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Each event is composed of three-round single elimination matches between 8 players. Upon entering an event, players are placed into a queue until all 8 players have been joined. Then, the event will begin and a new queue for other players will be created. The maximum duration of an event is 1 hour and 17 minutes with up to 25 minutes minutes per match (12 and ½ minutes per player) and one minute between rounds. | Each event is composed of three-round single elimination matches between 8 players. Upon entering an event, players are placed into a queue until all 8 players have been joined. Then, the event will begin and a new queue for other players will be created. The maximum duration of an event is 1 hour and 17 minutes with up to 25 minutes minutes per match (12 and ½ minutes per player) and one minute between rounds. | ||
Usually only Theme, Standard and Expanded format events are | Usually only Theme, Standard and Expanded format events are available, as the Legacy format has a low playerbase and Unlimited has a reputation of turn one win decks. | ||
Entry costs and rewards vary widely for special events. Continuously running event entry costs and rewards are standardized: | Entry costs and rewards vary widely for special events. Continuously running event entry costs and rewards are standardized: | ||
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===Trainer Tokens=== | ===Trainer Tokens=== | ||
{{main|Trainer Token}} | {{main|Trainer Token}} | ||
Trainer Tokens are obtained through various means in the game and may be used to redeem non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s and non-exclusive Theme decks from | Trainer Tokens are obtained through various means in the game and may be used to redeem non-tradable, 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s and non-exclusive Theme decks from available [[List of Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions|expansions]], as well as [[#Avatar Creator|Avatar]] and [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]]. | ||
Trainer Tokens were also obtained by playing various [[Pokémon.com online games|browser-based games]], earning {{DL|Pokémon.com|Stamps}}, and reading articles on [[Pokémon.com]]. Trainer Tokens may also be spent on various items for a player's Pokémon.com Trainer Avatar. This is similar to but distinct from the [[#Avatar Creator|Pokémon TCG Online Avatar]] within the game itself. | Trainer Tokens were also obtained by playing various [[Pokémon.com online games|browser-based games]], earning {{DL|Pokémon.com|Stamps}}, and reading articles on [[Pokémon.com]]. Trainer Tokens may also be spent on various items for a player's Pokémon.com Trainer Avatar. This is similar to but distinct from the [[#Avatar Creator|Pokémon TCG Online Avatar]] within the game itself. Pokémon has since retired these features from their website.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-features-retiring/] Recent Changes to Features on Pokemon.com</ref> | ||
===Event Tickets=== | ===Event Tickets=== | ||
Event Tickets are currently available in [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] and [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]] rewards, as well by spinning the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]]. They are used to gain access to ticket- | Event Tickets are currently available in [[#Daily Login Bonus|Daily Login Bonus]] and [[#Versus Ladder|Versus Ladder]] rewards, as well by spinning the [[#Bonus Wheel|Bonus Wheel]]. They are used to gain access to ticket-exclusive [[#Event Mode|Events]] by redeeming a certain amount of tickets needed to enter a given tournament. | ||
Previously, Event Tickets were available for purchase in the menu section found on most screens or in th Pokémon.com website. As of October 30, 2018, the ability to purchase Event Tickets with real currency has been removed. | Previously, Event Tickets were available for purchase in the menu section found on most screens or in th Pokémon.com website. As of October 30, 2018, the ability to purchase Event Tickets with real currency has been removed. | ||
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===Bonus Wheel=== | ===Bonus Wheel=== | ||
The Bonus Wheel provides an opportunity to receive special bonus rewards through participation in a Versus Mode or a Tournament Mode match; in Versus mode, a minimal | The Bonus Wheel provides an opportunity to receive special bonus rewards through participation in a Versus Mode or a Tournament Mode match; in Versus mode, a minimal amount of time must has passed during the battle. The Bonus Wheel contents depends on the player's performance. | ||
* ''Victor's Bonus Wheel'': 5 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ×3, 10 Trainer Tokens ×2, 15 Trainer Tokens ×1, 25 Trainer Tokens ×1, 1 [[#Event Tickets|Event Tickets]] ×2, and a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] ×1 | * ''Victor's Bonus Wheel'': 5 [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]] ×3, 10 Trainer Tokens ×2, 15 Trainer Tokens ×1, 25 Trainer Tokens ×1, 1 [[#Event Tickets|Event Tickets]] ×2, and a [[#Mystery Box|Mystery Box]] ×1 | ||
* ''Basic Bonus Wheel'': 1 Trainer Tokens ×4, 3 Trainer Tokens ×3, 5 Trainer Tokens ×2, and a Mystery Box ×1 | * ''Basic Bonus Wheel'': 1 Trainer Tokens ×4, 3 Trainer Tokens ×3, 5 Trainer Tokens ×2, and a Mystery Box ×1 | ||
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==Shopping== | ==Shopping== | ||
The in-game Shop system allows players to purchase [[#Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] (Card sleeves, Coins, Deck boxes, etc.), and [[Avatar Item|Avatar items]] with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]. The Shop used to allow adult players to purchase Gems and [[#Event Tickets|Event Tickets]] with real currency. Following the February, 2016 update, 5-card packs that cost 95 tokens were replaced with 10-card packs. The following are | The in-game Shop system allows players to purchase [[#Theme decks|Non-exclusive Theme decks]], 10-card {{TCG|Booster pack}}s, [[#Gameplay items|Gameplay items]] (Card sleeves, Coins, Deck boxes, etc.), and [[Avatar Item|Avatar items]] with [[#Trainer Tokens|Trainer Tokens]]. The Shop used to allow adult players to purchase Gems and [[#Event Tickets|Event Tickets]] with real currency. Following the February, 2016 update, 5-card packs that cost 95 tokens were replaced with 10-card packs. The following are available items: | ||
* Theme decks cost 500 Trainer Tokens. | * Theme decks cost 500 Trainer Tokens. | ||
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* [[Avatar Item|Avatar items]] availability are limited and Trainer Tokens 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 Shop. | * [[Avatar Item|Avatar items]] availability are limited and Trainer Tokens 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 Shop. | ||
Weekly special bundles or Blister packs with a cost range of 200 to 1265 Tokens were released for a limited | Weekly special bundles or Blister packs with a cost range of 200 to 1265 Tokens were released for a limited amount of time, which typically included some combination of Booster pack(s), {{TCG|Promotional cards|Promotional card}}(s) and a [[#Gameplay items|Coin]]. | ||
Between March 13, 2015 and February 27, 2018, older Non-exclusive Theme decks and Booster packs were removed following the start of a new format {{TCG|Rotation}}. With the return of these items to the shop, the release of Weekly Shop Bundles has been discontinued. | Between March 13, 2015 and February 27, 2018, older Non-exclusive Theme decks and Booster packs were removed following the start of a new format {{TCG|Rotation}}. With the return of these items to the shop, the release of Weekly Shop Bundles has been discontinued. | ||
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===Gameplay items=== | ===Gameplay items=== | ||
Gameplay items include Card sleeves, {{TCG|Coin}}s, and Deck boxes and are purely cosmetical. They may be purchased from time to time in the in-game shop, | Gameplay items include Card sleeves, {{TCG|Coin}}s, and Deck boxes and are purely cosmetical. They may be purchased from time to time in the in-game shop, available through [[#Redeem codes|Redemption codes]] provided with the purchase of physical products or may be traded for with other players. Playmats are currently unavailable in the game, despite an option to select one in the Deck Manager indicates that they may become available in the future. | ||
===Child accounts=== | ===Child accounts=== | ||
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===Guest Mode=== | ===Guest Mode=== | ||
Players normally | Players normally access the game with a [[#Pokémon Trainer Club|Pokémon Trainer Club]] account, but may "Play as a Guest" where they can complete the tutorial and play Versus Mode matches with the {{TCG|Mental Might}} theme deck. Most other features are disabled for guest players. | ||
===Player level=== | ===Player level=== | ||
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===Player rank=== | ===Player rank=== | ||
The Leaderboard systems are based on each player's | The Leaderboard systems are based on each player's performance in Versus and Tournament Mode individually. At the beginning of matches, the highest-ranking player is identified to have an "Advantage" over their opponent. The leaderboard is [https://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-tcg/play-online/leaderboards/overall public] and resets inside the game every three weeks. | ||
===Miscellaneous=== | ===Miscellaneous=== | ||