Since 1996 that Pokémon TCG (Trading Card Game) is one of the most popular exponents of the field of collectible card games. However, fans of the franchise have long asked The Pokémon Company that they make an official application for cell phones, so that they can collect cards and open decks digitally. And to celebrate the Pokémon Daythe company surprised its fans with that same announcement.
Soon you will be able to collect cards and trade with friends in Pokémon TCG Pocket
During the Pokémon Presents which aired today for Pokémon Day, was officially announced Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. This is a digital version of the franchise’s classic collectible card game that will seek to have a social mode similar to Pokémon Go, where players will be able to open packs daily, appreciate the detailed art of their cards, assemble special decks, and trade with their friends. and even face each other in intense games. Pokémon TCG Pocket is being developed by Creatures Inc. (The creators of the original physical game) and Welcome (The developers of Pokémon Masters EX) and will be released on systems iOS and Android in 2024.
It should be noted that there was already an official application to play Pokémon TCG, called Pokémon Trading Card Game Live, but this had a greater focus on the competitive field and online fights between players. Not to mention, it was criticized by fans for its poor performance on mobile devices. On the other hand, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket aims to bring the full physical card game experience to the digital world, complete with daily packs to open and interactive mockups of the cards. Some even have illustrations so detailed that they can be explored in depth.
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket looks impressive, and not only will Pokémon TCG veterans like it, but it has the chance to appeal to a whole new audience. However, some people have their concerns: Being developed by the same studio responsible for Pokémon Masters EX, there are concerns that it is packed with microtransactions that could ruin the experience. Although it is very likely that digital card packs can be purchased with real money, no information about microtransactions has been revealed yet, so we can’t say for sure if they will ruin the game or not.
Pokémon is a huge franchise with many different options, such as main video games, spin-offs or anime. So many forget that Pokémon TCG has a huge competitive community. But of course, getting into this collectible card game can be intimidating and expensive due to the prices of physical cards. Therefore, Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket has the potential to make it more accessible and become one of the most popular mobile installments in the franchise, as happened with Pokémon Go.
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