Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s earnings have decreased by around 50%, and the number of players has fallen by a comparable amount, leading people to question if the game can bounce back. Launched in October 2024, Pokemon TCG Pocket rapidly became a top-earning mobile game globally. But recently, the DeNA-created game has experienced a significant decline, and now seems likely to lose both its income and players.
Early indicators suggested difficulties, with Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s official report for the first quarter of 2025 revealing a decline in how many players continued to play. Despite this, the game’s developer, DeNA, expressed optimism that a significant update-planned to coincide with the game’s one-year anniversary-would improve the situation. Nevertheless, even with these plans in place, the future doesn’t look bright for the trading card game that was once incredibly popular.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Revenue and Player Count Drop by About 50%
New information indicates that Pokemon TCG Pocket earned roughly 50% less in September than it did in August, which is a significant decrease. At the same time, the number of players on iOS devices in October has dropped by about 60% compared to earlier months. While the game still has millions of players and generates substantial revenue, this quick decline is worrying fans about its long-term prospects.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Revenue and Player Count Trends in 2025
| Month | Estimated Player Count on iOS (Million) | Estimated Revenue in US Dollars (Million) |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3.1 | 67 |
| February | 2.1 | 91 |
| March | 1.8 | 86 |
| April | 1.7 | 63 |
| May | 1.4 | 80 |
| June | 875,000 | 53 |
| July | 1.6 | 38 |
| August | 1.9 | 53 |
| September | 1.1 | 27 |
| October | 875,000 | N/A |
September 2025 saw approximately $27 million in sales, making it one of the lowest-earning months on record for DeNA. Because monthly revenue is heavily influenced by sales from the previous month, it’s evident that the Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Secluded Springs set has brought in the least amount of revenue for the developer since the game first came out.
Shortly before celebrating its one-year milestone, Pokemon TCG Pocket launched the Deluxe Pack EX expansion, which appeared designed to help players acquire cards they were missing. However, the expansion has received varied feedback, with some fans criticizing it as a money-making scheme because of the large number of unimportant cards. Specifically, it features repeated copies of cards that were released before, including their shiny versions, which many believe don’t add much to gameplay and actually make it more difficult to collect all the Pokemon.
Whether Pokemon TCG Pocket’s planned big anniversary celebrations and the introduction of Mega Evolution cards will reverse its current downward trend is still uncertain. However, it’s evident that DeNA and the development team recognize the decreasing number of players and falling income, which indicates they’re considering adjustments. A lot of players believe the game needs a significant revamp of how cards are distributed and urgently needs fresh game modes to maintain player interest. They fear that without these improvements, Pokemon TCG Pocket might end up like other promising but ultimately overlooked card games, such as Marvel SNAP.
Sources:
- Active Player
- Gacha Revenue
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2025-10-05 17:12