Summary
- New Pokemon Tool cards Focus Sash and Leftovers may be coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket based on a fan theory.
- The theory is supported by a Chimchar backdrop in the game shop, hinting at future expansions.
- These cards could change gameplay strategy, with Leftovers potentially exacerbating stall tactics.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket may have secretly revealed a couple of Pokemon Tool cards the development team plans to bring to the mobile card battler. While there has been no official word from the developers of Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket yet, there’s a new theory that Focus Sash and Leftovers will be coming to the game in the near future.
A little over a week ago, more than 150 new cards were added through Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Space-Time Smackdown expansion, which launched between January 29-30 depending on time zone. Two new booster packs are now available, with Palkia and Dialga as the cover stars, and the expansion focuses on Gen 4 Pokemon while also adding in a few totally new mechanics to the game.
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One of these mechanics is Pokemon TCG Pocket’s Pokemon Tools, trainer cards that can be attached to Pokemon in the active spot or on the bench, providing special bonuses like extra HP or a damage penalty to opponents for attacking the Pokemon to which the tool is equipped. So far, only the Lum Berry, Giant Cape, and Rocky Helm have been added, but one theory shared by Reddit user ZanderAndBass indicates that two more Pokemon Tools are on their way, those being the Focus Sash and Leftovers. Both of these cards currently exist as Pokemon Tools in the physical version of the popular trading card game, with the former saving the holder from a knockout if it receives an attack while at full HP, and the latter granting a boost of 20 HP to the holder every time the controlling player’s turn ends.
Pokemon TCG Pocket May Add Focus Sash and Leftovers
This fan developed their theory based on a Chimchar backdrop that was added to the in-game Limited Time/Events shop on February 7 for the latest Pokemon TCG Pocket Wonder Pick event, which runs through February 21. The backdrop features stylized depictions of Chimchar’s face surrounded by other icons, including what appears to be an apple core, a belt, and a bunch of bananas, which correspond to Leftovers, a Focus Sash, and a Nanab Berry from the Pokemon games, respectively. The physical version of the trading card game currently has no corresponding Nanab Berry card, but the developers may be teasing that the other two items could make their way into future expansions.
The prospect of Leftovers coming to the game leaves some fans with a sense of dread. Stall tactics are becoming increasingly popular in the mobile card battler, with the high use of Pokemon TCG Pocket Druddigon decks and other recently added high HP cards like Regirock and Registeel sitting in active slots soaking up damage while cards on the bench power up with energy and evolution cards. Many fans have been feeling put out by opponents’ stall tactics, and adding Leftovers could worsen the problem.
