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Pokémon Trading Card Game

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Also known as
Pokémon Card GB Pokémon TCG ポケモンカードGB

Build decks, battle opponents, and collect cards to defeat Gym Leaders.

Pokémon Trading Card Game was released for the Game Boy Color in Japan on December 18, 1998. This is the original platform and earliest commercial release of the game.

About Pokémon Trading Card Game

Pokémon Trading Card Game for the Game Boy Color adapts the physical card game into a digital format. Players assume the role of a character who builds decks and engages in battles to acquire new cards.

The game features a variety of card types, including those for Grass, Fire, Water, Electric, Fighting, and Psychic elements, alongside Colorless, Trainer, and Energy Cards. Defeating specific opponents can unlock special cards, such as Surfing or Flying Pikachu. An initial tutorial provides instruction on the core mechanics, after which a starter deck is selected to begin the journey.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Screenshots

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Title Screen
Game Start/Continue
Configuration Screen
Cards In Hand
Example of Card (Bulbasaur)
Modify Deck Screen
Knockout!
Prize Awarded
Victory!
Example of Play
Map screen.
Your next challenger can be here, in the Rock Club...