With the return to the Unova Region, the Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt and White Flare expansions bring a major update to the Pokémon TCG Live platform. Whether you're a casual player or competitive battler, here’s how to download and start playing on Android, PC, and iOS.
✅ Platforms Supported:
| Platform | Availability | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| Android (Google Play) | ✅ Available | July 17, 2025 |
| iOS (App Store) | ✅ Available | July 17, 2025 |
| PC (Windows/macOS) | ✅ Available | July 17, 2025 |
| Nintendo Switch | ❌ Not Supported | N/A |
📱 Download Pokémon TCG Live on Android
🔹 Step-by-Step:
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Open the Google Play Store on your Android device.
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Search for Pokémon TCG Live.
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Tap Install.
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Launch the app and log in with your Pokémon Trainer Club account.
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Once the update is live on July 17, 2025, the Black Bolt and White Flare expansions will automatically be available in-game.
📲 Direct Link: Download from Play Store
📷 Scan QR Code:
💻 Download Pokémon TCG Live on PC (Windows/macOS)
🔹 Step-by-Step:
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Go to the official Pokémon TCG Live website:
https://tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/tcgl/ -
Click Download Now for your platform (Windows/macOS).
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Install the app.
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Log in using your Pokémon Trainer Club credentials.
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From July 17, 2025, your deck builder will include Black Bolt and White Flare cards.
🖥️ Direct Link: Pokémon TCG Live for PC
📷 Scan QR Code:
🍎 Download on iOS (iPhone/iPad)
🔹 Step-by-Step:
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Open the App Store on your device.
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Search for Pokémon TCG Live.
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Tap Get to install.
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Open the app and sign in with your Trainer Club account.
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Access the Black Bolt and White Flare digital cards starting July 17.
📲 Also available for iPad
❌ Nintendo Switch & Consoles
Currently, Pokémon TCG Live is not supported on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, or Xbox consoles.
However, fans can still enjoy Unova content via:
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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (Nintendo Switch)
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Pokémon Unite (Switch, mobile)
🗓️ Why July 17 Matters
The digital version of Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt & White Flare launches a day early, so you can:
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Build decks
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Test Unova-themed cards
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Redeem code cards from boosters
...all before the physical sets drop on July 18, 2025.
📊 Bonus: Why You Should Download
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💥 Access 170+ new cards per set
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🐉 Play with Zekrom ex and Reshiram ex
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🎨 Collect special illustration rares of every Unova Pokémon
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🧠 Compete in global TCG tournaments with latest legal cards
Here is a comprehensive list of all Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions released in the Scarlet & Violet series as of May 2025, including both mainline and special sets:
🧭 Mainline Expansions
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Scarlet & Violet – March 31, 2023
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Paldea Evolved – June 9, 2023
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Obsidian Flames – August 11, 2023
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Paradox Rift – November 3, 2023
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Temporal Forces – March 22, 2024
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Twilight Masquerade – May 24, 2024
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Stellar Crown – September 13, 2024
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Surging Sparks – November 8, 2024
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Journey Together – March 28, 2025
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Destined Rivals – May 30, 2025
✨ Special & Holiday Sets
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151 – September 22, 2023
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Paldean Fates – January 26, 2024
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Shrouded Fable – August 2, 2024
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Prismatic Evolutions – January 17, 2025