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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 2d

Pokémon TCG Live will undergo downtime on Tuesday, October 14 while game updates are being applied. See the Patch Notes below for more information on fixes and changes.

📒 Patch Notes
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Pokémon TCG Live will undergo downtime on Tuesday, October 14 while game updates are being applied. Patch Notes are available on the official Forums.

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 2d

[Trainer Trials Rotation]

Gym Leader Challenge once again returns to Trainer Trials in Pokémon TCG Live for another two weeks of fun!

📆 Period
10/9 17:00 ~ 10/23 17:00 (UTC)

📃 Trial Rules & Schedule
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Pokémon TCG Live Trainer Trials Rotation - Gym Leader Challenge

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrate the #MegaEvolution 🧬 expansion and receive additional game rewards with a new featured passcode!

Redeem the code "MEGAEVOLUTION25" in Pokémon TCG Live for special illustration rare cards of Mega Venusaur ex and Mega Kangaskhan ex!

Redeem the code MEGAEVOLUTION25 in Pokémon TCG Live to unlock special illustration rare cards of Mega Venusaur ex and Mega Kangaskhan ex!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 9d

A Pokémon TCG Live client update will be necessary for some Trainers on Friday, October 3. While there will be no downtime associated with this release, players may want to update in advance before disconnecting from Wi-Fi.

Thanks for your patience as the client Mega Evolves!

🔗 pkmn.news/46xlz3w

Pokémon TCG Live Required Client Update - 10/03/25

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 9d

The new #MegaEvolution 🧬 expansion has now been available to play in Pokémon TCG Live for a full week!

Which Mega Evolution Pokémon ex or other cards are you enjoying building decks with so far?

Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution is now available in Pokémon TCG Live!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 11d

[Maintenance Update]

Thanks for your patience, Trainers!

The scheduled maintenance for September 30 has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online.

If you are experiencing issues, please reach out via any of our support channels.

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 11d

[Maintenance Notice]

The Pokémon TCG Live game client is now offline for scheduled maintenance. Trainers will be unable to access the game while updates are being applied.

We will provide an update once downtime has concluded. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 15d

In order to address known issues, Pokémon TCG Live will undergo maintenance on Tuesday, September 30.

📃 Maintenance Notice
pkmn.news/47YI0jh

Pokémon TCG Live Maintenance Notice - 09/30/25

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 15d

In order to address known issues, Pokémon TCG Live will undergo maintenance on Tuesday, September 30.

📃 Maintenance Notice
pkmn.news/47YI0jh

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 15d

Mega Evolution is back, and the Pokémon TCG Live client is being updated to reflect the return of these powerful Pokémon ex!

Check out the new Battle Board, and keep an eye out for new visual effects when Mega Evolution Pokémon cards are played 💥

Check out the new Battle Board and other updates to the Pokémon TCG Live client that reflect the return of Mega Evolution!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 15d

Celebrate the #MegaEvolution 🧬 expansion and receive additional game rewards with a new featured passcode!

Redeem the code "MEGAEVOLUTION25" in Pokémon TCG Live for special illustration rare cards of Mega Venusaur ex and Mega Kangaskhan ex!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 16d

The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Series brings with it changes to physical code cards, including a new design highlighting Pikachu ⚡

Log in to Pokémon TCG Live any time on or after September 25, 2025, to be gifted a Deck Box, Coin, and Card Sleeves featuring the new Pikachu code card illustration!

Log in to Pokémon TCG Live on or after September 25, 2025 to receive cosmetics featuring the new Pikachu code card illustration!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 16d

Harness the strength of powerful Mega Evolution Pokémon ex such as Mega Lucario ex once again with the release of the #MegaEvolution 🧬 expansion— available now in Pokémon TCG Live!

🔗 pkmn.news/4mCWCZj

Harness powerful new strength with the Mega Evolution expansion, available now in Pokémon TCG Live!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 16d

[Trainer Trials Rotation]

Singleton Showdown has powered up in a mega way!

Try out the new Mega Singleton Showdown, a challenge in which decks must include exactly one Mega Evolution Pokémon ex!

📆 Period
9/25 17:00 ~ 10/9 17:00 (UTC)

📃 Trial Rules & Schedule
pkmn.news/46lyfdO

Pokémon TCG Live Trainer Trials Rotation - Mega Singleton Showdown

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 17d

Don't forget to claim your limited-time Study Season gifts, Trainers!

Rewards including Trainer Points, Deck Accessories, and an all-foil Twin Battle Trainer Trials deck are available by logging in only until tomorrow, September 25 at 10 AM (PT) 🎁

Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · Aug 27

It's back-to-school season, Trainers!

Get ready for a variety of in-game gifts, scholastic-themed shop bundles, and more as part of the Pokémon TCG Live Study Season event starting tomorrow ✍️

🔗 pkmn.news/47OcwMw

Hit the Books in Pokémon TCG Live’s Study Season Event, Starting August 28!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 17d

[Battle Pass Reminder]

The Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt & White Flare Battle Pass is ending tomorrow 🚨

Now is the time to make one final push to complete the pass and claim those rewards: there's still double mission XP to help you do so!

Finish the Scarlet & Violet—Black Bolt & White Flare Battle Pass before it ends on September 25!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 18d

[Maintenance Update]

Thanks for your patience, Trainers!

The scheduled maintenance for September 23 has concluded and Pokémon TCG Live is back online.

If you are experiencing issues, please reach out via any of our support channels.

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 18d

[Maintenance Notice]

The Pokémon TCG Live game client is now offline for scheduled maintenance. Trainers will be unable to access the game while updates are being applied.

⏰ Maintenance Schedule
9/23 15:00 ~ 9/23 23:00 (UTC)

📃 Update Details
pkmn.news/4nbTSDm

Pokémon TCG Live September 23 Maintenance Notice

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 22d

The first expansion of the newest Pokémon Trading Card Game series, Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, is quickly approaching!

We're sharing a letter with details on coinciding updates and planned festivities coming to Pokémon TCG Live.

✉️ Developer Letter
pkmn.news/46RAKnh

Developer Letter: Letter to the Community - September 19, 2025

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 23d

Please note that, for Version 1.30.0, players on Windows and MacOS will be directed to the Pokemon.com website to install the latest version of Pokémon TCG Live when clicking the Update Now prompt within the game client.

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 23d

Another update is coming to Pokémon TCG Live next week!

Check out the Patch Notes for more information on content, changes, and campaigns coming to the game.

📒 Patch Notes
pkmn.news/4nbTSDm

Pokémon TCG Live will undergo downtime on Tuesday, September 23 while game updates are being applied. Patch Notes are available on the official Forums.

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · 23d

Get ready to begin your next journey: A new Battle Pass is landing in Pokémon TCG Live alongside the #MegaEvolution 🧬 expansion!

Read more about the strategies for these powerful new decks featuring Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex!

🔗 pkmn.news/46uvhn8

Explore the new Battle Pass, featuring Mega Lucario ex and Mega Gardevoir ex, landing in Pokémon TCG Live alongside the Mega Evolution expansion!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · Sep 11

Trainers! Mega Malamar has caused an anomaly in Pokémon TCG Live’s Study Season. Experts say it will take until September 15 for us to clear these effects.

Log in before then to unlock these exclusive My Friend Malamar deck cosmetics and avatar accessories for your account!

Mega Malamar has caused an anomaly in Pokémon TCG Live! Log in before September 15 to unlock exclusive My Friend Malamar cosmetics and accessories!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · Sep 4

My friend Malamar is so cute!

Even the Battle Board has been turned upside down by the majesty of Malamar!

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · Sep 3

With Study Season now in full swing, Wooloo is here to help 🐑

Redeem the passcode "WOOLOOFLARE" in Pokémon TCG Live before September 25 to unlock Wooloo Fluffy Flock Card Sleeves!

Redeem the code WOOLOOFLARE in Pokémon TCG Live to unlock Wooloo Fluffy Flock Card Sleeves! Valid until September 25, 2025.

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Pokémon TCG Live @pokemontcglive.bsky.social · Aug 29

The end of Summer might be approaching, but as the temperatures remain high now is still a great time to relax and keep cool 🍦

Code: SUMMERFREEZE25

Redeem the above passcode in Pokémon TCG Live for illustration rare cards featuring Vanillite, Vanillish, and Vanilluxe!

Redeem the code SUMMERFREEZE25 in Pokémon TCG Live for illustration rare cards featuring Vanillite, Vanillish, and Vanilluxe! Valid until October 9, 2025.

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