Summary

Some of the upcomingPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’s new virtual trading cards have already been revealed to be instant classics, presenting impressive renditions of fan-favorite Generation 1 Pokémon. The artwork of thePokémonTCGhas long since become a major draw for countless collectors, being a major contributor to the desirability and, by extension,value of individualPokemoncardsfor many years now. The cards now known to be a part ofPokémon TCG Pocketare clearly following this trend, which will undoubtedly prove to be a major asset to the new game upon its release.

As befitting the name,Pokémon TCG Pocketwill effectively be a slimmed-down version of the normalPokémon Trading Card Game, featuring differences such as a points-based victory system instead of Prize Cards. Meanwhile, being based in a digital medium allows the game’s cards to draw upon a wider range of visual effects than what would be possible in reality, as demonstrated byPokémon TCG Pocket’s “Immersive Cards.” However, as even physical Illustration Rares can promptplayers to open countlessbooster packs, it should come as little surprise thatPokémon TCG Pocket’scards can be stunning regardless of such effects.

Artwork from the Scarlet & Violet base set, the 151 set, and the upcoming Fabled Shroud set

Every Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Card Set Released (So Far)

The Scarlet and Violet series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game has provided players with a dazzling array of sets to collect and play with.

Pokémon TCG Pocket Will Introduce Stunning New Cards In Its Genetic Apex Set

A Visually Stunning Addition

Pokémon TCG Pocketwill include digital renditions of both new and classic card designs, released through the virtualGenetic Apexset. As reported byPokéBeach, new adverts and partial demonstrations of the game atthe 2024 Pokémon World Championships have revealed part ofGenetic Apex’s contents.These include new renditions of Gen 1’s Squirtle and Pidgeot, depicted swimming and plucking a Magikarp from a river, respectively, in full-art cards that come complete with iridescent borders.

Genetic Apex’s Squirtle And Pidgeot Cards Give Beautiful Views Of The Pokémon World

Pokémon In Their Natural Setting

Although none of these cards appear to be Immersive Cards,they nevertheless serve as beautiful windows into the natural world of thePokémonfranchise. For example, Squirtle’s swimming through a river is rendered in simplistic but beautiful colors and detail, including the glistening ripples the Tiny Turtle Pokémon leaves in its wake.

Pidgeot’s artwork, meanwhile, is both more action-oriented and rather dark on close inspection. The water spray and rush of wind surrounding the Bird Pokémon evoke a single, powerful swoop that almost distracts from the Magikarp in its claws, itself helpless and perhaps destined to become Pidgeot’s next meal.

The full art Squirtle and Pidgeot cards from Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket’s Genetic Apex set.

New Pokémon TCG Game Already Has One Major Problem

Nintendo has announced a new Pokémon TCG game that looks promising, though it may already have some issues to figure out before its launch this year.

Beautiful illustrations have come to be expected when it comes to rarerPokémoncards, and the various kinds of full-art cards are perfect examples of this. Now,Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocketis evidently set to continue in its physical equivalent’s footsteps by introducing genuine works of art,which are sure to be major hits with collectors. Moreover, considering that these newPokémoncards are just a handful of the new additions to the wider franchise, there will no doubt be plenty more such amazing virtual cards to be revealed in the future.

Cards from Pokemon TCG Pocket with a ring of fire behind them.

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