Link the existing save before changing devices; deleted or unlinked data cannot be restored, while a properly linked save and Poké Gold can move across operating systems.
To transfer Pokémon TCG Pocket safely, link the existing save to a supported account before changing devices. Do not delete the save or uninstall an unlinked copy. Pokémon Support says deleted save data cannot be restored.
Link the current save
From the main menu, open Menu → Other → Account, choose a supported account, and sign in. The title screen also offers Menu → Account. Available account types include Nintendo Account, Google Account, and Apple Account on iOS; age restrictions can limit younger players to Nintendo Account.
Record which provider and identity you used. The linked account cannot simply be updated or removed from the active save. Deleting data to unlink it destroys that save, so an account-choice mistake is not a routine settings change.
Move to the new device
- Confirm the old device shows the account as linked.
- Install Pokémon TCG Pocket from the official store on the new phone or tablet.
- At the title screen, choose the data-transfer/account-link path rather than starting a disposable new collection.
- Sign in with the same linked identity.
- Confirm the player name, collection, and currency before removing the old installation.
After transfer, other devices that used the same save can no longer continue playing it as separate active copies. The current FAQ says Poké Gold transfers even between iOS and Android.
Premium Pass is a second layer
Save transfer moves game data, but Premium Pass renewal remains tied to the Apple Account or Google Account that subscribed. On the new device, activate the correct platform account and use Complete Purchase if needed. If operating systems changed, the old store can continue billing until the subscription is canceled there.
Never assume uninstalling cancels a subscription. Read Premium Pass transfer and cancellation before retiring the old device.
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Questions players ask next
Do I need to link an account before transferring Pokémon TCG Pocket?
Yes. Link the current save before opening it on another device.
Does Poké Gold transfer from iPhone to Android?
The current official FAQ says Poké Gold remains available even when switching operating systems.
Can deleted save data be restored?
No. Pokémon Support says deleted save data cannot be recovered.
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