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Pokemon Trading Card Game Online

Pokemon Trading Card Game Online

The Pokemon Company
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Initial Release: Jan 1, 2011
•ESRB: Everyone•iPhone
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6.7

31 Ratings
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The Pokémon Trading Card Game Online has potential, but it's bogged down by a lousy UI and iffy matchmaking.
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Summary

Part of the online suite of web-based games by the The Pokemon Company, Pokemon Trading Card Game Online: Trainer Challenge is the single-player online minigame where gamers can Challenge 14 computer opponents through three Pokemon Leagues.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone
Mild Cartoon Violence
Developers
The Pokemon Company
Publishers
The Pokemon Company
Franchises
Pokemon
Features
Online Versus Multiplayer
Initial Release
Jan 1, 2011
Platforms
iPhoneWeb Games
Genres
Card, Battle

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