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Game Boy Color · Board, Card & Party
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Board, Card & Party |
| Developer | Hudson |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Pokémon |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Released for the Game Boy Color in 1998, Pokémon Trading Card Game is a board, card or party game developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Bomberman Quest and Centipede. Among the 12 GBC board, card & party games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Pokémon series; on the GBC you can also try Pokémon Crystal, Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Puzzle Challenge. The series also appears on other systems with Pokémon Yellow (Game Boy) and Pokémon Emerald (GBA). Hudson also made Bomberman Quest, Pocket Bomberman and Bomberman Max: Blue Champion for the GBC.
Pokémon Trading Card Game is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the GBC's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want action or story rather than tabletop-style play
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Pokémon Trading Card Game is like
Board, card, quiz and party games bring tabletop classics and social games to the screen, from chess and mahjong to trivia and casino games.
Tip for newcomers: These games are usually best with company; check how many players are supported before game night.
Pokémon Trading Card Game cheats & codes
41 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Actions In 1 Turn | 01003BCB |
|---|---|
| Your Pokémon Health Modifier | 01??C8C2 |
| Opponent's Pokémon Health Modifier | 01??C8C3 |
| Coin Toss Modifier | 01??43CD |
Pokémon Trading Card Game walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Pokémon Trading Card Game FAQ
When did Pokémon Trading Card Game come out on the GBC?
Pokémon Trading Card Game was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made Pokémon Trading Card Game?
It was developed by Hudson and published by Nintendo.
Is Pokémon Trading Card Game multiplayer?
No. Pokémon Trading Card Game is a single-player game.
How long does Pokémon Trading Card Game take to play?
As a board, card or party game, Pokémon Trading Card Game typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Pokémon Trading Card Game on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.