Fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket have been raving about its stunning card art for months, but recent discoveries have unveiled hidden details that tie some of the monsters directly to the beloved Game Boy games. This weekend, Reddit user asch_win sparked a wave of investigations after pointing out that the Spearow card features familiar landmarks. The Normal/Flying type Pokémon is depicted amidst grass, a fence, trees, and two distinct buildings. Notably, the purple and yellow building in the background is none other than the Celadon City Department Store from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Just to the left of Celadon City lies Route 16 in the Kanto region, which includes a fenced area where players can encounter Spearow.
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It appears that developers Creatures Inc. and DeNA have meticulously crafted these cards to pay homage to the iconic games that propelled Pokémon to global fame. The fun doesn't end with Spearow. Another Reddit user, jteede, uncovered further connections, such as a full-art Diglett card set east of Vermillion City and a Haunter card near the infamous Lavender Town tower. asch_win also used a magnifying glass to reveal that even the Supporter cards feature specific locations from Pokémon's rich history.
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While most card illustrations depict Pokémon in dreamlike settings detached from the established lore, some cards, like a particular Pikachu variant, can be found in the real world. However, the hidden Easter eggs are exclusive to Pokémon TCG Pocket, sparking a treasure hunt among the community. Over the weekend, enthusiasts dissected other cards, uncovering references such as the S.S. Anne cruise liner on a Gyarados full art card, and a trio of Oddish, Venonat, and Bellsprout cards that together narrate a story near the seaside Snorlax from FireRed and LeafGreen.
Since its launch on mobile in October, Pokémon TCG Pocket has seen the addition of one more booster expansion set, Mythical Island, bringing the total to four packs available. Future releases and updates, including Wonder Pick Events, promise to introduce more cards from various generations. Players should remain vigilant for additional hidden references as Creatures and DeNA continue to expand the game.
In the meantime, dive into the current Wonder Pick event, which highlights Charmander and Squirtle. Also, explore why the developers are keeping quiet about whether pack choice affects gameplay.
