Meeting the published floor is necessary but not a guarantee; compare OS, RAM, architecture, graphics API, and GPU before reinstalling or replacing a device.
Pokémon TCG Pocket officially recommends iPhone X or later with iOS 15/iPadOS 15 and at least 3 GB RAM. Android needs version 7 or later, Vulkan support, 64-bit architecture, at least 3 GB RAM, and Snapdragon 845-class graphics performance or similar.
| Platform | Published requirement |
|---|---|
| iPhone | iPhone X or later |
| iOS / iPadOS | Version 15 or later |
| Apple memory | 3 GB RAM or more |
| Android OS | Android 7.0 or later |
| Android architecture | 64-bit |
| Android graphics API | Vulkan support |
| Android memory | 3 GB RAM or more |
| Android GPU target | Snapdragon 845 or later, or similar performance |
Check every row, not only the OS version. An Android phone can run Android 7 and still lack the required 64-bit app environment, Vulkan support, memory, or comparable GPU. Model names also vary by region, so compare the exact hardware variant.
Pokémon Support does not guarantee every device that meets the floor. Performance, operating conditions, manufacturer modifications, and newly released OS versions can still prevent correct operation. Devices altered outside the manufacturer's warranty are specifically excluded from the normal compatibility expectation.
Before reinstalling
- Link the save through Menu → Other → Account.
- Confirm free storage for the current app and update; Apple's listing showed an app size around 766 MB during this check, but downloaded data can change.
- Update the operating system only to a version the official support page recognizes.
- Update the app through the official store.
- Restart on a stable connection.
If the store marks the exact model incompatible, sideloading does not turn unsupported hardware into a verified configuration. If the app previously worked and stopped after an update, preserve the linked save and consult current Pokémon Support notices before deleting local data.
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What iPhone runs Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Pokémon Support recommends iPhone X or later, iOS 15 or later, and 3 GB RAM or more.
What Android device runs Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Android 7 or later, Vulkan support, 64-bit architecture, 3 GB RAM or more, and Snapdragon 845-class GPU performance or better are listed.
Does meeting the requirements guarantee compatibility?
No. Pokémon Support explicitly says the app is not guaranteed on every device that meets the listed specifications.
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