Pokémon TCG Live to update Battle Pass system alongside launch of Surging Sparks — December 13th update to re-balance in-game economy, remove Coins

In an update letter posted to the Official Pokémon Forums, the Pokémon TCG Live Development Team have outlined changes to the game's Battle Pass and Ranked Ladder systems that will be arriving this week alongside Surging Sparks; as well a revamp to the in-game economy in a planned update coming next month on December 13th.

Version 1.20.0 Patch
The Version 1.20.0 update has gone live in the Pokémon TCG Live as of this week. The full Patch Notes for 1.20.0, as posted by the developers on the official Pokémon Community Forums, can be found below.

Version 1.20.0 Patch Notes said:

Features

• Added support for the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—Surging Sparks expansion.
• Match timer has been reduced from 25 minutes to 20 minutes.
• Economy/system updates—more info coming soon!

Cards

• Thievul (PAR #120): Fixed an issue where the 'Rob-'n'-Run' Ability caused match instability when used to discard an opponent's entire hand in Test Deck.
• Milotic (EVS #038): Fixed an issue where the 'Dew Guard' Ability does not generate battle logs when blocking the effects of Supporter cards.
• Trevenant (OBF #012): Fixed an issue where the 'Forest Miasma' Ability did not display a negative status effect indicator on the opposing Pokémon.

Code Card Redemption

• Fixed an issue where the Redemption Camera was non-functional on certain MacOS devices.

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Surging Sparks Update
With this week's change to the Battle Pass, the Battle Pass and Premium Pass will be combined into a single Battle Pass, with the following differences from the previous system:

• Battle Pass maximum level increased: 50 → 74
• Players will no longer be able to unlock Battle Pass levels via Crystals
• Players will progress quicker through each Battle Pass level

As with the existing passes, players will earn rewards of cards, packs, cosmetic items, and/or in-game currency with every level of the new combined Battle Pass. The Surging Sparks Battle Pass will include a free Pikachu ex deck for all players at Level 0, and offer a second deck based on Archaludon ex for players to unlock at Level 34.

The Ranked Ladder is also being adjusted with the launch of Surging Sparks, with players now able to earn bonus points from win streaks, to allow players to more quickly move up the ladder. An additional new system will also be added at some point in the future for players who reach the Arceus League in the Ranked Ladder. No firm details have been given on this system at this time outside of it involving Rank Points.

December 13th Update
Next month, an additional update will be coming to TCG Live which makes dramatic changes to the game's economy. Up until now, players have been able to use the Coins they have earned to purchase a variety of cosmetic items for their avatars and decks. On December 13th, Coins will be entirely eliminated from the game. At this time:

• Cosmetic Items for Player Avatars will become completely free for all players
• Cosmetic Items for Decks, including Card Sleeves, Deck Boxes, and match Coins (that is, the ones you flip in-game) will now require Crystals to purchase
• Players will receive 1 Crystal for every 4 Coins they hold at the time of the update, up to a maximum of 1,250 Crystals for 5,000 Coins.
  • Any Coins held over 5,000 will be wasted, and players are encouraged to spend any they have over this limit on Deck cosmetics prior to the update