how to install Pokémon TCG Pocket APK for Android

Trainers from different parts of the world try to masquerade themselves as a New Zealander to have a head start once the release date of the game hits worldwide on October 30 by playing its soft launch.

A month in advance, the trainers are allowed to download it on iOS and Android and try the system out by attempting to hide their regional location through services such as a VPN. This way, you still can get into the party early, even though not all of the features are available just yet.

There are plenty of legal ways whereby the Apple customers can get a chance to play this game first, but all in frankness, the options of Android users aren't that huge.

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First of all, we must preface this by warning those who seek to download the APK that the files are not secure, and most of them get updated or become outdated very fast. A lot of risks are involved in downloading an APK, and most of them are not worth it because of the viruses which one will download along with the game.

We would prefer to wait and buy the game once it launches around the world. But we do know that due to regional restrictions, some countries, such as Belgium, are not sold the game, and thus their only option is to download an APK and then side-load it.

The TCG Pocket APK will not be found anywhere. If you are one of those people willing to take the risk, here is how you can download and install it:

You will be able to get the APK file on your Android phone by clicking on a download link from a website.

You may be prompted to confirm that you want to download a potentially harmful file. Regardless, select the option to download. Remember that in doing so, you are actually risking doing harm to yourself by downloading any random APK online. For safety, install on another device and do not put in your credentials until you are certain.

Wait for the download to complete, then locate the APK file in your device's list of files and tap on it to begin installation.

All things considered, there's no understating the risk of downloading an APK from a location other than the website of the official developer. With that said, because you can't actually make any purchases and because the TCG Pocket requires a VPN to work, we don't think it's worth your while getting in early. You risk the additional chance of having your account banned due to playing the game in regions other than New Zealand if the truth be told.

In this respect, one can install the Pokémon TCG Pocket APK into an Android device and then play the game without any major issues by following these steps along with the further tips.