Pokemon TCG Pocket Will Be Addressing Inappropriate Player Names

The developers behind Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket have issued a warning to players with offensive or inappropriate usernames. The game has seen massive success during its first month, but like many titles, Pokemon TCG Pocket has its share of troublesome players.

Boasting over 30 million downloads worldwide since its release on October 30, Pokemon TCG Pocket continues to amass both players and revenue, having earned over $120 million in global sales. Additional features are slated to be added to the mobile title early in 2025, with the introduction of trading and new booster packs likely to change Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s somewhat stagnant meta. While the vast majority of the title’s playerbase seems to be following the rules and making friends, a few bad eggs are being called out by the development team.

In a new message sent to all Pokemon TCG Pocket players (spotted by Nintendo Life), the dev team called out players with certain usernames. “We are aware of multiple player names that are currently causing discomfort to other users,” the post reads. “In accordance with the Terms of Use, we will change player names of the accounts in question and will warn them, suspend their accounts, or take other action. We will continue to strive to provide an environment where everyone can safely and comfortably enjoy their experience.” According to the message, players who don’t change their offensive usernames can expect to have them changed by the staff. These users can also be banned if their infraction is serious enough. It’s unclear whether names will be judged on a case-by-case basis or if guilty users will simply be given an automated strike.

Pokemon TCG Pocket Players With Potentially Offensive Usernames Should Change Them ASAP

As the title’s playerbase continues to grow, more Pokemon TCG Pocket events have been announced, with a recent datamine highlighting an upcoming December Wonder Pick event featuring Magnemite and Bulbasaur. A Venusaur EX battle event is also on the way, set to follow the recent Fire Pokemon Mass Outbreak event which concluded on November 27. New booster packs will be added before the end of 2024, according to the dev team, though it’s unclear exactly how many new cards will be added to the mobile title. Additionally, players will be able to trade “certain cards” starting in January 2025, with the feature slated to expand over time.

As players await the release of Pokemon Legends: Z-A in 2025, Pokemon TCG Pocket is providing a great distraction to members of the community. Those attempting to add every card to their collection will need patience, as a player recently estimated that free-to-play fans will need an estimated 655 days to snag everything from the Genetic Apex set. Paying players can reduce that number to 437 days, but with new booster packs on the way over the next few weeks, most fans will be in it for the long haul to fill their Pokedex.

Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd. In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.

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October 30, 2024

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DeNA , Creatures Inc.

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