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Pokémon Trading Card Game Live (PC, Mobile): all the updates (latest: Ver. 1.42.2)

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Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.42.2

  • Release date: September 25th/26th 2026
  • Maintenance: No (more details)
  • File size: 27.07MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Miscellaneous bug fixes.

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: game

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.42.1

  • Release date: September 22nd/23rd 2026
  • Maintenance: No (more details)
  • File size: 27.75MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Miscellaneous bug fixes.

  • Additional notes: none
  • Source: game

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.42.0

  • Release date: September 10th/11th 2026
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • File size: 76.57MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Bug Fixes

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue where certain card visual effects remained active when the Card Gameplay VFX Accessibility setting was disabled.
  • Fixed an issue where the game could become unresponsive during attack animations.

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where the effects of Glimwood Tangle (DAA #162), Victini (GRI #10), and Backtrack Badge (PBL #074) could affect coin flips for Confusion.
  • Fixed an issue where Thievul’s (PBL #054) Skill Thief attack allowed the player to select GX attacks and VSTAR Powers that had already been used during the match.

General

  • Fixed an issue where the game could become unresponsive after selecting Skip All Battles and navigating to another menu during the tutorial.
  • Fixed an issue where the game could crash while playing a Learning Lab lesson.
  • Fixed an issue where removed friends could remain visible in the Friends List and cause the game to restart when starting a match with them.
  • Fixed an issue where match sound effects could continue playing after a match ended.
  • Fixed an issue that prevented certain expansions from being completed in the Card Dex even when all applicable cards were collected.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.41.0

  • Release date: August 18th/19th 2026
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • File size: 73.79MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Content & Updates

Featured

  • New Learning Lab lesson about Special Conditions
  • New Study Season Regionals in-game campaign, starting September 3, 2026
  • New Build & Battle events
  • New Trainer Trials challenge

Bug Fixes

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue in Build & Battle where the red format restriction icon did not display explanatory text when selected.
  • Fixed an issue where effects that activate when a Pokémon takes damage from an opponent’s attack would still activate after the Pokémon was devolved by an effect of that attack.
  • Fixed an issue where the lighting for avatars was darker than intended on some screens.

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where a Prize card selected after using Mr. Mime’s[ML1] (DET #011) Pantomime Ability remained face-down instead of being revealed.
  • Fixed an issue where Salvatore (TEF #160) could be played when there wasn’t a Pokémon in play that could evolve.
  • Fixed an issue where Munkidori’s (TWM #095) Adrena-Brain Ability allowed the player to select a Pokémon without damage counters as the Pokémon to move damage counters from.
  • Fixed an issue where Dhelmise’s (MEP #084) Vengeful Anchor attack ignored effects that remove Abilities from Pokémon in the discard pile.
  • Fixed an issue where Slowpoke’s (MEP #086) Dopey Face Ability could fail to remove Confusion.
  • Fixed an issue where Telepathic Psychic Energy (POR #088) could remain floating above the game board after being viewed in Big Card View.
  • Fixed an issue where Toxapex-GX’s (GRI #057) Super Intense Poison attack could apply Poison that was not removed by effects such as Festival Grounds (TWM #149).
  • Fixed an issue where Smeargle’s (PFL #080) Energizing Sketch attack required the player to attach at least one Basic Energy card when valid targets were available.
  • Fixed an issue where Mega Diancie ex’s (PFL #041) Garland Ray attack required the player to discard at least one Energy card.
  • Fixed an issue where Mega Lucario ex’s (MEG #077) Aura Jab attack required the player to attach at least one Basic Fighting Energy card when valid targets were available.
  • Fixed an issue where Magnezone’s (MEG #047) Flashing Bolt attack could not be used after Magnezone moved from the Active Spot to the Bench and then back to the Active Spot.
  • Fixed an issue where Zacian ex’s[ML2] (SVP #198) Slashing Strike attack could be used during the player’s next turn without first being moved to the Bench and then back to the Active Spot.

General

  • Fixed an issue where a code card redemption failure during a specific category of redemption service disruption could cause all the player’s future redemption attempts for that same product to fail.
  • Fixed an issue where receiving a gift could cause the active deck to appear invalid.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.40.0

  • Release date: July 14th/15th 2026
  • Maintenance: Yes (more details)
  • File size: 75.45MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Content & Updates

Featured

  • Added support for the release of the Mega Evolution—Pitch Black expansion!
  • New Build & Battle events and Trainer Trials challenges.
  • New Learning Lab lesson covering Mega Darkrai ex.
  • Road to the World Championships in-game campaign, starting August 6, 2026.
  • Additional updates to the Deck Editor, including new Regulation Mark and Rarity filter options, card highlighting during inspection, and improved deck format selection.
  • Some unexchangeable event cards will no longer be visible outside of matches for players who do not own those cards.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue that could cause a delay of a few seconds before the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out.
  • Fixed an issue where an HP badge could disappear after a Pokémon devolved during a match.
  • Fixed an issue where the focused card view arrow could appear unexpectedly while viewing Stadium cards during a match.

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where Special Conditions were not removed when attaching Energy to a Pokémon that had no Energy attached when Festival Grounds (TWM #149) was put into play.
  • Fixed an issue where Fezandipiti ex’s (SFA #038) Flip the Script Ability could not be used after one of the player’s other Pokémon was Knocked Out by Team Rocket’s Ampharos’s (DRI #074) Darkest Impulse Ability.

General

  • Fixed an issue where adding 60 or more Energy cards to a deck could incorrectly show a duplicate 60-card error.
  • Fixed an issue where cards could appear grayed out while scrolling the Card Library with the Not Owned filter enabled.
  • Fixed an issue where the exchange visual effect could appear on every card after exchanging multiple cards.
  • Fixed an issue in the mobile client where Trainer Trials could show a checkmark for the wrong selected mode.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.39.0

  • Release date: June 16th/17th 2026
  • File size: 81.41MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Content & Updates

Featured

  • Play! Pokémon Mid-Year Celebration with in-game rewards.
  • More Deck Editor improvements have been made to allow the tracking of deck performance and further improve the intuitiveness of the card exchange and editing experience!
    • Win/Loss stats for decks are here! You can now see your total wins and losses with each individual deck, as well as the calculated win rate.
    • Exchanging for unowned cards is even easier with the new Exchange All button, saving you significant time and reducing repetitive actions!
    • There are several new quality of life improvements that make creating and editing decks even more intuitive, such as updated icons and detailed information on why a deck is invalid in a play format.
  • New Build & Battle events looking back at early Mega Evolution Series expansions.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue where the opponent’s avatar would not appear correctly at the beginning and end of a match for tablet devices set to landscape orientation.
  • Fixed an issue where Mega Venusaur ex (MEG #003) could become stuck floating above the game board if the action timer expired before completing all selections for its Solar Transfer Ability.
  • Fixed an issue where experience points after consecutive matches in a Build & Battle Event displayed as a cumulative total instead of per match.

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where Antique Jaw Fossil (POR #068) and Antique Sail Fossil (POR #069) did not count as Colorless-type Pokémon while in play.
  • Fixed an issue where Tauros’s (CRI #069) Target Together attack would always do 0 damage after using an effect that allowed the player to ignore all results of the attack’s coin flips and flip those coins again.
  • Fixed an issue where using Talonflame’s (POR #014) Sky Hunt Ability while it was in the Active Spot would allow damage from its Fire Wing attack to be unaffected by Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex’s (TWM #112) Cornerstone Stance Ability.
  • Fixed an issue where Watchog’s (CRI #017) Snap Inspection attack allowed the player to select fewer cards from their opponent’s hand than the number of heads flipped.

General

  • Fixed an issue where using Test Deck while editing a deck could return the player to the Edit Deck screen for one of their other decks after that match ended.
  • Fixed an issue where the navigation bar at the top of the screen would occasionally fail to appear after completing a Ranked match.
  • Fixed an issue where foil effect animations did not appear after exchanging Trade Credits for a card in the Card Dex.
  • Fixed an issue where foil effect animations did not appear on the rewards screen after completing a Build & Battle Mode run.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.38.0

  • Release date: May 19th/20th 2026
  • File size: 74.31MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:
Content & Updates
  • Added the new Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising expansion containing over 120 cards!
  • Added a new Build & Battle game mode, a Prerelease-inspired mode featuring 40-card decks built from limited card pools, offered alongside Ranked and Casual play with rotating events and rewards!
  • Added a new Battle Pass featuring a Mega Greninja ex starter deck, with a Mega Floette ex deck, themed accessories, and avatar cosmetics unlockable through progression.
  • Added a new Trainer Trial that provides a flashback to the Standard format of the 2025 Pokémon World Championships.
Bug Fixes
Cards
  • Fixed an issue where Mega Audino ex’s (ASC #172) Kaleidowaltz attack would initiate an unnecessary deck search when all 3 coin flips landed on tails.
  • Fixed an issue where the match became unresponsive for both players if Boomerang Energy (TWM #166) was attached to Slowking (SCR #058) when its Seek Inspiration attack was used to copy Annihilape’s (SSP #100) Destined Fight attack.
  • Fixed an issue where the option to discard Antique Jaw Fossil (POR #068) from play was disabled while it was on the player’s Bench.
  • Fixed an issue where using Vivillon’s (POR #009) Grand Wing Ability while it was in the Active Spot would allow damage from its Blow Through attack to be unaffected by Cornerstone Mask Ogerpon ex’s (TWM #112) Cornerstone Stance Ability.
General
  • Fixed an issue where the Owned and Rarest Owned deck import settings did not consistently import unowned copies of cards from the deck list.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.37.0

  • Release date: April 21st/22nd 2026
  • File size: 71.70MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Content & Updates

Featured

  • New deck import options and other Deck Editor improvements have been added to make building and editing decks faster, clearer, and more intuitive!
    • Deck importing can automatically swap in cards and variants you already own, so you can go from a deck list to a playable deck faster.
    • Desktop clients now include a full-screen deck view and clearer deck validation, making it easier to review your list and fix issues quickly.
    • Editing is smoother overall with improved Big Card View, better variant sorting, and clearer visibility for unowned and invalid cards.
  • Improved support for tablets! Android and iOS tablets with large enough screens and enough usable RAM will now support the desktop landscape mode by default.
  • New Learning Lab lessons added:
    • Lessons on the difference between damage from attacks and effects that place damage counters.

Bug Fixes

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue that occasionally prevented valid cards from being selectable during a search action.

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where Mega Skarmory ex’s (POR #055) Sonic Ripper attack shuffled all attached cards into the deck instead of shuffling only the attached Energy.
  • Fixed an issue where letting the action timer run out while using Shaymin’s (POR #003) Send Flowers attack could cause a long delay and missing controls before the Energy was attached automatically.
  • Fixed an issue where Decidueye ex’s (POR #012) Sniper’s Eye Ability would not be consistently applied to its attack costs if the opponent had used an attack from a Technical Machine on the previous turn.
  • Fixed an issue where playing Naveen (POR #079) with exactly three other cards in hand could automatically discard those cards instead of letting the player choose what to discard.
  • Fixed an issue where Kingdra’s (PAR #032) Whirltide attack could leave the player unable to continue their turn until the action timer ran out if no Energy cards were revealed.
  • Fixed an issue where Turtonator’s (POR #017) Shell Spikes Ability would not consistently discard Energy from the Attacking Pokémon if that Energy was attached as part of the attack’s effect.
  • Fixed an issue where Mimikyu’s (GRI #58) Copycat attack did not copy the Geobuster attack from the Pokémon Tool card Core Memory (POR #070) after an opponent’s Mega Zygarde ex (POR #047) used that attack on the previous turn.

General

  • Fixed an issue where the new Dragapult ex starter deck incorrectly contained 4 Caretaker (TWM #144) instead of 4 Buddy-Buddy Poffin (TEF #144).
    • This fix is not retroactive. Players who already claimed this deck can update their deck list manually using the Buddy-Buddy Poffin cards received as part of several other new starter decks introduced in Version 1.36.0.
  • Fixed an issue where the game could get stuck loading the main menu, causing buttons and controls to stop responding.
  • Fixed an issue where the Variant Drawer could fail to show all available variants after the player switches to another card in Big Card View.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.36.0

  • Release date: March 24th/25th 2026
  • File size: 56.62MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Content & Updates

Featured

  • Added support for cards from the Mega Evolution—Perfect Order expansion.
  • The 2026 Pokémon TCG Standard format begins!
    • Cards with regulation mark “G” are no longer allowed in Standard format decks.
  • New Battle Pass added with exclusive rewards!
  • New Trainer Trials scheduled:
    • Champion’s Training Ground: A continuation of the 2025 Standard format to assist in tournament preparation.
    • Fighting-type Frenzy: Only Fighting-type Pokémon are allowed for this trial.
    • Gym Leader Challenge: Return of the fan-made, fan-favorite format.
  • New Learning Lab lessons added:
    • Lessons on navigating format rotation.
    • Lessons on strategy for the Mega Zygarde ex deck featured in the Battle Pass

Bug Fixes

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue where allowing the action timer to expire after enabling Inspect Board during the selection process for some types of effects could cause Pokémon that had been inspected to disappear from view.
  • Fixed an issue where Battle Log exports would replace the opponent’s screen name with placeholder text in the first entry of the start of each of their turns.

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where Hydreigon ex’s (WHT #067) “Greedy Eater” Ability did not work consistently if it would be resolved at the same time as an effect from a different card that also occurs when a Pokémon is Knocked Out.
  • Fixed an issue where Hydreigon ex’s (WHT #067) “Greedy Eater” Ability was being incorrectly prevented by Enamorus V’s (LOR #082) “Guardian of Love” Ability and other similar effects.

General

  • Fixed an issue where the Select a Deck button on the Friend Challenge pop-up navigated back to the Profile screen instead of to the Deck Manager.
  • Fixed an issue where the Friends list showed the incorrect level and Rank for each friend.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Maintenance Update

  • Release date: February 24th/25th 2026
  • File size: N/A
  • Patch notes:
  • Fixed an issue where, when using an attack that requires discarding Energy (such as Raging Bolt ex’s (TEF #123) “Bellowing Thunder” attack) on certain devices, players are unable to switch between multiple Pokémon using the “X” button during Energy selection.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.35.0

  • Release date: February 17th/18th 2026
  • File size: 44.50MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Content & Updates

Soon, cards with the “G” regulation mark will no longer be legal for play within the Standard format as a result of the 2026 Standard format rotation. The Study Season campaign is coming to help you prepare!

Featured

  • Added content for the Study Season campaign, starting March 5, 2026.
    • New Learning Lab lesson covering how to prepare for rotation
    • New Mega Lucario ex deck grant for all players to help study the new Standard format
    • New Study Season-themed deck accessories and avatar cosmetics, to be distributed to all players as a log-in gift
    • New reward cosmetics for Mega Dragonite, Mega Charizard X, and Mega Charizard Y
    • New pre-Rotation Trainer Trial challenge, Early Rotation

Bug Fixes

Cards

  • Fixed an issue where Lunatone’s (OBF #092) “New Moon” Ability wasn’t working properly with Jamming Tower (TWM #153).

General

  • Fixed an issue where Mega attack rare cards weren’t being automatically traded for Trade Credits when obtaining more than four.
    • Already owned cards in excess of four will be automatically traded for Trade Credits following this update.
  • Fixed an issue where some cards from Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes couldn’t be crafted in the Card Dex.
  • Fixed an issue where Friends List season rank and level were not displaying properly.
  • Fixed an issue where the new level wasn’t displaying on the home screen after leveling up on certain devices.
  • Fixed an issue where the progress bar while in deck view wasn’t showing the correct information on certain devices.
  • Fixed an issue where “No Expansion Name Available” was displayed when selecting to remove an unclaimed redemption code entered in the Redeem page.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Live – Ver. 1.34.0

  • Release date: January 27th/28th 2026
  • File size: 57.81MB (Android)
  • Patch notes:

Featured

  • Added support for the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion.
  • New game mode added called The Learning Lab! This is a permanent, replayable game mode with lessons designed to make you a better player.
  • The Trainer Trial “Twin Battle” returns! Players must have exactly two of each card in their decks, aside from Basic Energy cards.
  • Get the Mega Dragonite ex and Mega Meganium ex decks as a gift from us to celebrate the launch of Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes!
  • New art updates are coming to Pokémon TCG Live!
    • Added a new card rarity: Mega attack rare (MAR).
    • Added parallel holo cards with Energy type symbols embedded into the text box.

Competitive/Economy

  • New Battle Pass for Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes, starting January 29, 2026.
    • Earn in-game rewards by participating in matches and completing quests!
  • New Ranked Ladders are being added to coincide with the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes expansion!
    • February 2026 Ranked Ladder: January 29, 2026 to February 26, 2026.
    • March 2026 Ranked Ladder: February 26, 2026 to March 26, 2026.

Gameplay/Battle

  • Fixed an issue where the Tera Evolution animations were erroneously displayed at match start.
  • Fixed an issue where certain attacks would show the wrong damage value if the opponent’s Pokémon had an effect that reduced or prevented damage.
  • Fixed an issue where, after leaving the card stack view, the highlight animation was displaying erroneously on cards.
  • Fixed an issue where scrolling wasn’t working properly after applying some filters in the card library.
  • Fixed an issue where the card highlight effect disappeared after viewing or closing the discard deck window.
  • Fixed an issue where some Water-type attacks weren’t displayed properly in a match.

Cards

  • Rotom ex (PFL #029): Fixed an issue where the match would soft-lock when multiple Pokémon Tools were attached.
  • Battle Cage (PFL #085): Fixed an issue where damage counters were not working properly on Benched Pokémon.
  • Ethan’s Quilava (DRI #033): Fixed an issue where the “Bonded by the Journey” Ability wasn’t functioning properly.
  • Palkia (SSP #136): Fixed an issue where the Space Crash attack was not working properly with Meganium’s (MEG #010) “Wild Growth” Ability.

General

  • Fixed an issue where a soft lock would sometimes occur when being asked to assign a deck from the Professor.
  • Fixed an issue where previewing some victory celebrations resulted in visual errors.
  • Various other fixes and polish.

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