Summary
- The March update introduces quality-of-life improvements like expanded deck slots and smoother gameplay.
- TCG Pocket's pre-expansion update adds deck slots and decklist management, addressing player wishes.
- Developers have been slow to implement requested features, focusing on expansions instead.
Pokemon TCG Pocket’s pre-expansion update introduces several long-awaited features, such as additional deck slots and a more effective way to manage decklists. Many of these features have been on players’ wish lists for quite some time, with some dating back to the game’s earliest days. Finally, The Pokemon Company and DeNA, the game’s developers, seem to have listened to the community and improved the gameplay experience for TCG Pocket players with a quality-of-life update.
The list of requested quality-of-life features for TCG Pocket has continued to grow as more content has been added. However, a few of these features seemed to make it into each patch, which left fans disappointed with every update release. Up to now, the developers have appeared to concentrate mostly on major expansions and mini-sets instead of enhancing gameplay. Fortunately, this new update may suggest that they are changing their approach and becoming more responsive to their player base’s requests.
Pokemon TCG Pocket's New Crown Card Surprises Fans
A new leak from Pokemon TCG Pocket reveals the crown-rarity card of the Shining Revelry expansion, which is something fans did not expect.
The March update for Pokemon TCG Pocket is already being labeled as a significant quality-of-life improvement by the community. Some of the changes introduced in this patch include an expanded deck slot, new methods for managing and sharing decklists, the ability to view the estimated damage output of opponents, and a smoother coin flip process for both players. The large file size of the update implies that Shining Revelry cards may have also been secretly included, which could explain how the full card list leaked prior to the official launch.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Releases the Largest QoL Update
- Deck slots have been increased from 15 to 20.
- The coin flip process is now synchronized for both players.
- Ranked mode has been added to the Battles section, with a notice about its upcoming launch.
- New Wonder Pick offers are now marked with a distinctive icon.
- A new filter allows players to access and sort their shiny cards.
- Players can now view their entire deck details in one place.
- A cancel button has been added to the match queuing screen.
- Tapping and holding a card during the match now shows the Pokemon’s expected damage output.
Fans appear to be pleased with these new improvements, which suggests that the beloved digital trading card game is moving in the right direction. While most of these features are minor gameplay adjustments, they can greatly enhance players’ overall experience. For example, the synchronized coin flip will minimize downtime to less than two seconds per round, which is a significant time-saver, considering that TCG Pocket's previous coin flip system took five to eight seconds.
March’s update also improves several aesthetic elements of the game. One noticeable change in this regard is the revamped card shuffle animation in TCG Pocket’s Wonder Picks. The new animation adds extra suspense to the draws by initially revealing dismissed cards, keeping the player’s choice hidden until the last moment.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket lets you easily collect Pokémon cards. Creatures Inc. Has created exciting new visual effects for cards that are only possible digitally.
Pokémon cards, played with by people in 89 countries, are now closer to you than ever!
Enjoy Pokémon cards anytime, anywhere, on your mobile device!
■ You can open packs every day to get cards!
Collect cards every day! You can open two booster packs every day at no cost to collect Pokémon cards featuring heartwarming illustrations from the past as well as all-new cards exclusive to this game.
■ New Pokémon cards!
Immersive cards, a brand-new kind of card, make their debut here! With new illustrations that have a 3D feel, immersive cards will make you feel like you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration!
■ Trade cards with friends!
You can trade certain cards with friends. Use the trade feature to collect even more cards!
■ Show off your collection!
You can use binders or display boards to showcase your cards and share them with the world!
■ Casual battles—alone or with friends!
You can enjoy casual battles during quick breaks in your day! Ranked matches are now available for players who'd like to battle even more.
