All articles tagged with #trading card game
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nintendo Life
The Pokémon TCG Pocket is releasing a new Gen II-themed booster set called 'Secluded Springs' on August 28th, featuring legendary Pokémon Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, along with other Johto and Hoenn Pokémon, amidst recent controversies and upcoming Mega Evolutions for the app.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Gematsu
The 'Wisdom of Sea and Sky' expansion for the Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket launches on July 30, introducing new Pokemon from the Johto region, including Lugia and Ho-Oh, along with new gameplay features like energy-free attacks, a wishlist system, and a revamped trade system using shinedust. The game is available on iOS and Android.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Kotaku
Leaked images suggest new Mega Evolution Pokémon cards featuring Latias, Kangaskhan, and Lucario are set to release in September, showcasing dynamic artwork and transformations, coinciding with the return of Mega Evolutions in upcoming Pokémon games.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pokemon.com
The Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is hosting its first Mass Outbreak event, focusing on Fire-type Pokémon and Trainer cards, from November 21 to 27, 2024. During this event, players can access bonus and rare picks featuring cards like Charmander, Charizard, and Moltres, with opportunities to earn shop tickets through missions. Additionally, new flair options are available to enhance card appearances.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
A Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket player, Weens4Life, spent $1,500 and opened 1,741 booster packs to complete the Genetic Apex set, highlighting the challenges of collecting all cards, especially the rare alternate art ones. Completing the set took significant time and money, with the game offering limited free packs daily. Despite the cost, Weens4Life found the experience worthwhile but plans to focus only on base sets in the future. Pokémon TCG Pocket has been highly successful, earning $120 million in three weeks with 30 million downloads.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Verge
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a popular mobile game with over 30 million downloads, will introduce a card trading feature starting January 2025. The update will initially allow trading of certain cards, with plans to expand the selection over time. Additionally, new booster packs are expected by the end of the year, and more features are in development. The game has been generating significant revenue, earning over $5 million daily on November 8th and 9th.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Polygon
Magic: The Gathering's upcoming set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, introduces a Western-themed setting with a group of ambitious villains for a high-profile heist, along with new mechanics and sub-sets of cards. The set features characters like Oko, Tinybones, Kellan, Vraska, Rakdos, and Annie Flash, and includes a sub-set called The Big Score, featuring 40 new cards. The game also introduces a new term, "outlaw," and new keywords like plot and spree, adding complexity and flexibility to gameplay.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
The Pokémon Company has fixed a long-standing error on the back of Pokémon trading cards in the upcoming mobile game Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, aligning it with the design used in Japan. The change, highlighted by a pixel artist and Pokémon fan, corrects the placement of the button on the Poké Ball symbol. It's unclear if this update will extend to physical cards, but the mobile game is set to release in 2024.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
The new Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket was announced, featuring a corrected card back design that fixes a long-standing error where the Poké Ball was opening from the wrong side on US Pokémon cards. The error, which went viral in 2019, was speculated to have originated from an early Poké Ball design variation. While the Japanese version fixed the error in the early 2000s, the US version remained unchanged, possibly for tournament legality reasons. Pokémon TCG Pocket showcases the corrected design, combining elements from both the US and Japanese versions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Game Informer
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new mobile game announced during the Pokémon Presents showcase, allows players to collect, trade, and battle with Pokémon trading cards. Developed by DeNA, the game focuses on card collection and features the ability to trade cards and battle other players online. It is set to be released later this year and offers players two free packs a day, with potential for microtransactions.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Nintendo Life
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, a new app developed by Creatures, The Pokémon Company, and DeNA, is set to launch in 2024, allowing players to collect, trade, and battle virtual Pokémon cards. The app will feature in-app purchases, daily free packs, and an 'Immersive Cards' concept, but specific details about its functionality are still scarce.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by IGN
Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket is a new mobile game set to launch in 2024, bringing the Pokémon Trading Card Game to iOS and Android. Players can open two packs per day for free and interact with virtual cards featuring special visual effects. Developed in collaboration with The Pokemon Company, DeNA, and Creatures Inc., the game introduces "immersive cards" that provide a new way to enjoy the Pokémon TCG.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by YGOrganization
Konami is releasing a complete set called "Complete File -The White Story- (Tempt)" containing all 202 cards of the "Fallen of Albaz," including 197 reprints, 4 alternate arts, and 1 new card. The set will feature 177 Ultra Rare cards and 25 Quarter Century Secret Rare cards.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Anime News Network
A group of thieves broke into a trading card game shop in San Jose, California, and stole over 35,000 Pokémon cards, many of which were worth hundreds of dollars each in the second-hand market. The robbers seemed unaware of the value of the cards they stole and also missed the launch of a new Pokémon TCG set. The store staff found humor in the situation, likening the thieves' behavior to that of Team Rocket and adding "alert!" sound effects from the Metal Gear Solid games to their security footage.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by YGOrganization
The new Yu-Gi-Oh! card set RD/KP16 introduces "Obnoxious Celtic Guard," a Level 4 EARTH Warrior Effect Monster with 1400 ATK and 1200 DEF that cannot be destroyed by battle with monsters of 1900 or more ATK, and "De-Spell," a Normal Spell Card that allows players to choose and destroy a face-up Spell Card or reveal and destroy a face-down Spell/Trap Card controlled by the opponent.