Summary
Pokemon TCG Pocketplayers have discovered several references to the games in the main series on some of the cards. Being aPokemon TCG-inspired game, severalPokemon TCG Pocketcards are reminiscent of the physical ones because they have the same artwork, such as Poke Flute, the Pikachu card released with the Mythical Island mini-set.
However,Pokemon TCG Pocketalso has several references and Easter eggs, with some being more obvious, such as the Machamp ex and the Alakazam rare. ThesePokemon TCG Pocketfull art cardsnot only have the same visual style but also depict the two pocket monsters battling, something common inPokemon TCGcards. An adorable Easter egg can be found on the Ditto full art card, which has two Ditto in the middle of a forest and others camouflaged as leaves, one as a bush, and one as a Caterpie high up in a tree.
ThePokemon TCG Pocketcommunity has discovered even more fun nods, one on the Spearow card. Shared by Redditor asch_win, they note that the artwork shows Spearow on a patch of grass with some buildings around it. This location corresponds to Route 16 ofFireRed, thePokemon Redremake, being a point near Celadon City where players have a 30% chance of finding Spearow levels 20-22. The buildings players see in the card art are the green building and the Celadon City department store, a location that has appeared in differentPokemongames, where players buy battle items, TMs, and more.
Pokemon TCG Players Discover Neat References to Other Pokemon Games
In a second post by the same Redditor, they point out the references on thePokemon TCG Pocketsupport cards. These locations, originally seen inPokemon FireRed and LeafGreen, show Professor Oak in his laboratory. The backgrounds of Misty, Erika, Blaine, Giovanni, Sabrina, and Lt. Surge cards show them in their Gyms in Kanto, with the Blue and Leaf cards having backgrounds similar to their appearances in the games.
While the OP’s discoveries delighted otherPokemon TCG Pocketplayers, some shared other references found in the card game. One of the comments noted that the background of Brock’s card is a possible nod to Digglett Cave, a place where the character is seen inHeartGold and Silver, theremakes of the Gen 2Pokemongames. Two other players mentioned the Electrode and Zapdos ex full art cards, which show the critters at the Kanto Power Plant. Being a franchise known for its countless references, players have a high chance of finding even more Easter eggs inPokemon TCG Pocket.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
WHERE TO PLAY
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd. In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.
