Summary
- Players are feeling overwhelmed by the release cadence of Pokemon TCG Pocket.
- Some players believe the game favors premium pass holders over free-to-play users.
- Frustration is rising due to potential power creep, forcing players to constantly keep up with meta.
Pokemon TCG Pocket players are discussing the current cadence of the game's releases, and it seems that many are feeling overwhelmed. While the game has been quite popular, that doesn't mean that there isn't room for improvement in Pokemon TCG Pocket.
Pokemon TCG Pocket has already seen a lot of success, with the game celebrating 100 million downloads by February, just four months after the game reached players. Pokemon TCG Pocket also made over $400 million in revenue within two months, which is remarkable, but that number also underlines part of the issue players are having with the game right now.
Pokemon TCG Pocket Fan Spots a Surprisingly 'Exceptional' Card
A fan spots a rare detail about a specific new card in Pokemon TCG Pocket's Celestial Guardians set that few others have noticed before.
Pokemon TCG Pocket player blizzardplus shared their complaint about the game's release cadence on Reddit, and others have shared their thoughts on the matter. Through a meme featuring The Incredibles, the player mused about the reaction to learning that a new Pokemon TCG Pocket set would be released every month, at first delighting in the news. But by 2025, the attitude had shifted, with the meme reflecting Mr. Incredible now looking horrified by the realization that the monthly releases were still coming. Keeping up with the regular releases and trying to "Catch 'em all" has apparently exhausted some players, and some feel burned out by the game.
Pokemon TCG Pocket and FOMO Going Hand-in-Hand
Players in the comments have shared similar thoughts, though some have also argued that they're not surprised by the way the game is being run. One fan said that the cadence is being kept at a level where free-to-play players are struggling to keep up, while those who spend money on the Pokemon TCG Pocket premium pass can largely achieve their goals and get what they want. Another player suggested that FOMO, or fear of missing out, is simply to be expected in a title like this, as it's part of the way that F2P games generate cash on a regular basis.
With that said, some players have particularly shown frustration that the game is likely to experience the same power creep as other mobile games over time, intensifying the problem at hand. Power creep can make previously powerful cards and decks nearly useless, meaning that players have to keep making an effort to get as many cards as they can in order to keep up with the meta. Whether this means committing to the grind, spending cash, or both, the fact that a portion of the playerbase is already showing signs of fatigue less than a year into its launch is troubling.
Mobile games have to walk a fine line between making money and ensuring their playerbase isn't driven away. However, it's not clear if the game will make any adjustments to how quickly it releases cards, or the luck and rarity involved.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA, Creatures Inc.
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
WHERE TO PLAY
- Genre(s)
- Digital Card Game
