After months of waiting, fans are finally able to playPokémon Trading Card Game Pocket,andsome lucky enthusiasts are stunned to learn that the app contains some of the rarest packs possible. In the world of thePokémon TCG, very few players have ever experienced the seemingly impossible magic of a “god pack.” These card packs are known as the most sought-after since theyonly contain rare cardsbut the odds of getting one are minuscule; They’re also impossible to specifically purchase since a god pack can only be identified after it’s been opened.
Posting to X (formerly Twitter),somePokémon TCG Pocketplayershave learned that the compact iteration of the card game includes god packs: UserSauceMcGavinshared an incredible pack that contained a Golden Pikachu ex, a Full Art Electrode, a Zapdos ex, a Wigglytuff ex, and a Full Art Nidoqueen.
If that wasn’t enough to convince the community that god packs exist, userluckyghoulxfurther stunned everyone with a pack that containedaMarowak ex, a Full Art Ditto, a Mewtwo ex, a Golbat ex, and a Full Art Koga. Whether god packs have specifically been coded into the game remains unknown.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is Impressing Everyone
Unsurprisingly, Opening Packs Is Great Fun
Acting as acondensed version of thePokémon TCG,Pocketcuts down players' decks from 60 cards to 20, significantly speeding up matches while retaining gameplay and mechanics tabletop fans will undoubtedly recognize. While the cards themselves may look familiar,they’re all exclusive toPocketto ensure a decent balance and flowthat works better with digital devices. The game has only been available for a day butit’s already generating a great deal of hypefrom fans who’ve been intimidated by thePokémon TCG.
Opening card packs is a big draw forPokémon TCG Pocketas the game is constantly rewarding new players with items that reduce the amount of time until their next opening. Within an hour, most users should gain enough cards todevelop a decent deckthat can stand against other beginners. It’s an addictive loop, made better by the fact that thePokémon TCGmechanics work as well on a phone as they do on a table.
Does Pokémon TCG Pocket Have Trading?
Trading will be a big part of Pokémon TCG Pocket, but exactly when and how remain to be seen. Here’s what players can expect at launch and beyond.
Pokémon TCG Pocket Is My New Obsession
I Can’t Stop Playing
I downloadedPokémon TCG Pocketthe night it launchedit’s been difficult to pull myself away from the game. The shorter matches and addictive lure of new cards are incredibly addictive and as someone who adores card games but never had the patience for thePokémon TCG, this format is a blessing. I haven’t yet found a god pack, but I live in hope that one will eventually find its way to me.
