Pokémon TCG Pocket's Rare Pulls Just Got a Whole Lot Less… Annoying?
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Pokémon TCG Pocket has increased the guaranteed ex cards in Rare Picks to two, a welcome change but duplicates are still a risk. Keep an eye out for potential announcements on July 22nd!
Alright, Pokémon trainers, gather 'round! Remember the frustration of grinding *Pokémon TCG Pocket*, spending your precious Stamina, and pulling, yet *another* duplicate ex card? Yeah, me too. But hold onto your hats, because things are looking a little brighter, or at least, a little less infuriating.
According to Game Rant, DeNA (the folks behind *TCG Pocket*) have tweaked the Wonder Picks, specifically the Rare Picks, during the July Mass Outbreak event. The good news? Each Rare Pick now *guarantees* two ex cards instead of just one. Hallelujah, right? I mean, fair dinkum, one ex card for three Stamina felt like getting a Zubat in every cave. (No offense, Zubat, you're... unique.)
Now, before you go spending all your Stamina like you’ve just found a cheat code, let's temper that excitement with a healthy dose of skepticism. As Game Rant rightly points out, this doesn't eliminate the dreaded duplicate. You could still end up with two of the *same* ex card. Bloody hell, the irony! So, it’s not a guaranteed golden Charizard shower, more like a slightly less diluted puddle of potentially useful cards.
It's a start, though, isn't it? A small, hesitant step towards a more generous pull rate. And let's be honest, *Pokémon TCG Pocket* could use all the generosity it can get. The grind is real, and free-to-play players have been feeling the pinch. Three Stamina for a potentially disappointing Rare Pick? Ouch.
Speaking of the future, mark July 22nd on your calendars. Game Rant notes that more news about *Pokémon TCG Pocket* is expected during the Pokémon Presents event. Rumor has it there might even be a teaser for a new set. If that’s the case, and if that set has *more* ex cards, saving Stamina might be the way to go. (Or, you know, just cross your fingers and hope for the best. Works every time… right?)
So, what does this all mean? It means that *Pokémon TCG Pocket* is (slowly) listening to its players. It means the odds are (slightly) more in your favor. And it means there's still a glimmer of hope for those of us who haven't managed to complete our decks without selling a kidney. Baby steps, people, baby steps. But it is a step in the right direction, no? What do you reckon they'll announce on July 22nd? Only time will tell, mate.
Tags: Pokemon TCG Pocket, Mobile Gaming, Card Games, Gacha, Pokémon
Original article: Game Rant