Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket have been captivated by the stunning card art for months, but a delightful discovery has recently come to light: some of these cards contain hidden details that link them directly to the classic Game Boy games. The excitement began over the weekend when Reddit user asch_win shared a fascinating observation about the Spearow card. This Normal/Flying type Pokémon is depicted amidst a scene featuring 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. Adjacent to Celadon City lies Route 16, a location in the Kanto region where players can encounter Spearow in the game.
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }This discovery underscores the intention of developers Creatures Inc. and DeNA to weave in nostalgic references to the iconic games that propelled Pokémon to global fame. The fun doesn't end with Spearow; Reddit user jteede uncovered further connections in other cards, including a full-art Diglett card situated just East of Vermillion City and a Haunter card near the eerie Lavender Town tower. Asch_win also used a magnifying glass to reveal that some Supporter cards contain references to specific locations from Pokémon history.
While many card illustrations depict Pokémon in whimsical, lore-unconnected settings, some, like a particular Pikachu variant, are recognizable as cards that can be collected in the real world. Others, however, are exclusive to Pokémon TCG Pocket, where these Easter Eggs are cleverly hidden.
The Pokémon TCG Pocket community has since been engrossed in dissecting other cards to unearth more references. Notable finds include the S.S. Anne cruise liner subtly placed in a Gyarados full art card and a trio of Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards that together narrate a story set near the seaside Snorlax location from FireRed and LeafGreen.
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }Since its launch to mobile gaming fans in October, Pokémon TCG Pocket has seen the release of one additional booster expansion set, Mythical Island, bringing the total to four packs available. More sets are expected in the future, with additional cards being introduced through Wonder Pick Events and other updates. As Creatures and DeNA continue to roll out cards from various generations, players should keep their eyes peeled for more hidden references.
In the meantime, you can learn more about the current Wonder Pick event, which highlights Charmander and Squirtle. Additionally, delve into why the developers are being coy about whether pack choice matters.
