It was recently announced that brand-new booster packs are being added to Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket. After the overwhelming success of Pocket's first set, Genetic Apex, countless fans are excited about the new content in-store. Although no further details were given regarding what these booster packs will contain, there is an obvious direction that the developers should consider taking.

Pokémon TCG Pocket is the new mobile game that allows Pokémon fans to obtain trading cards right on their phone. It has made card collecting more accessible to the public, as curious fans no longer have to scour expensive card shops to get their hands on collectibles since Pocket is free-to-play. There are endless possibilities as to what exactly these new booster packs could contain, but there are some specific things that the developers of TCG Pocket need to do to ensure the game's continued success in the months to come.

Pocket Needs To Move Away From Gen One

Acknowledging Other Pokémon Generations Is Important

Even though the Genetic Apex set includes cards that feature many Pokémon from various generations, its primary focus was still on Gen One. The game mainly featured popular first-generation Pokémon like Pikachu, Charizard, and Mewtwo as a main part of its promotion, considering their immense popularity with fans. Furthermore, all the rare full art cards were made specifically featuring only the Gen 1 Pokémon, putting the spotlight only on them.

In the future, the Pokémon TCG Pocket developers need to release booster packs with a higher focus on the generations that came after Gen One. The most logical next step would be a set focusing on Generation 2, with the featured Pokémon potentially being Tyranitar, Umbreon, or even one of the Legendary Beasts like Suicune. This would not only show appreciation for the other Pokémon generations, but would also encourage more fans to play the game to collect cards of their favorite creatures.

Packs Should Include More Immersive Cards

Less Than Five Immersive Cards Currently Exist

Pokémon TCG Pocket introduced immersive cards, which are incredibly rare cards that include special cutscenes which allow players to explore the animated artwork in depth. Currently, only four immersive cards exist in the game, featuring Pikachu, Charizard, Mewtwo, and a secret Mew card. With how many Pokémon are available in the game, it would only make sense for more immersive cards to become available in the near future.

Being a part of such a massive franchise means that there is a lot that the developers can do with brand-new booster packs. Not only can generations other than the very first one receive more acknowledgment, but players can also get a chance to obtain more incredible immersive cards for their collection. Whatever is in store for Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket in the future, these new packs are sure to be very exciting for all players.

Source: Pokemon.com