Summary
- A new “Ranked Battles” mode may be coming to Pokemon TCG Pocket in March, according to a leak.
- Currently, players can only engage in casual battles; demand for a ranked system has been present since launch.
- A potential ranked mode could address balance issues.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket may be receiving a new “Ranked Battles” mode this March, according to a new leak. The increasingly popular mobile app was released in October 2024 and has kept fans engaged with daily pack openings since its launch. Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket has seen a variety of leaks in the past, and this potential new mode being one of the most anticipated additions.
Since its release, Pokemon TCG Pocket fans have had the ability to battle other players, but there hasn’t been a ranked system implemented just yet. Currently, gamers only have the option of friendlier, casual battles with friends and randoms online. The demand for a ranked system has been around since launch, with some players even hoping for the game to be featured in the official competitive circuit. However, it was recently announced that Pokemon TCG Pocket will not be featured in esports.
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Fans looking for more competitive gameplay may have something to look forward to, though, as prominent leaker Pyoro took to Twitter to tease a “Ranked Mode” coming this March. However, they didn’t share any information beyond a March release date. With no further details on what a “Ranked Mode” entails, there’s not much to discuss other than speculation. With the mode supposedly releasing quite soon, fans shouldn’t have to wait much longer for more information. For those who may be skeptical of the source, Pyoro has been consistently correct in the past, having also leaked Pokemon TCG Pocket‘s trading restrictions just a few months back.
Possible Pokemon TCG Pocket Ranked Mode Leaked
Considering Pyoro’s track record, a “Ranked Battles” mode could be announced quite soon. The most likely time would be at the upcoming February 27 Pokemon Presents presentation. Last year’s Pokemon Presents was when Pokemon TCG Pocket was officially announced, so announcements concerning the game’s future are may happen there as well. With a year of additions to the card pool, balance changes, and new features, now is the perfect time to introduce a ranked mode to the game.
Shortly after the game launched, many players headed online to express their displeasure with the balance issues in Pokemon TCG Pocket. While some problematic cards may still be present, a year’s worth of changes has helped tremendously. In addition, after a year of opening packs, most players should have a collection big enough to stand a chance against some of the more problematic cards and strategies. If balance issues are still present in the game, the addition of a ranked mode should allow the developer to pinpoint problem areas and fix them sooner, as meta decks and strategies should pop up as soon as the new mode launches.
