Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket have been captivated by the stunning card art for months, but a recent discovery has taken their admiration to new heights. It turns out that some of the game's cards contain hidden details that cleverly connect them to the classic Game Boy titles.
The hunt for these hidden gems kicked off over the weekend when Reddit user asch_win noticed something special about the Spearow card. This Normal/Flying type Pokémon is depicted amidst grass, a fence, trees, and two distinctive buildings. Asch_win pointed out that the purple and yellow building in the background is none other than the Celadon City Department Store from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Just to the left of Celadon City lies Route 16 in the Kanto region, known for its fenced-in grassy area where players can encounter Spearow.
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }It's clear that developers Creatures Inc. and DeNA have meticulously crafted these cards to pay homage to the iconic games that propelled Pokémon to global fame. But the Easter Eggs don't end with Spearow. Another Reddit user, jteede, discovered further connections to the early games, such as a full-art Diglett card set near Vermillion City and a Haunter card positioned beside the eerie Lavender Town tower. Asch_win also used a magnifying glass to uncover location-specific references on some of the Supporter cards.
While many card illustrations depict Pokémon in whimsical, lore-unconnected settings, some cards, including a Pikachu variant, are recognizable from the real-world collection. However, it's within the unique environment of Pokémon TCG Pocket that players are uncovering these delightful hidden references.
The Pokémon TCG Pocket community has been buzzing all weekend, meticulously examining cards for more hidden nods to the series. Notable finds include the S.S. Anne cruise liner subtly featured on a Gyarados full-art card, and a trio of Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards that together weave a tale set by the seaside Snorlax location from FireRed and LeafGreen.
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Since its launch for mobile gaming enthusiasts in October, Pokémon TCG Pocket has seen the release of one additional booster expansion set, Mythical Island, bringing the total to four available packs. With more expansions on the horizon and occasional updates like Wonder Pick Events introducing new cards, players should stay vigilant for more hidden references from Creatures and DeNA.
In the meantime, dive into details about the current Wonder Pick event, spotlighting Charmander and Squirtle. Also, don't miss out on understanding why the developers are keeping quiet about whether pack choice matters.
