- BGG rank
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- BGG rating
- 6.4
Pokémon Trading Card Game
- 2 players
- 20 min
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- 1996
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Pokémon TCG: Rumble
2009
Rules assistance for Pokémon TCG: Rumble
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–7 players
- 30 min
- 7+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Pokémon TCG: Rumble
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Pokémon TCG: Rumble is a board game released in 2009 for 2–7 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 7 and up. It was designed by Tsunekaz Ishihara and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Pokémon TCG: Rumble, the new all-in-one multiplayer Pokémon Trading Card Game, combines TCG and board game elements, and serves as a great introduction to the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Each Pokémon TCG: Rumble game allows up to seven players to open the box and compete in a true Battle Royale with the goal of being the last Pokémon standing. The fast-paced card game is played on a playmat where the simple roll of the dice can decide your fate. To play the game, simply place your markers to guess which Pokémon cards will outlast the others, roll the Energy dice to figure out which move you can use…and roll the Target die to find out which Pokémon you will attack! Score points for each Pokémon you Knock Out and score even bigger if your marker is on the last Pokémon standing.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- The Pokémon Company International
Questions and answers
Pokémon TCG: Rumble supports 2–7 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Pokémon TCG: Rumble is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Pokémon TCG: Rumble for ages 7 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Pokémon TCG: Rumble has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Pokémon TCG: Rumble belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Pokémon TCG: Rumble are: Tsunekaz Ishihara. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Pokémon TCG: Rumble as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.