Pokémon Trading Card Game Online: Difference between revisions

:Formally an option under ''[[#Ranked Battle|Ranked Battle]]''. This feature allows players to play against another randomly selected online player. Players earn a single [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]] for each match played (''"Expert Matchmaking Reward"''), provided they have met [[#Miscellaneous|minimum playtime requirements]], plus 2 Trainer Tokens if they {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|win}} a match versus a player who was ''[[#Player rank|ranked]]'' by TCGO as having an ''"Advantage"'' based on player play history (''"Game Advantage Upset Reward"''). Additionally, players are give the chance to spin the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]], which provides an opportunity to receive Trainer Tokens, [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]], or a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] reward. Trainer Tokens and the Bonus Wheel are provided to both players regardless of the outcome of the match.

Trainer Tokens may be used to redeem non-tradable, 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s (95 [[Trainer Token]]s) from current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] of the game and [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]] (500 Trainer Tokens) also from current [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]] of the game, as well as [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay]] items. They are obtained through various means, including [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]], [[#Trainer Challenge|Trainer Challenges]], [[#Opponent types|Random Battle]] matches in the [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] and [[#Tournament Mode|Tournament Mode]], and the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]].

Gems are currently only available to adult players in Canada for testing and are purchased from the [[#in-game Shop|in-game Shop]]. Similar to [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], Gems may be used to purchase {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] items, and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay]] items in the Shop or used as a currency for trading with other players.

As players successfully complete challenges, they earn [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] and random {{TCG|Booster pack}}s. Each Daily Challenge has an {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon types|Pokémon type}} associated with it as well as an ''Experience Point (or XP)'' value, which are applied to that given Pokémon type. Each Pokémon type starts at Level 0 (zero) and increases to Level 3, unlocking special Pokémon type themed [[#Coins|Coins]] (Level 1), Card sleeves (Level 2), and Deck boxes (Level 3). It takes a total of 5 XP for players to reach Level 1 in a given Pokémon type and then 5 more XP for Level 2. Pokémon type Level 3 requires 10 additional XP. If more XP is earned then required to reach the next level, it rolls over. However, at present, no XP will be applied after players reach Level 3 in a given Pokémon type. [[#Active Challenges/Level Progress|Active Challenges/Level Progress]] in the [[#Player Profile|Player Profile]] will not read more than ''"20/20"''.

By ''hovering over'' a given {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Pokémon types|Pokémon type}} with the mouse pointer (or iPad equivalent), a small indicator will show players how much XP they have earned to date for the next Pokémon type level and how much total XP is needed to reach that level.

There are two Bonus Wheels: a Victor’s Bonus Wheel and a Loser's Bonus Wheel. The Victor’s Bonus Wheel includes greater Trainer Token amounts and additional opportunities to receive a Tournament Ticket or a Mystery Box.

* Victor's Bonus Wheel: one Tournament Ticket x2, Mystery Box x2, five Trainer Tokens x2, ten Trainer Tokens x2, fifteen Trainer Tokens x1, twenty-five Trainer Tokens x1

* Loser's Bonus Wheel: Mystery Box x1, one Trainer Token x4, three Trainer Tokens x2, five Trainer Tokens x2, and eight Trainer Tokens x1

* ''NOTE: The original, now retired, single Bonus wheel contained 1 to 5 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]], 1 [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Ticket]], or a Mystery Box.''

===Coins===

Coins are items that are 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 {{p|Arceus}} coin. The Blue Energy coin was given to players by completing certain in-game achievements (currently unavailable to newer players). Additional coins are made available when players redeem a purchased [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], access [[#Redemption codes|Redemption code]] or event code in the [[#in-game Shop|in-game Shop]] or when purchasing a Non-exclusive Theme deck through [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]].

===Collection viewer===

This section shows cards, unopened booster packs and [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay]] items in a player's collection as well as items players tag ''"[[#in-game Trade|For Trade]]"'', ''"Wanted"'', or ''"For Review"''.

This allows the players to view, clone, edit or create decks using obtained cards and items. Decks may be created in either the Standard, Expanded or Unlimited format [[#Play types|Play types]]. Selecting a {{TCG|Standard format}} or {{TCG|Expanded format}} filters out cards not sanctioned for official [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] events. After selecting a set of 60 cards, a Deck box, [[#Coin|Coins]], Card sleeve, and playmat may be selected. These [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] may be obtained by [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] from code cards or event codes in the [[#in-game Shop|in-game Shop]] or purchased with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]].

[[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] include ''Card sleeves'', ''Deck boxes'', and ''[[#Coins|Coins]]''. There is no unique advantage to selecting any one Gameplay item over another. It is solely a matter of player preferences about how certain game elements look. Gameplay items may be purchased from time to time in the [[#in-game Shop|in-game Shop]], made available along with the purchase of [[#Theme decks|Theme decks]] directly from the in-game Shop or through [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]] provided with the purchase of physical Theme decks and other select card collections, or may be [[#in-game Trade|Traded]] for with other players.

The Landing page is what players see immediately immediately after logging into a game. Its layout of game features is different from the rest of the game. All game features may be accessed on the Landing page except for the [[#Social menu|Social menu]]. The [[#Quick Match|Quick Match]] play mode is only accessible on the Landing page. Players may re-access the Landing page by clicking on the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online logo in the upper center of most TCGO screens.

Mystery Box rewards are earned on [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]] spins. Rewards include both static rewards (25 Trainer Tokens, 4 Tournament Tickets, a 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}} from the current {{TCG|Standard format}} expansion or randomly selected from current Standard format [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]]) or items that are updated weekly such as single expansion or promo cards, [[#Coins|Coins]], and Card sleeves.  The 4 February 2015 update increased the rewards in a Victor’s Mystery Box to include 50 Trainer Tokens, a larger Tournament Ticket amount, tradable single cards, and tradable 10-card Booster packs.

| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose between two [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue one Daily Challenge at a time.

| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose between two [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue up to two Daily Challenges at a time.

| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose between three [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue up to two Daily Challenges at a time.

| style="background: #FFF; {{roundytr|5px}}; {{roundybr|5px}}; text-align: left;" | Players choose between three [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenges]] per day and may pursue up to three Daily Challenges at a time.

Little is known about the specific mechanics of the TCGO's ''"Player rank"'' system or exactly when and why players are identified to have an ''"Advantage"'' in a ''[[#Verses Mode|Random Battle]]'' or ''[[#Tournament Mode|Tournament]]'' match. Based on the ranking system, players with an ''"Advantage"'' are not always identified during a {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Match|match}}. However, if TCGO does and the player ''without the "Advantage"'' {{DL|Appendix:Glossary (TCG)|Winning|wins}} the match, the winning player earns 2 [[#Trainer Token|Trainer Token]]s. The ranking system is also used to help match players of similar experience during player versus player ''Random Battle'' matches. The Player rank system is more effective matching players during high player active and less effective when fewer players are looking to play a ''Random Battle'' against other online player. ''"Player rank"'' should not be confused with ''"[[#Player level|Player level]]"'', which is related to the [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] reward system.

Accessible on the [[#Landing page|Landing page]] or via the [[#Full Game menu|Full Game menu]] in the upper righthand corner of most screens (orange icon that looks like a leftward pointing triangle and three lines). The Profile is found in the top left of the Full Game menu's open side bar and is represented by a gray icon with the white silhouette of a person's shoulders and head. The Profile includes [[#Statistics|Statistics]], [[#Daily Challenge|Daily Challenge]] information, and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar Creator]].

* Complete Sets — enumeration of expansions or sets of which all cards are in a player's collection

* Foil Cards Owned — number of [[Holofoil|holofoil and reverse-holofoil}} rare cards

The in-game Shop feature allows players to purchase [[#Non-exclusive Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] (Card sleeves, Deck boxes, [[#Coins|Coins]], etc.), and [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar items]] with either [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] or [[#Gems|Gems]]. Redeeming [[#Redemption codes|Redemption codes]], found with the physical purchase of the above items, is also done through this in-game Shop. Finally, the Shop allows adult players to purchase Gems and [[#Tournament Tickets|Tournament Tickets]] with real currency. A Gem is typically equal to 2 Trainer Tokens.

* 5-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s cost 95 Trainer Tokens.

* Limited available Card sleeves cost 275 Trainer Tokens.

* Limited available Deck boxes cost 150 Trainer Tokens.

* [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar items]] availability are limited and Trainer Token cost varies. A wide variety of Avatar items are available at [[Pokémon.com]], and new Avatar items are more routinely release at the Pokémon.com website than in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Online in-game store.

* ''Weekly special rotated'' items vary widely but often include themed Bundles<ref>[http://forums.pokemontcg.com/topic/29839-now-in-the-shop-xy-4-booster-pack-bundle-with-krookodile-ex/ Booster pack bundle, XY 4 Booster Pack Bundle with Krookodile-EX — 01 April 2015]</ref> or Blister packs with a cost range of 200 to 900 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] that typically include some combination of {{TCG|Booster pack}}(s), {{TCG|Promotional cards|Promotional card}}(s), and game [[#Coins|Coin]].

Players may choose to block other players from interacting with them for any reason within the TCGO, including features such as ''"Chat"'' and [[#Versus Mode|Versus Mode]] ''Random Battles''. This ''Blocking'' feature is found in the [[#Social menu|Social menu's]] chat section by selecting a ''"Friend"'' and then selecting the "''Blocked"'' option.