About PrizeMap
A quick practice tool for Pokemon TCG players, built by a fellow player, for the community.
Hi, I'm Jerry
I'm a software developer by day and a Pokemon fan for basically my entire life. It started with a borrowed copy of Ruby at a friend's house, then my own copy of Fire Red, and somewhere along the way it never really stopped. I've collected the cards on and off for years, competed casually in VGC in the X/Y era, but lately I've been getting more serious about actually competing on the TCG side.
My first regional was in Houston in March 2025. I ran Mega Lopunny ex / Dusknoir, went 4-4, and could have likely made Day 2 if I hadn't bricked in my last four games (2 rounds) straight.
Where PrizeMap came from
The idea of "TCG puzzles" had floated around the Pokemon community for a long time. Players would post screenshots on Reddit or personal blogs, but there was never a real platform for it. Nothing that let you actually did both of 1) playing through a puzzle in a simulated environment, and 2) let you create and share your own board states with friends.
In December 2025, I decided to just build it. Two weeks later I had a proof of concept, shared it internally with some friends, and then the community caught hold of it. The name, "PrizeMap", comes from a common term (Prize Mapping) used by players when planning out possible outcomes of a game.
6,000+
downloads within 48 hours, including a brief debut on the App Store Top 100 Strategy Games
That response meant a lot. It told me the community wanted this, and it pushed me to keep building.
Built for every level of player
PrizeMap isn't just for competitive grinders. Whether you picked up your first deck last week or you're prepping for Worlds, there's something here for you.
New Players
Beginner Puzzles
Pre-curated puzzles that walk through the fundamental sequences every TCG player should have memorized. If you're exploring a new deck, this is the best place to start.
Experienced Players
Weekly Curated Puzzles
Fresh puzzles every week to keep your decision-making sharp. Real board states, real decisions, real practice.
Competitors
Leaderboard
Solve puzzles faster than anyone else and climb the rankings. For the players who like extra competition.
Community
Create and Share
Build your own board states and share them with friends. Over 100 puzzles have been created across all users for the community to play.
Give it a try
The best way to understand what PrizeMap is is to play a puzzle. Download the app and jump in, or if you want to get a feel for it first, browse the beginner puzzles right here in your browser.
Follow along
The community is growing fast. Come say hi.