What it is
PACKARDOS is an idle pack-opening game about collecting cards from 35 expansions, from modern sets back to the classic Base Set era. You open packs, decide what to do with each card, and work toward rare collection goals. It is a free browser prototype and an unofficial fan game.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from slambond.itch.io.
Open packs, chase hits, and build your dream collection.
PACKARDOS is an idle collectible card pack-opening game . Start with two free, unlimited expansions, reveal each card with its own animation (big hits pause, shine, and play special sounds), and decide what to do with every card: keep it, sell it, or send it in for grading. Use your earnings to unlock older and increasingly valuable expansions, all the way to the ultimate goal: 1st Edition Base Set.
WHAT YOU'LL FIND
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• 4,240 real cards from 35 expansions, ranging from Scarlet & Violet all the way back to Base Set, spread across 18 tiers.
• Suspenseful pack openings: holo, reverse holo, full art, and gold cards with their own special shine effects.
• Card grading: send your cards to the lab and get them back in a graded slab with a score from 1 to 10.
• An album for each expansion, a searchable card collection with filters, favorites, and a wishlist.
• Customizable binders to show off your best cards.
• Collectors with special requests who pay more than regular sales.
• 135 achievements, including hidden ones, with rewards in Pokédollars and cards.
• Upgrades and automation: batch pack openings, auto-openers, auto-sellers, increased luck, faster grading, and more.
• Original music, a beginner-friendly tutorial, and settings for size, sound, and motion.
CONTROLS
Click, Space, or Enter: Continue · R: Open another pack · B: Album · L: Grading · U: Upgrades · M: Sound · Esc: Close.
You can also play entirely with your mouse or by tapping on your phone.
YOUR SAVE DATA
Your progress is automatically saved in your browser. If you clear your site data, use incognito mode, or switch browsers, your progress will be lost. Use Settings → Export Save to keep a backup.
I'D LOVE YOUR FEEDBACK!
The game is still in development. Leave a comment about what you liked, what you didn't like, any bugs you find, or ideas you have. I read every single one!
This is our Discord: discord.gg/S8YEn6BBcS
DISCLAIMER
PACKARDOS is an unofficial, free, non-profit fan game. It is not affiliated with, endorsed, sponsored, or approved by Nintendo, The Pokémon Company, Creatures Inc., or GAME FREAK inc.
Pokémon and all related names are trademarks of their respective owners. Card images belong to their respective rights holders and artists. Cards in this game have no real-world monetary value.
If you are a rights holder and would like any content removed, please leave a comment and I will remove it as soon as possible.
Concept, design, and development by Slambond .
Editor takes
“Great for a commute: half-hour pack rips, tap-friendly and auto-saved, but you’ll want to export your save if you ever clear browser data.”
“The 4,240-card/18-tier ladder promises long-term number go up, but as a prototype the pacing isn't proven yet; automation upgrades will decide if it holds.”
“Clear tutorial and readable controls make the rules accessible, but with RNG-based grading and a prototype label, the fairness of the economic loop remains unproven.”
How to play
Open a pack and watch each card reveal with its own animation, using click, Space, Enter, or tap. After each reveal, choose whether to keep, sell, or send the card to grading, then use your earnings to unlock more expansions and upgrades.
Tips
- Sell cards you don't need to build up currency for more expensive expansions.
- Send rare or favorite cards to grading, since graded cards receive a score from 1 to 10.
- Prioritize unlocking older expansions, as they lead toward the 1st Edition Base Set goal.
- Use automation upgrades like auto-openers and auto-sellers once they become available to speed up progress.
- Watch for special shiny cards: big hits pause and get special effects, so don't rush through reveals.
Questions
Is PACKARDOS free?
Yes, it is a free unofficial fan game that runs in the browser.
Does it save my progress?
Progress is automatically saved in your browser. Use Settings → Export Save to keep a backup, because clearing site data or switching browsers will lose progress.
Can I play on mobile?
The developer says you can play with mouse or by tapping on your phone, since it runs as an HTML5 browser game.
Is the game finished?
No, it is currently a prototype still in development, and the developer welcomes feedback on bugs and ideas.
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