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Amid Claims Pokémon TCG Pocket Features a Design Traced From Fan Art, Creators Point Out That Pokémon's Legal Terms Likely Allow the Company to Monetise Any Fan-Made Content It Wants

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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Paradox Drive
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Pokémon TCG Pocket: Paradox Drive
Genres · card_and_board
Release · May 31, 2026
Developer · DeNA
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
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Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket
Genres · strategy
Release · Oct 27, 2024
Developer · The Pokémon Company, Creatures Inc., DeNA
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