Palworld developer Pocketpair has announced that its Pokémon-like “franchise” will be receiving its own trading card game this summer. Dubbed the “Palworld TCG,” Pocketpair has teamed up with Japanese company Bushiroad to create a direct competitor to Pokémon TCG, which has been a dominant force in card games for multiple decades now. Currently, it has a release date of July 30th, 2026.
An official description of the game, which comes courtesy of a report from IGN, reads:
This game is a 2-player competitive card game where you can enjoy strategic and tactical battles through deploying various unique Pals. Players fight alongside their Pal companions, gathering resources, and building bases as they aim for victory. These adorable and dependable Pals will utilize their own unique traits to lead you to victory. Team up with your trusty Pals and experience the thrill of overcoming formidable enemies through this exciting trading card game.
This latest development comes months after Pocketpair announced Palworld: Palfarm, a game seemingly made in response to Pokémon Pokopia. Not content to waste away in court while Nintendo prolongs its legal battle against the company, it seems Pocketpair would rather stick it to the “man” than let Nintendo win. I’m not sure Palworld will have any of the same cultural impact that Pokémon has had, but I appreciate the energy.
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Written by Peter Glagowski
Peter has been a freelance gaming and film critic for over seven years. His passion for Nintendo is only matched by the size of his collection.
