Pokemon TCG Pocket Reveals Major Changes to Ranked Matches

Summary

Pokemon TCG Pocket will be adding win streak bonuses to Ultra Ball and Master Ball ranks.
There will be no more mid-season rank drops for Ultra Ball and Master Ball.
The win streak bonus places emphasis on skill over grind with upcoming changes in ranked matches.

Pokemon TCG Pocket has announced that win streak bonuses are coming to Ultra Ball and Master Ball. These two ranks are known for having the slowest progression, with some estimates suggesting it could take over 300 wins to climb from Ultra Ball to Master Ball. Now, it seems Pokemon TCG Pocket is introducing changes to help ease that grind for skillful players.

Ranked matches were introduced back in March, and since then, thousands of players have been chasing the goal of joining the top 10,000. While most Pokemon TCG Pocket fans enjoy ranked matches' rewards, many feel that the time and effort needed to reach the highest ranks is excessive. It's also been noted that climbing the ranked ladder beyond Great Ball is nearly impossible for casual players, regardless of skill level.

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In an effort to make ranked matches more enjoyable for everyone, Pokemon TCG Pocket is introducing a consecutive win bonus to the top two ranks, Ultra Ball and Master Ball. Previously, this bonus was only available in the lower three ranks: Beginner, Poke Ball, and Great Ball. While the exact details haven't been revealed, if the system mirrors the lower tiers, high-ranked players could earn up to 12 extra points per match with a 5-win streak. These changes are expected to roll out after Pokemon TCG Pocket's upcoming Extradimensional Crisis season ends, likely going live with the next set in late June.

Pokemon TCG Pocket's Upcoming Changes to Ranked Matches

Consecutive win bonus for Master Ball and Ultra Ball
No mid-season rank drops for Master Ball and Ultra Ball

Another key change coming with the June season is the removal of mid-season rank drops for the top two tiers, Ultra Ball and Master Ball. According to the developer, players will no longer fall from Master to Ultra, or from Ultra to Great Ball. Combined with the addition of bonus points for higher ranks, this update has many fans believing that ranking up in Pokemon TCG Pocket will soon become more accessible. It's worth noting that rank drops at the end of each season will remain in place.

For those wondering, rank-ups offer two main advantages. First, players earn a unique emblem based on their rank, which can be displayed on their profile. Many players chase this emblem as a mark of prestige. Additionally, at the end of each season, participants in ranked matches receive Pokemon TCG Pocket's Pack Hourglasses as a reward. The number of hourglasses increases with rank, with Master Ball players earning the highest reward of 100 Pack Hourglasses.

The newly announced changes seem to place more emphasis on skill rather than sheer time investment. Currently, skilled players who can't commit to playing hundreds of matches have little chance of reaching the top ranks. With the addition of a win streak bonus and the removal of mid-season rank loss, these players might now have a better shot at climbing the ladder based on performance. Of course, it's still too early to say for sure. Fans will have to wait for upcoming Pokemon TCG Pocket updates to see if these adjustments truly improve the ranked experience.

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