Pokemon TCG Pocket has become the latest mobile gaming sensation, surpassing over 10 million downloads just after its first week, and apparently making over $120 million within its first month. It was an incredibly smart move to get players in the door by offering two free Booster Packs a day, and an equally smart move to focus the majority of the game’s first Pokedex on the always-nostalgic Gen 1 line-up.
But even Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s biggest fans will say the game is far from perfect. Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s launch version is suffering from some significant balancing issues, many of which make the game a little tough to play competitively. Though the worst balancing issues are to do with the game’s turn system, there are some worries over some overpowered decks. But while fire-type and water-type decks can pack a scary punch, grass-type decks are rarely seen.
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Pokemon TCG Pocket Has a Grass-Type Issue
Fire and Water Have Two of the Most Powerful EX Cards in Pokemon TCG Pocket
It’s a common trope that grass-type Pokemon are some of the weakest in whatever Pokemon media they appear in, and that’s certainly true for Pokemon TCG Pocket. Generally speaking, decks purely focused on grass-type Pokemon tend to be much weaker than those focused solely on fire-type or water-type cards. This is especially evident when looking at the decks currently considered the game’s meta.
One of Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s strongest decks right now sees players primarily using the Charizard EX and Moltres EX cards, with both cards being able to dish out obscene amounts of damage, and both having large health pools. Another popular meta deck right now is the Lapras EX and Articuno EX deck, which allows players to deal damage to benched opponent Pokemon off the bat, and regain health.
The current meta grass-type deck sees players focusing on Venusaur EX and Exeggutor EX. Though these are two tanky Pokemon that can withstand some real damage, their attacks aren’t quite as strong or reliable as the water-type and fire-type meta decks. Additionally, there’s currently no grass-focused Trainer in Pokemon TCG Pocket, which puts any grass-type decks at a severe disadvantage when they come up against Misty and Blaine.
Fire and Water Have Both Been Given Special Events in Pokemon TCG Pocket
If its current meta decks weren’t enough evidence to show that grass-type Pokemon have been slightly sidelined in Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s launch iteration, then the game’s two most recent special events should do the job. Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s first promo event saw players trying to collect the aforementioned Lapras EX. At the time of writing, Pokemon TCG Pocket has just begun a ‘Fire Pokemon Mass Outbreak’ event, which allows players to get some rare fire-type Pokemon via the Wonder Pick system. These two events have continued to cement water-type and fire-type decks as some of the best in the game.
Recent Leaks Suggest Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Grass-Type Issue Might Be Coming to an End Soon
According to some recent datamines, Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s grass-type problems might be coming to an end much sooner than some fans might expect. A Venusaur Drop Event has recently been leaked, suggesting that a promo event similar to the recent Lapras one could be coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket on November 29. This promo event will apparently give players a new version of the Venusaur card, potentially giving players an even tankier iteration that hits a little harder. Though one new card won’t suddenly make grass-type decks more viable than water or fire decks, it would be a good start.
Experience the fun of collecting Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) cards with Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket, an upcoming game for iOS and Android devices from Creatures Inc., the original developers of the Pokémon TCG, and DeNA Co., Ltd. In this game, you will be able to open two booster packs every day at no cost. You can collect digital cards featuring nostalgic artwork from the past as well as brand-new cards that are exclusive to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.
Be on the lookout for new “immersive cards,” which will make you feel as though you’ve leapt into the world of the card’s illustration.
- Released
- October 30, 2024
- Developer(s)
- DeNA , Creatures Inc.
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer