Pokémon TCG Pocket Players Amazed by Cards Featuring Game Boy Locations

Players of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket have been raving about its stunning card art for months, but a fascinating discovery has recently taken the community by storm: some cards contain hidden details that link directly to the beloved Game Boy games. This revelation sparked a weekend of intense investigation, ignited by Reddit user asch_win, who noticed that the Spearow card subtly incorporates landmarks from the Pokémon universe. The Normal/Flying type Pokémon is depicted amidst grass, a fence, trees, and crucially, two buildings. As asch_win pointed out, the purple and yellow building in the background is unmistakably the Celadon City Department Store from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Adjacent to Celadon City lies Route 16, known for its fenced-in grassy area where players can encounter Spearow.

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It's clear that Creatures Inc. and DeNA, the developers behind Pokémon TCG Pocket, have meticulously crafted these cards to pay homage to the iconic games that propelled Pokémon into a global phenomenon. The Easter Eggs don't end with Spearow; Reddit user jteede uncovered further connections to the early titles, such as a full-art Diglett card set just East of Vermillion City and a Haunter card positioned next to the eerie Lavender Town tower. Asch_win also scrutinized Supporter cards with a magnifying glass, uncovering references to specific locations from Pokémon's rich history.

While most card illustrations depict Pokémon in whimsical, dreamlike settings detached from the series' lore, some cards, like a particular Pikachu variant, are recognizable as collectibles from the real world. Others, however, are exclusive to Pokémon TCG Pocket, where these cleverly hidden Easter Eggs are being unearthed by eager players.

The Pokémon TCG Pocket community has been buzzing with excitement, meticulously examining other cards for more hidden references. Notable discoveries include the S.S. Anne cruise liner subtly featured in a Gyarados full art card, and a trio of Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards that together narrate a story set near the seaside Snorlax location from FireRed and LeafGreen.

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Since its launch to mobile gaming fans in October, Pokémon TCG Pocket has released only one additional booster expansion set, Mythical Island, bringing the total to four packs available. More expansions are anticipated in the future, with new cards occasionally introduced through Wonder Pick Events and other updates. As Creatures and DeNA continue to roll out cards spanning various generations, players are encouraged to stay vigilant for more hidden references.

In the meantime, you can delve into the current Wonder Pick event, spotlighting Charmander and Squirtle. Also, don't miss out on why the developers are being coy about whether pack choice matters or not.