King of New York cover

King of New York

2014 · IELLO

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy cover

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy

2020 · The Pokémon Company International

Solid · 100% positive · 1 verdict

Pick King of New York if you want…

  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Sword-and-sorcery setting
  • A longer, meatier session (about 60 min)

Pick Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy if you want…

  • Short-horizon optimization and clever combos
  • Each player gets a different toolkit
  • Shorter sessions (about 30 min vs 60)

Quick facts

King of New YorkPokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy
Players2–62
Play time45–60 min30 min
ComplexityMedium
Age10+6+
Year20142020

Common questions

Is Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy better than King of New York?

King of New York sits at 100% positive over 1 verdicts; Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy at 100% over 1. The community rates them about evenly, so it comes down to which experience fits your group.

Which plays faster, King of New York or Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy?

Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy runs up to about 30 minutes; King of New York up to about 60. For a weeknight slot, Pokémon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy is the quicker table.