player can earn achievements for completing various tasks:


=====Misc.=====
=====Misc.=====
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*Devastation. Deal 300 or more damage in a single attack
*Devastation. Deal 300 or more damage in a single attack
*Healer. Heal 100 or more damage in a single game
*Healer. Heal 100 or more damage in a single game
====Avatars====
There are currently 8 different pre-made avatars to choose from, 4 male and 4 female. The feature is still under development and more additions to avatar selection will be made available in future updates.


====Game Stats====
====Game Stats====
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* Total hours played
* Total hours played


===Tutorials===
====Collection Stats====
Visitors or members of the site may choose to play through tutorials. Completing a tutorial rewards players with one or two token(s) each, depending on the tutorial chosen.
* Percent Complete - percentage of cards obtained out of all cards available in the game.
* Different Cards Owned - number of different cards in a player's collection
* Total Cards Owned - total number of cards in a player's collection
* Set Nearest to Completion
* Complete Sets - enumeration of sets of which all cards are in a player's collection
* Most of 1 Card
* Foils - number of holo and reverse-holo rare cards
 
 
===Avatar Creator===
Currently players can customize their avatars' gender, face, and body(clothes) with the Avatar Creator. Players can select from several skin and hair colors, hair styles, facial features, and clothes. Players can also unlock various avatar items by redeeming codes in the [[#Shop|Shop]] or by trading with other players. This feature is still under development and more additions to avatar selection will be made available in future updates.
 
 
===Collection===
This shows cards, unopened booster packs and decks, and avatar and gameplay items in a player's collection as well as those the player has tagged for trade, wanted or for review.
 
 
===Deck Manager===
This allows the player to view, clone, edit or create decks using obtained cards and items. Decks can be created in either the Unlimited or Modified formats. Selecting a modified format deck filters out cards not sanctioned for official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] events. After selecting a set of 60 cards—a custom deckbox, coin, sleeve, and playmat can be selected. These gameplay items can be obtained by redemption codes from code cards or event codes.
 
 
====Coins====
Coins are items that can be used in-game when a move, status effect or ability requires a coin flip. The different coins have no special effects; their only difference is their appearance. Players start out with the Red [[Arceus]] coin. The Blue Energy coin is given to the player by completing certain in-game achievements. Additional coins are made available when a player redeems a purchased deck access code or event code.
 
 
===Trade===
This feature allows players to view and create public and private trade offers. Players can trade one or several items, cards, and packs in each transaction. Items, cards, and packs obtained from the [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]], the [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenge]] or with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] are not available for trade with other players to prevent players from accumulating these items from creating multiple accounts.
 
 
===Shop===
This feature allows players to redeem theme decks, booster packs, and gameplay & avatar items with either the [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]] as well as Purchase [[#Gems|Gems]] with real currency. Redeeming codes is also done through this shop.
 
Currently, purchasing avatar and gameplay items is unavailable in the game.


===Coins===
Coins are items that can be used in-game when a move, status effect or ability requires a coin flip. The different coins have no special effects; their only difference is their appearance. The three starting coins are a yellow {{p|Shaymin}} coin, a blue coin with the different Energy symbols, and a red {{p|Arceus}} coin. The opponent uses the red Arceus coin. Additional coins are made available when a player registers a purchased deck.


===Unavailable features===
===Unavailable features===
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* Leaderboards
* Leaderboards
* Gameplay & Avatar Items
* Gameplay & Avatar Items
* Account History
* Trade & Account History
 
 
==Daily Login Bonus==
In the current system, players receive an the following as a daily bonus upon logging in to the game:
 
*'''Day 1''' - [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Online_Exclusive_Decks|Online Exclusive Theme Deck]] (currently [[List_of_Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online_decks#Basic_Orange|Basic Orange]])
*'''Day 2''' - 25 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
*'''Day 3''' - 5 [[Booster_pack_(TCG)|Booster packs]] (from current modified format; non-tradable)
*'''every 5th day''' after Day 3 - 1 [[Booster_pack_(TCG)|Booster packs]] (from current modified format; non-tradable)
*'''1st to 4th days''' -  15 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]
*additional 10 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] for your first [[#Opponent Types|Player Vs. Player]] match of the day that lasts at least 4 minutes and 30 seconds
 
This feature added in January 2013. The system originally had a timer built in that counted down 24 hours from the previous login to determine when a player's next bonus could be obtained. However, this method was revised in February of that year in exchange for a timer that is based on midnight GMT. Now the rewards are received the first time that a player logs in each day based on GMT.
 


==Currency==
==Currency==
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===Gems===
===Gems===
Gems are currently unobtainable. They will be used to provide an alternative way to acquire booster packs in game in a future update.
Gems are currently unobtainable. They will be used to provide an alternative way to acquire booster packs in-game in a future update.
In April 2013, the testing of gems began only in Canada. Gems were available directly for purchase from players. During the test, players could buy booster packs from the Pokemon Black & White era including {{TCG|Black & White}}, {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}, {{TCG|Noble Victories}}, {{TCG|Next Destinies}}, {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}, {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}, {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} and {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}.
In April 2013, the testing of gems began only in Canada. Gems were available directly for purchase from players. During the test, players could buy booster packs from the Pokemon Black & White era including {{TCG|Black & White}}, {{TCG|Emerging Powers}}, {{TCG|Noble Victories}}, {{TCG|Next Destinies}}, {{TCG|Dark Explorers}}, {{TCG|Dragons Exalted}}, {{TCG|Boundaries Crossed}} and {{TCG|Plasma Storm}}.


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Tournament Keys are currently unobtainable. They will be used to gain access to certain tournaments by redeeming the amount of keys needed to enter. It is currently unknown how these keys will be acquired.
Tournament Keys are currently unobtainable. They will be used to gain access to certain tournaments by redeeming the amount of keys needed to enter. It is currently unknown how these keys will be acquired.


==Pokémon decks==
 
==Theme decks==
{{main|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks}}
{{main|List of Pokémon Trading Card Game Online decks}}
Currently, new players begin with five {{TCG|Theme Deck|theme decks}} exclusive to the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] available for multiplayer modes. These theme decks are composed of cards from various expansions of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
Currently, new players begin with five {{TCG|Theme Deck|theme decks}} exclusive to the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] available for multiplayer modes. These theme decks are composed of cards from various expansions of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
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Purchased {{TCG|Theme Deck|Theme Decks}} from the [[Theme_Deck_(TCG)#Black_.26_White_series|Black & White Series]] onwards can also be unlocked in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] by using deck-access codes included in the theme deck box. Alternatively, some of these theme decks can also be redeemed with [[Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online#Trainer_Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].  
Purchased {{TCG|Theme Deck|Theme Decks}} from the [[Theme_Deck_(TCG)#Black_.26_White_series|Black & White Series]] onwards can also be unlocked in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]] by using deck-access codes included in the theme deck box. Alternatively, some of these theme decks can also be redeemed with [[Pokémon_Trading_Card_Game_Online#Trainer_Tokens|Trainer Tokens]].  


In all, over 3000 cards, including card variants, are listed on the website. The expansions currently supported cover {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} through {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}.
In all, 4244 cards, including card variants, are listed on the website. The expansions currently supported cover {{TCG|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} through {{TCG|Plasma Blast}}.
 


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When using the redemption code 'dragonsexalted', the player receives a male and female version of a Pokémon EX Hat, despite avatar items not yet being available.
**Redeeming 'plasmablast' gives the player a non-tradeable copy of the Power Relay deck. This can be done as many times as desired.
**The same goes for the codes 'nextdestinies' and 'darkexplorers'.
 
**Redeeming 'plasmastorm' gives the player a non-tradeable copy of the Power Relay deck. This can be done as many times as desired.


==External links==
==External links==
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