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Why use TCG Battle?

TCG Battle! integrates modern technology into your traditional TCG that you know and love. Whether you are an experienced TCG player, a beginner still learning the ropes, or a web streamer looking for additional "flair", TCG Battle! can be especially useful for you!

Supports Multiple TCGs

Currently, TCG Battle! supports over six TCGs with unique turn-tracking features! You can use the "Timer Only" feature for just about any TCG!

Flexible Timer

Choose between a traditional countdown (round) timer or a chess clock. The timer synchronizes with your opponent so you can effectively keep track of your round time. You can also issue time extensions in real-time!

Turn-tracking Features

Looking to track Lore in Lorcana? DON!! in One Piece? Supporters, energy, and stadiums played in Pokemon? You can track em' all...and then some!

Public Presenter

You can share a public link to your streaming audience or friends to keep tabs on a live TCG battle! It can actively display whose turn it is, remaining time, remaining prize cards (Pokemon), remaining Lore (Lorcana), if a leader has awakened (Dragonball-Z), as well as other turn-tracking features! You could even add the Presenter to your stream!

Integrated Battle Log

Log every action and turn with an integrated Battle Log. Scroll back in the history to settle or resolve active disputes.

Digital Coin Flips/Dice Rolls

Coin flips and dice rolls can be difficult to manage over a webcam match. You can substitute your physical coin flip or dice roll with a digital one. The results are posted in the Battle Log for full transparency.

Smart Win/Loss Logic

Playing a round that is Best-of-Three? TCG Battle! keeps track of wins, losses, and ties for each game to determine the round champion at the end. The host can override the game results and issue wins/ties under special conditions.

Reliability

The timer and game state will pause if the host or guest inadvertently disconnects from the game room. All you have to do is rejoin using the same username and join code to resume the battle.

Account Management

You can upload your own avatar, change your username, change your email address, change your password, or permanently delete your account at any time.

Battle Privacy

Utilize the "Friends" feature to limit guest access to your active Battle to those in your Friends list. This will prevent "stream sniping" during streamed matches.

Data Privacy

TCG Battle! is strictly a web-based app. You don't have to install invasive "free" apps from an app store that's infested with ads to use it. You can access it from any web browser, from any device. The only information TCG Battle! collects is your email address at account creation.

Data Security

Your data is locked down. TCG Battle! leverages Google's secure cloud infrastructure, utilizing industry-standard, one-way password hashing and encrypted connections to ensure your account and tournament data remain strictly confidential.

Built for the Community

TCG Battle! is an unofficial tool that was built by a TCG dad, with a vision. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, The Pokémon Company, Disney, Ravensburger, Bandai, or any other TCG publisher.