NEW! How to Install Pokémon Mods Using RTCGO Mod Manager (2026) (UPDATED VERSION)

Tech/Mod Installation Summary (RTCGO Mod Manager for Pokémon mods)

Purpose of the video

A complete updated tutorial for installing Pokémon mods into Pokémon TCG Card Shop Simulator using an offline mod manager (RTCGO / “Real TCG Overhaul Mod Manager”).

Critical prerequisite

• Ensure the game is updated to the latest version.
• If you previously tried installing mods, do a complete fresh reinstall:
  • Delete old mods / uninstall the game
  • Reinstall clean to avoid conflicts

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Tooling / Mod Manager Setup

Where mods are sourced

• Mods are sourced from Nexus Mods (links are provided in the video description).
• If needed, search Nexus for “TCG Card Shop Simulator”.

Offline mod manager concept

• Downloads are mostly manual zip downloads.
• The mod manager handles:
  • launching the game
  • managing mod installation
• You generally do not manually place files after staging.

High-level installation steps

1. Download the mod manager via Nexus Mods → Manual download.
2. Extract the zip into a hard drive folder (don’t leave it inside the downloads directory), since it “runs everything” from there.
3. Run the .exe
   • If Windows blocks it: More info → Run anyway (the speaker claims it’s safe).
4. In the manager:
   • Go to Settings and set Game location
     • auto-detect is mentioned for Steam/Xbox
   • Don’t worry about recommended mods
   • Leave “disabled mods” alone

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Pokémon Mod Files to Download (manual zip downloads)

The tutorial emphasizes downloading the main files (not “mod manager download” options; avoid optional files where noted). Key mod components mentioned include:

• Pokémon TCG Card Shop Expansions (multiple files; download all listed in that section)
• Collection tracker
• Enhanced binder
• Pokémon Pocket (phone app content)
• Shop app / Pokémon Pocket expansions
• EPL card animator
• Enhanced prefab loader
• Enhanced prefab loader API (explicit required dependency; it won’t run without it)
• EPL demand
• Trading overhaul
• Holographic overhaul
• Phone overhaul
• BepInEx mod manager (for mod management via a better menu)
• Preconfigured BepInEx with configuration manager (core setup; download manually, not mod-manager download)
• UI/shop feature mod (adds “pretty cool TVs inside your shop” in the tutorial)
• Texture replacer (important for converting textures to a Pokémon look)

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Staging + Installing

Staging instructions

• Confirm you have the expected count: 23 zipped files
  • Do not unzip them.
• Copy all 23 zips into the mod manager’s staging folder.

Install within the mod manager

• Open Downloaded mods
• Click Install new (23) to install all staged mods automatically.
• After completion, it should show:
  • 23 mods / 23 active

Optional cleanup

• You may delete staging files afterward to save space (speaker leaves this optional).

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First Launch + Verification / In-Game Additions

Launch the game

• Launch the game via the mod manager using Play the game.

Save game behavior

• The speaker claims existing saves remain loadable if:
  • you reinstall using the same locations
  • you follow the same setup

Initial in-game tutorial (phone)

• Use the phone (press Tab).
• Complete the tutorial to proceed (the speaker notes it’s a bit of a headache).

Pokémon content/features shown after install

• On the phone shop/stock pages:
  • Pokestock / Pokémon Pocket Stock become available
  • Booster packs and categories are added across multiple generations
    • down to Neo Destiny / Neo Revolution are mentioned
• Accessories / figurines note
  • Pokémon Pocket section reportedly has no accessories/figurines yet at the time
  • booster packs exist
• Figurines section
  • Shows Pokémon like Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and others
  • speaker emphasizes these are “updated”
• Game Boy Color games
  • mentions games like FireRed / LeafGreen
• Decorations/statues
  • includes multiple Pokémon statues (e.g., Squirtle line, Charizard variants, Articuno, Lugia)

Card functionality check

• The speaker opens cards and presses R to demonstrate:
  • Pokémon/trainer/ball cards (and other cards) still function
• This is used to show nothing important was “lost.”

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Reviews/Guides/Tutorials Emphasis

This is a step-by-step guide with strong instructions:

• Provides fresh install guidance to prevent mod conflicts
• Says ordering doesn’t matter because the manager installs everything
• Strong emphasis on:
  • manual downloads
  • including required dependencies
  • keeping the files as zips (don’t unzip)
• Verification via:
  • phone menu content
  • observed card behavior

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Main speakers/sources

• Main speaker: “Samurai” (referenced as It’s Samurai, a Discord/modder)
• Secondary voice: implied tutorial creator (delivers the walkthrough and mentions they have their own Discord)
• Primary mod file source: Nexus Mods (mod pages for TCG Card Shop Simulator)